Transformative projects unlocking the future of Alberta's real estate
Cutting-edge insights, leadership perspectives, and game-changing connections you can't find anywhere else.
2026 forum chair announced!
Bill Blais from Maclab Development Group will be leading the conversations at this year's forum!
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senior decision-makers
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C-level and V-level attendees
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building owners, developers, and investors
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expert speakers
Edmonton's premier commercial real estate event.
Why attend?
Join 1,000+ industry leaders for an in-depth look at the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping Alberta’s capital.
Discover why Edmonton is gaining national attention and uncover the projects and investments driving its growth.
Take away actionable insights and high-level connections to advance your business in 2026 and beyond.
What you'll learn.
Our advisory council helped curate the agenda focused on critical topics like:
- Shaping Edmonton’s tomorrow: Key development/redevelopment projects & partnerships powering economic opportunities
- Balancing growth: Greenfield and infill co-existing to sustain Edmonton’s affordability and momentum
Who you'll meet.
1000+ senior-level attendees from across Alberta are here, including:
- 300+ building owners, developers, private and institutional investors
- Portfolio and investment managers
- brokers, lenders, appraisers, lawyers
- and other senior real estate executives
Who's speaking?
55+ experts from Canada's leading CRE firms, property management organizations, and levels of the government will be taking to the stage.
Influential leaders on the speaker roster include:
- Bill Blais, Maclab Development Group
- Thomas Chibri, CBRE
- Cory Wasnack, Avison Young
Stay tuned for the full 2026 speaker line-up.
High-impact networking
The forum is the premier networking hub for Edmonton's CRE leaders.
In addition to scheduled meetings through the app, the event offers countless opportunities to build meaningful connections.
Refreshment breaks, lunch, and evening cocktail reception are some of the ways to strengthen your connections.
Bundle & save.
Make the most of your time in Edmonton by adding the Western Canada Apartment Investment Conference to your registration.
Held the day before the forum, the conference brings together 600+ senior leaders to examine multi-residential activity in Vancouver, Calgary, and Edmonton.
Be at the centre of all the action at Western Canada's largest multi-family event.
Thank you to our 2026 sponsors!
The full list of 2026 sponsors is coming soon.
Want to sponsor?
The sponsorship program represents a unique marketing opportunity for companies that want to reach the “who’s who” of the various asset classes within the CRE Market.
Join 1000+ senior attendees from across the apartment industry - including 300+ builders, owners, and investors from Edmonton's leading institutions.
You won't get a better chance to generate new business from the people you value most.
Continuing education credits
By attending this Forum, you will be eligible to receive professional development and education credits from a number of associations.
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