MEREDA's 2026 Forecast Conference & Member Showcase

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

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