Behind-the-Scenes: What’s Coming Together for 2026

This week, Erika sat down with Brian 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.

If you want a behind-the-scenes look, the episode is now live.

You’ll hear how MREIC 2026 is designed around real-world execution—from operating systems and portfolio resilience to practical AI integration and a grounded economic outlook investors can actually use.

What’s covered in this conversation:

• Why the Thrive theme matters right now

• How AI fits into real estate operations and decision-making

• What investors should expect from the 2026 economic outlook

• Featured speakers and the range of experience they bring

• Networking, kickoff events, and why showing up in person matters

Timestamps (approx.):

00:00 Conference dates, location, and overview

00:40 Theme: Thrive and why it matters

01:00 AI keynote and practical application

02:00 Economic outlook with Dr. Paul Isely

02:40 Speaker lineup and topic breadth

05:00 Networking and kickoff reception

06:00 VIP and deeper-access opportunities

08:00 Sponsors, vendors, and early pricing