10 Reasons to Join Your Peers in Washington this September

More than 500 of real estate’s most influential leaders will be gathering in the nation’s capital this September 6-8 for RISMedia’s 33rd annual CEO & Leadership Exchange, taking place at the famed Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. Join us at this time-honored event which convenes the industry’s best minds to collectively chart a successful path forward, more important than ever in today’s volatile landscape.

Here are 10 reasons why you should join RISMedia and your esteemed peers from across the country for the 2022 CEO & Leadership Exchange:

1. The critical topics. RISMedia has developed a comprehensive educational agenda taking place over the two-and-a-half day event. More than 25 presentations and panel discussions will address the industry’s most urgent issues and unpack the most critical trends for moving forward. Sessions include (see the full agenda here):

The Evolution of the Listing Portals: Identifying and Confronting New Threats
Ready for What’s Next: Staying Profitable in a Balanced Market
Economic Address: How Inventory, Affordability and Inflation are Impacting the Market
The Regional State of Real Estate: How Market Trends are Unfolding Around the Country
The Road Ahead: The Top 3 Issues Facing Real Estate
Evolving Your Leadership Approach for Today’s Market
Ready for What’s Next: Staying Profitable in a Balanced Market
The Changing Face of Luxury: How to Make Sure Game Plan Is Up-to-Date
Leaning Into Affiliated Services to Safeguard Profitability
Stop the Revolving Door: Keeping Your Agents on Board and Engaged
How Emerging Technology Will Impact Your Business
In It for the Long Haul? Evaluating the Staying Power of Your Business Model

2. The expert line-up. More than 100 C-level executives representing top brokerage firms, ‘disruptor’ models, leading agent teams, tech innovators, and powerful MLSs and associations are scheduled to speak at the CEO & Leadership Exchange. Here’s a small sample of our superstar line-up:

Thad Wong, Christie’s International Real Estate
Sue Yannaccone, Anywhere Franchise Group
Gino Blefari, HomeServices of America
Kymber Menkiti, Keller Williams Capital Properties
Nick Bailey, RE/MAX LLC
Dava Davin, Portside Real Estate Group
Anthony Lamacchia, Lamacchia Realty
Brian Donnellan, Bright MLS
Helen Hanna Casey, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
Dontae Carroll, Compass Ardmore
Wendy Forsythe, Fathom Realty
Tiffany Curry, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Tiffany Curry Real Estate
Dermot Buffini, Buffini & Company
Christina Pappas, The Keyes/Illustrated Properties
Dermot Buffini, Buffini & Company
Cindy Ariosa, Long & Foster Real Estate
Ashley Bowers, HomeSmart
Mike Miedler, Century 21 Real Estate
Gino Blefari, HomeServices of America
Christy Budnick, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
James Dwiggins, NextHome
Craig Witt, EXIT Realty US
Felicia Hengle, Coldwell Banker Schmidt
And many more!

3. The keynote speakers. Exclusive keynote presentations from industry luminaries will offer invaluable insights into the present and future state of the industry:

The Global View of Real Estate: Paul Boomsma, Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®
How Inventory, Affordability and Inflation are Impacting the Market: Lawrence Yun, National Association of REALTORS®
The State of Real Estate: Gino Blefari, HomeServices of America
Evolving Your Leadership Approach for Today’s Market; Dermot Buffini, Buffini & Company
How a Changing Political Landscape May Impact Your Business: Ken Trepeta, RESPRO

4. The exclusive pre-event sessions. Two pre-event educational tracks will take place on September 6th, prior to the opening session of the CEO & Leadership Exchange:

The MLS Issues track will address critical factors impacting the MLS environment, from policy change to data sharing.
The Brokerage M&A track will provide strategies and case studies for successfully growing your firm.

Leaders in the MLS and M&A space will be presenting these special sessions, available to attendees by invitation only.

5. The best networking. RISMedia continues its tradition of gracious hospitality and unparalleled networking opportunities at the CEO & Leadership Exchange. During our VIP luncheon, Welcome Reception, Networking Breakfast and more, you’ll have ample opportunity to connect and share with your colleagues from around the country. Additionally, the Mayflower Hotel offers many convenient spots for fostering business collaborations or catching up with old friends.

6. The Newsmakers. On Wednesday evening, September 7, RISMedia will host its annual Newsmakers Reception & Dinner, honoring RISMedia’s 2022 Real Estate Newsmakers and inducting out 2022 Newsmaker Hall of Fame. The star-studded gala event will take place onsite at the Mayflower Hotel, adding a night of tribute and celebration to your stay.

7. The convenient and impressive location. Just half a mile from the White House, the recently updated Mayflower Hotel boasts a prime Washington, D.C. location. A favorite among political power players, iconic athletes and Hollywood legends, the hotel’s storied guest list includes the likes of J. Edgar Hoover, Muhammed Ali, Amelia Earhart and John Wayne. All CEO & Leadership sessions and networking events will take place under one roof at the Mayflower, and we’ve secured an incredible rate for our guests (the room block is filling up, so don’t delay).

8. The diversity of attendees. You will be in the best possible company at the CEO & Leadership Exchange, attended by some of the most dynamic and inspiring leaders in residential real estate. Attendees hail from all regions of the country and represent a variety of business models, both independent and franchise firms, large companies and small, adding an important mix of viewpoints and experiences to the conversation.

9. The idea-sharing. Over the course of the two-and-a-half day event, you will gather an array of actionable ideas to take back to your team and incorporate into your business plan, all shared with a common goal: to grow your company and better serve agents and consumers. The CEO & Leadership Exchange is specifically designed to leave attendees with real-world, tangible strategies…not just rhetoric.

10. The future health of your business. These are unpredictable times. Preparing your business to succeed no matter what obstacles lie ahead is more important than ever. RISMedia’s CEO & Leadership Exchange will leave you with a road map for the future, helping you to navigate challenges and raise your success to new levels.

For more information and to register, please visit rismedia.com/ceo-exchange.

2022 CEO & Leadership Exchange Sponsors

Title Sponsor
Bank of America

Diamond Sponsors
Colibri Real Estate
Real Estate Webmasters
Realty ONE Group
RE/MAX, LLC
Ribbon

Master Sponsors
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Bright MLS
Buffini & Company
Century 21 Real Estate
Corcoran
Curbio
Elm Street Technology
ERA Real Estate
Homes.com | Homesnap
Inside Real Estate
Lone Wolf Technologies
MoxiWorks
National Association of REALTORS®
Rocket Mortgage
Zillow