Conference Updates

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.

The Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference will return to Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Monday and Tuesday, April 27–28, 2026, bringing together real estate investors, housing providers, and industry professionals from across the Midwest. Each year, the conference serves as a gathering point for investors who are actively navigating growth, operations, and long-term decision-making in Midwest markets. The 2026 event will continue that focus, offering space for education, conver

More than 300 real estate investors, housing providers, and industry professionals from across the Midwest gathered in Grand Rapids for the 2025 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, held April 24–25 at DeVos Place.