Looking to attend a real estate conference in 2020? We’ve put together this list of some of the best REALTOR conferences and events happening in 2020.
Inman Connect New York
Date: January 28-31, 2020
Location: New York, New York
Cost: $699-$1749 (but watch for promo code discounts)
More Info: Conference Website
We’ve been attending Inman conferences since 2011, and trust me: it’ll change your business. Inman focuses on hot new trends in the real estate industry and technology and always has a fabulous lineup of speakers and breakout sessions. Also: the parties are awesome.
OREA Reality 2020
Date: Feb 25-27, 2020
Location: Niagara Falls, ON
Cost: $40-375
More Info: Conference Website
This conference keeps getting better and better, and this year, Seth Godin (one of my personal favourites) is one of the keynotes – along with some other great speakers and influencers.
Social Media Marketing World
Date: March 1-3, 2020
Location: San Diego, California
Cost: $348-$1,047
More Info: Conference Website
If you’ve ever wanted to learn digital and social media marketing from experts outside of the real estate industry, consider attending Social Media Marketing World. Haven’t considered venturing outside of REALTOR conferences? Consider it. Note: you can also attend virtually!
REALTOR Quest – Toronto Real Estate Conference
Date: May 27-28, 2020
Location: Mississauga
Cost: Free for TREB members
More Info: Conference Website
This is TREB’s annual 2-day conference (free for members) and is attended by over 10,000 members. There are great keynote speakers and the content is actually pretty great. Bonus: you can finally meet all those agents you only know from Facebook.
REBAR Camp in the County 2020
Date: June 11, 2020
Location: Prince Edward County, ON
Cost: $60
More Info: Event Website
Disclosure: This is a bspoke event! This will be our third time hosting 100+ REALTORS at our home in Prince Edward County for an “unconference” – casual learning and sharing, and zero sales pitches. Tickets sell out fast.
Goodfellow Coaching Mastery Summit
Date: July 13-15, 2020
Location: Chicago, Illinois
More Info: Goodfellow Coaching Website
This was a life-changing event for the BREL team when we first attended in 2015. If you’re running a team, this is a must-attend if you’re looking to grow, run more efficiently or more profitably.
Inman Connect Las Vegas
Date: July 27-31, 2020
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Cost: $949-1,349
More Info: Conference Website
Inman’s summer real estate conference used to take place in San Francisco but moved to Las Vegas in 2019. Expect great speakers, parties and networking opportunities like no other.
Tom Ferry Success Summit
Date: August 11-14, 2020
Cost: $229-499
Location: Anaheim, California
More Info: Conference Website
This is Tom Ferry’s signature event. It focuses on lead conversion, marketing, productivity hacks, networking and real estate scripts. Can’t join in person? You can pay to watch it virtually too.
Real Estate Success Rocks
Date: September 20-22, 2020
Cost: $650-775
Location: Miami, Florida
More Info: Conference Website
While we haven’t personally attended a Real Estate Success Rocks conference yet, we always hear about the great content and networking opportunities.
Genuine Hustle
Date: October 15, 2020
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Genuine Hustle is one of my favourite events of the year. Picture real agents having real conversations about stuff we don’t normally talk about. You’ll leave feeling inspired (plus you’ll get to hang out with some of the best people in our industry – not measured by sales and awards but by the hustle and integrity they bring to the real estate profession.
Ultimate Team Summit – (Kathleen Black Coaching & Consulting)
Date: November 2020
Conference Website
National Association of REALTORS Annual Conference & Expo
Date: Nov 13-16, 2020
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Cost: $200 for a one-day pass to $450 for the full conference (NAR members)
More Info: Conference Website
This is the granddaddy of all the real estate conferences. Each year, thousands of REALTORS from across North America congregate to network and learn. Don’t expect to see the newest and hottest ideas – most sessions tend to be pretty traditional – but there are lots of great sessions, a huge expo and of course, some great parties.
Banff Western Connection
Date: January 28-30 2021
Location: Banff, Alberta
More Info: Conference Website
Conference junkies always name this as one of the top conferences for REALTORS. It only happens every 2 years, so mark it on your calendar now.
Worthshop by Hawaii Life
Date: TBD
Location: Hawaii
Conference Website
This conference happens every few years, so if you’ve ever looked for an excuse to write-off a trip to Hawaii, this is it. Worthshop is a conference for REALTORS like no other. Expect to see great speakers who will challenge your thinking and network with colleagues looking to balance their lives and their souls.
