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CRE.Converge

Sept. 8-10, 2025
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

DEALS. CONNECTIONS. TRENDS.

About CRE.Converge

Date: Monday, September 08, 2025 - Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Where: Sheraton Centre Toronto, Toronto, Ontario

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Industrial, office, mixed-use, multifamily. Networking, education, project tours and special events. It all converges at NAIOP’s fall conference!

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Online registration is now closed. If you would still like to register for the conference or a tour or special event, please visit the NAIOP registration desk on site at the Convention Registration Desk, Concourse Level at Sheraton Centre Toronto.

 

CRE.Converge 2024 brought together 1,600 of commercial real estate's top owners, developers, investors and more for insightful sessions, dynamic discussions, networking and deal-making. Take a look at the event and plan to join us in Toronto in September 2025.

Agenda

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Sunday, September 07
11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. ET Registration Open
12 p.m. - 3 p.m. ET Executive Committee Meeting
3 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET Research Foundation Research Committee
4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. ET Research Foundation Trustees Meeting
6 p.m. - 9 p.m. ET NAIOP Corporate Board of Directors Reception and Dinner
Monday, September 08
7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. ET Registration Open
7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. ET NAIOP GTA Breakfast Series - Where Do We Flow From Here? Discussing The Impacts of Trade and Tariffs
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. ET Tour Waterfront Toronto: The City’s Boldest Redevelopment Takes Shape
9:15 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. ET Tour Fifth Line and James Snow: Setting New Standards for Industrial
9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET Tour Retail Powerhouse: Exploring Toronto’s Eaton Centre
9:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. ET NAIOP Corporate Board of Directors Meeting
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. ET Espresso Bar Open
11:45 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET NAIOP Annual Meeting and Passing of the Gavel
12 p.m. - 2 p.m. ET Research Foundation Industry Trends Meeting
12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET Chapter Presidents and Presidents-elect
1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. ET Tour Bloor-Yorkville: Toronto’s Emerging Global Luxury Hub
1:15 p.m. - 3 p.m. ET Tour Richmond-Adelaide Centre: Art, Access and Office in the Core
3 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET CRE Talk: Business Relationship Gardening
4 p.m. - 7 p.m. ET Exhibits Open
4 p.m. - 5 p.m. ET NAIOP Gives Back: WholeHearted
4 p.m. - 7 p.m. ET NAIOP Gives Back: AI For Good
5 p.m. - 7 p.m. ET Welcome Reception in Exhibits
7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. ET Research Foundation Governors Dinner
7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. ET Developing Leaders Exclusive Event: CRAFT Beer Market
Tuesday, September 09
7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. ET Registration Open
7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. ET Espresso Bar Open
8:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. ET Breakfast Keynote General Session: Ryan Severino, Chief Economist and Head of Research at BGO, and Special Guest Ontario Premier Doug Ford
10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET Exhibits Open
10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET NAIOP Gives Back: AI For Good
10 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. ET Networking Break in Exhibits
10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. ET CRE Talk: An Insider Update on U.S. Policy and Federal Legislation
10:15 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. ET Capital Markets Outlook: Big Moves, Big Players
10:15 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. ET Case Study: Pioneering Sustainable Design in Industrial Development
10:15 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. ET Transforming Developments Through Community-driven Retail
11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. ET CRE Talk: Negotiation Skills for Rising CRE Leaders
11:10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. ET Networking Break in Exhibits
11:30 a.m. - 12:25 p.m. ET Maximizing the Economic Power of Commercial Real Estate in Canada
11:30 a.m. - 12:25 p.m. ET From Pavement to Profit: Reimagining Parking as a Strategic Asset
11:30 a.m. - 12:25 p.m. ET Powering the Future: Sustainable Solutions for the Data Center Boom
12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. ET CRE Talk: Securing the Future Through Effective Succession Planning
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. ET Lunch Keynote General Session: Mark Messier, Professional Hockey Player and Six-time Cup Winner
2:30 p.m. - 3:25 p.m. ET NAIOP National Forums Interest Session
2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. ET Networking Break in Exhibits
2:45 p.m. - 3:35 p.m. ET Capital Markets in Practice: Deals, Debt and Dynamics
2:45 p.m. - 3:35 p.m. ET Future-proofing Assets in a Climate-risk Era
2:45 p.m. - 3:35 p.m. ET Winning Strategies for High-Performing Office Properties
3:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET CRE Talk: What’s Next in Canadian CRE Policy?
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET Happy Hour in Exhibits
3:50 p.m. - 4:40 p.m. ET Unlocking Growth in High-potential Data Center Markets
4:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. ET Women in CRE Networking Reception
4 p.m. - 5 p.m. ET National Forums Chairs Reception
5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET Field-level Networking: Jays vs. Astros
5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. ET Special Reception at Chefs Hall
7 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET National Forums Dinners
4 p.m. - 5 p.m. ET National Forums Chairs Reception
Wednesday, September 10
7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. ET Registration Open
8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. ET Breakfast Keynote General Session: Parag Khanna, Founder and CEO of AlphaGeo
9:45 a.m. - 3 p.m. ET Chapter Executives Meeting
9:45 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET National Forum Meetings
1 p.m. - 3 p.m. ET Tour Fairmont Royal York: A Hospitality Icon Reimagined

