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.
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.
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.
This course has been approved for 4 hours of HWS (Health, Safety, and Welfare) Architect continuing education credits by AIA Maine.
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 AICP 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 are sure to make meaningful connections with industry leaders.
We hope you can still join us for a full day of expert insights, expert analysis, and expert outlooks !
** 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
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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: 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:
McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center
35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME
About the Event:
Building understanding of what qualifies a project as a brownfield development and the funding sources available to build the stack.
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 Center for Career & Student Success
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
Event Details
April 2, 2026 – 5:00 – 7:00 pm Location: Heart of Maine United Way 700 Mount Hope Ave. Bangor, ME About the Event:
Event Details
April 2, 2026 – 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Location:
Heart of Maine United Way
700 Mount Hope Ave.
Bangor, ME
About the Event:
MEREDA is thrilled to bring its popular networking social series to the Queen City! Whether you’re a seasoned industry pro or just getting started, this is your chance to connect with some of Maine’s most engaged real estate and development professionals in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
Join us on April 2nd at Heart of Maine United Way, 700 Mount Hope Avenue in Bangor for an evening of great conversation, valuable connections, and good company. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your network, share ideas, and reconnect with colleagues!
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.
Interested in participating as a sponsor of this event? Sponsoring a MEREDA event provides great exposure and is a great opportunity to showcase your company. Sponsorships provide high visibility on press releases, publications, social media mentions, the MEREDA website and signage at the event. You will receive complimentary tickets and be featured prominently in all of our promotional materials. Please contact Shelly R. Clark at 207-874-0801 or [email protected] for more information.
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Location
Heart of Maine United Way
700 Mount Hope Ave., Bangor, ME
Event Details
April 8, 2026 – 8:30 – 10:00 amBuffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 amProgram: 9:00-10:00 am Location: 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:
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 Center for Career & Student Success
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)
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.
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.
On April 30, 2026, MEREDA will host a “Notable Night” to recognize our 2025 Notable Project Recipients, the most significant and noteworthy commercial development projects that embody MEREDA’s mission of responsible development.
We are thrilled to recognize the projects that are driving and defining responsible development in Maine. This event is an opportunity for our industry to celebrate the creative design and building that is happening here and contributing to Maine’s future success.
We invite you to sponsor this event! Want to increase your company’s visibility and boost your profile in Maine’s Commercial Real Estate sector? Consider Sponsoring a MEREDA Event! Whether you’re looking to grow your business, recruit top talent, or simply give back to the community that supports you, a MEREDA sponsorship delivers real value. Sponsorship information can be downloaded here.
Time
Location
Hannaford Hall
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
Event Details
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 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.
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May 21, 2026 – 8:30 – 10:00 amBuffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 amProgram: 9:00-10:00 am Location: 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:
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 Center for Career & Student Success
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,
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, Bangor, ME
About the Event:
Understanding Maine’s Economy: Statewide Drivers and Local Impact
Join MEREDA for a data-driven breakfast conversation on Maine’s economic outlook, with a focused lens on the Greater Bangor region. This panel will bring together leaders in economic development, finance, healthcare, and higher education to explore the forces shaping Maine’s economy — and what they mean for Bangor’s future.
The discussion will open with a statewide economic snapshot, highlighting key trends in workforce, population, industry growth, and investment. Panelists will then connect those trends to regional impacts, including business expansion, housing demand, healthcare employment, and commercial development in the Bangor area.
A central theme of the conversation will be workforce and talent — from recruitment and retention challenges to education-to-employment pipelines and cross-sector collaboration. Panelists will also examine economic development and investment, including access to capital, infrastructure readiness, and Bangor’s role as a regional hub for healthcare, education, and commerce.
Attendees will gain insight into how statewide economic conditions intersect with local opportunities, and how collaboration across sectors can support sustainable growth for Bangor and communities throughout Maine.
Confirmed Speakers: Peter DelGreco, Maine & Co., Amanda Rector, Maine State Economist, Tony McKim, The First National Bank, Jason Harkins, Maine Business School, moderator
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.
Interested in participating in this event as a sponsor?
Contact us today or view the sponsorship benefits here.
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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: 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:
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 Center for Career & Student Success
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 1, 2026 – 8:30am – 12:30pm Stay tuned for more information!
Event Details
October 1, 2026 – 8:30am – 12:30pm
Stay tuned for more information!
Time
Location
Hannaford Hall
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