Where today’s collaborations
drive tomorrow’s opportunities
The West Coast’s most senior gathering of Canadian commercial real estate executives.
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senior-level attendees
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building owners, developers, and investors
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C-level and V-level attendees
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attendees from outside of Vancouver
Vancouver’s leading commercial real estate event.
Why attend?
The deals. The direction. The insights. All here.
With 1400+ CRE leaders in one room, the forum is the hotspot for the GVRD's biggest deals, and market-moving transactions.
It's the only place to be in spring — don’t miss!
What you'll learn.
Expertly curated agenda will cover compelling topics, such as:
- The outlook for Canada, the U.S. and global economies for 2026 and beyond
- How technology will reinvent the way we work and ultimately transform our cities?
2026 agenda coming soon.
Who you'll meet.
1400+ senior decision-makers include:
- 600+ building owners, developers, and investors
- Portfolio and investment managers
- Brokers, lenders, appraisers, lawyers
- and other real estate professionals
Who's speaking?
Early speaker line-up includes:
- Cynthia Jagger, CBRE Limited
- Ted Mildon, Oxford Properties Group
- Benjamin Tal, CIBC Capital Markets
Stay tuned for the full 2026 speaker line-up.
High-impact networking
Grow your network efficiently at the forum - the premier meeting hub for Vancouver's CRE leaders.
Event app, refreshment breaks, lunch, and evening cocktail reception are some of the ways to strengthen your connections.
Seize the spotlight
Don't sit on the sidelines. Raise your brand's profile and be seen by Vancouver's CRE community.
Whether it's increasing brand awareness, generating leads, or enhancing brand image - whatever you want to achieve, we'll help you get there.
Thank you to our 2026 sponsors!
Stay tuned for the full list of sponsors.
Recap the 2025 forum
"Seeing so many clients and potential clients at once in one location is valuable."
Jim Costello, Head of Real Estate Economics, MSCI
"What keeps me coming back is the information. Great speakers, networking, insights, and education."
- Elizabeth Model, CEO, Downtown Surrey Business Improvement Association
"The opportunity to engage and develop rapport with somebody in person is priceless. You can't put a number on it."
- Michael Hungerford, Partner, Hungerford Properties & Seven Generations Capital
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 2025 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 December.
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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