NAIOP Gives Back: WholeHearted

Monday, Sept. 8. 4-5 p.m.
Sheraton Toronto Centre

Build meaning into your meeting! NAIOP is kicking off CRE.Converge by bringing attendees together for this hands-on event benefiting a great cause.

Join your colleagues, friends and new connections as we assemble delicious dry soups ingredients a jar, helping to address food insecurity in the local community in partnership with WholeHearted.

Are you ready to make a difference?

Join us! RSVP for the event when you register for the conference.

 

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Keynote Speakers

Ryan Severino

Ryan Severino, CFA, Chief Economist and Head of Research, BGO

Breakfast Keynote General Session
Tuesday, Sept. 9, 8:15 - 10 a.m.

Ryan Severino is the Chief Economist and Head of Research at BGO, where he leads global and regional economic analysis, forecasting, and property market research across the firm’s investment strategies and geographies.

In addition to his professional work, Ryan is an adjunct professor of finance and economics at Columbia University and New York University, where he has taught courses in urban economics, portfolio and risk management, macroeconomics, microeconomics, and econometrics. He also brings hands-on experience in real estate asset management, portfolio management, and acquisitions.

Ryan’s original research has appeared in journals including the Wharton Real Estate Review and The Real Estate Finance Journal. His commentary has been featured in The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and The Financial Times, as well as on CNBC and Bloomberg. He is a member of the CFA Institute, the American Economic Association, NABE, ULI, and NCREIF.

In 2025, he was named one of PERE’s 100 Most Influential People in Global Real Estate Over the Last Decade, recognizing his lasting impact on the industry worldwide.

Mark Messier, Professional Hockey Player and Six-time Cup Winner

Lunch Keynote General Session
Tuesday, Sept. 9, 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Mark Messier is widely regarded as one of the greatest hockey players in NHL history, boasting a legendary career that spanned 25 years and left an indelible mark on the sport. Known for his unparalleled leadership and tenacity, his contributions on the ice earned him a place among the top five players of all time. His career statistics are a testament to his greatness, ranking second all-time in regular-season points, playoff points, and regular-season games played. As a member of six Stanley Cup-winning teams and the only professional athlete to captain two different teams to championships, his legacy is cemented not just in records but in the hearts of hockey fans worldwide.

Mark’s skills in leadership, team dynamics, and strategic planning are highly regarded. His profound understanding of what it takes to succeed in high-pressure environments is an asset not just to hockey teams but to any organization seeking to cultivate a winning culture. His commitment to philanthropy, community leadership, and current role as special assistant to the New York Rangers showcase his continued influence in the sport and beyond.

