IREM Leadership Forum 2026

Held by IREM at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk in Chicago from November 15-18, 2026, this conference serves as the organization’s flagship leadership and governance gathering for real estate management professionals. It is positioned as the successor to the former IREM Global Summit.

For CRE professionals, the event is most relevant as an industry association forum rather than a broad trade show. The focus is on leadership, governance, and the professional community around real estate management, with clear relevance for those involved in IREM’s certification and membership ecosystem, including CPM, ARM, ACoM, AMO, and IREM Certified Sustainable Property pathways.

That makes it a practical fit for attendees who want to stay close to IREM’s organizational direction, professional standards, and member network. Owners, operators, asset managers, property managers, and executives who work with IREM-designated professionals may find it especially useful if they want insight into how the institute is shaping priorities for the management side of commercial and residential portfolios.

Who should attend

This conference is best suited to real estate management professionals, firm leaders, and practitioners already engaged with IREM or considering deeper involvement through certification, membership, or governance. If your main goal is large-scale leasing, investment sales, or vendor sourcing, this appears to be a more specialized leadership-focused event rather than a general CRE marketplace conference.