Week in review: Hotel projects booming; paper industry group folds

Join the movers and shakers of Maine’s real estate industry on February 26th for MEREDA’s Forecast Conference & Member Showcase to be held at Holiday Inn By the Bay! Register now for a day filled with important conversations about the future of Maine’s real estate economy.  

We are excited to announce this year’s Keynote Speaker, Steve Weikal, Industry Chair of the Real Estate Transformation Lab at the MIT Center for Real Estate, and the Managing Partner of MET Fund II.  His session will examine AI’s transformative impact across the real estate sector—from development and operations to investment strategies. He’ll explore emerging meta-trends reshaping the industry, consider practical AI applications, and spotlight the innovative tech startups driving this transformation of the world’s largest asset class.

Registration is open!

Why Attend MEREDA’s 2026 Forecast Conference?

• • Experience the largest real estate and development conference in Maine.
  • We are excited to annnounce that Steve Weikal from MIT Center for Real Estate will be our Keynote Speaker.
  • Hear an Economic Outlook and Commercial and Residential Market Forecasts from industry experts.
  • Choose from different dynamic afternoon sessions highlighting opportunities and challenges in the state’s real estate and development industry.
  • Application will be made for Broker, Appraiser, Architect, Assessor, Planning, and Legal Continuing Education Credits.
  • Visit our exhibitors and network with close to 1,000 industry leaders.
  • Enjoy free access to all presentation materials after the event.

During registration, you will be asked to choose your afternoon sessions. Session capacity will be limited. We encourage you to register early to secure your preferred session(s).

Check out this year’s agenda and lineup of presenters. 

Continuing Education Credits

Application has been made for 4 hours to the Maine Real Estate Commission for In-Person Continuing Education Credits for Real Estate Licensees and Appraisers.  Approvals are pending. 

Application has been made for 4 Architect continuing education credits by AIA Maine.  Approval is pending.

This course has been approved for 4 hours of Assessor Credits by the Maine Revenue Services. 

Application has been made to the American Planning Association for CM Credits.  Approval is pending.

Application has been made for 4 Legal continuing education credits by the Board of Overseers.  Approval is pending.

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Our Exhibit Booths Have SOLD OUT!  But, you can still get maximum exposure for your business with a Bronze Sponsorship!

Sponsoring a MEREDA event provides: 

• • High visibility on press releases, publications, social media mentions, the MEREDA website and signage at the event
  • Complimentary tickets
  • Your company logo featured prominently in all of our promotional materials
    
    Click HERE to Download our Sponsorship Opportunities! 

**  PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE!  **

**  SMPS Northern New England Chapter is inviting MEREDA Members to their annual SMPS x MEREDA:  Before the Forecast Networking Night!  **

Coming in to town the night before the Forecast Conference?  Check it out!

February 25, 2026
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM