Bay Area ADU Expo
Schedule
Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 01 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm
UTC-08:00Location
Hayes Mansion San Jose, Curio Collection by Hilton | San Jose, CA
About this Event
Discover the Bay Area ADU Expo 2026
A free three day event for homeowners, ADU buyers, builders, contractors and professionals exploring accessory dwelling units for family living, rental use or property improvement.
See a range of ADU options including prefab units and tiny homes on wheels. Meet local builders, architects, designers and permitting experts who can guide you through the ADU process.
Event Highlights
- Life-size demo unit tours
- Explore new products and services
- Keynote speakers and educational sessions
- Special offers from exhibitors
- Talk to city officials
- Industry professional networking reception (Feb 27, 4 pm-6 pm ticket required)
For industry professionals
Builders, developers and contractors may request access to the Friday evening networking reception.
February 27 to March 1, 2026
Hayes Mansion, San Jose CA
Admission is free with RSVP
[email protected]
bayareaaduexpo.com
Agenda
đź•‘: 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Setup day - Feb 27| Exhibitors and Networking Reception entry only
Info: Sneak peek on the exhibit floor and Industry professionals networking reception at 4 to 6.
đź•‘: 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Day 1 Feb. 28 | Exhibition opens, Industry Keynote, Presentations
đź•‘: 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Day 2 Mar. 1| Exhibition opens, Industry Keynote, Presentations
Saturday Presentations
đź•‘: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Doubling your rental income through rent-by-the-bedroom
Host: Ryan Chaw
Info: How I went from pharmacist to financially free in 5 years
Creating 2-3x rental income with co-living and student housing
Hard lessons from losing over $30K in real estate and how to avoid them
đź•‘: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Veev By Lennar: Wall-to-wall ingenuity
Host: Christopher Leimbach
đź•‘: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
From Idea to Installation: Lessons Learned Building Luxury ADU
Host: Brian English
Info: Brian English is the Founder and CEO of Origin Studio, a modular homebuilding company specializing in architecturally designed Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). With over 20 years of experience in urban planning, housing development, and international community initiatives, he has worked in more than 20 countries with organizations including USAID and the World Bank.
Brian launched Origin Studio during the pandemic to address growing demand for flexible housing solutions in constrained real estate markets. The company is recognized for design forward, modern ADUs that balance strong aesthetics with durable, high performance construction.
Over the past five years, he has grown Origin Studio from a startup into a fully integrated modular operation with a 20,000 square foot production facility, managing design, engineering, manufacturing, and project delivery in house to ensure quality, efficiency, and a predictable client experience across California and other high growth markets.
đź•‘: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ADU Financing
Host: Josh Bartucca
Info: Covering the options that are available, how appraisals work using After Renovation Value, and answering any and all questions.
đź•‘: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Getting Started on an ADU - by Acton ADU
Host: Stan Acton
đź•‘: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
The Bay Area’s housing deficit can’t be solved in isolation
Host: JW Frye
đź•‘: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
How to Build & Sell Your ADU w/ AB1033
Host: Tomas Tran
Sunday Presentations
đź•‘: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Veev By Lennar: Wall-to-wall ingenuity
Host: Donald Povieng
đź•‘: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Learn about Roof and Realm's offer
Host: Rood and Realm
đź•‘: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Panel: The Workforce Housing Gap: Building Toward Affordability
Host: JW Frye
đź•‘: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
ADU Center's experience and programs
Host: Scott Johnson
Where is it happening?
Hayes Mansion San Jose, Curio Collection by Hilton, 200 Edenvale Avenue, San Jose, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 81.88
