September 2–4, 2026 · Chicago, IL

Built to Break Through

Registration $590 · per person
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Your next breakthrough starts here

The community management industry is entering a defining new era. CINC Up 2026 is where what comes next takes shape.

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Join the CINC community in Chicago for three days of breakthrough ideas, meaningful connections, and unforgettable experiences.

What to expect

Three days. Four kinds of breakthrough.

Every part of CINC Up is built to move you beyond what is holding your business back and step confidently into what comes next.

Breakthrough learning

Educational sessions for executives, operational leaders, community managers, accounting teams, and everyday users. From big-picture strategy to practical workflows.

Breakthrough technology

Experience the latest across the CINC ecosystem, including Cephai, CINC Connect, integrated banking, and payments, working better together.

Breakthrough connections

Learn alongside the people who understand your work best. Connect with industry peers, CINC experts, partners, and leaders solving similar challenges.

Breakthrough experiences

From inspiring general sessions to immersive product experiences and unforgettable evening events, every part of CINC Up creates momentum.

The Chicago Story
Willis Tower
1871
October 8, 1871

The Great Fire burned the city to the ground.

What came next

So Chicago rebuilt. Taller, bolder, brighter than before.

1885 · A world first

It reached for the sky and invented the skyscraper.

A city built on breaking through

A legacy of architecture, innovation, and reinvention.

2026 · Your turn

Chicago still breaks through.
This September, so will you.

Find your breakthrough

Learning experiences for every role.

01

Leadership Breakthroughs

Grand Horizon Ballroom

Executive strategy, growth, technology adoption, board confidence, and business performance.

02

Operational Breakthroughs

Great Lakes Ballroom A

Finance, payments, scalable processes, platform readiness, and company-wide adoption.

03

Everyday Breakthroughs

Great Lakes Ballroom B

Practical workflows, legal guidance, and proven ways to make the community association manager's day less tedious.

04

Community Breakthroughs

Great Lakes Ballroom C

CINC Connect, resident and board experiences, communications, participation, and self-service.

05

Clarity Breakthroughs

Water Tower

Setup, troubleshooting, support prevention, and practical guidance for common CINC questions.

06

Industry Breakthroughs

Shedd

AI, platform architecture, security, payments, partnerships, and the ideas shaping what comes next.

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Event details

Everything you need to
plan your trip.

Dates
September 2–4, 2026
Three days of breakthrough learning, technology, connections, and experiences.
Location
Marriott Marquis Chicago
2121 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60616
Who should attend
The CINC community
CINC clients, executives, community association managers, operational and accounting leaders, administrators, and technology champions.
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Hotel room block at the Marriott Marquis Chicago: $278 / night. Rate valid Aug 28–Sep 17, based on availability for the official room block, plus applicable state and local taxes (currently 17.4%).

Agenda
See the schedule
Day-by-day schedule below, plus the full session lineup and PDF brochure.

Day-by-Day Schedule

3:00–6:30 PMRegistration + Exhibit Hall OpenGreat Lakes Foyer
7:00–10:00 PMCINC Field of Legends Party at Soldier FieldSoldier Field
FAQ

Questions, answered.

CINC Up is CINC's annual user conference, the moment each year when the entire CINC community comes together in one place. It is where executives, community managers, accounting teams, and operational leaders spend three days learning from each other, experiencing the latest across the CINC ecosystem, and leaving with practical strategies they can actually use.
Access to CINC Up general sessions, educational breakout sessions, hands-on product and learning experiences, conference meals and refreshments as outlined in the final agenda, official CINC Up evening events, networking with CINC clients, leaders, experts, and partners, and exclusive CINC Up attendee experiences and materials.
A special CINC Up room block is available at the Marriott Marquis Chicago for registered attendees. You can access using this link. Rooms are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Hotel room block is open til August 31st.
You do not need to choose sessions when you register. Use this brochure to identify the tracks and topics that matter most, then build your personalized schedule in the CINC Up event app. Session capacity may vary, so add your highest-priority sessions early once agenda selection opens.
CINC Up is built for executives and firm owners, finance and operations leaders, community association managers, client-facing teams, and anyone responsible for getting more value from CINC, CINC Connect, and Cephai. Sessions range from executive strategy and industry thought leadership to practical product guidance and troubleshooting clinics.
Business casual attire and comfortable shoes are encouraged during the day. For the CINC Field of Legends Party at Soldier Field and CINCapalooza, come ready to celebrate. Additional event details and dress guidance will be shared with registered attendees.
Expect practical takeaways you can share immediately: adoption plans, process maps, decision frameworks, checklists, peer examples, and new connections across the CINC community.
September 2–4, 2026 · Chicago

Ready to break through?

Join us in Chicago for the biggest ideas, boldest innovations, and most connected CINC Up experience yet.

Built to Break Through
September 2–4  ·  Chicago

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