Agenda

AssociationSphere Membership Portal training has been underway, and the Conference provides a valuable opportunity to come together in person for additional hands-on support. This session is designed to help Local, State, and Regional leaders strengthen their understanding of the portal, ask questions in real time, and receive practical guidance to improve day to day use. The training will focus on key functions that support membership management, invoicing, renewals, communications, event support, and reporting, helping boards use the system more efficiently and consistently.

The session will focus on strengthening regional operations, supporting local chapters, and the engagement of NAREB programs and initiatives. Emphasis will be placed on leadership responsibilities, communication flow, accountability, and collaboration across the national, regional, and local levels. This training is essential for all Regional Vice Presidents and is designed to ensure alignment, preparedness, and impact as NAREB continues advancing its mission.

This leadership training strengthens coordination between state and local leadership by clarifying roles, responsibilities, and organizational structure. State Presidents will focus on supporting Local Boards. Local Board Presidents will gain practical leadership tools to strengthen board operations and community impact and effective execution of NAREB programs and initiatives across state and local levels.

The next eight cohorts of the Developers Academy, representing various regions across the country, will officially kickoff. Participants will meet their cohort members, instructors, and consultants. The session will also include Module 1: The Development Process, along with an introduction to the NAREB Development Fund (NDF) and the services available to support emerging developers.

Start your day by investing in you. This morning session is designed to help you recharge and refocus by supporting healthy habits that strengthen your mind, body, and spirit. Join us for a refreshing moment of encouragement and wellness as we prioritize self-care, renewal, and the energy needed to lead, serve, and thrive.

Do not miss Dr. Cheyenne Bryant as she shares how real estate, personal growth, and intentional choices shaped her path to success. Attendees will gain practical tools and inspiring insights to elevate their own journey toward ownership and wealth building.

NAREB's Men Investing in Real Estate (MIRE) program creates space for men to learn, connect, and grow through real conversations focused on the priorities that matter most. This session highlights economic stability, financial knowledge and wealth building, and expanding pathways to ownership. It also emphasizes physical and mental wellbeing, fatherhood and family stability, and purpose driven leadership.

Appraisals can make or break a transaction and when valuations are inaccurate or biased, they can reinforce inequities in housing outcomes. This essential session is designed to provide practical instruction on how to read and interpret an appraisal report, identify red flags, and understand the factors that influence value.

Come and receive your certification in Strategic Partnerships and learn how to turn relationships into powerful engines for growth and impact. This session empowers Realtist to move beyond transactional connections into strategic collaborations rooted in alignment, accountability, and long-term value.

This class explores the current REO landscape, including market conditions, inventory expectations, and future opportunities. Learn what REO properties are, how the process works from default to disposition, and the vital role they play in the REO lifecycle. The course will also cover essential skills such as working with asset managers, compliance requirements, and effective listing and marketing strategies.

Brokerage leadership today requires more than recruiting top producers, it requires building intentional systems that develop talent, expand opportunity, and protect consumers. The philosophy of "hire a winner or train a winner" challenges brokers to lead with purpose by identifying potential, investing in education, and cultivating leadership at every level of the brokerage.

This practical and energizing session breaks down the myths surrounding introversion and extroversion in real estate. Whether an agent gains energy from quiet focus or from social engagement, they can build a powerful prospecting approach that aligns with who they naturally are.

Come and receive your certification in Strategic Partnerships and learn how to turn relationships into powerful engines for growth and impact. This session empowers Realtist to move beyond transactional connections into strategic collaborations rooted in alignment, accountability, and long-term value.

For all emerging developers, self-taught or seasoned developers, fix-and-flippers, investors, or Realtists exploring what's next, this session is for you. Many members feel called to real estate development but are unsure where to start, how deals are structured, or how to move beyond transactions into ownership and impact. This session demystifies development and presents it as a learnable, accessible process.

The 2025 State of Housing in Black America (SHIBA) Report provides a data-driven snapshot of the persistent challenges facing Black homeownership across the nation. This interactive session will offer a high-level overview of the report's key findings while creating space for a robust, solution-oriented policy discussion among NAREB members.

Join us for an engaging Membership Orientation as we focus on our commitment to Closing the Gap. This session will equip new and returning members with the tools, resources, and connections needed to make the most of their NAREB experience. Learn about the benefits of membership, our national priorities, and the initiatives shaping NAREB's work in this new administration.

Following the conclusion of the Membership Meeting, attendees are invited to enjoy the remainder of the day at their leisure. This intentional free time allows members to explore Tulsa's rich culture, visit the historic Greenwood District and Black Wall Street Museum, connect with fellow Realtists®, or simply recharge before travel.