Conference Updates

Paul Moore joins MREIC 2026 with a disciplined, long-term approach to real estate investing. In this Speaker Spotlight, he breaks down “boring” investing—durable assets, strong operators, and real value—built to hold up through any market cycle.

John Burley launches our MREIC 2026 Speaker Spotlight series with a practical framework for raising capital to fund your next deal—using repeatable systems, risk control, and an above-board approach. He speaks April 27–28 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids.

Erika and Brian sat down for a candid conversation about what’s taking shape for the 2026 conference. They talk through what attendees can expect, how planning is coming together, and what makes this year’s event feel a little different.

Last updated: January 7, 2026 The 2026 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference brings together experienced investors, operators, and housing leaders who are actively working in today’s market. The speakers contributing to this year’s program reflect a range of real-world perspectives across capital strategy, operations, tax and legal structuring, multifamily investment, development, and long-term portfolio management. As planning continues, additional speakers and panels will

Real estate investors have more content, events, and opinions competing for their attention than ever before. Most of it is easy to skip. Conferences, in particular, have to earn their place on the calendar. Experienced investors aren’t looking for inspiration or surface-level trends. They’re looking for perspective that helps them make better decisions in real time. That’s why many Midwest investors continue to return to the Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference (MREIC). B

As the 2026 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference takes shape, two keynote perspectives are anchoring the program around how investors think, evaluate risk, and make decisions amid technological change and economic uncertainty.