Top 5 Multifamily Housing Events to Attend in 2023

It is refreshing to see conference attendance rebounding & industry colleagues getting together to network, learn and bring some much needed fun back to our professional lives. There is no substitute for the value that in-person events, hands on learning and face-to-face conversation can provide. It is important for leaders to attend and encourage their teams to attend industry conferences. By building new bridges in the multifamily space, leaders will gain a more holistic view of how to help their communities reach their goals. “Community” is about listening and sharing success stories, and in doing so we are able to help the multifamily industry as a whole move forward and thrive.

Below, we’ve listed four Multifamily Real Estate Events that can strengthen your connections with the industry community in 2023.  Let us know if you’ll be in attendance.

InterFace Student Housing 2023

• When: April 3-5, 2023
• Where: Austin, Texas
• Where to connect: LinkedIn

Why you should attend:

This April is the conference’s 15th annual.  It is the student housing industry’s most important event bringing together leading owners, investors, developers, managers/operators, architects, service providers and vendors in the space.  It offers opportunity to network with over 1,200 attendees and learn from 20 panel discussions featuring high-level speakers and presenters on topics such as investment, development, finance, leasing, management & more. 

Apartmentalize Powered by NAA

• When: June 7-9, 2023
• Where: Atlanta, Georgia
• Where to connect: LinkedIn
• Captivate Booth #3830

Why you should attend:

Share advice, find inspiration, and celebrate together at NAA’s “Apartmentalize.” Cultivate new ideas and connections during small to large education sessions and panels. Or take a well-deserved break and network over craft cocktails and fun sponsored activities. Apartmentalize brings together every bolt and nut within the multifamily community, reminding real estate professionals to explore and stay inspired by industry leading suppliers.

Multifamily Women Summit

• When: September 6-7, 2023
• Where: Phoenix, Arizona 
• Where to connect: Website

Why you should attend:

The Summit is an event created by women, for women and billed as the highest level women’s summit in the apartment industry. Spend two days with executive women to connect, learn, grow – and have FUN. You will walk away with ideas from inspiring speakers and connection with women that will empower personal and professional growth. Be a part of amazing sessions, speakers, cocktail hours, red carpet photo ops and more.

IREM Global Summit “Institute of Real Estate Management”

• When: October 9-12, 2023
• Where: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
• Where to connect: LinkedIn

Why you should attend:

Add IREM to your calendar in 2023 and collaborate with 700+ leading industry professionals. This year’s conference will celebrate IREM’s 90th anniversary and bring an impressive lineup of keynote speakers and a mix of networking and educational opportunities. Let’s get together to celebrate the advancements and impact IREM has had on the real estate management profession.

OPTECH “OPTECH Conference & Expo”

• When: November 1-3, 2023
• Where: Las Vegas, Nevada
• Where to connect: LinkedIn

Why you should attend:

OptTech is open to both NMHC (National Multifamily Housing Council) members and non-members. The event offers educational and networking opportunities such as per-to-peer roundtable discussions, property and revenue management workshops, cutting edge content and speakers. Take a walk through OpTech’s exhibit grand hall to view new technologies designed to improve operations and services.