Upcoming Events
February 2026
Event Details
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
Event Details
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. Â
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.
Why Attend MEREDA’s 2026 Forecast Conference?
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- 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.Â
Continuing Education Credits
This course has been approved for 4 hours by the Maine Real Estate Commission & Board of Real Estate Appraisers for Continuing Education Credits for Real Estate Licensees and Appraisers. Â
This course has been approved for 4 hours of HWS (Health, Safety, and Welfare) Architect continuing education credits by AIA Maine.Â
This course has been approved for 4 hours of Assessor Credits by the Maine Revenue Services.Â
Application has been made to the American Planning Association for CM Credits. Approval is pending.
This course has been approved for 4 Legal continuing education credits by the Board of Overseers.
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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:Â
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- 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!Â
** 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? Â Check it out!
February 25, 2026
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
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March 2026
Event Details
March 19, 2026 – 8:30 – 10:00 amBuffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 amProgram: 9:00-10:00 am Location:Â McGoldrick Career & Student Success
Event Details
March 19, 2026 – 8:30 – 10:00 am
Buffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 am
Program: 9:00-10:00 am
Location:Â
McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center
35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME
About the Event:
Details Coming Soon!
Refund Policy: Your RSVP is requested by March 12. Payment is expected at the time of registration. No refunds will be granted to anyone who registers, but fails to attend, or who cancels after March 12.
Prices increase by $10 after March 12.
Thank you to our Breakfast Series Sponsor:
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Location
McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center
35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME
Parking
Everyone that parks on the USM Campus in the Bedford Street Garage has to use the digital parking system. You can pre-register for your parking session or do it upon arrival. Commit your license number to memory! You’ll need it to complete your parking session. To avoid a parking citation, you must begin your digital parking session – and pay – within 10 minutes of parking.
Parking Instructions (PDF)
April 2026
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April 2, 2026 – 5:00 – 7:00 pm Location: TBD About the Event: Another great “meet-and-greet” opportunity, this time in the Queen City!Â
Event Details
April 2, 2026 – 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Location:
TBD
About the Event:
Another great “meet-and-greet” opportunity, this time in the Queen City! Additional Details Coming Soon!
Refund Policy: Your RSVP is requested by March 26. Payment is expected at the time of registration. No refunds will be granted to anyone who registers, but fails to attend, or who cancels after March 26. Prices increase by $10 after March 26.
Time
Location
Hollywood Casino
500 Main Street, Bangor, ME
Event Details
April 8, 2026 – 8:30 – 10:00 amBuffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 amProgram: 9:00-10:00 am Location:Â McGoldrick Career & Student Success
Event Details
April 8, 2026 – 8:30 – 10:00 am
Buffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 am
Program: 9:00-10:00 am
Location:Â
McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center
35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME
About the Event:
Details Coming Soon!
Refund Policy: Your RSVP is requested by April 1. Payment is expected at the time of registration. No refunds will be granted to anyone who registers, but fails to attend, or who cancels after April 1.
Prices increase by $10 after April 1.
Thank you to our Breakfast Series Sponsor:
Time
Location
McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center
35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME
Parking
Everyone that parks on the USM Campus in the Bedford Street Garage has to use the digital parking system. You can pre-register for your parking session or do it upon arrival. Commit your license number to memory! You’ll need it to complete your parking session. To avoid a parking citation, you must begin your digital parking session – and pay – within 10 minutes of parking.
Parking Instructions (PDF)
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Each year, MEREDA identifies and recognizes the most noteworthy and significant Maine commercial development projects from the previous year. These Notable Projects embody MEREDA’s mission of responsible development.
Event Details
Each year, MEREDA identifies and recognizes the most noteworthy and significant Maine commercial development projects from the previous year. These Notable Projects embody MEREDA’s mission of responsible development.
MEREDA will be accepting nominations for its 2025 Notable Project Awards beginning in October. We’ll honor those recipients at a special gathering on April 30, 2026. Please mark your calendar and plan to join us – it will be a “Notable Night” with MEREDA!Â
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Time
Location
Hannaford Hall - Abromson Community Education Center
88 Bedford Street, Portland, ME
Parking
Everyone that parks on the USM Campus in the Bedford Street Garage has to use the digital parking system. You can pre-register for your parking session or do it upon arrival. Commit your license number to memory! You’ll need it to complete your parking session. To avoid a parking citation, you must begin your digital parking session – and pay – within 10 minutes of parking.
