REALTOR® QUEST 2017, Canada's largest real estate trade show and conference, officially begins tomorrow, Wednesday, May 10, at the Toronto Congress Centre (map), and we want to break down all the Day 1 highlights for you to ensure you don't miss a thing!
Spring Annual Meeting with a Keynote Address by Margaret Trudeau
Come check out our Spring Annual Meeting at 10:00 a.m. in Hall B. The meeting will feature a keynote address from Margaret Trudeau. In her talk, entitled "Changing My Mind," Trudeau will share her formidable life story and message of resilience with the goal of helping to inspire others and to erase the stigma surrounding mental health issues.
The meeting will also feature remarks from Habitat for Humanity GTA, CREA, OREA and RECO. As well, TREB President Larry Cerqua and CEO John DiMichele will be on hand to share updates on your Association. There will also be discussion of proposed TREB By-Law changes.
YPN Partnership: BDC Economic Outlook with Chief Economist Pierre Cléroux
You won't want to miss an Economic Outlook from BDC Chief Economist Pierre Cléroux at 1:30 p.m. in the Cohen Ballroom. Cléroux will review recent economic developments around the world, including the U.S., China, Europe, and Canada, honing in on employment, GDP growth, interest rates, and real estate conditions. He'll also discuss what can be expected over the coming years in the context of Canada and Ontario.
Emerging Technologies for Real Estate & the Real World
Based on the popularity of last year's session, Dan Riskin, of Discovery Canada's Daily Planet, is back to host an Emerging Technologies for Real Estate and the Real World session from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Hall B. This year's lineup will feature advances in 3D Printing, the Internet of Things Connected Home Technology, iOS for Real Estate, and 4D Virtual Experiences.
Networking Reception
One of the best things about REALTOR® QUEST is the networking opportunities it presents, and nowhere is the networking opportunity so great as at our Networking Reception. Join us on Wednesday, May 10 at 4:00 p.m. at Centre Stage to connect with your colleagues in a relaxed atmosphere while listening to the sounds of The Kevan McKenzie Band featuring Michael Dunston.
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Over 35 Learning Quest Sessions, 240 Trade Show Exhibitors, an Interactive Innovation Centre, Health Quest & More
Other attractions to check out include over 35 Learning Quest professional development sessions; the Trade Show, which features over 240 industry exhibitors; the Innovation Centre, showcasing the latest technologies that will impact the real estate industry; Health Quest, which will offer a variety of complimentary wellness services including massage and an oxygen bar; and the TREB Pavilion, where you'll find the answers to your questions about TREB tools and services and some fun with The Social Stop Brought to You by TREB'S YPN where you can take an Instagram selfie complete with photo booth props and share it using #RealtorQuest.
Stay tuned tomorrow for a Day 2 Preview and don't forget to check out realtorquest.ca for a full event details.
ADMISSION & MORE INFORMATION
Admission to REALTOR® QUEST 2017 is free for all TREB, BREB, DRAR, and BDAR Members who show proof of membership at the door. No pre-registration is required. All other licensed real estate professionals can register here.
For more information on REALTOR® QUEST 2017, visit realtorquest.ca
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