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.
Learn, discuss and brainstorm with peers and experts alike through insightful panels featuring CFO perspectives on debt access, equity raising, and capital recycling strategies across 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 navigate debt financing challenges, adapt strategies, address portfolio issues, analyze receivership trends, and optimize cash flow and capital allocation across markets.
Who you'll meet.
750+ CRE owners, CFOs, investors, developers, fund managers, lenders, investment bankers, brokers, appraisers and other industry professionals playing key roles in financing and investing public and private capital attended this year's event.
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.
Our event app lets you set goals, filter attendees, and pre-arrange meetings two weeks before the conference, so you can arrive prepared with a schedule full of meetings.
Expand your network efficiently by connecting with attendees before, during, and after the forum.
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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- On-demand access to all recorded sessions from key Real Estate Forums events through the Streamly platform
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- Priority for access to waitlisted forums and conferences
- An automatic $55 discount on continuing education credits when registering for our events
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