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We invite you to join us at our new Relocation Forum, where the brightest minds in relocation come together to exchange ideas, build meaningful connections, and gain actionable insights. Through innovative discussions and shared learning, you'll explore strategies to navigate change, uncover new opportunities, and position your organization for long-term success in an evolving real estate landscape.
speakers
SCHEDULE
All sessions will be held at the Loews Chicago Hotel.
Monday, August 31
3:00PM - 5:00PM
Business Development Workshop​
This engaging and interactive workshop is designed to help you identify untapped opportunities within your market and refine your approach to developing new business. Explore strategies for building meaningful client relationships, enhancing your service offerings, and creating programs that drive long-term growth and success.
3:00PM - 5:00PM
Whether you are new to relocation or looking to strengthen your foundation, this workshop provides a broad overview of referral management best practices, department processes, and network policies that support a successful relocation program.
Relocation Foundations Bootcamp
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Notable Referral recognition Dinner and Awards
Join your peers for a festive celebration of member collaboration, contribution, and achievement. We’ll start the evening with networking over cocktails followed by an elegant dinner, and then on to the celebration and recognition of LeadingRE’s “Best of the Best.”
Tuesday, September 1
8:00AM - 9:00AM
9:00AM - 9:35am
9:35AM - 10:05am
10:05AM - 10:35am
10:35am - 10:45am
10:45am - 12:30pm
12:30pm - 1:30pm
2:00pm - 2:30pm
networking Breakfast
Rapid Fire AI in Relocation
Get ready for a fast-paced, idea-packed session featuring 6 speakers sharing 5-minute spotlights on how they are using AI in their relocation department. From improving productivity and enhancing client experiences to streamlining operations and uncovering new business opportunities, you'll hear practical, real-world applications that can be adapted to organizations of any size. Walk away with fresh inspiration and actionable ideas you can implement immediately to work smarter and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.
Navigating the Changing Mobility Rulebook
As the housing market and regulatory landscape continues to evolve, relocation leaders need to stay ahead of the changes affecting home sale programs. This session will provide insight into the ROAD to Housing Act, why relocation home sale programs must remain distinct from institutional investor activity, and how shifts in the market, including changing foreign buyer trends, are influencing the future of programs.
Leading Referral Growth from the Top Down
Outgoing referral growth is most successful when broker-owners and sales managers consistently reinforce its value and make referrals part of the company's culture. This interactive discussion will explore practical strategies for gaining leadership buy-in, communicating the value, and ensuring referrals remain a priority at every level of the organization.
Morning break
This interactive session combines concise presentations with engaging roundtable discussions focused on the opportunities and challenges shaping today's relocation profession. Explore practical strategies for creating a referral-first culture, building resilient relocation teams, communicating referral value with confidence, driving stronger outgoing referral results, and delivering exceptional service that sets your brokerage apart. Through shared experiences, fresh perspectives, and peer-to-peer collaboration, you will leave with actionable ideas you can immediately apply within your relocation department.
Topics include:
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Creating a Referral-First Culture
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Building a Relocation Team For Today’s Market​​
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The Art of Communicating Referral Value
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Driving Outgoing Referral Results
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Why Service Is Your Greatest Competitive Advantage
relocation mastermind roundtables
networking Lunch
A New Era of Opportunity for Local and
Regional Firms
We are stepping into a new era in global real estate. We’re all dealing with shifts in technology and consolidations that created uniform mega brands. LeadingRE firms still have their local advantage, and it’s time to turn today’s disruption into market momentum and driving more business into your firms. You can win ‘Locally and Globally’ leveraging your unique market position combined with the strength of the LeadingRE network.
2:30pm - 3:15pm
keynote: Mike staver
Navigating Crazy: How to Live and Work Sanely
in an Insane World
We live in a world where things are coming at you faster than ever and performing at your best is harder than it’s ever been. What are you supposed to DO with life and work difficulty? What are the best ways to navigate the ups and downs that are an inevitable part of both life and work? One thing is for sure; the old ways aren’t working anymore. But there is good news. There are new ways. There are BETTER ways. And this session will give you a whole new skill set for dealing with these changing times.
3:15pm - 3:30pm
3:30pm - 4:10pm
4:10pm - 4:30pm
5:15pm - 7:00pm
afternoon break
Growth Strategies Driving Brokerage Success
Learn from your fellow LeadingRE member firms who are generating new business, expanding referral opportunities, strengthening agent attraction and retention, building strategic partnerships, and creating innovative revenue streams to drive profitability and market growth. This session will showcase forward-thinking strategies and actionable ideas helping independent firms increase competitive advantage, elevate their brand presence, and position themselves for long-term success in a rapidly changing industry.
Competing and Winning in Today’s Market:
The Latest from LeadingRE
Discover how LeadingRE is strategically investing in programs, partnerships, and innovations designed to help independent brokerages grow stronger, compete smarter, and create long-term competitive advantage in an increasingly complex marketplace.
Enjoy stunning views of Chicago’s iconic skyline aboard a riverboat cruise along the iconic Chicago River. Cocktails and heavy appetizers will be served providing you a time to strengthen relationships, exchange ideas, and build meaningful connections with fellow leaders from across the LeadingRE network.
An Evening on the Chicago River
REGISTRATION PRICING
Intended for Relocation Professionals: Director/Coordinator, Business Development
$799
Early Rate
Until Monday, July 13
$849
Standard Rate
Begins Tuesday, July 14
$250 Guest Monday Night Notable Referral Recognition Dinner
$150 Guest Tuesday Night River Cruise
Cancellation Policy​​
A full refund of your event registration is available through Monday, July 13, 2026. Cancellations made between Tuesday, July 14 and Monday, August 10 will be charged a $100 cancellation fee. No refunds will be given beginning Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Substitution Policy
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You may substitute an attendee registration with no additional fee through Tuesday, July 14, 2026. A $50 service fee will apply to attendee substitutions beginning Wednesday, July 15, 2026. All requests for substitutions must be received in writing to events@LeadingRE.com. Requests will NOT be accepted over the phone.
HOTEL
Loews Chicago Hotel
455 N Park Drive
Chicago, IL 60611
Room rate: $249 (plus taxes and fees)
Hotel cut-off: Monday, August 10
Hotel rooms at the group rate are based on
availability, number of rooms is limited.
After registering for the event, you will receive an email confirmation with a link to reserve your hotel accommodations.
sponsors
Lanyard Sponsor
Relocation Coffee Break Sponsor
Notable Referral Recognition Dinner Sponsor
Cocktail Reception Sponsor
Mobile App Sponsor
Put your company in the spotlight as a sponsor at the 2026 Relocation Forum.
Click here for details on available packages. Sponsorships are limited and will be reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis.
To participate, explore custom options, or if you have questions, contact events@LeadingRE.com.
