Leading the industry into a new era of growth and opportunities
Scaling the event to greater heights with a bigger venue and enhanced networking.
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senior decision-makers
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building owners, developers, and investors
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V-level and C-level executives
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from other provincial markets
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government officials
National Capital Region's largest real estate event
Three decades of delivering market intelligence, and facilitating connections in the Ottawa & Gatineau markets.
Why attend?
Ottawa’s commercial real estate landscape is changing. How is your business positioned for this market shift?
800+ decision-makers will gather at the forum to unpack trends, issues, and opportunities shaping the National Capital Region.
After decades of sold out forums, we're moving to a bigger, better venue this year. Get ready to enjoy C-suite insights and networking against the picturesque backdrop of the Parliament building.
What you'll learn.
Our advisory council helped curate a comprehensive agenda with compelling topics, such as:
- Downtown Ottawa: What is Ottawa’s plan to transform and revitalize the downtown core?
- Investment Roundtable – what are investors looking for in Ottawa
- Immigration, demographic trends and demand for affordable housing in Ottawa
Who you'll meet.
800+ senior leaders from Ottawa, Gatineau, other major markets, and provinces attend, including:
- Building owners, developers, and investors
- Fund managers, and investment bankers
- Life insurers, lenders, REITs
- Brokers, lawyers, appraisers
- and other real estate executives
Who's speaking?
Get latest perspectives from experts in Ottawa's leading commercial real estate institutions, property management organizations, and different levels of the government.
Speakers on the 2024 line-up include:
- Jen Arbuckle, President, BOMA Ottawa
- Sueling Ching, President & Chief Executive Officer, Ottawa Board of Trade
- Nico Zentil, Vice President, CBRE Limited
High-impact networking
The forum is the ultimate hub to meet key industry stakeholders.
Structured networking opportunities are integrated into the program, helping you connect with people that can scale your business.
Chairs' Reception, refreshment breaks, lunch, and evening cocktail reception are some ways to expand your network.
In addition, the enhanced app functionality allows you to line-up meetings before during and after the event.
Young Leader Program
Do you have a colleague who is 35 years old or under and a rising star in the commercial real estate industry?
Nominate them today for the Outstanding Young Leader award, presented by Informa Connect & Chicago Title Insurance Company Canada.
They could win registration to one of our major forums, including the Ottawa Real Estate Forum, and have the chance to be named Outstanding Young Leader at the Real Estate Forum in December.
NEW: Chairs' Reception
Join 800+ industry leaders for a fun-filled evening with drinks, delicious food, and meaningful networking at the inaugural Chairs' Reception.
When: October 1, 2024 | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Where: Shaw Centre, Ottawa
Who can attend: Open to all registered delegates
60+ expert speakers include:
A glimpse into 2023 forum
"What I enjoy the most about the forum is it's easy."
- Warren Wilkinson, Managing Director, Colliers International
"Valuable at every step. Not only from learning but making relationships and networking."
- Shawn Hamilton, Senior Commercial Real Estate Executive, and City Builder
"I enjoyed the speakers who challenged the norm in the industry and tried to get us to think outside the box."
- Ashley Hopkins, President & CEO, Paradigm Commercial
Want to sponsor?
Showcase your brand in front of 800+ decision-makers at the Ottawa Real Estate Forum. Sponsorship opportunities can be designed to fit every budget.
Tell us your business goals. We'll help you achieve them.
Continuing education credits
By attending the 2022 Forum, you will be eligible to receive professional development and education credits from a number of associations.
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