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Real Estate Forum
December 3-4, 2025
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, SouthChairs’ Reception – December 2 – Fairmont Royal York

The ultimate networking
destination for CRE leaders

Where meetings lead to deals.

2700+ senior leaders | 1300+ building owners, developers, and investors.

High-profile audience. Unrivaled networking.

Real estate conference attendees exchanging contact info

Chairs' Reception

This renowned networking reception is the event to build valuable connections and collaborations with 3200+ top executives, influential decision-makers, and visionaries leading the global real estate industry.

When: December 3 | 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Where: Fairmont Royal York Hotel

Sponsored by: BGO, CMLS Financial

Attendee at the RealConnection Zone

Networking reception

Socialize with new connections & old acquaintances at the cocktail reception.

Where drinks keep flowing to keep your deal discussions going.

When: December 2 -3 | 3:00 - 3:45 pm

Where: Main foyer area

Sponsored by: Equitable Bank, MarshallZehr Group Inc., RSM Canada

Attendees connecting at the cocktail reception

Refreshment breaks

Take advantage of breakfast, coffee and dedicated refreshment breaks throughout the day to network.

It's an ideal opportunity to strike up conversations with attendees from across the country that you wouldn't get to meet otherwise.

Attendee meeting at the  real estate event

Lunches

Exchange ideas and participate in thought-provoking discussions with peers during lunch.

Get to know your fellow attendees and be seen by the CRE community.

Open all day for networking!

Real estate conference attendees exchanging contact info

ConnectMe meeting space

Pre-arrange meetings through the app and meet at the designated meeting space at the event.

Real estate executives connecting

VIP Lounge (invite only)

Enjoy quality barista coffee and snacks in comfort while you check emails, host small meetings, make connections, and more.

Sponsored by Altus Group

Attendee meeting at the real estate event

Market Intelligence Zone

Explore market data and experience comprehensive, and timely information you need to stay competitive, win clients, and close deals.

Sponsored by CoStar Group

Attendee at the RealConnection Zone

RealConnection Zone

Get the specialist insights, and market expertise you need to take your business to new levels at the RealConnection Zone.

Maximize your networking experience with the event app

The event app for real estate conference

All the event essentials at your finger tips

The ConnectMe app is the only platform you need to arrive at the forum with a schedule full of meetings.

The app opens two weeks before the event to kickstart your networking. All attendees have access, enabling them to see who's attending and pre-book meetings.

Features of the event app

Strengthen your network

With 2700+ attendees, it can be difficult to speak to everyone you want to connect with.

Use the app's enhanced filtering to find exactly who you want to meet, add them as contacts, and send messages using the live chat function.

Conference schedule on the event app

Plan your time

The app is the easiest way to plan your schedule and make sure you get the most out of attending.

  • View the agenda, and build a personalized diary for the event
  • Check out speaker profiles and view the sponsoring companies
  • Access the digital delegate bag to collect content and resources for future reference.
Peer-to-peer scanner

Digital business cards

NEW for 2024: Swap your contact info instantly with people you meet during the event via a QR code in the app.

Save a list of contact details which you can easily export after the event to follow up with your connections!

Sheila Botting

President, Americas, Professional Services

Avison Young

"Critical for networking and professional development."

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