CREDA Conference 2026

Flagship annual conference of the Commercial Real Estate Development Association (CREDA), formerly NAIOP. Previously branded as CRE.Converge; relaunched as the CREDA Conference after the association's July 2026 rebrand.

Dates (official)

Monday, October 5, 2026 – Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Headline on the official conference page: Oct. 5-7, 2026, Denver, Colorado. Pre-conference meetings and registration begin Sunday, October 4 (board/executive sessions); core conference programming runs October 5–7.

CMS previously listed an incorrect span of 2026-08-19 → 2026-10-07; official dates are October 5–7, 2026 only.

Venue

Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (also styled Sheraton Downtown Denver) Denver, Colorado, United States

A room block is reserved for registered attendees and sponsors.

Format

Four learning tracks in one event:

• Industrial (powered by I.CON Central content)
• Mixed-use and office
• Multifamily
• Technology / AI across asset classes

Includes keynotes, exhibits, networking receptions, forums meetings, and local Denver/Rocky Mountain project tours (RiNo, Cherry Creek, Boulder Showcase, urban industrial market, sports and entertainment districts, downtown comeback walking tour).

Keynotes (official agenda)

• Peter Zeihan, Geopolitical Strategist — Breakfast Keynote, October 6
• Theo Epstein, Senior Advisor, Fenway Sports Group — Lunch Keynote, October 6

Registration

As of the official page check: CREDA Conference 2026 is sold out and the waitlist is closed. No on-site conference registration due to venue capacity. Board, Research Foundation committee, and Forum members should contact staff or education@credaglobal.org.

Published fee table (for reference; registration closed): Member Regular USD $1,025 / Nonmember Regular USD $1,370 / Developing Leader Member Regular USD $850 (CAD equivalents also listed).

Organizer / contact

Commercial Real Estate Development Association (CREDA), formerly NAIOP

• Email: education@credaglobal.org
• Phone: 703-904-7100
• Official conference page: https://www.credaglobal.org/events-and-sponsorship/corporate-events-list/conferences/2026-cre-converge/
• Legacy NAIOP URL (same content): https://www.naiop.org/events-and-sponsorship/corporate-events-list/conferences/2026-cre-converge/

Sources

• https://www.credaglobal.org/events-and-sponsorship/corporate-events-list/conferences/2026-cre-converge/ (dates, venue, agenda, registration status, contact)