Poconos STR Conference | March 5, 2026 | Kalahari Resorts & Conventions - Poconos, PA

  • Morning Breakout Session - Ballroom

    Morning Breakout Session - Zambezi

    Morning Breakout Session - Nile

    Morning Breakout Session- Orange

  • As short-term rental regulations evolve across the country, strong advocacy has never been more essential. This dynamic keynote panel brings together three national leaders at the forefront of defending and shaping the STR industry.

    Panelists include:

    ·  David Krauss, Co-Founder & CEO of Rent Responsibly — a national organization dedicated to building sustainable vacation rental communities through education, collaboration, and local engagement.

    ·  Julie Marks, Executive Director of VTSTRA and a veteran STR owner — offering firsthand insight into how organized hosts and managers can effectively work with municipalities and lawmakers.

    ·  Eric Smith, Attorney and STR rights advocate — known for his successful legal challenges protecting property owner rights and fair treatment under local ordinances.

    Together, they’ll explore how Vacation Rental owners, managers and associations can build credibility, influence policy, and mobilize their communities. Expect a candid conversation about what’s working, what’s not, and how hosts can take meaningful action in their own community.

  • Afternoon Breakout Sessions -Ballroom

    Afternoon Breakout Sessions - Zambezi

    Afternoon Breakout Sessions - Nile

    Afternoon Breakout Sessions -Orange

  • Lightning Talks -Zambezi

    Lightning Talks - Nile

    Lightning Talks - Orange

    Lightning Talks - Sagewood

    Lightning Talks - Rosewood

    Lightning Talks - Ironwood

  • Lightning Talks -Zambezi

    Lightning Talks- Nile

    Lightning Talks- Orange

    Lightning Talks- Sagewood

    Lightning Talks - Rosewood

    Lightning Talks - Ironwood

  • Lightning Talks -Zambezi

    Lightning Talks - Nile

    Lightning Talks - Orange

    Lightning Talks - Sagewood

    Lightning Talks - Rosewood

    Lightning Talks- Ironwood