Mark Messier

Parag Khanna

Parag Khanna, Founder and CEO of AlphaGeo, Leading Global Strategy Advisor and Bestselling Author

Breakfast Keynote General Session
A North American Union? The Future of Continental Real Estate
Wednesday, Sept. 10, 8-9:30 a.m.

Parag Khanna is Founder & CEO of AlphaGeo, the leading AI-powered geospatial analytics platform. He is the internationally bestselling author of seven books including MOVE: Where People Are Going for a Better Future (2021), preceded by The Future is Asian: Commerce, Conflict & Culture in the 21st Century (2019), as well as a trilogy of books on the future of world order beginning with The Second World: Empires and Influence in the New Global Order (2008), followed by How to Run the World: Charting a Course to the Next Renaissance (2011), and concluding with Connectography: Mapping the Future of Global Civilization (2016). He is also the author of Technocracy in America: Rise of the Info-State (2017) and co-author of Hybrid Reality: Thriving in the Emerging Human-Technology Civilization (2012). Parag was named one of Esquire’s “75 Most Influential People of the 21st Century,” and featured in WIRED magazine’s “Smart List.” He holds a Ph.D. from the London School of Economics, and Bachelors and Masters degrees from the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. Born in India and raised in the UAE, New York and Germany, he has traveled to more than 150 countries and is a Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum.

Get to Know Toronto

 

Toronto is excited to host CRE.Converge!

Toronto is a city that thrives as the entertainment, cultural, business, sports and tech capital of Canada. See some of what Toronto has to offer during CRE.Converge, including local attractions, restaurants, special passes and more.

 

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Registration

Online registration is now closed.
If you would still like to register for the conference or a tour or special event, please visit the NAIOP registration desk on site at the Convention Registration Desk, Concourse Level at Sheraton Centre Toronto.

 

Fee Type Standard USD Standard CAD
Member Regular $1,435 $1,937
Nonmember Regular $1,870 $2,525
Developing Leader Member Regular $1,170 $1,580

 

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Special Events

Select from different project tours and events giving you an up-close look at Toronto.

Tours

  • Bloor-Yorkville: Toronto’s Emerging Global Luxury Hub
  • Fairmont Royal York: A Hospitality Icon Reimagined
  • Fifth Line and James Snow: Setting New Standards for Industrial
  • Retail Powerhouse: Exploring Toronto’s Eaton Centre
  • Richmond-Adelaide Centre: Art, Access and Office in the Core
  • Waterfront Toronto: The City’s Boldest Redevelopment Takes Shape [Sold Out]

Events

  • Developing Leaders Exclusive Party at CRAFT Beer Market
  • Field-level Networking: Jays vs. Astros [Sold Out]
  • NAIOP Gives Back: WholeHearted
  • NAIOP Greater Toronto Area Breakfast Series
  • Special Reception at Chef’s Hall
  • Women in CRE Networking Reception

Add these events to your conference registration to make the most of your time at CRE.Converge. We encourage you to register for the project tour of your choice before it reaches capacity!

Special Event and Tours Details

Hotel and Travel

Conference Hotel

Book a room at Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel. A room block is being reserved for registered attendees and sponsors.

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Transportation and Parking

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Weather in Toronto

Business attire is recommended for speakers and conference attendees. Average September temperatures in Toronto range from a daytime high of 77 degrees to an evening low of 62 degrees. Bring a sweater or jacket as temperatures in the meeting rooms may vary.

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship Oppertunities

 

The premier industry event connecting developers, owners, investors, brokers and more from across North America. NAIOP sponsorship plans provide you with a unique opportunity to build your brand and influence key power players in CRE.

 

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Best Practices in Data Center Development

Best Practices in Data Center Development e-book is a practical guide for real estate developers entering the North American data center market. It examines best practices, key considerations, and actionable insights to help developers navigate this specialized field with confidence and foresight.

Written by industry experts from Ware Malcomb, FCL, Henderson Engineers, Kimley-Horn, Vorys and Vista Site Selection, this 60-page e-book outlines the essential components of data centers, market dynamics, collaboration with stakeholders including local governments, and principles of design and construction.

 

 

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