NAIOP Greater Toronto Chapter upcoming events

15th Annual NAIOP GTA Development Challenge (Thursday, May 21, 2026)

Thu, 21 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The 15th Annual NAIOP GTA Development Challenge is underway!

NAIOP GTA is pleased to announce Cadillac Fairview as the Lead Sponsor of our 2026 Development Challenge.

The NAIOP GTA Development Challenge allows rising stars in commercial real estate to demonstrate their talent and skills to senior industry members and other industry judges through a written case study and an in-person finals presentation.

The Development Challenge is Toronto’s leading opportunity to gain experience in development outside of the workplace. This year’s challenge will include a series of education sessions, to be announced in the coming weeks, to help participants develop expertise and provide guidance for teams to participate without prior development experience.

This high-profile event provides Students and Developing Leaders with valuable experience, industry exposure, and the chance to expand their professional networks.

This marquee developing leaders event will include a Live Finals Event in the fall, where finalists will present their proposals live in front of a panel of expert judges, NAIOP members and industry colleagues and mentors.

Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three teams!

To view more information on the challenge and past winners, please visit our website here.

If you have any questions regarding the Development Challenge, please contact Caitlyn Baillie (cbaillie@hoopp.com) and John Coates (john.coates@tdsecurities.com).

Pricing:

Corporate Teams: $150.00
Student Teams: $100.00
Individuals: $30.00
Max of 5 people per team.

IMPORTANT DATES

Registration Open: May 21, 2026
Registration Deadline: July 1, 2026
Brief Issue: July 8, 2026
One-Pager Due: August 14, 2026
Round One Submission: September 15, 2026
Notification Period of Finalists: September 30, 2026
Finals Event (Awards Night): October 29, 2026

Interested in being a sponsor of this year's NAIOP Development Challenge, please email events@torontonaiop.org.

2026 Crest Course: Understanding the Leasing Process (Wednesday, June 10, 2026)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:30:00 GMT

About the course:

Understanding the Leasing Process is a full-day course designed for professionals across leasing, development, asset management, and investments who want to strengthen both their technical capabilities and strategic perspective. Participants will build practical, hard skills across the full leasing lifecycle from letters of intent and lease structures, tenant evaluation and negotiations, while also developing a more strategic, owner-oriented approach to decision-making. Drawing on real-world examples, the curriculum covers the key components of the leasing process, linking technical execution to broader asset performance and risk. This course provides participants with the foundational knowledge needed to unlock greater value from every commercial lease!

Course Details:

Date: Thursday, June 10, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Oxford Properties, 100 Adelaide St W (EY Tower)

If you are interested in registering for all four courses to complete your CREST certificate, please contact info@torontonaiop.org

See the instructor bios here.

Important Information:

Laptop Required: Participants are responsible for bringing a laptop to the classroom. Downloadable course materials will be provided in advance.

Previously Earned Credits: To inquire about previously earned NAIOP course credits, please contact info@torontonaiop.org.

Please Note that course dates and instructors are subject to change. NAIOP Toronto will communicate any updates directly to registered participants.

Cancellation, Refund & Transfer Policies:

If You Need to Cancel

Cancellations must be submitted in writing to events@torontonaiop.org
Refund requests must be received by May 28, 2026
Cancellations received at least 7 business days prior to the course will receive a full refund, less any applicable administrative fees
Cancellations received after this period may not be eligible for a refund
No refunds will be issued for non-attendance

If you must cancel, you may inquire about the no-charge option to defer participation to the next CREST course cycle (subject to availability).

Transfer Policy

If you are unable to attend, you may request to:

Transfer your registration to another individual, or
Transfer to a future CREST course (subject to availability)

Transfer requests must be submitted in advance of the course date.

If NAIOP Toronto Adjusts the Course

Should NAIOP Toronto need to reschedule or modify the course date:

Registrants will be notified promptly
You may choose to:
- Transfer to the new date, or
- Receive a full refund if the revised date does not work for you

We look forward to welcoming you to another valuable CREST learning experience in 2026.

2026 NAIOP Annual General Meeting of Members (Wednesday, June 10, 2026)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

NAIOP GTA Members are invited to participate in the 2026 Annual General Meeting of Members (AGM). This will be an exclusively virtual event.

Only current NAIOP GTA members have the right to vote at this meeting.

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
11:00 - 11:30 AM ET
The meeting is scheduled to run for 30 minutes, but will likely conclude in less time.

Meeting materials, including the agenda, will be sent via email. Online connection details will be sent in advance to those who registered.

If you are unable to attend, please consider submitting a proxy online here. This only takes 2 minutes! Please submit proxies by 10:00 AM ET on June 9, 2026.

Please contact info@torontonaiop.org with any questions.

The 24th Annual REX Awards at The Ritz-Carlton (Thursday, June 18, 2026)

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Tickets and tables are SOLD OUT!

Join the NAIOP Greater Toronto Chapter as we celebrate the most prestigious standards of achievement within the commercial real estate development industry on Thursday, June 19th, at the Ritz-Carlton Toronto, presented by Mantella Corporation.

Event Flow:

6:00 PM: Cocktail Reception
7:00 PM: Awards Programs Begins
9:00 PM: After-Party
11:30 PM: Event Concludes

Ticket Information:

Reserved Tables

Platinum Tables - $6,000 (includes bubbly, premium seating and company logo display on tables)
Corporate Tables - $5,000

Please note there are 10 seats at a table.

*The registrant will be the first person in the table. Scroll to add the other 9 guests at your table*

Individual Tickets

Reserved Ticket - $550

All tickets include the cocktail reception, dinner (wine included with dinner) and the after-party.

For more details on the REX Awards, please visit our website here.

