Canada's commercial real estate
industry comes to Toronto
Canada's largest CRE event will host 2,700+ senior decision-makers, including 1350+ building owners, developers, & investors from across Canada & beyond.
Get the inside track on real property, investment, capital sourcing, global & industry trends, and
much more at Canada's largest commercial real estate event.
Who's attending?
Record numbers have already registered for the 2023 forum.
Canadian commercial real estate industry's marquee event of the year
It's the most senior event with attendees from all over Canada and beyond. And marked in every CRE leader's calendar.
Back in Toronto for the 33rd year
Join 2700+ senior leaders to examine the trends, risks, challenges, and opportunities present nationally and globally in all property classes.
Find out how the world of technology is impacting the real estate market and its organizations. What do real estate executives need to understand?
What is the path forward for the Canadian real estate market in 2024?
Informative panel discussions, keynote presentations, and case studies will maximize learning and power your decision-making.
Cutting-edge insights on the hottest topics
The agenda put together with the help of our advisory council will focus on key topics including:
- The outlook for the U.S. and global markets and what it means for Canada.
- Canada in a shifting geopolitical context: Why rising geopolitical risks matter?
- C-suite perspectives – 2024 predictions, strategic thinking & thought-leadership
- Preparing for an influx of new residents: Is the multi-residential market ready? What opportunities exist?
Leadership perspectives from 90+ industry giants
Get valuable insights from 90+ renowned experts, including 40+ presidents, CEOs, and managing partners from the largest real estate organizations in Canada and the U.S.
Key speakers include:
- Benjamin Tal, Managing Director and Deputy Chief Economist, CIBC Capital Markets
- Amy Price, President, BentallGreenOak
- Colin Lynch, Managing Director & Head of Global Real Estate Investments, TD Asset Management
Connect with the biggest names in the CRE industry
The forum brings together 2700+ senior decision-makers from across Canada and beyond:
- 1350+ building owners, and developers
- Private and institutional investors
- Portfolio and investment managers
- Brokers, lenders, appraisers, lawyers
- and other senior real estate executives
Strengthen your network and build partnerships to accelerate your growth.
Experience unparalleled networking opportunities
We have structured the forum to help you meet with the people that can take your business to new heights.
Chairs' Reception, luncheons, dedicated refreshments breaks, networking reception, VIP lounge (invitation only), and evening social events provide multiple opportunities to connect and engage in meaningful conversations.
That's not all. Get a head start on your networking by reaching out to attendees before, during, and after the forum with the help of our smart event app.
Make the most of your time in Toronto
Save $75 by adding the Global Property Market conference to your booking. Held the day before on November 28th at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
By attending, you'll learn about investor strategies and gain expert knowledge on investment, capital flows, and development in tier one countries, growing economies, and emerging markets around the world.
Learn, network, and connect with global investors from institutions, fund managers, REITs, REOCs, and private investors.
Some highlights from the 2022 Forum
"The community that exists around real estate forums and the chance to reconnect in person has been the draw and always keeps me coming back" - Nurit Altman, Managing Director, RBC Capital Markets
"Great opportunity to network and get visibility around what your thoughts are, where the market is heading, and support your clients and community by providing that thought leadership." - Amy Erixon, Principal & President, Avison Young
"This is the marquee event of the calendar for real estate in this country." - Colin Lynch, Managing Director, TD Asset Management
Two action-packed days with 90+ speakers and 20 sessions.
A turbulent economic and geopolitical environment
Examine key trends, challenges, risks, and opportunities in the acquisition, investment, management, financing, development, and leasing of all property classes – office, industrial, retail and multi-unit residential.
The impact of record rates of inflation, rising interest rates, and higher cost of capital with a range of geopolitical trends will be a key focus.
What will the path forward likely be in 2024?
Understanding the Fourth Industrial Revolution
The unprecedented speed of technological change is fundamentally altering the way we live, work, socialize and relate to one another.
The breadth and depth of these changes will significantly affect the real estate industry and the way we conduct business.
Join the conversation with the most brilliant minds in the industry and understand how, why, and what opportunities are being created.
Vibrant cities, ESG, WFH and other key trends
To what extent are our cities, shopping, housing, and workplace environments changing? How have our downtowns fared since the pandemic?
What's needed to bring back the vitality that our city cores previously had?
Discover answers to these questions and dive deeper into topics like DE&I, innovative thinking, smart cities, and housing affordability. Plus ESG, impact investing, climate and cyber risk, and the future of workplace environments.
Real Estate Forum by numbers
2700+
senior decision-makers
1350+
building owners, developers, and investors
1750+
V-level and C-level attendees
400+
attendees from financial institutions
90+
influential speakers
130+
attendees from outside Canada
High-quality add-on events at the forum
Empowering next gen leaders
New for 2023 - A half-day conference, held the morning of Tuesday, November 28 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
This new add-on event will explore how to empower young and upcoming talent to be future leaders in commercial real estate.
Get insights and concrete ideas to take your career and leadership paths to the next level. Engage and connect with influential industry leaders and strengthen your professional network.
Forum delegates can add this event to their registration for just $250.
Learn about diversity in CRE
Also new for 2023 - Diversifying CRE. A half-day conference, held the afternoon of Tuesday, November 28 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
This new add-on event will shed light on what diversity in CRE looks like today and what it can be in the future.
Gain leadership perspectives, learn, and connect with influential industry leaders who have been instrumental in driving change and breaking down barriers for colleagues in commercial real estate.
Forum delegates can add this event to their registration for just $250.
Discuss all things apartment
The Apartment Development & Affordable Housing Conference is an add-on event at this year’s Toronto Real Estate Forum, held on Tuesday, November 28.
The line-up of sessions will span the entire apartment development timeline: financing, design, feasibility, operating costs, and operations.
With the help of this conference, get clear direction and strategy, and take advantage of the resiliency of rental apartments.
Forum delegates can add this event to their registration for just $750.
Want to Sponsor?
The sponsorship program is designed to ensure that sponsors receive maximum corporate exposure to all attendees at the event. Each sponsorship level will offer a different package of value-added benefits. Tell us your business goals & we will help you achieve them.
Continuing education credits
By attending this forum, you will be eligible to receive professional development and education credits from a number of associations.
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Championing sustainability
Discover the steps being taken to run the Real Estate Forum as sustainably and socially responsible as possible including:
- FasterForward to zero - Informa's commitment to net zero carbon
- Reducing carbon emissions
- Dedicated content on ESG and sustainability in the real estate industry
- Wellbeing and accessibility
Outstanding 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 2023 award, presented by Informa Connect & Chicago Title Insurance Company Canada.
They could win registration to one of our major Forums, and have the chance to be named Outstanding Young Leader at the Real Estate Forum in November.
Join the REF Club
As a REF club member you will become part of a community that powers you to stay informed and connected, benefits include:
Year-round networking
Savings of 20% on all Real Estate Forums and conference registration
Partner special offers and savings
Complimentary on-demand sessions from each Real Estate Forum & conference
And more!
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