Real insights for real estate: Preparing you for the year ahead

Checkmark Discover what's in store for the housing market in 2026

Checkmark Hear from experts on challenges and opportunities that will affect your business

Checkmark Connect face-to-face with the real estate community

Checkmark Gain momentum for your business

 

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Event schedule

9:00 a.m.

Check-in, Tradeshow Opens & Light Continental Breakfast

9:45 a.m.

Welcome, National Anthem & Opening Remarks

10:00 a.m.

Speaker Session

11:00 a.m.

Break

11:30 a.m.

Ann-Marie Lurie2026 Housing Market
Forecast for Calgary & Area

by Ann-Marie Lurie, CREB® Chief Economist

12:15 p.m.

Q & A

12:45 p.m.

Lunch, Tradeshow & Networking Break

2:15 p.m.

Panel Discussion

 3:00 p.m.

Cocktails & Networking Reception

 4:00 p.m.

Event Ends

 

 

Thought-provoking speakers, cutting-edge insights

Our lineup features industry experts who will provide you with the information and motivation you need to stay competitive in the year ahead

 

Ann-Marie Lurie

Ann-Marie Lurie

Chief Economist, CREB®

2026 Housing Market Forecast for Calgary & Area

CREB®'s chief economist with 20+ years of real estate expertise. A leading authority on Calgary's market trends, Ann-Marie offers invaluable insights into economic factors shaping the real estate landscape.

Steve Shrout  

Steve Shrout

Executive Coach & business Consultant

Panel Discussion

Steve Shrout is a Calgary-based executive coach and leadership consultant specializing in strengths-based development, professional growth, and organizational culture. As a founder of Steve Shrout Coaching & Consulting, he works with executives, boards, and leadership teams across Canada to elevate performance and foster integrity-driven leadership.

Grant Buchanan   

Grant Buchanan

Radio Announcer, Live Event Host

EMCEE

Calgary-Born Broadcaster Grant Buchanan brings over 20 years of live event and hosting experience. As the in-arena host for the Calgary Flames and emcee of the Calgary Stampede's Rangeland Derby, he's known for his energy, engaging presence, and unmistakable charisma. Offstage, Grant is a cancer survivor, minor hockey coach, and proficient juggler.

      

More speakers to be announced soon!

 


 

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In Person Ticket Bonus $99 coursePublic TicketAnn-Marie Lurie Streaming MembersAnn-Marie Lurie Streaming Non Members

 

Platinum Brokerage Package $3000Platinum Brokerage Package $1500     

 


 

Thank you to our event sponsors!

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Event location

This year's conference will be held at the BMO Centre, located in downtown Calgary's Stampede Park at 20 Round Up Way SE.

 

  


 

Frequently asked questions

We've collected answers to the most frequently asked questions about our conference.

Check out the FAQ to ensure you are fully prepared on January 20!

 

 

 

Exhibitor opportunities

Calgary's Premier opportunity to Meet REALTORS® who Need Your Product or Service

Exhibitors at last year’s Forecast interacted with over 800 Calgary and Region REALTORS® who attended the event to learn ways they could take their business to the next level.

If you’re in a highly targeted opportunity to meet REALTORS® face-to-face and discuss how your product or service can improve their business, you need to exhibit at the 2026 CREB® Forecast Conference and Tradeshow.

Register now and select your booth.

Download the exhibitor package for more details.

You can also contact the CREB® Events team at events@creb.ca

If increasing sales to REALTORS® is in your business plan for 2026, you don’t want to miss this event. Space is limited and booths are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

View our floor plan and exhibitor list.

 


 

Sponsorship opportunities

CREB® Forecast is the largest annual gathering of Calgary and area real estate professionals and one of the most anticipated real estate events in Western Canada. As a sponsor, you receive special recognition throughout the conference and opportunities to network with event attendees.

Interested in sponsoring Forecast and being seen as a supporter of CREB®'s community of almost 9,000 Calgary and region REALTORS®?

Download the 2026 Forecast sponsor package or contact Shannon Taylor at shannon.taylor@creb.ca to discuss sponsorship opportunities.

 

 


 

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