Navigate Ottawa's new CRE handbook
Policy shifts to stronger portfolios.
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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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government officials
Sponsor for premium visibility, qualified leads & lasting impact!
Elevate your influence in Ottawa's CRE market.
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 leaders attend the forum each year to network and gather key insights required to position themselves at the forefront of the industry and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
From defence spending impacts to AI adoption, from affordable housing mandates to new regulatory frameworks—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:
- Ottawa's new bylaws & regulations
- Influence of defence investments and spending patterns on Ottawa's real estate landscape
- Strategies and policy frameworks addressing the region's affordable housing crisis
Stay tuned for the latest agenda
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?
60+ experts on the speakers' line-up include:
- Gordon Wadley, Executive Vice President, Commercial Properties, Chief Operating Officer, DREAM
- Warren Wilkinson, President, BOMA Ottawa, Senior Managing Director, Colliers
Speaker line-up coming soon
High-impact networking
Networking opportunities include:
- Chairs' Reception
- Refreshment breaks and lunch
- Evening cocktail reception
- Event app
Seize the spotlight
Position your organization at the forefront of Ottawa's commercial real estate landscape.
Our sponsorship packages deliver measurable ROI through strategic brand positioning and direct access to the market's most influential players.
Build custom packages that align with your goals.
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.
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Enjoy a comfortable and convenient stay near the Rogers Centre at the best prices.
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By attending the forum, you will be eligible to receive professional development and education credits from a number of associations.
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