The Real Estate Renaissance: How to Reset and Thrive Amid Change

While market conditions and economic indicators continue to remain in flux, real estate leaders must be prepared to pivot and reset in order to secure long-term success. 

RISMedia’s 38th Annual CEO & Leadership Exchange brings together the industry’s most influential leaders for an inside look at what’s working now—and what’s coming next.

Join top brokers, executives and innovators for high-impact strategies, candid conversations and forward-looking insights designed to help you reposition, rebuild and outperform in the next phase of the market.

If you’re ready to lead in the rebound, this is where it starts.

Relive the highlights from our 2025 CEO & Leadership Exchange. Photos by AJ Canaria
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Must meet the following criteria to attend the 2026 CEO & Leadership Exchange: brokerage owners and operating executives, including senior franchise and network executives; influential agent team leaders and elite agents; senior executives from all major real estate franchise brands; executives from the industry’s leading trade associations and MLSs; non-sponsoring service providers will be prohibited from participation.

Event At A Glance

Wednesday, Sept. 30

9:00 a.m. — Registration Opens
Lower Lobby Level

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. — Pre-Event Sessions
Kennedy Room | Lower Lobby Level

11:45 a.m. — Welcome Luncheon
Colonnade Room | Lobby Level

1:00 p.m. — Opening Session
Ballroom | Lower Lobby Level

5:00 p.m. — Welcome Reception
Colonnade Room | Lobby Level

Thursday, Oct. 1

7:30 – 8:30 a.m. — Networking Breakfast Colonnade Room | Lobby Level

8:45 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. — General Sessions Ballroom | Lower Lobby Level

6:30 – 9:30 p.m. — Awards Reception & Dinner Ballroom Foyer & Ballroom | Lower Lobby Level

Friday, Oct. 2

8:00 – 9:00 a.m. — Networking Breakfast Ballroom | Lower Lobby Level

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — General Sessions Ballroom | Lower Lobby Level

Why Attend RISMedia's CEO & Leadership Exchange?

Get What’s Working—Now

Learn from 100+ top brokers and industry leaders. 

25+ sessions packed with real strategies you can put to work immediately.

Reset. Refocus. Outperform.

Walk away with a clear plan to navigate today’s challenges and win in the market rebound. 

No theory—just proven tactics for growth.

Connect With the Right People

Network with decision-makers who are shaping the future of real estate.

Build relationships that drive real business opportunities.

Be in the Room Where It Happens

Celebrate the industry’s best at RISMedia’s Annual Awards Gala.

Honor the leaders—and position yourself among them.

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