Pioneering solutions for future business opportunities.
Where vision drives innovation.
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senior leaders
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building owners, developers, and investors
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C-level and V-level attendees
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expert speakers
A deep dive into land availability, development, and redevelopment
Why attend?
The only event focused on national land and development for the Canadian commercial real estate industry.
A unique industry event offering exceptional learning opportunities, forward-thinking discussions and networking with their peers and industry experts.
Join 900+ CRE leaders to collaborate, future-proof your business, and drive the industry forward.
What you'll learn.
Our advisory council helped curate an exhaustive agenda with compelling topics, such as:
- Curated topics on government programs and distressed land sales impacting development.
- Financing solutions, capital scarcity, and investment strategies for large projects.
- Non-profit partnerships, condo market challenges, and repurposing strategies.
Who you'll meet.
900+ senior decision-makers include:
- 400+ building owners, and developers
- property and facility managers
- government professionals
- brokers, lenders, appraisers, lawyers
- and other C-level and V-level real estate executives
Who's speaking?
60+ experts on the 2026 program include:
- Benjamin Tal, Managing Director & Deputy Chief Economist, CIBC
- Mike Czestochowski, Vice Chairman, CBRE
- Salima Rawji, President & Chief Executive Officer, York University Development Corporation
- and more.
High-impact networking
Structured to provide numerous networking opportunities throughout the day, including:
- personalized meeting via ConnectMe app
- Breakfast and lunch
- Refreshment breaks
- Networking reception
Start connecting early
Networking isn't limited to event days alone.
Use our event app to set goals, filter attendees, and schedule meetings a week before the conference, ensuring a productive experience.
Connect with peers before, during, and after the forum to expand your network efficiently.
Thank you to some of our 2026 sponsors!
Want to sponsor?
We've designed the sponsorship program to maximize your brand exposure at the event. Each sponsorship level offers a different package of value-added benefits. Tell us your business goals and we'll help you achieve them.
Recap last year's event
"Lots of conversations, comparisons, and techniques that could be used at different places and markets across Canada."
- Thierry Samlal, Executive Vice-President, PMML
"It brings everybody together in same room to talk about what's happening and find creative solutions to the current problems."
- Jen Harrop, Senior Vice-President, Fund Management, Peakhill Capital
"There's pockets of like-minded people that don't get to meet, talk and hear what others are doing."
- Tracee Smith, President & Chief Execeutive Officer, Keewaywin Capital
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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