North American Global Congress: Economic Collaboration in North America
Prepare to immerse yourself in a dynamic and high-energy experience at the North American Global Congress, taking place this October in vibrant Austin, Texas. This event is set to redefine professional development and engagement, bringing together passionate industry leaders from across North America.
Event Overview
The North American Global Congress is more than just a conference—it's a transformative business-building experience. Engage with cutting-edge education and innovative technology, designed to elevate your knowledge and professionalism in the ever-evolving real estate industry.
Why Attend?
Unprecedented Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow innovators, thought leaders, and professionals from Canada, Mexico, and the United States with the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and Asociación Mexicana de Profesionales Inmobiliarios (AMPI). Build lasting relationships that transcend borders and open doors to new opportunities.
Educational Excellence: Dive into diverse real estate topics, from residential and commercial developments to the latest technological advancements shaping the industry.
Inspiring Community Tours: Explore Austin's most innovative housing developments, revitalization projects, and sustainable solutions, gaining insights to apply in your own communities.
Expert-Led Sessions: Gain valuable insights from leading experts on housing markets and policies in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Learn about opportunities for cross-border collaboration and investment.
OCTOBER 1 | INTERNATIONAL REALTOR® MEMBER WELCOME RECEPTION
Kick off the conference and connect with attendees at the Culinary Dropout (11721 Rock Rose, Ste 100, Austin, Texas) between 4:00 and 6:00 PM CST. This ticketed event is part of the North American Global Congress registration.
OCTOBER 2 | NORTH AMERICAN GLOBAL CONGRESS
Austin Board of REALTORS® Headquarters, 4800 Spicewood Springs Road, Austin
(Livestreamed from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST)
10:00 AM CST CENTRAL TEXAS HOUSING SUMMIT
UNLOCKING GLOBAL INSIGHTS: 2024 Central Texas International Homebuyers Report brought to you by Unlock MLS and the Austin Board of REALTORS® will be released on October 2. Join Dr. Clare Knapp, PhD, Housing Economist, Unlock MLS, to hear about global trends shaping the future of real estate.
12:00 PM CST GLOBAL LUNCH & LEARN: Grow Your Cross-Border Business with Canadian with Alain Forget, Head of Sales & Business Development, Royal Bank of Canada (RBC Bank)
1:00 PM CST CITYSCAPES DISCOVERY TOUR presented by the ABoR Global Advisors & Ambassadors. The ticketed tour and reception are part of the North American Global Congress registration.
Embark on an inspiring journey through Austin's most transformative and forward-thinking communities. This guided tour, led by Global Advisors and Ambassadors, will take you through neighborhoods redefining urban living and community engagement.
The Cityscapes Discovery Tour offers a unique journey through Austin’s blend of compassion and innovation. Starting at the transformative Community First! Village, which provides sustainable housing for the chronically homeless, and continuing through the city’s vibrant new developments, the tour showcases how growth is driving quality of life. It concludes with an exclusive tour of the state-of-the-art Q2 Stadium, highlighting the city’s dynamic spirit and commitment to the community.
Property Tour Details
4:15 PM CST CITYSCAPES DISCOVERY TOUR NETWORKING RECEPTION
Q2 Stadium and its surrounding neighborhood are transforming North Austin into one of the city's most dynamic areas, blending sports, business, and residential growth into a vibrant community.
6:00 PM The final motorcoach returns to ABoR HQ for attendee drop-off at ABoR HQ.
OCTOBER 3 | NORTH AMERICAN GLOBAL CONGRESS: Beyond Borders
Austin Board of REALTORS® Headquarters, 4800 Spicewood Springs Road, Austin
Be ready for programming that will inspire and inform, a networking lunch to connect with industry leaders, and a closing reception to wrap up the day.
