An Opportunity for New Business
This year’s event includes a new Commercial Marketplace at the Expo, featuring exhibitors with industry tools and products, a deal-making space for networking, panel presentations and a property marketing event. Plus – we have a few surprises in store – you won’t want to miss the excitement in this new space built for commercial real estate professionals.
Listen and Learn
Discover a specialized slate of education sessions on commercial topics including lending, technology, 1031 like-kind exchanges and more. Attend forums focused on commercial business trends, leadership and property management.
Network, Network, Network
Start your Saturday morning with coffee and an energizing keynote from a special industry speaker at the Commercial Networking Breakfast. Wind down on Saturday evening with a conversation and refreshments alongside hundreds of your peers at the Commercial Red Carpet Reception. Make the Commercial Marketplace your home during the entire conference – meet with colleagues to discuss business, recharge your devices, and discover new tech tools that can help you gain a business edge. One conversation might lead to your deal of the year!
“In today’s rapidly changing environment, it is essential for commercial practitioners to collaborate together on best business practices, technology and legislative issues impacting the industry. This venue provides that opportunity.”
Lori Burger, CPM
“This conference is the place to be! It offers a schedule packed full of learning about commercial advocacy issues and market information. Plus, there are numerous opportunities to network with some of the best commercial industry professionals in the country.”
Steve Moreira, CCIM, CIPS
Commercial Schedule at the REALTORS ® CONFERENCE & EXPO
Thursday, November 12
12:30-2:00PM
Commercial Legislative & Regulatory Board Meeting
2:00-4:00PM
Commercial Research Advisory Board Meeting
Friday, November 13
All Day
Conference Education Sessions
8:30-10:30AM
Commercial Committee Meeting
10:30AM-12:00PM
Property Management Forum
1:00-3:00PM
Commercial Economic Issues & Trends Forum
3:00-6:00PM
Commercial Marketplace at the Expo
Saturday, November 14
7:30-8:45AM
Commercial Caffeinated Networking Breakfast (TICKETED)
All Day
Conference Education Sessions
9:00AM-4:00PM
Commercial Marketplace at the Expo featuring panel presentations, tech tools and more
9:00-11:00AM
Commercial Leadership Forum
4:00-6:00PM
General Session with Emmitt Smith, CCIM
6:30-8:00PM
Commercial Red Carpet Reception (TICKETED)
Sunday, November 15
All Day
Conference Education Sessions
10:00AM-5:00PM
Commercial Marketplace at the Expo featuring panel presentations, tech tools and more
Monday, November 16
All Day
Conference Education Sessions
9:00AM-1:00PM
Commercial Marketplace at the Expo
9:30AM-12:30PM
Commercial Property Pitch Event in the Commercial Marketplace
If you have any questions about governance meetings, commercial education or any of the other events planned, please contact membersupport@realtors.org. For complete details, the most up to date schedule, and to register for the REALTORS® Conference & Expo, visit www.nar.realtor/conference.
Upcoming Commercial Affiliate National Conferences
SIOR Fall World Conference
October 8-10, Chicago, IL
Highlights include keynote with bestselling author Neil Pasricha; thought leadership panels with experts from Real Capital Analytics, MIT and Wharton; numerous CE credit sessions.
www.sior.com/conferences/2015-fall-world-conference
IREM Fall Leadership Conference
October 18-21, Salt Lake City, UT
Attend to take advantage of dozens of education sessions including best practices in property management, building standards and a keynote address from Robert Stephens, former chief technology officer of Best Buy.
www.irem.org/events/irem-fall-leadership-conference
CCIM Thrive
October 27-30, Austin, TX
Gain insights from keynote speaker Sam Zell, panel sessions featuring industry thought leaders and CE-approved Ward Center for Real Estate Studies courses from the CCIM Institute.