2025 Fall Forum

Gather with your global peers and our CCIM partners at the 2025 Fall Forum, taking place October 5–9 at the JW Marriott Parq in Vancouver, BC. Building on the success of the Spring Forum in Miami, we’re continuing to push exciting experiences forward this Fall. This year’s schedule is packed with market insights, site tours, continuing education, and countless dealmaking opportunities, all culminating at the Designee Pinning Ceremony.

Customize your experience at the Forum & register now before events sell out! Pricing for the registration fee and additional events are now available. Whether you're here to network, learn, celebrate, or make deals—you’ll get it all with the bundle. Act fast!

$125 Registration Fee includes: Welcome Reception, State of the Institute & Economic Update; Daily Market Insight Panel Discussions; STDB Training & Product Demonstrations; Education Courses; Access to the Dealmaking & Networking Lounge; Daily Snacks and Beverages
Deal Pitch Lunch - $60 per person
Dealmakers Award Presentation & Dinner – $150 per person | Includes a plate dinner and two drink tickets
Breakfast with Michael Litt - $100 per person
Global Lunch: Insights Across Borders - $75 per person
Inaugural Celebration for Incoming 2026 Global President, Adam Palmer, CCIM, SIOR - $150 per person

Guest add-ons & City Tour Options: You can purchase guest tickets to the Dealmakers Award Presentation & Dinner on the evening of Oct. 6th and the Inaugural for Adam Palmer, CCIM, SIOR on the evening of Oct. 7th. City Tour tickets are available while supplies last; only fifty tickets are sold.

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Hotel Information - Hotel Block Closes on September 13th
The JW Marriott Parq Vancouver and The Douglas, Autograph Collection are blocked for the Fall Forum from October 4 – 10, 2025. Both hotels are connected to the Fall Forum event space. Book Now

Forum App & Web Page
The Fall Forum is at your fingertips with our web page and mobile app. Whether you want to see who’s coming, make deals, network, or review session presentations, you can access it all from your laptop or smartphone. Only registered attendees have access, so register today.

Visit the Forum Web Page
Mobile App releasing September 22nd.

Submit Your Open Deals!
Showcase Your Deals at the Fall Forum! As you prepare your schedule for the Fall Forum, don’t forget to review your open deals and highlight them during the Forum! Not only is the Deal Share wall back at the Fall Forum, but attendees have another opportunity to showcase their open deals during the Deal Pitch Lunch!

The Deal Wall is back and bigger! During the Forum, the video wall in the Dealmaking & Networking Lounge will feature your open deals on Oct. 5-8! Deals will scroll throughout the day for your peers to review. Deal submissions will also be featured on the event app through a ‘My Deals’ button on the app homepage. Showcase your deals to all attendees!

Formerly known as Deals & Drinks, the Deal Pitch Lunch will highlight deals CCIMs have closed because of the CCIM network and their attendance at our Forums! There will be twenty slots available for attendees to pitch their open deals. Time slots will be assigned at random and are available on a first come, first serve basis. Submissions are due on September 22, 2025.

Download the submission form & template. Questions? Contact chaptercoordinator@ccim.com.

Special Events

October 5th

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
Limited Tickets! Discover the best of Vancouver with a private guided city tour. Attendees will travel in comfort aboard a minibus while experiencing the city’s top landmarks and scenic spots.
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.
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.

October 6th

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
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.

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

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

October 7th

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
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 - Insights Across Borders
Get a global perspective with guest speaker Ayman Al Awadhi, as well as a panel discussion with our global chapter leaders from Tawain, South Korea and Canada.
Hard Hat Tour: 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.: Hard Hat Tour - $25 per person
Receive a private site tour! The new Freedom Mobile Arch is set in the heart of Hastings Park, in beautiful Vancouver, BC, and will offer a dynamic space for concerts, art exhibitions, fairs, festivals, and more. Following the demolition of the site’s previous 1960s-built amphitheater, major construction began in May 2024 with ground preparation, excavation, and foundational work. Transportation will be provided. Space is limited
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.
7:00 pm - 10:30 pm: 2026 Inaugural, Adam Palmer, CCIM, SIOR

October 8th

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

October 9th

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

Governance Committee Meetings

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.

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