December 29th, 2025
Multifamily real estate is entering a new era, where resident expectations, building performance, and operational efficiency are increasingly shaped by technology. From smart-unit features and IoT-powered amenities to connected common spaces and automated property operations, innovation is transforming how apartment communities are built, managed, and lived in. This guide highlights the most important Multifamily Real Estate Conferences for 2026: events that not only cover investment and development trends, but also spotlight the PropTech solutions and smart-building technologies reshaping the multifamily sector.
Whether you’re a developer, owner, operator, investor, or technology provider, these conferences provide essential insights, networking opportunities, and a first look at the tools driving the next generation of rental housing.
Multifamily real estate is evolving fast. As property owners, operators, and developers increasingly look to elevate tenant experience, reduce operational costs, and future-proof their buildings, technology for apartments and shared spaces becomes a key differentiator. This list gathers the top multifamily / real estate conferences in 2026 that spotlight PropTech, building automation, smart-home & shared-space innovation, from unit-level smart systems to community amenities.
Whether you’re an investor, property manager, developer or PropTech vendor, these events offer valuable opportunities to connect, learn, and stay ahead of trends.
Spotlight on PropTech & Smart Living: Many sessions focus on property technology (PropTech) solutions: smart locks, access control, IoT for units and common areas, energy and climate control, resident-experience platforms, community amenities, building automation, sustainability, and more.
Networking Across Stakeholders: Bring together owners, operators, investors, developers, property-managers, suppliers and tech solution providers, ideal for partnerships and business development.
Operational & Market Insights: Hear first-hand about strategies for resident retention, property management efficiency, ESG/sustainability, regulatory trends, and shifting resident preferences.
Product Showcases & Demos: Many events include expo halls where PropTech companies and vendors demo the newest solutions for apartments, shared spaces, building automation and more, perfect for evaluating real-world tools.
Here are some of the standout events to watch for. Dates and locations are subject to change, always check the event’s official website for updates.
Date and Location: January 27, 2026 @ Las Vegas
Description: Offers a deep dive into multifamily housing trends, economic outlook, investment strategies, and increasingly, discussion around property technology and building operations as part of modern multifamily asset management.
Best for: Investors, asset managers, developers, especially those looking to evaluate multifamily assets from both a financial and operational/tech-driven perspective.
For more information check out the NMHC website.
Date & Location (2026): TBD @ TBD
Description: A major U.S.-based multifamily conference gathering top industry leaders, covering investment, development, operations. Increasingly, such events include segments on innovation and property operations that may include PropTech and tech-enabled property management.
Best for: Multifamily developers, operators and investors interested in market trends, capital, and tech-enabled property operations.
For more information check out the Globe St Events page.
Dates and Location: October 5th - 7th, 2026 @ Munich, Germany
A large international real-estate trade show covering all asset classes, including residential and multifamily. Notably, recent editions have had focused tracks on “PropTech / innovation” and “smart city / building technology,” making it relevant if you are interested in Europe-based multifamily + technology trends.
Best for: European developers, investors and PropTech companies looking to engage in multifamily + technology + investment, with international reach.
For more info check out the EXPO REAL website.
Dates: November 16th - 18th, 2026
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Description: A dedicated conference for the multifamily sector with a strong emphasis on cutting-edge technology. Sessions cover property-tech innovation, revenue and property management, smart living, operational best practices, and resident experience.
Best for: Owners, operators, property managers, and tech vendors looking to engage with the multifamily property-tech ecosystem.
For more info go to the NMHC Website.
PropTech Vienna is often cited among the largest real-estate/technology-focused conferences in Europe. It brings together real-estate professionals, technologists, investors and innovators in PropTech and smart-building solutions.
Topics include digitization and innovation in real estate, data-driven asset management, building automation, sustainability, and much more, all highly relevant to multifamily residential properties.
Best for: PropTech providers, real-estate managers/developers in Europe, and anyone seeking to explore smart-home / building automation solutions for multifamily residential portfolios.
At the conferences above, you can expect many sessions addressing:
Smart home and unit-level technology (smart locks, access control, IoT sensors, energy monitoring)
Building automation and common-space tech (smart lighting, HVAC, climate control, energy efficiency, security)
PropTech platforms for resident experience, building management, maintenance, and operations
Sustainability, ESG, and how tech can help reduce energy use and operational cost in multifamily buildings
Resident retention and experience: how smart living, amenities and tech-enabled services improve tenant satisfaction
Investment and asset-management perspectives: operational tech as a value driver in multifamily assets
Also, expo halls and vendor showcases, often under “PropTech”, “Smart Living”, or “Building Innovation” themes, give real-life exposure to tools and solutions applicable to multifamily residential properties.
Define your goals, Are you looking for investments? looking to upgrade an existing portfolio? searching for new PropTech solutions? The right conference depends on that.
Check dates & agenda early, Many of these conferences update their programs periodically; tech- or PropTech-heavy sessions may appear closer to event date.
Network early, Reach out to speakers, vendors or attendees beforehand if you’re looking for partnerships or exploring products.
Combine perspectives, Attend a mix: some events oriented to investment/finance, others to operations/technology, to get a full view of multifamily modernization.
More Multifamily RE Events in 2026, includes trade shows, summits and conferences across regions. Check out the list here.
Industry-wide real-estate event directories & event-based media aggregators, especially those focusing on PropTech / smart buildings. Check out the Brevitas page.
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