Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Metro Toronto Convention Centre - North Building
Roadmap to navigating political reforms
and turbulent economic conditions
A deep dive into new legislations, escalating land costs, higher interest rates, and its impact on the Canadian real estate industry.
Connect with 900+ senior level attendees, including 400+ building owners, developers, and investors from Canada's top institutions. Hear from 60+ expert speakers and get the strategic insights you need to survive and thrive in 2023 and beyond.
2024 registration is open!
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The only event focused on national land and development for the Canadian commercial real estate industry
The 19th annual conference will provide an exceptional learning opportunity, forward thinking discussions, and unparalleled networking opportunities.
Why attend?
How is the current economic environment and recent legislation change impacting municipal planning, major infrastructure, and development policies in the country?
What impact will high interest rates and looming recession have on the real estate market in next 12 months?
What are the key economic drivers, trends and opportunities in the residential, office, retail and industrial markets across Canada?
Uncover answers to all these pressing questions and get strategic insights into the Canadian real estate industry at the 2023 Land & Development Conference.
What you'll learn.
This year's conference will provide expert knowledge from the perspective of owners, investors, developers, lenders, property and asset managers from across Canada. The agenda, put together with the help of our advisory council, focuses on the key topics including:
- Keynote address: Rolling out of the provincial governments Bill 23
- Land availability and values across Canada: Do we have a shortage of available land? What do major land transactions across Canada tell us about the story behind the headlines?
- Alternative debt financing strategies and opportunities for real estate developers when financing land development projects in the current economic environment
Who you'll meet.
The conference brings together 900+ visionaries, thought leaders, change makers, and drivers of national growth in the Canadian real estate industry.
Attendee base includes:
- building owners, and developers
- private and institutional investors
- brokers, lenders, appraisers, lawyers
- and other C-level and V-level real estate executives
High-impact networking
The event provides multiple opportunities to engage in meaningful conversations with senior decision-makers.
Connect with potential clients, build strategic relationships, and grow your network at the networking reception and refreshment breaks throughout the day.
Enhance your networking experience with the help of our smart matchmaking app. Pre-arrange meetings with fellow attendees and start a conversation with the people who can take your business to new heights.
2023 expert speakers included:
Land & Development by numbers
900+
senior attendees
60+
expert speakers
400+
building owners, developers, and investors
500+
C-level and V-level attendees
14%
lenders
18
insightful sessions
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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Weekly Ask The Expert & ThinkIns with member-only live Q&A
Industry Roundtables – informal conversations with some 20 industry colleagues
And more!
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