Gain a sharper understanding of what’s driving Western Canada’s market in the coming year as industry leaders break down evolving trends across the Lower Mainland, greater BC and Alberta markets. Hear candid insights on appraisal pressure, valuation uncertainty, and the economic developments shaping lender and broker confidence in 2026. 

• Explore unique market conditions in BC and Alberta — from valuation pressures to affordability trends 

• How to manage appraisal volatility and shifting valuation expectations 

• Gain economic updates impacting financing and long-term lending confidence 

Technology adoption is no longer optional—it defines which brokerages grow and which ones fall behind. This strategic discussion explores how AI, automation, and workflow technology are reshaping competitive advantage. Leaders and brokers will learn how to prioritize the right tools, avoid common decision-making traps, and build a strategic roadmap that strengthens operational performance in 2026 and beyond. 

• Explore high-impact AI use cases lenders and brokerages are scaling now
• Choosing the right tech that drives speed, accuracy & client trust 
  
• How to create a competitive roadmap for your 2026 technology plan
• Q&A: bring your toughest tech questions to the panel 

With competitive pressures rising, brokers must deliver value that stretches far beyond the rate conversation. Learn how leading advisors build loyalty through education, strategic guidance, and personalized financial insights that clients can’t get from online sources or banks to build foundational long-term relationships. 

• How to shift clients from rate-focused to long-term decision making 

• Using education & literacy to strengthen trust and authority 

• How to turn client history into actionable, personalized recommendations 

Private and MIC deals are becoming essential tools, but they also come with increased scrutiny and complexity. This panel dives into real lending scenarios to help brokers navigate suitability, manage expectations, and structure resilient deals in a tighter regulatory environment. 

• Identifying when private/MIC lending is suitable—or unsuitable 

• Understanding lender expectations for documentation & borrower profiles 

• Explore case studies highlighting pitfalls, red flags & successful structures 

As workloads rise and market conditions fluctuate, brokers need habits that protect energy and sharpen performance. Explore mindset tools and resilience strategies that boost productivity, reduce burnout risk, and support a more sustainable approach to business growth. 

• Explore daily habits that strengthen mental stamina through any real-estate environment 

• Discuss simple, practical techniques for stress management and mental clarity to stay grounded under pressure 

• How to stay productive and positive through uncertain market cycles 

Alt lending is expanding fast, and deal success depends heavily on packaging, suitability, and communication. In this hands-on session, experts walk through real case files, giving brokers inside perspective that dramatically increases approval odds and improves client outcomes. 

• How alt lenders evaluate risk factors across income and credit profiles 

• Scenario walkthroughs: self-employed, bruised credit and unique borrowers 

• Importance of documenting suitability to protect both client and broker relationships 

Prime lending isn’t the easy, low-risk engine it used to be. In a rate environment where the only certainty is uncertainty, lenders and brokers are rethinking how they define “prime,” price risk, compete for quality borrowers, and protect portfolio performance. This panel will explore practical strategies to grow prime business while keeping a close eye on credit quality, renewals, and regulatory expectations in a volatile market. 

• Redefining “prime” for lenders and brokers in an uncertain, shifting rate environment 

• Balancing aggressive origination growth with disciplined underwriting and portfolio risk management 

• How to align lender and broker strategies on pricing, structuring, and renewals to protect and grow prime business 

Your database is your most reliable path to predictable, high-quality deal flow when you treat it like an asset, not an address book. In this session, top mortgage brokers share how they segment clients, stay in touch without feeling “salesy,” and use simple tools and automation to stay front-of-mind at renewal, refinance, and referral moments. Walk away with practical ideas to turn past clients into a steady stream of repeat and referred business. 

• Explore segmentation strategies that boost relevance, timing, and client response 

• How to blend genuine human touch with simple, scalable automation 

• Get real examples of AI-powered follow-up and personalization that spark referrals and re-engagement