Conference 2012

Schedule

Forecast Conference & Tradeshow
January 18, 2012 


Time Room Session
8 - 9 a.m. Breakfast
Hall E
CREB® Housing Market Forecast and Breakfast
Bob Jablonski, Incoming CREB® President
Insights into the economic factors that impact Calgary and area’s real estate market.
9 - 10 a.m. Breakfast
Hall E
Keynote Speaker: Influence with Ease®
Jeff Mowatt, Corporate Trainer, Business Author, International Speaker
Laugh and learn with Jeff Mowatt as he shares subtle ways to Influence with Ease®.
10 - 10:30 a.m. Tradeshow Session Break Sponsored by Hamilton + Partners
Enjoy Starbucks coffee & warm cookies as you network with fellow REALTORS®.
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Glen 201 The New Way to Generate Sales Leads
David Allison, Braun/Allison Marketing Campaign Builders
Find out new ways of thinking about marketing and advertising.
Glen 203 Associate 3.0: Recruiting the Facebook Generation
Tod Maffin, Digital Marketing Strategist
Learn how to attract, engage and motivate the future generation of associates.
Breakfast
Hall E
Interactive Economic Panel
Ben Brunnen, Chief Economist, Chamber of Commerce
Todd Hirsch, Senior Economist, ATB Financial
Ann-Marie Lurie, Senior Economist, CREB®
Carol A. Crowfoot, Chief Economist, Energy Resources Conservation Board
Discover the next chapter in our ever-changing economy.
Glen 205 Prospects for the Online World
Charles Druin, Prospects
Discover how you can use Prospects to increase your revenue and see what's new.
Glen 206 The Future of Social Media: What You Really Need to Know
Ernest Barbaric, Professional Social Media Marketing Speaker & Consultant
Define your success plan with this entrepreneur's secrets.
Glen 208 Blueprints for Success
Kenny Anderson, International consultant, speaker, and author
Define your success plan with this entrepreneur's secrets.
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tradeshow Lunch Break Sponsored by Evolution Presentation Technologies
Eat, chat and network with your fellow REALTORS®.
1 - 2 p.m. Glen 201 REALTOR® Laws Made Easy
Jeff Kahane, L.Lb, Kahane Law Office
Bill LeClair, LL.B., LeClair Thibeault
Don Dickson, CREB® Manager Business Practices

Learn about pressing legal/industry issues in the real estate industry today.
Glen 203 Associate 3.0: Recruiting the Facebook Generation
Tod Maffin, Digital Marketing Strategist
Learn how to attract, engage and motivate the future generation of associates.
Glen 205 Deciphering the Message Behind Body Language
Eliot Hoppe
Gain the competitive advantage with vital information on body language and non-verbal cues.
Glen 206 Navigating the World of Multimedia
Amy Cherow, President, The Techbyte
Learn how to make an informed decision when purchasing your next device.
Glen 208 20 Marketing Musts in 45 Minutes
Chris Smith, Chief Evangelist, Inman News
Cut through the online noise and learn 20 "TO DOs" for marketing and promotion.
2 - 2:30 p.m. Tradeshow Session Break Sponsored by Kahane Law
Enjoy snacks & Starbucks coffee as you network with fellow REALTORS®.
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Glen 201 New Professionals Panel
Bob Jablonski, President, CREB®
Diane Scott, Past President, CREB®
Diane Payne, Past Board Director, CREB®
Learn what it takes to be successful in our industry.
Glen 203 The Associate's Swiss Army Knife: MarketLinx® Tools and Technologies
Todd Targgart, MarketLinx®
Increase efficiency and profitability with MarketLinx®.
Glen 205 Leadership Panel
Sano Stante, Immediate Past President, CREB®
Wayne Moen, President, CREA
Madeline Sarafinchin, President, AREA
Wayne McAlister, Chair, RECA
Harvey Gamble, Executive Director, REIX
Real estate leaders discuss duplication and overlap and answer your questions.
Glen 206 Navigating the World of Multimedia
Amy Cherow, President, The Techbyte
Learn how to make an informed decision when purchasing your next device.
Glen 208 20 Marketing Musts in 45 Minutes
Chris Smith, Chief Evangelist, Inman News
Cut through the online noise and learn 20 "TO DOs" for marketing and promotion.
3:30 - 4 p.m. Tradeshow Last chance to visit the tradeshow and pick up draw prizes.
4 - 6 p.m. Breakfast
Hall E
CREB® Reception
Enjoy food & drinks while networking with fellow REALTORS® & industry experts.