AGENDA
5:30 PM PT Opening Welcome
5:45 PM PT Key Real Estate Strategies for 2026 with Calvin Hexter
Hear a forward-looking breakdown of what matters most for investors heading into 2026, delivered from an Edmonton–based market perspective. This session covers where to focus, how to manage risk, and what strategic moves can position your portfolio for strength, stability, and growth in the year ahead.
6:25 PM PT Public vs. Private Real Estate: The $250M Manager Who Walked Away from Wall Street’s Game with Domenic Mandato
Hear the insider perspective of a fund manager who left the public markets to build wealth in private real estate. Learn the strategic differences, risk profiles, and returns behind each approach—and how investors can use both to create a more powerful, resilient portfolio.
7:05 PM PT Beyond the Headlines: Economic Trends Shaping Real Estate with Patrick Francey
This essential Economic Update delves into both macroeconomic and microeconomic trends influencing Canada’s real estate market. Our expert speaker will break down what’s behind the headlines, analyze key data and graphs, and provide insights to support smart, data-driven investment decisions. Stay ahead of the curve by understanding the forces shaping today’s market, because informed investors make better moves.
SPEAKERS
Patrick Francey
Chief Executive Officer
The Real Estate Investment Network
Domenic Mandato
President and Chief Executive Officer
InvestPlus REIT
