2025 Fall Forum

• 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm: JWL Presentations
  Join us as the JWL cohort presents the capstone of a year marked by dedication, collaboration, and meaningful leadership growth.  These presentations not only mark the conclusion of their JWL leadership journey but also showcase this exceptional’s group’s dedication to exploring key topics, innovative ideas, and impactful research.  Whether you're a JWL alumni, supporter, or simply curious to hear fresh perspectives from emerging leaders, we encourage you to attend and show your support.  No registration is required.
   
• SOLD OUT - 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm: City Tour
  Join us for a guided exploration of Vancouver’s most iconic sites and transformative developments, from the historic Expo 86 grounds and Olympic Village to the Concord Pacific waterfront and vibrant Granville Island. Along the way, we’ll highlight the city’s evolution through cultural landmarks, sustainable design, and global investment shaping its future. This tour offers a unique perspective on Vancouver’s past, present, and dynamic growth as a world-class urban center.
   

• SOLD OUT - 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm: How to Maximize the Value of STDB with Mark Cypert, CCIM and Michael Hironimus, CCIM
  This 3-hour interactive training session offers attendees a deeper understanding of how to effectively leverage Site To Do Business (STDB) tools alongside emerging AI technologies to support data-driven decision-making in commercial real estate.

  The course will be customized based on attendee input, with a pre-session poll distributed one month in advance to identify specific areas of interest. Content will include case studies across various commercial real estate sectors, including examples relevant to the Canadian market.

  Participants will explore key applications of STDB, gain practical experience with AI-driven workflows, and learn how to apply location intelligence to tasks such as site selection, market analysis, and client reporting. This course is designed for professionals across all areas of commercial real estate want to enhance their analytical capabilities and integrate technology into their daily practice.

• 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Welcome Reception
  Please note the reception has been changed from the original time of 6-8 pm due to weather. Kick off your networking and dealmaking at the Welcome Reception. The Reception will be hosted on the rooftop of the hotel. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be served.

• SOLD OUT - 7:30 am - 9:00 am: State of the Institute & Economic Breakfast
  Hear from our global president, Steve Rich, CCIM on achievements in 2025 and what's next for the Institute. We'll also hear from our guest speaker, economist Steig Seaward.
   
• 9:00 am - 5:00 pm: Dealmaking & Networking Lounge Open (Happy Hour, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.)
   
• 9:00 am - 5:00 pm: Exhibitor Hall Open
   
• 9:15 am - 6:00 pm: CCR
   
• 9:15 am - 10:00 am: Panel Discussion: The Big, Beautiful Bill - The Impact on CRE
   
• 10:30 am - 11:30 am: Panel Discussion: - Retail Real Estate: Strategy, Experience & Growth in a Changing Marker
   
• 11:45 am - 1:15 pm: Deal Pitch Lunch
  Join us for the inaugural Deal Pitch Lunch, a unique opportunity to connect with fellow commercial real estate professionals, hear real-world dealmaking stories, and pitch your open deals in front of an engaged audience.
  
  Whether you're looking to share your story or showcase your latest listing, this is your chance to be part of a high-value, peer-driven experience. Ready to pitch? Registration to participate in pitching properties will open closer to the event.
  
  ​​​​At this event, members will:
  • Share how networking at our member events led to real transactions
     
  • Explain how new relationships turned into strategic business opportunities
     
  • Pitch their active deal live — in just 90 seconds — to all attendee

• SOLD OUT - 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm: Education Session I - 
  Build-to-Suit Success: Analyzing Profitable Development Strategies
  This course, led by Will Curtis, CCIM, gives commercial real estate professionals the tools to create customized projects that meet tenant needs, maximize investor returns, and minimize development risk. By combining AI-driven site selection, adaptive reuse opportunities, and streamlined construction practices, participants learn how to deliver build-to-suit projects faster and more profitably. This course is a must for developers, brokers, and investors looking to execute high-performance projects that align with modern market demands and deliver lasting value. Building What Tenants Want, Profiting How Investors Need.
   
• SOLD OUT - 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Education Session II -
  Structuring Profitable Leases
  This course, led by Soozi Jones Walker, CCIM, equips commercial real estate professionals with the strategies to design lease agreements that boost Net Operating Income, safeguard cash flow, and maximize long-term property value. By examining lease types, concession strategies, and effective rent analysis from a landlord’s perspective, participants will gain practical tools to make data-driven decisions in today’s challenging market. This course is essential for investors, brokers, and asset managers who want to reduce risk, enhance income predictability, and secure stronger returns in any market cycle. Build Better Leases for Better Bottom Lines.
   
