The present year is almost over, and you’re probably already starting to get ready for 2020. It’s even likely that you’ve been thinking yourself in 2020 for the last few weeks. After all, from rent increase notices to tax filing preparation, there is a lot to plan.
Be that as it may, we hope you can set some time aside to attend a few real estate and property management conferences. In addition to being excellent networking opportunities, these events will present you the latest trends in the industry.
If you need inspiration, take a look at our recommendations, that include events taking place all across Canada over the upcoming year. You might even run into key members of the Building Stack team at a few of them!
The Canadian Real Estate Forums Series
https://www.realestateforums.com/portal/en/home.html
Organized by Informa, the Canadian Real Estate Forums are specifically aimed at investors and real estate professionals. Those events held in several cities across Canada present conferences and discussions with some of the biggest REIT, REOC, finance and asset management firms in the country, providing you with valuable market insight and countless networking opportunities.
When and where?
- March 31st, 2020: Vancouver Convention Centre West, Vancouver (BC)
- April 15th, 2020: Edmonton Convention Centre, Edmonton (AB)
- April 29th, 2020: Centre des congrès, Quebec City (QC)
- May 5th, 2020: RBC Convention Centre, Winnipeg (MB)
- May 28th, 2020: Palais des congrès, Montreal (QC)
- October 15th, 2020: Ottawa Conference & Event Centre, Ottawa (ON)
- October 21st, 2020: TELUS Convention Centre, Calgary (AB)
Real Estate Conferences by Informa
Each year, Informa also organizes a wide selection of conferences geared towards real estate professionals that cover a variety of subjects such as apartment investment, capital growth and market trends.
Building Stack is proud to sponsor the Quebec Apartment Investment Conference, taking place in Montreal this February! Check out the complete schedule below to find a conference near you.
When and where?
- February 13th, 2020: Quebec Apartment Investment Conference, Montreal (QC)
- February 25th, 2020: RealCapital Conference, Toronto (ON)
- April 1st, 2020: Western Canada Apartment Investment Conference, Vancouver (BC)
- June 2nd, 2020: Land & Development Conference, Toronto (ON)
- September 9th, 2020: Canadian Apartment Investment Conference, Toronto (ON)
- September 10th, 2020: RealREIT Conference, Toronto (ON)
- October 6th, 2020: Montreal Real Estate Strategy & Leasing Conference, Montreal (QC)
- November 3rd, 2020: Vancouver Real Estate Strategy & Leasing Conference, Vancouver (BC)
- December 1st, 2020: Global Property Market Conference, Toronto (ON)
PM Expo
https://www.thebuildingsshow.com/en/product-sectors/pm-expo.html
Part of the Buildings Show, a massive exhibition that attracts over 30,000 attendees every year, PM Expo is the event not to miss if you’re a Canadian property manager. Several seminars, roundtables and workshops will be taking place during the event. Building Stack was happy to take part in the 2019 edition of this event, and we are planning on participating again this year!
When and where?
December 2020 (exact date TBA): Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto (ON)
Buildex
https://www.buildexshows.com/en/Home.html
The goal of the Buildex shows is to facilitate the dialogue between the professionals of various building industries such as architecture and design, construction, and property management. The 2-day events feature seminars, workshops, networking events and a large exhibition floor.
When and where?
- Feb 12th-13th, 2020: Vancouver Convention Centre West, Vancouver (BC)
- November 4th-5th, 2020: BMO Centre, Calgary (AB)
Reality 2020
Learn more about the latest trends in Ontario real estate at Reality 2020 conference. Organized by the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA), the 3-day event focuses on leadership skills development and networking for professionals of the real estate industry.
When and where?
Feb 25th-27th, 2020, Scotiabank Convention Centre, Niagara Falls (ON)
The Property Show
https://www.thepropertyshow.ca/
The Property Show is a bi-annual event for real estate professionals and investors, whether they prefer rental apartments, commercial properties, condos or student housing. The Show promises a busy day filled with seminars and conferences presented by renowned investors, lawyers and financial specialists.
When and where?
April 4th, 2020: International Centre, Mississauga (ON)
REALTOR®️ Quest
The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) is a not-for-profit organization who represents licensed real estate brokers and salespersons of the Greater Toronto Area. Every year, TREB members meet at the REALTOR®️ Quest trade show to attend conferences and meet with exhibitors.
When and where?
May 27th-28th, 2020: Toronto Congress Centre, Toronto (ON)
REIC Annual Conference
The Real Estate Institute of Canada is a non-profit organization whose goal is to foster education and skills development in the real estate industry. Its members are bound by a strict Code of Professional standards. During the annual conference, members take part in professional training sessions, networking events and the Pursuit of Excellence Awards gala.
When and where?
June 9th-11th, 2020: Edmonton (location TBA)
Home and Renovation Shows
Finally, if you are looking for inspiration to spruce up your properties or simply want to know about the latest trends in home improvement, head out to the nearest home show!
Atlantic
- March 1st-3rd, 2020: REAL Home Show, Halifax (NS)
- March 6th-8th, 2020: PEI Provincial Home Show, Charlottetown (PE)
- March 13th-15th, 2020: Saint John Home Show, Saint John (NB)
- March 20th-22nd, 2020: Pictou County Home Show, New Glasgow (NS)
- March 27th-29th, 2020: Spring Ideal Home Show, Halifax (NS)
- April 3rd-5th, 2020: Fredericton Home Show, Fredericton (NB)
- April 17th-19th, 2020: Truro Home and Outdoor Show, Truro (NS)
Quebec and Ontario
- January 23rd-26th, 2020: Ottawa Home & Remodeling Show, Ottawa (ON)
- February 6th-9th, 2020: Montreal Expo Habitation, Montreal (QC)
- February 14th-17th, 2020: GTA Home & Reno Show, Mississauga (ON)
- February 20th-23rd, 2020: Expo Habitat, Quebec City (QC)
- March 12th-15th, 2020: National Home Show, Montreal (QC)
- March 13th-22nd, 2020: National Home Show, Toronto (ON)
- September 24th-27th, 2020: Ottawa Fall Home Show, Ottawa (ON)
- October 4th-6th, 2020: Toronto Fall Home Show, Toronto (ON)
- October 22nd-25th, 2020: Montreal Fall Home Expo, Montreal (QC)
Western Canada
- January 10th-12th, 2020: Winnipeg Renovation Show, Winnipeg (MB)
- January 17th-19th, 2020: Calgary Renovation Show, Calgary (AB)
- January 24th-26th, 2020: Edmonton Renovation Show, Edmonton (AB)
- March 20th-22nd, 2020: HomeStyles, Saskatoon (SK)
- September 20th-22nd, 2020: Calgary Fall Home Show, Calgary (AB)
- October 16th-20th, 2020: Edmonton Fall Home Show, Edmonton (AB)
- October 29th to November 1st, 2020: Vancouver Fall Home Show, Vancouver (BC)
We will keep updating this list as new dates and events are announced, so come back frequently to know about the latest events!