Hotel Room Block Update
The room block has reopened and now includes Sunday night.
Need to add Sunday to an existing reservation? Call the hotel directly at 309-862-9000. The reservation team is ready to help and will honor the event rate.
Prefer to book online? Sunday night is available through the hotel’s website.
If you book separate reservations, let the hotel know at check-in so they can combine them into one stay.
Important: The hotel is sold out for new reservations on Tuesday night.
Join us for Winter Conference
REengage Winter Conference returns January 26-28 to Bloomington-Normal. REengage is your premier event to connect, learn, and grow in real estate and it is for anyone working in the industry: brokers, managing brokers, new agents and appraisers.
At REengage Winter Conference you will:
- Gain insights to be resilient in today’s market
- Explore industry trends
- Discover technology and social tools
Speaker Lineup
How to Stay Inspired In 2026!
Christine Cashen
How to Stay Inspired In 2026!
Session Description
Get ready to feel inspired and energized and figure out what really gives you energy (spoiler alert: it’s not just that double-shot latte). Get your groove back with tips to “flip the script” and choose your emotional state. You’ll leave feeling charged up and ready to rock every single day!
About Christine Cashen
Christine Cashen is a powerhouse speaker, author, and cancer survivor who’s been entertaining and motivating audiences for over two decades. Her unmatched talent for finding humor in everyday situations and turning them into magical moments has earned her a well-deserved reputation as one of the best in the business.
Christine is not just a funny lady – she was inducted into an elite group of speakers who have met the rigorous criteria of the National Speakers Association, CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in communication and a master’s degree in Adult Education. In 2016, she was awarded an honorary doctorate from Central Michigan University. She’s a mother of two, wife of a “hottie engineer,” and a true inspiration to anyone looking to live their best life.
Future-Proofing Real Estate: Leveraging AI, Communication, and Video
Robert Kennedy III
Future-Proofing Real Estate: Leveraging AI, Communication, and Video
Session Description
This session will help you stand out in an ever-changing digital landscape by using AI, storytelling, and video to connect with clients and build trust in a high-tech, high-touch way. Walk away with practical tools that let you tap into technology without losing the personal touch—so you can attract clients, build loyalty, and stay ahead in the real estate game.
About Robert Kennedy III
Robert Kennedy III wants to live in a world where people are no longer afraid to confidently tell their stories…and they can also eat Reese’s Peanut Butter cups for every meal without any repercussions.
His work as a keynote speaker and trainer in the areas of leadership, business communication and video has led him to work with organizations such as AARP, Barnes & Noble, Social Security Administration, Panda Restaurant Group, T-Mobile, and UNCF as well as appearances on Fox, CW and other networks.
As a licensed real estate agent in the state of Maryland, he has spoken for the National Association of Realtors, state conventions like the Michigan Realtors Association annual convention and other state associations and brokerages.
He is involved in his community through various boards including leading the parent association for his children’s high school, coaching high school baseball and running the Crichlow-Kennedy Foundation with his wife.
Conference Schedule
General Sessions
| 11:00 am - 4:00 pm | Conference Registration | Registration Desk |
| 2:30 - 4:00 pm | Policy and Programs Group Round Table (All conference registrants invited) | Redbird C |
| 4:00 - 5:00 pm | All Member Reception (All conference registrants) | Hotel Bar |
| 7:30 a.m.-4:30 pm | Conference Registration | Registration Desk |
| 9:00-9:45 am | General Session | Redbird DEFG |
| 9:45-10:15 am | To Be or Not to Be: Facing the REALTOR® Question Head On with Illinois REALTORS® President-elect Debbie Prodehl and Illinois REALTORS® Treasurer Sarah Ware | Redbird DEFG |
| 10:15-11:00 am | I Heard it on the Hotline with Legal Hotline Attorney Victoria Munson | Redbird DEFG |
| 11:00-11:30 am | Behind the Leadership: A Q&A with the National First Vice President Colin Mullane and Illinois REALTORS® Immediate Past President Tommy Choi | Redbird DEFG |
| 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | All Attendee Luncheon | Redbird ABC |
| 1:00-2:00 pm | Future-Proofing Real Estate: Leveraging AI, Communication, and Video with Robert Kennedy III | Redbird DEFG |
| 2:00-2:30 pm | Accelerating Local Housing Supply with Illinois REALTORS® President Jeff Kolbus and Illinois REALTORS® CEO Jeff Baker | Redbird DEFG |
| 2:45-3:15 pm | Maps & Midterms: An Election Reckoning with Senior Director of Advocacy Programs Gideon Blustein | Redbird DEFG |
| 3:15-4:00 pm | How to Stay Inspired In 2026! with Christine Cashen | Redbird DEFG |
| 4:00-4:10 pm | Closing Remarks | Redbird DEFG |
| 4:30-7:00 pm | The Big Build RPAC Auction | Redbird ABC |
| 8:00-Midnight | MIRA Annual Winter Chill & Sing Karaoke Mixer | Shake It Up Cocktail Lounge |
| 8:30 - 10:00 am | Illinois REALTORS® Board of Directors Meeting | Redbird CD |
Committees & Meetings
| 11:00 am - 4:00 pm | Conference Registration | Registration Desk |
| 12:30 - 2:00 pm | Local Board Leadership Lunch Forum (Closed) | Redbird B |
| 12:30 - 2:00 pm | AE Committee Lunch Meeting (Closed) | Redbird A |
| 2:30 - 4:00 pm | Affordable Housing and Economic Impact Committee (Closed) | Fell B |
| 2:30 - 4:00 pm | Commercial and Property Management Committee (Closed) | Fell A |
| 2:30 - 4:00 pm | Local Governmental Affairs Committee (Closed) | Concierge Suite, 9th floor |
| 3:00 - 4:00 pm | Finance Committee (Closed) | Redbird A |
| 5:30 - 7:30 pm | RPAC Trustees Meeting (Closed) | Redbird A |
| 8:30 - 10:00 am | Illinois REALTORS® Board of Directors Meeting | Redbird CD |
Hotel Information
Bloomington-Normal Marriott
201 Broadway Avenue Normal, IL 61761
We would like to thank our event sponsors