• 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm: Town Hall
   
• 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm: Foundation Donor Reception (invite only)
   
• 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Dealmakers Award Presentation & Dinner
  This inaugural dinner will recognize the outstanding deals made by our CCIMs, nominated by their local Chapters. We will also hear from our guest speaker Brian Cross.

• 7:30 am - 9:00 am: Breakfast with Michael Litt
   
• 9:00 am - 5:00 pm: Dealmaking & Networking Lounge Open (Happy Hour, 3-5 pm)
   
• 9:00 am - 5:00 pm: Exhibitor Hall Open
   
• 9:15 am - 6:00 pm: CCR
   
• 9:15 am - 10:00 am: Future of GeoAI with Esri Presentation
   
• 10:30 am - 11:15 am: Panel Discussion II - Cybersecurity - Protecting Your Data & Your Clients
  This panel will discuss ways to your data, your clients, and yourself in the digital age, featuring guest speaker Max Alexander, D.Eng CEng MIET
   
• 11:30 am - 12:45 pm: Global Lunch
  Get a global perspective with guest speaker Ayman Al Awadhi, as well as a panel discussion with our global chapter leaders from Taiwan and Japan.
   
• 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm: AREAA Fireside Chat
   
• Industrial Property Tour: 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.: NEWLY ADDED
  Please note the Hard Hat Tour was cancelled.
   
• SOLD OUT - Boat Tour: 1:30 – 4:00 p.m. - $100 per person
  Guests will begin their afternoon by boarding the yacht at the prestigious Bayshore West Marina, located at the end of Denman Street, just steps before the entrance to Stanley Park. As you set sail, a glass in hand and an array of appetizers and hand-passed canapés will welcome you on board. From the water, Vancouver’s stunning skyline unfolds in breathtaking view, creating the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable experience. Over the course of two and half courses you will enjoy refined hospitality, exceptional service, and the city’s most picturesque setting from the harbor. Space is limited.
   
• SOLD OUT - 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm: 2026 Inaugural, Adam Palmer, CCIM, SIOR

• 7:30 am - 2:00 pm: Comprehensive Exam
   
• 7:30 am - 9:00 am: Breakfast
   
• 9:00 am - 5:00 pm: Dealmaking & Networking Lounge Open
   
• 10:00 am - 11:00 am: Regional Caucuses
   
• 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Past President Lunch
   
• 2:15 pm - 4:15 pm: Board of Directors Meeting
   
• 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm: Retake Coaching Session
   
• 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm: New Designee Pinning Ceremony

• 7:00 am - 1:00 pm: Retake Exam
   
• 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm: New Designee Retake Pinning Ceremony

Sunday, October 5th

• 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Leadership Team Meeting (Invite Only)

Monday, October 6th

• 9:15 am - 9:45 am: Networking Subcommittee
• 9:15 am - 9:45 am: Education Long Range Planning Subcommittee
• 10:00 am - 10:30 am: Curriculum Subcommittee
• 10:00 am - 10:30 am: Chapter Activities Subcommittee
• 10:45 am - 11:15 am: Governance Committee
• 10:45 am - 11:15 am: International Activities Committee
• 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm: Ward Subcommittee
• 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm: Membership Committee
• 2:15 pm - 2:45 pm: Strategic Planning Committee
• 2:15 pm - 2:45 pm: Professional Standards Committee
• 2:15 pm - 2:45 pm: Faculty Subcommittee
• 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm: University Outreach Subcommittee
• 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm: Marketing Committee
• 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm: Designation Committee
• 3:45 pm - 4:15 pm: Audit Committee
• 3:45 pm - 4:15 pm: Government Affairs Committee
• 3:45 pm - 4:15 pm: Regional Activities Subcommittee

Tuesday, October 7th

• 9:15 am - 10:15 am: Education Committee
• 10:00 am - 10:30 am: Exam Proctor Session
• 10:30 am - 11:15 am: Member Services Committee
• 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Tech Board of Directors
• 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm: Foundation Board of Directors
• 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm: Finance Committee
• 4:45 pm - 5:15 pm: Executive Committee

Note: The Board of Directors meeting is on October 8th at 2:15 p.m. Committee meetings will only be held on October 6 and 7.