There are several key sessions, as well as education and networking events that you, as an association leader, should plan to attend at the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings in May 2018.
- Federal Legislative & Political Forum − William Brock Long, Administrator of FEMA, will address a broad range of disaster and emergency management topics.
- Local and State Leadership Idea Exchange Councils – These forums, one for local associations and one for state associations, are broken out by association size and are for presidents, presidents-elects, and AEs.
- The New Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Regulatory Issues Forum – featuring Acting Director of the CFPB, Mick Mulvaney, here to provide an insider’s view of the latest CFPB actions, as well as perspectives on issues vital to the real estate industry.
- NAR 360 – This member and director update will highlight key association issues and help you identify other must attend meetings during the week.
- General Session – Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, our program will highlight how fair housing makes us stronger. Guest speakers include Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Dr. Benjamin Carson and Congressman Emanuel Cleaver.
- Treasurer's Budget Forum – Learn about NAR’s proposed S.M.A.R.T. Initiatives. NAR Leadership will address any budget questions you have.
- Branding Forum – Subject matter experts will answer questions and provide insights into the branding evaluation process that culminated with the development of an evolved logo.
- President Roundtables – focus on a variety of leadership and industry issue topics in an informal setting to encourage information exchange and networking.
- Leadership Express – These sessions are for association staff and volunteer leadership teams, presented by industry leaders, association management experts, and leadership consultants.