MBA Annual Convention and Expo 2026

Organized by the Mortgage Bankers Association, this conference brings together real estate finance professionals for four days in Chicago. It is positioned as the association’s largest annual gathering and is centered on the parts of the market most relevant to mortgage banking and real estate capital flows.

The published event description points to a mix of main-stage speakers, breakout sessions, an exhibitor hall, and networking. The audience is expected to include lenders, servicers, and investors, making the event most relevant for professionals who want a broad view of industry priorities, market relationships, and business development opportunities within real estate finance.

For CRE attendees, the value is likely in understanding how mortgage banking participants are thinking about financing, servicing, and investment activity, while also using the event format to meet counterparties and service providers in one place. Because the available source material is limited, specific programming, speakers, and pricing are not confirmed here.

Who should attend

This event is best suited to commercial real estate professionals whose work overlaps with debt, capital markets, lending platforms, servicing, or institutional investment. It may also be useful for executives and business development teams looking to maintain industry contacts and track themes shaping the broader real estate finance landscape.

Where: Hyatt Regency Chicago, Chicago, IL
When: October 11–14, 2026