Upcoming Events

The MEREDA Fall Conference 2025 will take a hard look at the housing sector. Experienced leaders in the Maine real estate economy will discuss the challenges and opportunities in creating housing, including the barriers developers face, as well as state and local trends shaping the housing market. Speakers will look at the economic impact of the housing crisis at both the national and local level while two panels will discuss ways in which Maine can address local housing needs in a sustainable and impactful way. The conference will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss solutions and innovative approaches to the evolving housing landscape.

Keynote Speakers include: Dr. Christopher Herbert, Managing Director of the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies and Ken Entenmann, CFA, Chief Investment Officer & Chief economist at NBT Bank/NBT Wealth Management.

View our participants and agenda here.  

The event has been approved for Continuing Education Credits.

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About the Event:

MEREDA’s Annual Fall Social returns on November 6!  Mark your calendar now to join us at the Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront for another great “meet-and-greet” opportunity.

MEREDA’s networking events attract key players in Maine’s real estate industry offering excellent opportunities to interact with the experts.

Join us and other industry professionals on November 6 from 5 – 7 pm for Hors d’ oeuvres, Spirits, and Great Conversation!

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Refund Policy:
Receipt of your registration indicates your intention to attend and secures you a ticket to the event. No refunds will be granted to anyone who registers, but fails to attend or who cancels after October 30. RSVP is requested by October 30. Payment is expected at the time of registration.

Ticket Prices:
Members: $45 each | Non-Members: $60 each
Prices increase by $10 after October 30.

This Event is Generously Sponsored by:

January 29, 2026 – 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Lunch: 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Program: 12:00-1:00 pm

Location: 
McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center
35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME

About the Event:

Topic coming soon!

 Refund Policy: Your RSVP is requested by Januray 22. 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 January 22.

Prices increase by $10 after January 22.

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.

Registration, Sponsorship & Exhibit Details will become available in October 2025!

Why Attend MEREDA’s 2026 Forecast Conference?

• • Experience the largest real estate and development conference in Maine.
  • Hear an Economic Outlook and Commercial and Residential Market Forecasts from industry experts.
  • Choose from 6 different dynamic afternoon sessions highlighting opportunities and challenges in the state’s real estate and development industry.
  • Application will be made for Broker, Architect, Appraiser, Assessor, and Legal Continuing Education Credits.
  • Find networking opportunities 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).

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Get Maximum Exposure for your Business by Sponsoring this Event! 

Sponsoring a MEREDA event provides great exposure! Sponsorships provide:

• • 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

This page will be updated as presenters, CEU credits, and sponsors are secured.

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!