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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
2025 co-chairs announced!
Sachin Anand (Regional Group) and Katie Paris (National Capital Commission) will be chairing this year's forum.
National Capital Region's largest real estate event
Your expert source for strategy, growth, and market clarity in Ottawa & Gatineau.
Why attend?
800+ real estate decision-makers return to the forum each year to gain the insights, access, and edge to lead in Ottawa.
From capital constraints to creative deals, discover what's working, and who's making it happen.
Join the leaders driving Ottawa's next phase of growth.
What you'll learn.
The agenda put together with the help of our advisory council focuses on key topics including:
- Revitalization of downtown continues to be an issue
- Economic outlook, impact of tariffs and key fundamentals
2025 agenda coming soon.
Who you'll meet.
800+ CRE leaders from Ottawa, Gatineau, and other major markets are here, including:
- Building owners, developers, and investors
- Fund managers, investment bankers, lenders
- Brokers, lawyers, appraisers, REITs
- and other real estate executives
Who's speaking?
Get latest perspectives from experts in National Capital Region's leading CRE institutions, property management organizations, and various levels of the government.
Early speaker line-up includes:
- Sachin Anand, Regional Group
- Katie Paris, National Capital Commission
- Carl Gomez, CoStar
Stay tuned for the 2025 speaker line-up.
High-impact networking
The forum is the ultimate hub to meet key industry stakeholders active in Ottawa & Gatineau markets.
Networking opportunities include:
- Chairs' Reception
- Refreshment breaks and lunch
- Evening cocktail reception
- Event app
Young Leader Program
Do you have a colleague who is 35 years old or under and a rising star in the CRE 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.
Thank you to our key 2025 sponsors!
The full list of 2025 sponsors coming soon.
Chairs' Reception
Join 800+ industry leaders for a fun-filled evening with drinks, delicious food, and meaningful networking at the Chairs' Reception.
When: October 8, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Where: Rogers Centre, Ottawa
Who can attend: Open to all registered delegates
A glimpse into 2024 forum
"Really pleased to see the diversity in the audience."
- Sueling Ching, President & Chief Executive Officer, Ottawa Board of Trade
"It answers a lot of questions about the market and helps with future predictions."
- Kimberley Hall, Vice President, Cushman & Wakefield
"It's everybody that has an impact on real estate in the city, together at once. "
- Hugh Gorman, Chief Executive Officer, Paradigm Colonnade BridgePort
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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