The event transforming market uncertainty into business opportunities
Driving the industry forward with innovative solutions, insights, and strategic networking.
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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
Who's attending?
Top industry players like Cadillac Fairview, CBRE, Fiera Real Estate, and more have already registered.
A sneak peek into this year's event in 60 seconds!

A deep dive into land availability, development, and redevelopment
Why attend?
Don't miss this niche event focused on national markets and critical topics, featuring top experts from across the country.
In a landscape defined by market challenges, economic uncertainty, and political shifts, uncover the hidden opportunities for growth.
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:
- What changes have occurred in property and residential values over the past year?
- What is the availability of financing in the future looking like for land or redevelopment projects?
- Tariff’s, interest rate, geopolitical concerns, and the outlook for the Canadian economy
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?
Hear directly from 60+ CRE leaders, presidents, CEOs, and managing partners from Canada’s leading institutions.
Influential speakers on the roster include:
- Jeff Hull, Hullmark
- Dallas Wingerak, Ronmor
- Benjamin Tal, CIBC
High-impact networking
Network with the nation's most influential CRE leaders at this premier gathering.
Engage in meaningful conversations with senior decision-makers throughout the conference.
From refreshment breaks to evening cocktails, multiple networking opportunities help you build valuable connections
Start connecting early
Make the most of your event experience by starting your networking ahead of time.
Connect with fellow attendees efficiently through our event app before you arrive.
Set goals, filter contacts, live chat, and schedule meetings up to two weeks before and after the event.
60+ expert speakers include:
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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