NELTA 2025 Annual Convention

September 7-9, 2025

Hotel Marcel
500 Sargent Dr
New Haven, CT 06511

Join the New England Land Title Association for its 2025 Annual Convention. This is the title professional’s opportunity to learn about the legislative priorities of the title industry, network with your title industry colleagues and learn about the latest industry trends all while earning your legal continuing education credits! The exhibits will be held September 7-9, 2025, at the Hotel Marcel.

Hotel Information
Online Booking Link: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=HVNSDUP&groupCode=NELA&arrivaldate=2025-09-07&departuredate=2025-09-09&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT
Special Room Rate: $149/per night plus tax
Cut Off Date: August 17, 2025
Check In Time: 3:00 pm
Check Out Time: 11:00 pm

Registration Rates

Member Rate:                Early Bird     
                                           $320                

Non- Member Rate:       Early Bird   
                                           $370                  

Monday Only:                $170 Includes Education and Lunch

Monday Dinner Only:    $150

Guest/Spouse:              $220 Includes Education and Meals  

Please register only one person and one guest per registration form. Name badges will be required for admittance to all events. To register online, please visit www.nelta.org. If you do not wish to register on-line, you may download the registration brochure and mail in registration with your payment.

Tentative Schedule

Sunday, September 7, 2025

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Board Meeting

5:30 pm – Registration Open

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Opening Networking Reception
Join your title industry colleagues for an evening of pizza and spirits at Bar New Haven, 254 Crown Street, New Haven, CT 06511. 
Uber services will be made available.

Monday, September 8, 2025

7:45 am – 5:00 pm - Registration Open

8:30 am – 9:15 am - Continental Breakfast

9:00 am – 5:00 pm - Exhibits Open

9:15 am – 9:45 am – Introductions, Opening Remarks and Association Update with John Comery

9:45 am – 10:45 am – Legislative Update on All Six New England States
Get an update on legislative issues challenging our industry in all six New England States, compiled from General Counsel in each state and presented by NELTA Board Members Lisa Still and Kevin Atwood.

10:45 am – 11:00 am - Break with exhibitors

11:00 am – 12:00 pm – ALTA 2025 Update
Don Kennedy, First American Title Insurance Company and ALTA Representative
Join ALTA Board member Don Kennedy for an insightful session on the key challenges and opportunities facing the title industry in 2025 and beyond. As regulatory changes, use of unregulated title insurance alternatives, cybersecurity threats and evolving market dynamics continue to shape the industry, staying informed and proactive is crucial for business success. Mr. Kennedy will discuss the strategic priorities ALTA focuses on to help title professionals defend their businesses and prepare for what’s ahead.

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – Lunch

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm – FinCEN: Data Collection on Real Estate Transfers
Ruth Dillingham, Esq., NTP, Dillingham Consulting, LLC
Effective December 1, 2025, certain residential real estate transactions, primarily those which are paid for by cash or non-depository financing and involve entities rather than individuals will be required to be reported to FinCEN. This program will provide an overview of the basis for the new rule and the basics of its requirements. As more information becomes available from FinCEN, NELTA will be offering additional updates on the specifics of the reports and the means to file them in more detail.

2:00 pm – 2:15 pm – Break with exhibitors

2:15 pm – 3:15 pm – Beyond the View (Easement): What Lies Beneath the Surface

Melanie Kido, Vice President and Massachusetts State Counsel, CATIC
As we have experienced with previous roundtable discussions, easements in the real estate records present challenges and opportunities in modern real estate development. Outside-the-box thinking is required to help close your transaction. Please join us for this interactive, lively and engaging breakout session to discuss yet another real-life scenario designed to examine the risks, benefits and resolutions related to the challenges these interests can present. 

3:15 pm – 5:00 pm – Downtime

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Happy Hour

6:00 pm – 8:30 pm - Annual Convention Dinner with Installation of Officers

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

8:30 am – 12:00 pm - Registration Open

8:30 am – 9:15 am - Continental Breakfast

9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Exhibits Open

9:15 am – 10:15 am - Key Learnings From the Training Sessions
Argun Kilic, Areal.ai
The training sessions provided valuable insights into how AI, machine learning, and large language models (LLMs) are transforming the title industry. Participants learned the key terminology and practical applications of AI, such as automating order entry and simplifying fee balancing for accuracy and compliance. The sessions also explored how AI drives scalability and ROI, offering real-world examples of time and cost savings. Additionally, best practices for implementing AI solutions and ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations were covered, helping participants confidently optimize their title operations.

10:15 am – 10:30 am – Break with exhibitors

10:30 am – 11:30 am – 2025 Housing Market Overview and Outlook: Opportunities and Challenges
Odeta Kushi, First American
Join us for a forward-looking presentation on the housing market, where we’ll explore key trends, challenges, and opportunities ahead. We will delve into the health of the US economy, the supply and demand dynamics in the housing sector, the challenges of affordability, regional market variations, and the future direction of the housing market. Gain insights into what’s ahead for both buyers and sellers as we navigate the uncertainties and potential opportunities in the housing market.

11:30 am – 12:00 pm – Closing Remarks/Adjournment

General Information
Cancellations received by noon, September 1, 2025, will be refunded, less a $30.00 fee. After that date, those not attending will receive any seminar materials in full consideration of fees paid. Substitutions of participants are permitted.

Services for Physically Challenged Individual
The New England Land Title Association takes reasonable steps to ensure no individual who is physically challenged is discriminated against because of the absence of auxiliary aids and services. If special arrangements or diet are required for an individual to participate in this program, please contact us in advance at (614) 610-4624 or Email: info@nelta.org.

Continuing Education
We will be applying for Credits in the following States:

• Connecticut
• Maine
• New Hampshire
• Vermont
• Rhode Island