2026 Crest Course: Development Finance Fundamentals (Wednesday, September 16, 2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Development Finance Fundamentals
NAIOP GTA CREST Course
September 16, 2026

About the course:

Development Finance Fundamentals is a full-day in-class course designed for introductory to intermediate-level real estate development professionals.

The course provides participants with the analytical theory and practical tools needed to appropriately evaluate the financial feasibility of complex value-added and opportunistic real estate investments, with particular emphasis on GTA developments. This includes speculative land, land development, and commercial and residential rehabilitation and development for all major property types: office, industrial, retail, multifamily and mixed-use.

Accounting, risk management, taxation, capital markets and organizational issues influencing the financial viability of these real estate projects will also be considered and discussed.

Course Details:

When: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Location: To be confirmed
Time: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Instructors:

Payman Berjis, Director, Acquisitions, Allied Properties REIT
Michael Williams, Managing Partner & Head of Real Estate Development, Hazelview Investments
Sam Petras, Managing Director & Head, Real Estate Corporate Banking, CIBC
Anton Katipunan, Vice President, Development, RioCan REIT

Meet your instructors here.

Important Information:

Laptop Required: Participants are responsible for bringing a laptop to the classroom. Downloadable course materials will be provided in advance.

Previously Earned Credits: To inquire about previously earned NAIOP course credits, please contact info@torontonaiop.org.

Please Note that course dates and instructors are subject to change. NAIOP Toronto will communicate any updates directly to registered participants.

Cancellation, Refund & Transfer Policies:

If You Need to Cancel

Cancellations must be submitted in writing to events@torontonaiop.org
Refund requests must be received by May 28, 2026
Cancellations received at least 7 business days prior to the course will receive a full refund, less any applicable administrative fees
Cancellations received after this period may not be eligible for a refund
No refunds will be issued for non-attendance

If you must cancel, you may inquire about the no-charge option to defer participation to the next CREST course cycle (subject to availability).

Transfer Policy

If you are unable to attend, you may request to:

Transfer your registration to another individual, or
Transfer to a future CREST course (subject to availability)

Transfer requests must be submitted in advance of the course date.

If NAIOP Toronto Adjusts the Course

Should NAIOP Toronto need to reschedule or modify the course date:

Registrants will be notified promptly
You may choose to:
- Transfer to the new date, or
- Receive a full refund if the revised date does not work for you

We look forward to welcoming you to another valuable CREST learning experience in 2026.

2026 Crest Course: Legal Analysis of Lease Transactions (Thursday, October 08, 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Legal Analysis of Lease Transactions
NAIOP GTA CREST Course

October 8, 2026

About the course:

Legal Analysis of Lease Transactions is a full-day in-class course designed to familiarize commercial real estate professionals and other attendees with major legal issues surrounding a CRE lease transaction. You will gain a greater knowledge of the many technical aspects of a lease, the interests of the landlord and the tenant, and a sound understanding of the practical post-lease documentation and obligations of which both landlords and tenants must be aware. 

Course Details:

Date: October 8, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Osgood Professional Development, 1 Dundas Street W, Suite 2602, Toronto, ON M5G 1Z3

Instructors:

Meet your instructors here.

Important Information:

Laptop Required: Participants are responsible for bringing a laptop to the classroom. Downloadable course materials will be provided in advance.

Previously Earned Credits: To inquire about previously earned NAIOP course credits, please contact info@torontonaiop.org.

Please Note that course dates and instructors are subject to change. NAIOP Toronto will communicate any updates directly to registered participants.

Cancellation, Refund & Transfer Policies:

If You Need to Cancel

Cancellations must be submitted in writing to events@torontonaiop.org
Refund requests must be received 14 business days prior to the course
Cancellations received at least 14 business days prior to the course will receive a full refund, less any applicable administrative fees
Cancellations received after this period may not be eligible for a refund
No refunds will be issued for non-attendance

If you must cancel, you may inquire about the no-charge option to defer participation to the next CREST course cycle (subject to availability).

Transfer Policy

If you are unable to attend, you may request to:

Transfer your registration to another individual, or
Transfer to a future CREST course (subject to availability)

Transfer requests must be submitted in advance of the course date.

If NAIOP Toronto Adjusts the Course

Should NAIOP Toronto need to reschedule or modify the course date:

Registrants will be notified promptly
You may choose to:
- Transfer to the new date, or
- Receive a full refund if the revised date does not work for you

We look forward to welcoming you to another valuable CREST learning experience in 2026.

NAIOP x CRE8 Founders Day Conference (Wednesday, November 04, 2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Save the Date!

Join us for the CRE 8 Founders Day Conference as we look forward to the year ahead, CRE8 is seeking to build on the momentum from the past several years while continuing to create meaningful change within thecommercial real estate sector. We areplanning for an exciting year that builds onour established Networking, Mentorship &Educational initiatives. And we are asking for YOUR help to do it!

Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Where: SixtyEight (40 King St W, Toronto, ON)

Time: 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Agenda:

2:00 PM – 2:35 PM - Registration & welcome reception
2:35 PM – 3:00 PM - Welcome Remarks & Kick-Off
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM- Panel Discussion #1: C-Suite Leaders, Jaime McKenna (Fengate), Lindsay Brand (Concert), Lindsay Stiles (Crestpoint)
3:45 PM – 4:00 PM - Break
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM - Panel Discussion #2: Live Podcast, Lauryn Pittana (Choice), Heidi Tibben (Carttera), Allison Marsales (Cushman)
5:00 PM – 5:45 PM - Motivational Speaker & Conference Close
5:45 PM – 7:00 PM - Open Networking with cocktails & passed apps

CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY: Cancellations with request for a refund must be in writing and received via email by one week in advance of the event. Refunds are not available after this date, however, registrations can be transferred.