REALTOR® QUEST 2017, Canada's largest real estate trade show and conference, officially began today, Wednesday, May 10, at the Toronto Congress Centre (map), and we want to break down all the Day 2 (Thursday, May 11) highlights for you to ensure you don't miss a thing tomorrow!
Commercial Content Including GTA Regional Economic Development Forum
Are you a commercial REALTOR®? Stop by the Waxman Room all day for great commercial content including a GTA Regional Economic Development Forum (8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in the Waxman Room) where, for the first time ever, all five regions serviced by TREB Members will be together on stage at REALTOR® QUEST. Other commercial content includes aState of the Market Overview with Altus Group's Matthew Boukall and TREB's Jason Mercer, a presentation from Metrolinx on Connecting People to Places and a session on Commercial Real Estate Financing with Randal Blackwood.
Emerging Technologies for Real Estate and 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 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.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.
My Favourite App!
Head to Centre Stage from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. to see Marc Saltzman lend his expertise as host of REALTOR® QUEST's newest hit feature, an interactive exploration of the latest and greatest mobile apps and devices for REALTORS®.
Women in Real Estate Panel
Taking place in Hall B from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. and hosted by Sangita Patel, ET Canada Reporter and Host of Home to Win, the Women in Real Estate Panel will discuss what it means to be a woman in today's real estate industry including how to address gender equality issues in the workplace, developing female talent, creating support systems and mentorship opportunities for women in Brokerages, and promoting the safety of female REALTORS®.
Lessons from the Den
In this talk, one of Canada's most high profile business women distills a lifetime of experience to reveal everything you need to know – and do – to start, to run, and to grow a great business. Arlene Dickinson will share her Lessons from the Den from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Hall B.
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.
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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