Launching a US-Based Commercial Expo: In the Fall of 2021, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) will launch the C5 Summit. C5 will be the “premier US-based commercial real estate event” taking place, live, in a center of global commerce, Times Square in New York City. The event will feature 3-days of networking, learning, and deal-making, September 27-29.

“Commercial REALTORS® encourage investment and economic development in Illinois and C5 presents an opportunity to showcase our state and our members to a global audience.” – Jeff Baker

Illinois REALTORS® Role: Illinois REALTORS® will help launch C5 by participating as a sponsor and booth exhibitor. Participation will help ensure Illinois’ high profile at an event that will host hundreds of investors representing multiple millions of dollars in capital. Illinois REALTORS® wants to help drive investment capital towards Illinois-based projects. Illinois REALTORS® has previously participated in MIPIM, an international real estate market event based in Europe, with tangible results. Commercial REALTORS® who are interested in networking with domestic and international investors and brokers, economic development organizations and government officials should plan to attend the summit.

Stipend to Attend: Experienced commercial Illinois REALTORS® members who are interested in representing the Association and encouraging investment in the state may be eligible for a stipend to offset the costs of attending. Illinois REALTORS(R) will offer eight, $1500 stipends to cover eligible travel expenses and members can apply for the stipend online beginning March 15th 2021. Full terms and conditions will be included in the application.

C5 Summit Key Details: 

  • Registration for the conference and hotel opens on March 30th, 2021
  • Early Bird Rate (by June 30): $995, Standard Rate: $1295
  • Location: New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square, 1535 Broadway, New York City
  • For more conference details go to: https://www.nar.realtor/events/c5-summit