Bridging the gap between risk management and real estate investments across continents
Gain global connections and strategic insights into property development in
tier-one countries, growing economies, and emerging markets worldwide
Join 500+ global attendees, including 300+ building owners, developers, investors, and more as they assess risks and opportunities in global investment markets.
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A sneak peek into the 2023 Global Property Market
Discover why 500+ global attendees return year after year and get a glimpse of what you can expect at this year's conference.
'A must-attend event for market participants interested in investing in non-Canadian real estate markets.'
- Brad Olsen, President, Atlantic Partners Ltd.
The event where Canadian investors meet global industry players
Why attend?
Which investment strategy is attracting the greatest interest? How is capital deployment within the four primary asset classes?
How is AI and PropTech changing the real estate landscape? How is data impacting, analytics, ROI and efficiency?
Which emerging markets are attracting capital and investment activity? Which alternative assets are getting popular among investors and pension funds?
Discover answers to these pressing questions and delve deeper into the global markets at the 2023 Global Property Market.
What you'll learn.
The agenda put together with the help of the advisory council will cover key topics like:
- Overview of the performance of the Global Property Market: What were the major trends in 2023?
- The CIO Panel: An institutional investor’s perspective
- USA: Risks, opportunities, challenges and differences from coast to coast
- UK and Europe: A macro update across this continent
- After offices: How life and work will change forever
Who you'll meet.
Meet 500+ senior decision-makers and other real estate executives from Canada and 14+ countries around the world.
Attendees include:
- Global fund managers
- Owners, developers, investors
- Pension fund managers
- Brokers, lawyers, appraisers
- and other senior real estate executives
Collaborate, engage and build new relationships and plot a plan of action for the future.
Who's speaking?
The 2023 speaker roster will feature 25+ knowledgeable experts from world's leading commercial real estate institutions, property management organizations, and global investment firms.
Key speakers on the program include:
- Abigail Shapiro
- Jonathan Pearce
- Rebekah Tobias
- Jim Costello
- and more
Networking opportunities
The conference offers unmatched networking opportunities throughout the day.
Engage in thought-provoking conversations, build new relationships, and connect with key industry players at the Chairs' reception.
That's not all. You can also connect with attendees before, during and after the event with our smart matchmaking app.
Strategically designed to meet your networking needs, it's never been easier to strike up a conversation with the people that will take your business to the next level.
Make the most of your Toronto trip.
Save $75 by adding the Real Estate Forum to your booking. Held the day after on November 29th at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre
By attending, you'll learn about the latest trends, opportunities, risks and strategies in investment, leasing, development, and financing.
Grow your network and connect with 2700+ senior executives, owners, developers, investors, lenders, lawyers, and, brokers from across Canada.
Global Property Market by numbers
500+
senior decision-makers
300+
building owners, developers, and investors
200+
C-level and V-level attendees
130+
attendees from outside Canada
20+
expert speakers
15+
countries represented
20+ expert speakers include:
Want to sponsor?
The sponsorship program is designed to ensure that sponsors receive maximum corporate exposure to all attendees at the event. Each sponsorship level will offer a different package of value-added benefits. Tell us your business goals & we will 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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Some highlights from the 2022 Conference
"That's where deals happen, that's when all the business happens" - Claire Tang, Co-CIO and Head of Greater China, Laselle
"It's the different perspectives, the views, research, networking with different types of investors here has always been beneficial" - Rebekah Tobias, Managing Director, Investment Relations & Business Development, Marcol
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