unparalleled education and unconstrained learning

Armand Aghadjanians, Director of Acquisitions at RHW Capital, is a leading self-storage strategist known for his data-driven approach and clear communication. At the 2026 Self-Storage Hawaiʻi Unconference, he’ll lead a hands-on workshop on mastering due diligence, equipping attendees with practical tools, checklists, and real-world decision-making insights.

Lauren Brychell is a seasoned capital raise consultant with deep expertise in structuring deals, managing investor relationships, and optimizing fundraising operations. She helps founders and real estate sponsors execute effective capital strategies with clarity and efficiency.

This session reveals the hidden costs of raising capital—time, money, systems, and people. Attendees learn how to budget realistically, build scalable investor relations infrastructure, and select the right tech stack for efficiency and ROI. It’s a practical guide to turning fundraising into a sustainable, system-driven growth engine.

John Bilton serves as Director of Western Sales for Nokē Smart Entry at Janus International Group, with over two decades of experience in technology, manufacturing, and self-storage operations. Before joining Janus, Bilton held senior leadership roles at Storage of America and Centershift Inc. (a SaaS provider spun off from Extra Space Storage).

 Modernizing Your Facility: A Dialogue on Security and Automation with Janus International, participants will engage in an open discussion about how modern technology is reshaping the self-storage industry. Rather than a typical product demo, this interactive session explores practical solutions to real-world challenges around security, automation, and tenant expectations.

We'll have a special session from the Outrigger's Kawenaokeao Staff (Hawaiian Cultural Team). They'll teach us about the amazing skills of the ancient Polynesian voyagers who sailed out into the vast ocean with no GPS, no AI, and no radios. They had to know their environment very well. They had to know the trends, the signs, and the patterns. 

The lesson for you is to take the knowledge and experience you have available and navigate the rough waters of the business world so you can reach your goals and reach prosper.