Parking Instructions (PDF)
May 2026
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Mark your calendar to come bowl with MEREDA on May 7, 2026! MEREDA is excited to host its 14th Annual “Strikes for Scholars” Fundraising Event
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Mark your calendar to come bowl with MEREDA on May 7, 2026!Â
MEREDA is excited to host its 14th Annual “Strikes for Scholars” Fundraising Event at Bayside Bowl in Portland on May 7, 2026.
Consistent with the tradition of this event, all proceeds will support students pursuing studies and experience in the building trades. Past recipients of the donations have included Maine’s Community College System, the ACE Mentor Program of Maine as well as the AGC Maine Education Foundation.
MEREDA began this event to support students in the building trades and professions 14 years ago and has continued to grow and support the program. Since the fundraiser’s inception, MEREDA is proud to have raised and donated over $196,000 to deserving Maine students.
Sponsors are welcome! Information about the event will become available Spring 2026. Â
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May 21, 2026 – 8:30 – 10:00 amBuffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 amProgram: 9:00-10:00 am Location:Â McGoldrick Career & Student Success
Event Details
May 21, 2026 – 8:30 – 10:00 am
Buffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 am
Program: 9:00-10:00 am
Location:Â
McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center
35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME
About the Event:
Details Coming Soon!
Refund Policy: Your RSVP is requested by May 14. Payment is expected at the time of registration. No refunds will be granted to anyone who registers, but fails to attend, or who cancels after May 14.
Prices increase by $10 after May 14.
Thank you to our Breakfast Series Sponsor:
Time
Location
McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center
35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME
Parking
Everyone that parks on the USM Campus in the Bedford Street Garage has to use the digital parking system. You can pre-register for your parking session or do it upon arrival. Commit your license number to memory! You’ll need it to complete your parking session. To avoid a parking citation, you must begin your digital parking session – and pay – within 10 minutes of parking.
Parking Instructions (PDF)
June 2026
Event Details
June 4, 2026 – 8:30 – 10:00 am Buffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 am Program: 9:00-10:00 am Location: Hollywood Casino 500 Main Street
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June 4, 2026 – 8:30 – 10:00 am
Buffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 am
Program: 9:00-10:00 am
Location:
Hollywood Casino
500 Main Street
Bangor, ME
About the Event:
Details Coming Soon!
Refund Policy: Your RSVP is requested by May 28. Payment is expected at the time of registration. No refunds will be granted to anyone who registers, but fails to attend, or who cancels after May 28. Prices increase by $10 after May 28.
Time
Location
Hollywood Casino
500 Main Street, Bangor, ME
September 2026
Event Details
September 17, 2026 – 8:30 – 10:00 amBuffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 amProgram: 9:00-10:00 am Location:Â McGoldrick Career & Student Success
Event Details
September 17, 2026 – 8:30 – 10:00 am
Buffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 am
Program: 9:00-10:00 am
Location:Â
McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center
35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME
About the Event:
Details Coming Soon!
Refund Policy: Your RSVP is requested by September 10. Payment is expected at the time of registration. No refunds will be granted to anyone who registers, but fails to attend, or who cancels after September 10.
Prices increase by $10 after September 10.
Thank you to our Breakfast Series Sponsor:
Time
Location
McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center
35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME
Parking
Everyone that parks on the USM Campus in the Bedford Street Garage has to use the digital parking system. You can pre-register for your parking session or do it upon arrival. Commit your license number to memory! You’ll need it to complete your parking session. To avoid a parking citation, you must begin your digital parking session – and pay – within 10 minutes of parking.
Parking Instructions (PDF)
October 2026
Event Details
October 22, 2026 – 8:30am – 12:30pm Stay tuned for more information!
Event Details
October 22, 2026 – 8:30am – 12:30pm
Stay tuned for more information!
Time
Location
Hannaford Hall - Abromson Community Education Center
88 Bedford Street, Portland, ME
Parking
Everyone that parks on the USM Campus in the Bedford Street Garage has to use the digital parking system. We strongly encourage you to pre-pay for your parking session before the day of the event. If you wait until arrival, you must begin your digital parking session – and pay – within 10 minutes of parking. Commit your license number to memory! You’ll need it to complete your parking session.
Parking Instructions (PDF)
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Maine Real Estate Development Association
6 City Center 3rd Floor
Portland, ME 04101
info@mereda.org