9:00 AM CST PRESIDENT'S NETWORKING BREAKFAST with Kent Redding, President, Austin Board of REALTORS® & Unlock MLS
9:30 AM CST PRESIDENT’S WELCOME with Kent Redding, President, Austin Board of REALTORS® & Unlock MLS
9:45 AM CST IGNITING COLLABORATION | Setting the Stage for Economic Growth with Opportunity Austin with Roland Peña, Senior Vice President, Global Investment and Innovation, Opportunity Austin
10:15 AM CST THE FUTURE IS HERE: Remote Work and The Age of Humanity | with Michael Cobb, CEO & Chairman, ECI Development
10:35 AM CST LOCAL TO GLOBAL: Creating Your Perfect International Real Estate Team with Dee Dee Ohara-Blizard and Kellee Buhler, Global Girls Collaboration
11:05 AM CST GLOBAL STORYTELLING How Local Global Agents Succeed Inelda Brown, ABoR Past Global Advisory Chair and 2024 ABoR Global Ambassador, Panama, Dominican Republic; Charley Clay, ABoR Past Global Advisory Chair, and 2024 ABoR Global Ambassador, Brazil and Jill Rose, Global Advisory Vice Chair and Global Ambassador, France | Moderated by Dee Dee Ohara-Blizard and Kellee Buhler, Founders of the Global Girls
11:30 AM CST TRANSITIONS ACROSS BORDERS: Exploring Immigration to the U.S. with Jason Finkelman, U.S. Immigration Attorney
12:00 PM CST NETWORKING LUNCH (Catered / Live stream lunch break)
12:30 PM CST THE CHANGING DEMOGRAPHIC LANDSCAPE: Understanding Multicultural Homebuyer Needs in the Closing Process with Jennifer Castejon, Marketing Director; and Darryl Freeman, Market Integration Manager, Strategic Markets, First American Title
1:30 PM CST STATE OF THE REAL ESTATE MARKET IN MEXICO
Gabriela Hernández Chargoy International Director, Asociación Mexicana de Profesionales Inmobiliarios A.C. (AMPI), Brenda Taylor, National Association of REALTORS® Global Ambassador to Mexico, and Memo Vargas, ABoR Global Ambassador, Mexico
2:00 PM CST STATE OF THE REAL ESTATE MARKET IN CANADA with Sharon von Schoenberg, Associate Director, Global and Commercial Programs, The Canadian Real Estate Association | L'Association canadienne de l'immobilier and Stacy Brunson, ABoR Global Ambassador, Canada
2:30 PM CST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® GLOBAL CONNECTIONS with Stephanie Akers, Global Council Engagement and Development Manager, National Association of REALTORS®
2:50 PM CST COMMITMENT TO CROSS-BORDER COLLABORATION with Emily Chenevert, CEO, Austin Board of REALTORS® & Unlock MLS
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM CST BEYOND BORDERS CLOSING RECEPTION
Sponsored by the Canadian Real Estate Association
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to participate in the 2024 North American Global Congress. Mark your calendars for October 1-3, 2024, and join us in shaping the future of housing in North America.
We welcome you to this influential gathering of housing professionals and experts. Together, we can significantly impact housing policies and practices across North America and a few other places around the globe.
Standard Registration (Starts September 1):
In-Person Member: $99
In-Person Non-Member: $149
Virtual Member: $59
Virtual Non-Member: $79
Event Location:
Austin Board of REALTORS®
4800 Spicewood Springs Road, Austin, Texas, 78759, USA
Travel Information:
Airport: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Hotel Recommendations:
Lone Star Court–10901 Domain Drive Austin, Texas 78758
Archer Hotel–3121 Palm Way Austin, TX 78758
The Westin Austin at The Domain–11301 Domain Drive, Austin, Texas, USA, 78758
Element Austin at The Domain–10728 Burnet Road, Austin, Texas, USA, 78758
Register Now
- In-Person Registration (Includes: Opening Reception, Full Access of Both Day 1 & Day 2 events)
- Virtual Registration (Includes: All live-streamed programming-October 2, from 10:00 AM CST - 1:00 PM CST; October 2, from 9:30 AM CST - 3:00 PM CST)
- If you are not an Austin Board of REALTORS® member, please create an account here to register.
For inquiries, sponsorship opportunities, and registration information, don't hesitate to get in touch with Christine Wren, Austin Board of REALTORS® Global Liaison, at cwren@abor.com.