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If you work in real estate, either commercial or residential, you know this industry is all about being connected to the right people and keeping up with the latest trends. Lots of real estate conferences and events take place in New York City every year and are worth attending to say competitive.
Here are ten real estate events to check out right here in the city in 2016!
WORKTECH16 NEW YORK – May 26-27, 2016
Real estate and technology professionals will come together at the Convene Conference Center to feature 250 senior industry professionals to share their expertise. This is a great event to attend for anyone interested in the future of work and the future workplace.
US Real Estate Opportunity & Private Fund Investing Forum – June 13-14, 2016
This IMN conference celebrates its 17th year in 2016 and is a great one to attend for asset managers, developers, funds, LPs, service providers, and special servicers to discuss the latest trends and developments. Last year’s conference featured over 800 registrants, a keynote address from Dean S. Adler of Lubert-Adler Partners, L.P., and an industry-leading speaker faculty with over 90 LPs and GPs.
Emergency Response for NYC Residential Buildings – June 15, 2015
Not every real estate event is about networking and growing your business; some events are about protecting the people who use your building and ensuring their safety. Held at The New York School for Social Research, Argo Real Estate will be hosting this event about important topics that we should all be prepared for. The president of Realty Advisory Board On Labor Relations will be here to discuss potential threats and how NYC buildings can prepare for them.
4th Annual NYC Workplace of the Future Event – June 21, 2016
As any commercial real estate professional will tell you, the modern workplace is changing at a rapid pace. Check out this event to learn about new design trends, the real estate needs of startups, and the impact on office leasing. MaryAnne Gilmartin, president and CEO of Forest City Ratner, is scheduled to be the keynote speaker alongside an all-star list of panelists.
Queens Real Estate Expo – June 21, 2016
Another real estate event in New York on June 21 is the Queens Real Estate Expo at Terrace on the Park. Come to this event to hear the biggest names in real estate talk about the explosive growth happening in Queens right now and connect with local companies exhibiting their products and services. All areas of commercial and residential real estate will be discussed, including topics of energy, transportation, and technology.
NYC Real Estate Expo – September 29, 2016
This event comes to NYC for the eighth year at the New York Hilton Midtown to bring together commercial and residential real estate professionals for a day of panel discussions and networking. There will be over 4,500 industry leaders in attendance, as well as 150+ exhibitor booths and high-level presenters to get you up-to-speed on New York City’s real estate market.
2016 CREW Network Convention & Marketplace – October 19-22, 2016
This New York Hilton Midtown conference provides commercial real estate professionals with an opportunity to attend educational lessons, leadership training sessions, and speaker series over three days. It’s one of the best business development conventions in the city all year.
2nd Annual Tri-State Institutional Real Estate Investor Forum – October 26, 2016
Unlike many other real estate-related events in NYC, this one is just for investors. It takes place at the Harmonie Club and features educational panels and collaborations with senior investment officers at leading regional pension funds, foundations, and investment consultants.
PERE Summit New York – November 15-16, 2016
Also at the Convene Conference Center in New York, this is a leading private equity real estate conference that is coming back to the city for the 11th year. This is an ideal place to discuss the future of private real estate with the biggest GPs and LPs, with lots of networking events and opportunities for winning deals and investments.
New York National Deal Making – December 5-6, 2016
Real estate is all about making and closing deals, and this convention is aimed at facilitating new deals among owners, developers, retailers, brokers, lenders, municipalities, property asset managers, and product and service providers. It takes place at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, and you can follow @ICSC on Twitter to keep up with the latest news and event updates.
Preparing for a CRE Conference in NYC
Some real estate professionals attend conferences on a regular basis, while others only every few years or so. If it’s been awhile since you’ve gotten into “conference mode,” it’s a smart idea to understand how your particular conference will be organized so you don’t miss out on important opportunities.
Here are a few tips for preparing for your next real estate conferences in NYC.
- Choose a few sessions and workshops you want to attend before arriving
- Sign up for event email alerts to receive notifications about important updates
- Plan to attend as many networking events as possible to connect with industry pros
- Dress to impress!
- Take lots of notes and consider blogging or posting on social media to share your experience
- Schedule in some downtime to explore the city and avoid conference burnout
Temporary Office Space Solutions
Just because you’re attending a conference doesn’t mean that your daily workload comes to a halt. Many busy real estate professionals need to keep up with their work even on conference days, which is why temporary office spaces in NYC are so popular.
NYC Office Suites offers furnished, equipped, and staffed ready-to-use Manhattan offices in Midtown New York with a variety of office configurations available. Contact us before your conference to chat about our rates, membership benefits, and flexible contracts.
Real Estate Events Worth Traveling For
In New York City, we like to think of ourselves as the center of the universe, and in many ways we are! However, there are so many conferences and events in the real estate industry all around the world if you’re willing to hop on a plane to check them out.
These are a few of the exciting real estate events worth traveling for this year.
- BOMA 2016 International Conference & Expo – D.C. – June 25-28, 2016
- Keller Williams Mega Camp – Austin – August 9-12, 2016
- iGlobal Forum’s 15th Global Real Estate Private Equity Summit West – Los Angeles – September 14-15, 2016
- National Association of Realtors Conference & Expo – Orlando – November 4-7, 2016