It’s a New Year and there are plenty of CRE events to attend in 2020. Here are the top conferences and events taking place across the U.S.A.:
2020 CREW Network Winter Leadership Summit
When: January 23-24, 2020
Where: Santa Clara, California
This two-day CRE event provides attendees with a range of leadership training and multiple opportunities to develop their careers and network. This includes a three-and-a-half-hour professional development session to help you speak with confidence, as well as sessions bringing together top leaders in the CREW Network.
Nashville Office of The Future
When: February 6, 2020
Where: Hilton Nashville Downtown, 121 4th Avenue S., Nashville, TN 37201 – Bredesen Room, Mail Level
Where are Nashville’s hottest office developments going – and why? This event focuses on the emerging Nashville market, which is attracting the likes of Amazon and Mitsubishi. You can find out what’s driving this region’s success at this event.
2020 Commercial Real Estate Multi-Family Housing Conference
When: February 9-12, 2020
Where: Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel, San Diego, California
This four-day CRE event brings together more than 26,000 participants, 3,800 exhibitors, 6,000 investors and 480 keynotes and speakers from more than 100 countries. There’s a nearly 237,000-square-foot exhibition space, 130+ conference sessions, extensive networking opportunities, and an awards ceremony for the industry’s most outstanding property projects.
The State of Phoenix Workplace
When: February 13, 2020
Where: Diamond Building, 3100 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85012; Floor: 1st Floor Suite D-170
With Phoenix leading the country in job creation and population growth, this event looks into the consequences for the region’s office space. There are also networking opportunities and an update on current construction projects.
Philly Capital Markets and CRE Finance
When: February 20, 2020
Where: The Pennsauken Logistics Center, 8600 River Rd., Pennsauken Township, NJ 08110
This CRE event dives deep into the Philly Industrial market and its evolving CRE landscape. This includes a look into the Prologis purchase of Liberty and its effect on the market dynamics for the region.
New Jersey Office & Workplace of The Future
When: February 20, 2020
Where: 200 Wood Avenue South, Iselin, NJ 08830, Floor: 1st Floor
New Jersey possesses a strong CRE market and has seen an increased performance in the past few years. This event investigates the market and examines topics including coworking and market absorption rates.
CCIM Midyear Governance Meetings 2020
When: April 17-21, 2020
Where: The Westin Charlotte in Charlotte, North Carolina
Held twice a year, these meetings bring CCIM Institute members together to discuss the future of the CRE industry and the organization itself. The schedule includes networking events and a Comprehensive Exam and Pinning Ceremony.
Escape 2020
When: April 20-22, 2020
Where: 1 Hotel South Beach, Miami, Florida
This curated forum of real estate leaders provides a unique networking platform where you can discuss the trends and topics of the CRE industry over a cocktail or from a kayak. Applications are now open for 2020’s attendees.
CRETECH Austin 2020
When: April 22-23, 2020
Where: Austin Convention Center, Austin, Texas
More than 1,500 CRE professionals and 65 speakers are expected at this year’s two-day event. Attendees come from all over the CRE industry, including venture capital and tech investors, brokers, landlords, and developers.
MBA Commercial/Multifamily Financial Officer Roundtable
When: May 13-14, 2020
Where: 1919 M St NW, 5th Floor, Washington, D.C.
Held twice a year, this event examines a broad range of CRE industry topics. These include a general update of the market and more specialized topics such as LIBOR, Changing Capital Requirements, Accounting Standards, and a GSE Update.
ICSC RECon
When: May 17-19, 2020
Where: Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada
You’ll get to experience three days of deal-making at this CRE event, alongside keynotes and perspectives from industry professionals. There’s also live programming and interviews on the show floor with plenty of career-building and professional development opportunities.
SIOR CREate 360
When: October 22-24, 2020
Where: Boston, Massachusetts
Previously known as the Fall World Conference, this networking think tank brings together high-profile speakers to tackle a range of CRE-related topics.
2020 CoreNet Global Summit
When: October 25-28, 2020
Where: Washington, D.C.
The full agenda is yet to be released but this event brings together more than 200 speakers and 100 learning experiences. The theme will be #relationshipgoals.
The event website states: “The 2020 Summit Theme, #relationshipgoals, is all about how relationships are fundamental to creating digital and physical integration at work, connecting people, place, and technology. When they’re right, the culture is right. When they’re wrong, businesses falter. The convergence of HR, IT and CRE will likely grow exponentially in the coming years. Are you ready to lead?”
2020 REALTORS® Conference & Expo
When: November 13-16, 2020
Where: New Orleans, Louisiana
Approximately 20,000 REALTORS® and guests attend this event every year. There is a range of CRE topics to choose from, covering real estate technology trends, customer service and legislative changes. The key focus is on finding successful business strategies for your CRE organization.
REITworld: 2020 Annual Conference
When: November 17-19, 2020
Where: Atlanta Marriott Marquis, Atlanta, Georgia
This CRE event features talks from REIT executives, who reveal their insights into the CRE industry. During REITworld, you can also identify new investment opportunities, network and participate in conversations with your peers and industry leaders.
