Greetings REIBC Members,

The Industry Holiday Classic 2026 is here — and this is the one to circle in gold.

Save the date for Thursday, November 19th, from 6m to late, at the Vancouver Club, as we transform the evening into A European Soirée: an evening of Riviera glamour, from the marble terraces of Monaco, to the sun-drenched citrus groves of the Amalfi Coast, to the crimson curtains of the Moulin Rouge. Black tie. Big energy. The industry event of the year.

Proudly presented by the Real Estate Institute of BC, AIC-BC, Greater Vancouver Realtors, and the Mortgage Brokers Association.

Tickets go on sale next Wednesday, August 19th, don't miss your spot at the most glamorous night of the season.

 

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Real Estate 360 - Building the Future of BC Real Estate

Speaker Highlight: Trevor Koot - Chief Executive Officer, BC Real Estate Association (BCREA)

Join Trevor Koot, CEO of the BC Real Estate Association, for “The Weight of Trust: How Real Estate is Affected by Reputation and Public Trust.”

In real estate, trust is more than a social value — it can have a direct impact on investment, property values, financing, approvals, leasing and market confidence. This timely plenary will explore how the reputation of municipalities, institutions, developers, lenders and regulators can influence economic outcomes across the real estate sector.

Drawing on perspectives from across development, finance, valuation, government and investment, the session will examine how trust is built, how it can be lost, and why restoring confidence can be so challenging.

Trevor is a recognized voice on housing policy, property rights and regulatory reform in Canada. With a background in real estate and governance, he regularly contributes thought leadership on the changing real estate landscape and system-level issues affecting housing.

Head to our website www.re360.ca for the full agenda, speaker line up and hotel group rate offerings. Questions? Reach out to Tamara or Lisa anytime at info@reibc.org we are happy to assist.

Friday October 2, 2026 | Delta Hotels Burnaby Conference Centre | Member Early Bird $125 | Registration

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Member Benefits 

As part of your RI membership you have exclusive access to Corporate Rates at these premier hotels:

• Azur Legacy Collection Hotel
• Rosewood Hotel Georgia 

For booking inquires and seasonal rates please visit Corporate Hotel Rates for RI Members

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SFU Continuing Studies – The City Program

Taught by field practitioners and experts, the City Program at SFU Continuing Studies offers a collection of introductory courses to urbanization fields plus more advanced classes for professionals in the field.

Register to save your spot in our upcoming fall courses:

Planning for Non-Planners: What You Need to Know About Community Planning (CITY101)
Sep 15, Sep 22, Sep 29, Oct 6 | 4 mornings online
Instructor: Neal LaMontagne

Housing Policy Fundamentals (CITY102)
Oct 7, Oct 14, Oct 21, Oct 28 | 4 evenings online
Instructors: Matthew Thomson, Peer-Daniel Scheer, Marina Jozipovic

Transportation Planning Foundations (CITY103)
Sep 17, Sep 24, Oct 1, Oct 8 | 4 mornings online
Instructor: Elicia Elliot

Community Data Fundamentals (CITY106) 
Oct 27, Nov 3, Nov 10, Nov 17 | 4 evenings online
Instructor: Aaron Licker 

Fundamentals of Architecture (CITY107)
Nov 18, Nov 25, Dec 2, Dec 9 | 4 mornings online 
Instructor: Jessyca Fan 

Financing Urban Growth: The Use of Development Cost Charges and Community Amenity Contributions (CITY242) 
Dec 7, Dec 14 | 2 days online 
Instructor: Jay Wollenberg 

Designing and Drafting Design Guidelines (CITY252) 
Nov 13 | 1 day Vancouver 
Instructor: Neal LaMontagne, Oliver Hartleben 

Real Estate Development from the Inside Out (CITY755) 
Sep 16, Sep 23, Oct 7, Oct 14, Oct 21, Oct 28 | 6 evenings online 
Instructor: Michael Mortensen  

Urban Design Meets Real Estate Development: Advancing Shared Goals (CITY760) 
Nov 5, Nov 12, Nov 19, Nov 26, Dec 3, Dec 10 | 6 evenings online 
Instructor: Michael von Hausen 

Explore our mix of introductory classes and courses for professionals in the field. Registration is now open for fall 2026.

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Real Estate Institute of BC Events - Save the Date

Real Estate 360 - Building the Future of BC Real Estate | Friday October 2, 2026 | Delta Hotels Burnaby Conference 

Industry Holiday Classic - European Soirée | Thursday November 19, 2026 | Vancouver Club

Presidents’ Luncheon | Thursday December 3, 2026 | Fairmont Waterfront 

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Industry Career Opportunities

Property Representative 2 (Reservoir Rights Services) - BC Hydro | Job Posting closes August 12 2026

Land Agent/Site Acquisition Specialist - Cypress Land Services Inc. | Job Posting closes September 8 2026

Have a job opportunity? Submit a Job

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