Additional education, expert evaluations on the market, and key networking opportunities are all reasons to attend some of the best property management and real estate conferences available today. This list is full of the best property management and real estate conferences happening in 2026, with descriptions and helpful information gleaned from the event hosts themselves! Make this year your year to grow and expand your industry network.
Property managers, landlords, owners, investors, business leaders, and key players in the real estate rental industry can benefit from the networking and insights gained by attending a property management conference. The relationships you make may be new clients, friends, or future partners – you never know who you will meet!
In addition to networking, attendees discover trends about the real estate and rental market, emerging technologies, and renter interests. The great educational opportunity is invaluable to expand your personal knowledge on topics such as investing and management financials, marketing tips and trends, as well as business growth and development.
Remember to bookmark and check back often as we update this page with additional and updated 2026 Property Management and Real Estate Conference information as it becomes available.
Important Note: Dates and venues below subject to change. Check each conference link carefully for changes.
1st Quarter 2026 CONFERENCES
Inman Connect New York
Date: February 3-5, 2026
Location: Hilton New York Midtown
Host: Inman
About: Inman Connect New York offers an unparalleled opportunity to connect with peers across the industry and offers top industry leaders who have come together to chart the real estate landscape as it is poised for significant change. Inman Connect is residential real estate’s leading event that explores the present and future of the industry, featuring inspiring speakers, engaging conversation, and A+ networking. This unique event takes you inside Inman’s editorial coverage of the real estate industry. It delivers an immersive experience with key newsmakers, visionaries, and trendsetters, providing crucial insights and advice to help you grow your business.
NMHC Apartment Strategies Conference, Women’s Event, and Annual Meeting
Date: January 26-29, 2026
Location: ARIA Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, NV
Host: National Multifamily Housing Council
About:
January 26, 2026: NMHC Women’s event (requires separate registration).
January 27, 2026: NMHC Apartment Strategies Conference: The conference will be an entire day of trends, statistics, and powerful business insight into what lies ahead for the economy and our industry. This meeting is open to members and non-members and requires separate registration from the Annual Meeting. Keynote speaker: Diane Swonk, KPMG’s Chief Economist and Leading U.S. Macroeconomist
January 27-29: NMHC Annual Meeting
2026 NARPM Capitol Summit
Date: February 17-19, 2026
Location: Washington, DC
Host: National Apartment Association (NAA)
About: A summit with expert industry-relevant keynotes, lively mastermind sessions, and networking with other property managers and exhibitors. The Capitol Summit also preps attendees for a day on Capitol Hill, where you’ll meet with your legislators and advocate for your business and clients.
Multifamily Executive Leadership Summit
Date: March 1-3, 2026
Location: Grand Hyatt, Vail, CO
Host: Multifamily Executive
About: This three-day event offers exclusive access to the insight needed to survive the challenges and to tap into opportunities for the future.
RETCON Real Estate Technology Conference
Date: March 9-11, 2026
Location: MGM Grand, Las Vegas, NV
Host: RETCON
About: This year, join this 3-day event to explore innovation across asset classes, discover cutting-edge PropTech solutions, enhance portfolio strategies with exclusive deep dives into key U.S. markets, and connect with new capital partners.
Multifamily Social Media Summit
Date: March 18-20, 2026
Location: The Meritage Hotel and Spa | Napa, CA
Host: Multifamily Social Media
About: The Multifamily Social Media Summit is the ONLY event specifically developed for property management firms leveraging social media, influencer, and content marketing to retain and attract new residents. Sessions include a mix of business and technical topics that focus on social media measurement, ROI, and implementation, presented by successful practitioners from primarily outside the multifamily industry.
2nd Quarter 2026 CONFERENCES
IREM PropertyCon
*Save the date – check back for updated information as it becomes available.
Date: April 7-9, 2026
Location: Austin, Texas
Host: Institute of Real Estate Management
About: A new two-day property management conference focused on education for property managers. Whether you’re an early or mid-career professional, a student, or an executive, PropertyCon has something to offer and brings the best minds in the industry for the first-of-its-kind immersive learning and networking experience.
NARPM Broker/Owner Conference & Expo
Date: April 28-30, 2026
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Host: National Association of Residential Property Managers
About: A property management conference planned BY property managers FOR property managers looking to improve their business. Meet with exhibitors who support NARPM and the property management industry.
Texas Apartment Association ONE Conference & Expo
Date: April 14-16, 2026
Location: Fort Worth Convention Center, Fort Worth, Texas
Host: Texas Apartment Association
About: The ONE Conference brings together rental housing professionals for opportunity, networking, and education, in one convenient location each year — making it THE industry event for polishing your skills, finding property solutions, and building your professional network.
Apartment Internet Marketing Conference
Date: May 3-6, 2026
Location: Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa | Huntington Beach, CA
Host: Apartment Internet Marketing and Reach by RentCafe
About: The Apartment Internet Marketing Conference (AIM Conference®) targets professionals most concerned about improving the resident leasing and living experience. AIM gathers some of the most creative and engaging people in the multifamily business to create an environment for collaboration and group discovery.
Apartmentalize
Date: June 17-19, 2026
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Host: National Apartment Association
About: Apartmentalize is the rental housing industry’s ultimate gathering, bringing together apartment housing professionals from across the country and around the world. It’s a can’t-miss event boasting world-class speakers, expert-led education sessions, suppliers demonstrating the latest products and services, and lots of networking!
3rd Quarter 2026 CONFERENCES
Inman Luxury Connect
Date: July 27-28, 2026
Location: Marriott Marquis, San Diego, CA
Host: Inman
About: Luxury Connect is the premier event for elite agents and brokers in the luxury real estate market. Luxury Connect is moving from Las Vegas to San Diego in 2026; top producers will gather for learning, collaboration, and networking. Expect A+ networking, interactive workshops, and immersive discussions.
Multifamily Women’s Summit
Date: September 10-11, 2026
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
Host: Multifamily Leadership
About: The highest-level women’s summit in the apartment industry. Attendees will hear insightful discussions on the importance of not only elevating women in leadership but also becoming mentors and helping shape the future of the Multifamily industry. As technology advances at a rapid pace, you will hear from top experts on the ever-evolving roles women play in multifamily organizations.
Inman Connect Blueprint Vegas
Date: September 22-24, 2026
Location: The Venetian | Las Vegas, NV
Host: Inman
About: Inman Connect is residential real estate’s leading 3-day event that explores the present and future of the industry, featuring inspiring speakers, engaging conversation, and A+ networking.
4th Quarter 2026 CONFERENCES
NARPM Annual Convention & Trade Show
Date: October 13-15, 2026
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Host: National Association of Residential Property Managers
About: The 37th Annual NARPM Convention and Trade Show will share some of the major trends affecting property management in the next few years. NARPM is very excited to be able to offer you innovative and timely content from presenters, impactful networking with industry peers, and the space to connect with sponsors and exhibitors from across the country.
NAR NXT, The REALTOR® Experience
Date: November 2026, Date TBD
Location: TBD
Host: National Association of REALTORS®
About: NAR NXT combines the power of industry-leading speakers, expert education, and networking opportunities with 12,000+ attendees for the year’s premier real estate conference. Exchange ideas and experiment with cutting-edge innovation at the industry’s largest real estate expo.
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