Fixed Summit Returns After Sold-Out 'Multifamily Movement' Debut

The first and only maintenance-focused conference heads to the Lone Star State April 27-29, 2026 with advance registration now open

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HappyCo announces the return of Fixed Summit, the first conference built exclusively for multifamily maintenance and facilities professionals. Taking place April 27-29, 2026 at Hyatt Lost Pines Resort in Austin, Texas, the event presents an action-packed, immersive lineup of experiences designed to train, certify, and celebrate the professionals who keep properties running.

Following a sold-out inaugural year that industry leaders called "a multifamily maintenance movement," early bird tickets have already been claimed by returning registrants. Advance rate passes are available at fixedsummit.com.

"We've all heard it: 'Maintenance is the unsung hero of our industry.' But words aren't enough," said Jindou Lee, CEO & Founder of HappyCo and Fixed Summit. "These professionals deserve real recognition — in their training, their network, their hard-earned trade. Year one proved the industry was ready for it, evolving into something much bigger than we ever imagined.”

From Bold Idea to Industry Movement

The 2025 event brought together 100 attendees representing 2.5 million units from companies across the country including Willow Bridge Property Company, RPM Living, Fairfield Residential, The Preiss Company, and Heritage Properties, Inc. Hand-selected industry partners included HD Supply, Chadwell Supply, Zurn Elkay, BRK Electronics, Interplay Learning, Little Giant® Ladders, and Delta Faucets, joined as both educational leaders and active participants.

“When our frontline professionals have the platform they deserve, they don't just show up – they transform the entire conversation," said Jay Abney, VP of Maintenance Operations at Fairfield Residential. "Investing in the growth and success of our maintenance teams is investing in the future of multifamily. That shared commitment is rare, and it’s powerful.”

Heading from the Pacific Northwest’s misty mountain peaks to sunlit trails cutting through 405 acres of Texas Hill Country, Fixed Summit 2026 expands its peer-driven program – bigger, better, but still exclusive. One pass includes the full three-day experience where guests can anticipate:

• Hands-On Training & Certifications: OSHA-certified safety sessions, mainstage keynotes from maintenance leaders, and interactive equipment demos built for the field.
• Competition & Open Country: Axe throwing, archery ranges, horseback trails along the Colorado River, championship golf, and the FXD Built Different challenge.
• Community & Texas Hospitality: Smoked brisket, Austin craft brews, and live music fireside — built for the kind of connections that last beyond the event.

“It's always about people. That's what drives this industry—always has,” said Cerwin Thompson, VP of Facilities at RPM Living. “When the team running an event actually understands the work, you feel it. That's Fixed Summit.”

Leading Partners in Professional Development

Where traditional trade shows crowd vendors into massive expo halls, Fixed Summit set out to reimagine the entire format. Purpose-built to drive meaningful connection, the event operates on a zero-booth policy — every partner is embedded into the programming, interacting one-on-one with the decision-makers and technicians who influence millions in annual MRO spend.

“Decades in this industry teach you that expertise isn't about specs on paper; it's understanding what each technician faces when resident safety is on the line,” said Bret Gundersen, National Account Manager at BRK Electronics. “Putting our detectors into the hands of the professionals installing them and learning alongside them? That experience is invaluable.”

BRK Electronics led hands-on training on smoke and CO detector installation, including adapter plug technology that eliminates costly alarm replacements. Zurn Elkay demonstrated their water filtration systems, from installation to filter replacement, equipping maintenance teams with the skills to manage water quality in-house. Both return as sponsors in 2026.

“The knowledge each individual carries, their pride in the craft, the way they show up for each other and for this industry — it's as remarkable as it is inspiring," said Tarji Greene, National Account Manager at Zurn Elkay. "Magical isn't a word I throw around for industry events. Fixed Summit earned it. We can't wait to be a part of that energy again in Texas."

The Maintenance Platform Behind the Event

Produced by HappyCo, multifamily's leading maintenance operations software platform serving 5.5 million units nationwide, Fixed Summit was built from direct feedback from maintenance and facilities professionals who wanted real training, real recognition, and real community. That founding mission returns in April 2026 to Texas.

“Fixed Summit is more than an event,” added Lee. “It's a commitment to show up for this community, year after year, in a way no one else in multifamily has.”

Exclusive to multifamily maintenance and facilities teams, operations leaders, and technicians, and the companies that support them, passes are available now at fixedsummit.com. To learn more about sponsorship positions, which are limited by design and going fast, contact [e-mail].

About Fixed Summit

Fixed Summit is the first event built exclusively for multifamily maintenance and facilities professionals, taking place April 27-29, 2026 in Texas. Created to celebrate, educate, and elevate the people who keep properties running, Fixed Summit provides a platform for peer learning, professional development, and community building. Learn more at fixedsummit.com.

About HappyCo

HappyCo is a leading maintenance operations platform optimizing efficiency and asset management. Connecting service requests, inspections, and inventory with AI-powered intelligence, it streamlines coordination, accelerates repairs, and reduces operational risk. The platform serves over 5.5 million units and is SOC 2 compliant. Learn more at happy.co.