Pioneering tomorrow's capital solutions
Debt markets. Digital Assets. Strategic partnerships.
Canada's leading conference on real estate financing & liquidity
Why attend?
Don't miss Canada's only event focused on private & public capital for the CRE market.
Engage with peers and experts in panels exploring CFO insights on debt access, equity raising, and capital recycling strategies for institutional investors, REITs, and private equity funds.
What you'll learn.
The 2026 agenda put together with the help of our advisory council will cover key topics including:
How major lenders tackle debt challenges, adapt strategies, manage portfolios, analyze receivership trends, and optimize cash flow and capital allocation.
Who you'll meet.
Over 750 CRE leaders, including owners, CFOs, investors, and industry professionals, attended this year's event on financing and investing public and private capital.
Collaborate, engage, and grow your network at RealCapital.
Insights from 50+ expert speakers
Experts already on the 2026 program include:
- Erin Johnston, Chief Financial Officer, Choice Properties
- Nick Macrae, Senior Vice President, Head of Investments, Woodbourne
- and more.
High-impact networking
The conference is structured to provide numerous in-person networking opportunities throughout the day.
Establish strategic partnerships and connect with influential decision-makers.
Networking app
Networking isn't limited to event days alone.
Use our event app to set goals, filter attendees, and schedule meetings two weeks before the conference, ensuring a productive experience. Connect with peers before, during, and after the forum to expand your network efficiently.
RealCapital Conference by the numbers
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senior decision-makers
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V-level and C-level executives
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building owners, developers, and investors
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attendees in Real Estate Financing
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expert speakers
insightful sessions
Want to sponsor?
The sponsorship program represents a unique marketing opportunity for companies that want to reach the “who’s who” of the various asset classes within the Commercial Real Estate Market.
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Continuing education credits
By attending the conference, you will be eligible to receive professional development and education credits from a number of associations.
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Join the REF Club
Be a part of the community that helps you stay informed and connected. REF Club membership benefits include:
- On-demand access to all recorded sessions from key Real Estate Forums events through the Streamly platform
- A 20% discount on forum and conference registrations. Bundle your registration and membership and start saving immediately!
- Priority for access to waitlisted forums and conferences
- An automatic $55 discount on continuing education credits when registering for our events
About us
Canadian Real Estate Forums for over three decades has been addressing the needs of, and providing clarity to, the Canadian real estate market through human connection, innovation and education.