2:00–5:00 PM
SessionCourse Writing IDW
Blue Hill Salon B
A focused Instructor Development Workshop built around writing stronger, more engaging real estate education courses.
All times Eastern · Tap a session for detailsUpdated Oct. 13, 2026
Wednesday
October 14, 2026IDW: NO ADDITIONAL COSTThe Course Writing IDW is included at no additional cost.
Session
5:00–6:00 PM
BreakReset & Refresh
Hotel check-in, recharge, and get ready for the evening.
6:00 PM
GatheringNCREEA Social Gathering
Blue Hill Salon A
Kick off the conference with an informal evening of networking, conversation, and fun.
Thursday
October 15, 20268:00–8:45 AM
GatheringBreakfast, Registration & Networking
Blue Hill Salon A
Fuel up and connect before the conference officially begins.
8:45–9:00 AM
SessionWelcome to MIND THE GAP
Blue Hill Salon A
Opening remarks and a look at the conference ahead.
9:00–9:45 AM
SessionThe Future of Real Estate Education
Blue Hill Salon ALen Elder
Opening keynote exploring where real estate education is headed and what changing technology and learner expectations mean for educators.
9:45–10:00 AM
Break
Connection Break
10:00–10:45 AM
SessionGeneration Showdown — Who Knows Who?
Blue Hill Salon AHosted by Bill Gallagher
A fast-paced game show putting generations head-to-head to uncover the hilarious differences—and surprising similarities—in how we communicate, work, learn, and teach.
10:45–11:00 AM
Break
Break & Move to Breakouts
11:00–11:50 AM
Breakout · choose a sessionFrom Zero to YouTube
Kim Stotesbury
How to start a channel, get comfortable on camera, and turn your expertise into useful video content.
11:00–11:50 AM
Breakout · choose a sessionShow Me the Money: Getting Sponsorships
Brian Pate
Practical ideas for finding, pitching, and creating value for conference, event, and education sponsors.
11:00–11:50 AM
Breakout · choose a sessionSchool Owner Panel
A candid conversation with school owners about operations, growth, staffing, compliance, student expectations, and the realities of running a real estate school.
12:00–1:00 PM
GatheringLunch & NCREEA Business Meeting
Blue Hill Salon A
Association updates, business, and time together over lunch.
1:00–1:45 PM
SessionNorth Carolina Real Estate Commission Update
Blue Hill Salon AKizzy Crawford
Important education and regulatory updates affecting North Carolina instructors, schools, and licensees.
1:45–2:00 PM
Break
Break & Move to Breakouts
2:00–2:50 PM
Breakout · choose a sessionCourse Licensing: Take Your Course Beyond Your Classroom
A practical look at licensing educational content and creating opportunities for courses to reach more schools and learners.
2:00–2:50 PM
Breakout · choose a sessionEngaging Commercial Brokers in Your Class
Cindy Chandler
Strategies for making course content relevant, useful, and engaging for commercial practitioners.
2:50–3:00 PM
Break
Stretch & Reset
3:00–3:45 PM
SessionYOU PICK! Hands-On Learning Lab
Blue Hill Salon A
Choose a table/topic and get to work. Short, practical, hands-on mini sessions designed to send you home with something you can actually use.
3:45–4:00 PM
Break
Break
4:00–4:45 PM
SessionFrom Instructor to Influencer
Blue Hill Salon ABrian Pate
Build your voice beyond the classroom and learn how educators can grow influence, visibility, and impact.
4:45–5:30 PM
BreakRecharge Break
Change, relax, network, or visit with colleagues before the evening program.
6:00 PM
GatheringFormal Dinner & Awards
Celebrate real estate education, recognize outstanding contributions, and enjoy an evening with the NCREEA community.
Friday
October 16, 20268:15–9:00 AM
GatheringCoffee & Morning Networking
Blue Hill Salon A
Start the morning with colleagues and a new connection.
9:00–9:20 AM
SessionWar Stories in the Classroom
Blue Hill Salon A
Short, memorable stories from the teaching trenches—and the lessons we can take from them.
9:20–9:25 AM
Break
Quick Transition
9:25–9:45 AM
SessionCourse Approval in Other States
Blue Hill Salon A
A quick look at expanding course reach beyond North Carolina and navigating approval in other jurisdictions.
9:45–10:00 AM
Break
Break
10:00–10:45 AM
SessionAppraisal Update
Blue Hill Salon AVic Knight
A general session bringing educators up to speed on appraisal issues, changes, terminology, and trends worth carrying back to the classroom.
10:45–11:00 AM
Break
Final Break
11:00 AM–12:00 PM
SessionBACK AT IT AGAIN: Stupid Sh#t Brokers Do
Blue Hill Salon AJanet Thoren
She’s back. A conference favorite returns with another round of real-world broker behavior, teachable moments, and stories that prove our work as educators is never finished.
12:00 PM
SessionConference Wrap-Up & See You Next Year!
Blue Hill Salon A
Closing remarks, final announcements, and a send-off for NCREEA Fall Conference 2026.