An invite-only forum designed for broker leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry. The program brings together a collection of keynotes, fireside chats, and panels featuring leading voices across economics, AI, technology, entrepreneurship, and brokerage leadership.

Hear from NAR Chief Economist Dr. Lawrence Yun and real estate entrepreneur Ryan Serhant, alongside technology leaders, startup founders, and brokers who are rethinking how the business gets done. Together, they’ll tackle the opportunities and challenges on the minds of brokers today, while exploring the innovations and strategies that will shape the future of brokerage. 

From the economic outlook and AI-powered agents to emerging technology, new approaches to growth, and brokerage consolidation, the forum offers fresh ideas, candid perspectives, and practical insights. Throughout the program, brokers will have the opportunity to bring their questions and hear directly from the experts and leaders shaping these conversations. 

10:00AM – 10:05AM Welcome Remarks — Nykia Wright 

10:05AM – 10:20AM — Economic Outlook with Dr. Lawrence Yun 
What do the latest economic and industry trends mean for your brokerage? Dr. Lawrence Yun will take a closer look at the forces shaping real estate and translate the latest data into insights specifically for brokers and brokerage owners as they plan for what’s ahead. 

Dr. Yun will also share key findings from NAR’s latest member profile and technology research, with a focus on what the data reveals about today’s agents, the brokerage landscape, and the evolving adoption of technology.  
Designed for broker leaders, this session will go beyond the broader economic outlook to explore the trends, data, and business considerations that can help inform brokerage strategy and decision-making. 

10:20AM – 10:40AM — The agent is the platform: Ryan Serhant on how AI can supercharge your brokerage — Fireside chat with Bennett Richardson
Discover how eliminating administrative burnout, leveraging predictive analytics, and scaling hyper-personalized marketing are paving the way for the ultimate AI-empowered agent and brokerage of tomorrow. 

10:40AM – 11:05AM — Panel: Brokerage Innovation: Building an AI-Centric Brokerage (with Q&A)
– Moderator: Ashley Stinton, Managing partner, REACH
– John Rogers, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, Cotality
– Tyler Adams, Co-Founder and CEO, CertifID
– Divya Aathresh, CEO and Founder, MaxHome

11:05AM – 11:30AM — Panel: Startups Building the Future of Brokerage (with Q&A)
– Moderator: Nykea Pippion-McGriff
– Lisa Nickerson, CEO, Infinityy
– Jerimiah Taylor, Co-Founder & CEO, BrokerBot 

11:30AM – 11:55AM — Panel: Brokerage Consolidation: POV from Acquiring & Acquired (with Q&A)
– Moderator: Rick Davidson, Chairman and CEO, Cairn Real Estate Holdings 
– Lori Muller, President, Fathom Realty
– Ken Baris, CEO, BHHS Jordan Baris Realty
– Anthony Lamacchia, Lamacchia Realty  

11:55AM – 12:00PM — Closing Remarks