2025 Fall Forum

• 8:30 am - 5:00 pm: JWL Program
  JWL presentations are open to members and will begin at 2:00 p.m. All are welcome.
   
• 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm: City Tour
  Watch for more details. Registration will open later in August. 
   
• 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.

• 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Welcome Reception
  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.

• 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 an economist; watch for speaker details.
   
• 9:00 am - 5:00 pm: Dealmaking & Networking Lounge Open
• 9:00 am - 5:00 pm: Exhibitor Hall Open
• 9:15 am - 6:00 pm: CCR
• 9:15 am - 10:00 am: Panel Discussion I - The Big, Beautiful Bill - The Impact on CRE
• 10:30 am - 11:30 am: Panel Discussion II - Retail Realigned
• 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.
  ​​​​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

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.

• 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.
   
• 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 - 5:15 pm: Town Hall
• 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm: Foundation Donor Reception (invite only)
• 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Dealmakers Award Presentation & Dinner

• 7:30 am - 9:00 am: Breakfast with Michael Litt
• 9:00 am - 5:00 pm: Dealmaking & Networking Lounge Open
• 9:00 am - 5:00 pm: Exhibitor Hall Open
• 9:15 am - 6:00 pm: CCR
• 9:15 am - 10:00 am: Panel Discussion I - Data & Demographics
• 10:30 am - 11:15 am: Panel Discussion II - Cybersecurity - Protecting Your Data & Your Clients
• 11:30 am - 12:45 pm: Global Lunch - Insights Across Borders
• 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm: Site Tour
• 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

• 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Leadership Team Meeting (Invite Only)
• 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Chair / Vice Chair Training (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.

October 7, 2025
JW Marriott Parq Vancouver, Parq Grand Ballroom

Join us as we celebrate and swear in, Adam Palmer, CCIM, SIOR as the 2026 CCIM Global President. The evening will be filled with celebration, live entertainment, and surprises. Watch the save the date video, to see what we have in store.