Where global investors meet Canada's top real estate leaders
The ultimate hub for global partnerships, expert insights, and strategic clarity into international property development.
500+
senior decision-makers
300+
building owners, developers, and investors
200+
C-level and V-level attendees
14+
countries represented
2025 registration is live!
Register now for the 2025 conference and save big with our lowest fee.
Canada's only event of its kind on global real estate markets
Elite audience. Exclusive networking. High-profile gathering - There's truly nowhere else like it.
Why attend?
Get a deeper understanding of the inbound and outbound market trends and capital flows across key markets worldwide.
Hear exclusive perspectives, strategies, and insights on challenges and opportunities in major markets and asset classes across continents.
Network with 500+ global decision-makers and chart the path for growth in 2025.
What you'll learn.
The agenda put together with the help of the advisory council will cover key topics pertinent to success in 2025 and beyond. Topics covered in last year's conference included:
- Investment outlook and strategies for 2025
- An institutional investor’s perspective
- How is the debt market fairing off in this uncertain environment?
- Outlook for the US, UK & EU markets
The 2025 agenda will be launched shortly
Who you'll meet.
500+ senior decision-makers from 14+ countries, include:
- Global fund managers
- Building owners, developers, investors
- Pension fund managers
- Brokers, lawyers, appraisers
- and other senior real estate executives
Who's speaking?
Industry titans from world's leading commercial real estate institutions, property management organizations, and global investment firms will be on the stage.
Key speakers from last year's conference included:
- George Agethen, Co-Head of Asia-Pacific, Ivanhoé Cambridge
- Diana Shieh, Senior Vice-President, & Head of US Asset Management, Oxford Properties
- and more
Speakers for the 2025 conference will be released shortly
High-impact networking
The conference offers unparalleled networking opportunities throughout the day.
Connect with 500+ senior leaders at:
- Chairs' reception
- Refreshment breaks
- Luncheon
- Evening cocktail reception
- and more
App focused networking
Connecting with 500+ attendees on the event day can be overwhelming and nearly impossible.
That's why we launch the event app two weeks in advance, enabling you to start networking early.
The app lets you set goals, chat with attendees, and pre-schedule meetings. So you can arrive prepared with a full schedule of meetings with the right people.
Up your networking game by engaging with attendees before, during, and after the forum.
Catch highlights from last year's conference
The conference featured dynamic discussions on investment outlooks and strategies for 2025, insights from institutional investors, and analyses of the debt market amid current uncertainties. Watch the recap to see how leaders connected, deals were made, and the future of international property development took shape.
Specialist knowledge. Unmatched networking.
In addition to the Global Property Market, here are the other events happening during the week:
Apartment Development & Affordable Housing Conference
Delve into the entire apartment development timeline, including financing, design, feasibility, operating costs, and operations.
When: December 2, 2025
Real Estate Forum
Build strategic partnerships and delve into global industry trends, investment, capital sourcing, innovation, and more.
When: December 3-4, 2025
The Buildings Show
Get strategic insights, source the latest tech, and connect with key stakeholders in the building retrofit industry.
When: December 3-5, 2025
Want to sponsor?
We've designed the sponsorship program to maximize your brand exposure at the event. Each sponsorship level offers a different set of value-added benefits.
Sponsorship packages can be customized to suit your needs. Tell us your business goals and we'll help you achieve them.
Continuing education credits
By attending this conference, you will be eligible to receive professional development and education credits from a number of associations.
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