Where Atlantic Canada's CRE decisions are made
Access the decision-makers, insights, and connections that shape this dynamic market.
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senior decision makers
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V-level and C-level executives
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building owners, developers and investors
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expert speakers
Recap the 2024 forum
"It's really great to have government representatives speaking directly with the industry."
- Kate Greene, Director of Regional & Community Planning
City of Halifax
"It's the networking, the connections, and the ability to have conversations and learn from others in the room."
- Todd Bechard, Principal, BEC Realty Advisors
"Having so many experts here together is important."
- Wendy Luther, President & CEO, Halifax Partnership
The East Coast's most influential commercial real estate gathering
Why attend?
Join forces with 650+ senior leaders to navigate geo-political shifts, tariffs, migration, and immigration trends impacting local businesses.
Stay on top of the trends and opportunities shaping the future of Atlantic Canada's dynamic commercial real estate market.
Don't miss the East Coast's largest CRE gathering.
What you'll learn.
Our advisory council helped curate a comprehensive agenda with compelling topics, such as:
- Economic outlook: How will Atlantic Canada continue to grow in 2025?
- The art of the deal: the current disconnect between vendor and buyer expectations
2025 agenda coming soon. Stay tuned.
Who you'll meet.
650+ senior decision-makers include:
- Building owners and developers
- private and institutional investors
- portfolio and asset managers
- brokers, lenders, appraisers and lawyers
- and other senior real estate executives
Who's speaking?
The speaker roster features a mix of knowledgeable experts from Canada's leading CRE institutions, property management organizations, and government officials.
2024 speakers included:
- Andrew Bergen, CBRE
- Dale Noseworthy, Killam Apartment REIT
Socialize at Chairs' Reception
Join 650+ industry leaders for a fun-filled evening with drinks, food, and meaningful networking.
When: Monday, November 3 | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Where: Halifax Convention Centre
Who can attend: Open to all registered forum delegates
High-impact networking
Connect with Atlantic Canada's CRE community throughout the day.
Opportunities include: Breakfast, lunch, refreshment breaks, evening cocktail reception, and more.
Strike up conversations and pre-arrange meetings with fellow attendees before, during, and after the event with the ConnectMe app.
Thank you to our key 2025 sponsors!
Stay tuned for the full list of 2025 sponsors.
2024 speakers included:
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