CREtech New York 2025
ATTENDEE GUIDE
Official Attendee Guide
CREtech New York | October 21–22, 2025 | Javits Center, NYC
Where Business Gets Done!
You’re in. 🙌 CREtech New York 2025 is the leading gathering in real estate innovation — and the can’t-miss anchor of NYC Real Estate Week.
Two days. Nonstop insights, networking, and deal-making with the industry’s top leaders, investors, and trailblazers. We’re so excited to see you at the Javits Center.
This guide has everything you need to plan ahead and crush your time onsite. You can always check our website for more information, including an updated agenda.
Questions? Just email us at support@cretech.com. We’re here to help!
🚨 Key Info at a Glance
- Dates: Tuesday, Oct. 21 & Wednesday, Oct. 22
- Location: Javits Center, Hall 1C – 429 11th Ave, New York, NY 10001
- Registration Hours: 8:00 AM both days
- Show Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM both days
- Welcome Remarks:
- Oct. 21 – 9:15 AM, Main Stage
- Oct. 22 – 9:25 AM, Main Stage
- View agenda
🗺️ Getting There
Location
Javits Center – Hall 1C: 429 11th Avenue, New York, NY 10001
Visit the Javits Center website for directions
- Closest Subway Stations: 34th St–Hudson Yards (7 train) – 5 min walk
- Bus: M34 SBS stops right outside
- Parking: Several paid garages within 2–3 blocks — rates vary
- Entrance: Look for Hall 1C entrance signs and CREtech staff by our branded registration desk
- Accessibility: Fully ADA accessible; elevators and ramps available
Arrive Early: Plan extra time for morning arrivals; security and check-in can get busy!
🆘 Registration Support
Need to resend your ticket, transfer it to someone else, or print a receipt?
Log in to your attendee dashboard here.
Once logged in, you can:
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Resend your ticket
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Transfer your ticket to a colleague
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View and download your purchase receipt (click “View Purchases” then “Send Invoice”)
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Update your contact info
🎟️ Badge Pickup
- You’ll type your name into our registration kiosk, or you can scan your provided QR code
- Badges must be worn at all times
- Lost badge? Visit Registration for a reprint (fee may apply)
🛄 Coat & Bag Check
Located on the Concourse Level (2) across from Starbucks, available for a small fee — cash or card accepted.
👔 Pro Tips – What to Bring and Wear
- Fully charged phone + wireless charger
- Business cards or digital contact info
- Reusable water bottle (free refill stations!)
- Comfortable shoes — there’s lots of walking
- Notebook or tablet for session notes
- Dress business casual — look sharp but stay comfortable
🙋 Contact Sharing
The official CREtech New York app launches October 14 — your all-access pass to networking.
Each attendee will have access to our contact sharing tool inside the app. Think of it as a digital business card: scan fellow attendees’ badges to instantly exchange info like name, title, company, LinkedIn, and email. You can also add notes to keep track of conversations.
We do not distribute the attendee list. However, you can browse all opted in registered attendees directly in the app and connect on your own terms.
After the event, you’ll be able to download a PDF of the contacts you scanned during the show — yours to keep, no extra charge.
Please Note: Contact sharing is only available on-site in the Mobile App during the event
How it Works
The contact sharing feature allows attendees to quickly exchange information by scanning each other's unique QR codes. When someone successfully scans a contact, that person's details are automatically added to their personal "My Contacts" list within the CREtech app.
- The Sharing Process:
- Scanning Other Contacts: Upon logging into the app, click on "My Contacts" tap "Scan New Contact," grant camera permission, and position their device over another participant's QR code (either on their event badge or displayed in their app).
- Displaying Your QR Code: Users can either show their badge QR code, or can show their unique QR code through the "Show My QR Code/Badge" feature on the mobile app (accessible via the QR Code icon on the top left corner of the Explore screen).
- What Information Gets Shared: The system exchanges public profile fields including:
- Name
- Job Title
- Organization Name
- Email Address
- When Contact Information is Shared: Contact details are exchanged immediately upon successful QR code scanning. Both parties typically receive push notifications when their information has been collected.
- Other Information:
- Contact sharing is only available on-site in the Mobile App during the event
- Attendees with hidden profiles cannot be scanned for contact sharing
- Attendees have full control over their collected contacts and can add notes, bookmark, or delete contacts as needed
- All contacts can be downloaded as a CSV file for post-event follow-up
- Contacts are also included in the Post Event Summary pdf (downloadable via desktop and mobile app)
- Contact details are available for 60 days post event
📱 Event App & Meeting Scheduling
The official event app is live! Use the app to:
- View the agenda and floorplan
- Chat and connect with fellow attendees
- Share contact info onsite
- Explore sponsors and exhibitor profiles
- Manage your meeting schedule (available ONLY for participants of our Hosted Meetings Program)
You should have received login instructions to join the app. Your username is the email you used to register and your password is your confirmation number.
How to Use the Chat Function
- Upon logging into the app, click on the "Chat" feature.
- Then, click the speech bubble icon in the top right corner to view the list of attendees.
- From this list, you can search for an attendee or company. Click the speech bubble next to the person's name to send a chat request.
- Your own name will not be visible as you cannot initiate a chat with yourself but you are visible to others
- Accepted chat requests will appear in your "Active Chats," while pending requests you've sent are listed under "Requests Sent."
- You can view chat requests you've received under "Requests Received." Please note that you will not receive a notification for each incoming request, so it's advisable to check this section periodically.
- Another way to initiate a chat (onsite only) is by scanning another participant's badge using the "Contact Share" feature. This will add them to "My Contacts" and simultaneously open an active chat between you and that participant.
*Please Note: You cannot initiate a chat directly from the Organization and Attendee list; you must use the dedicated "Chat" function as described above. Chat functionality is only available in the CREtech New York mobile app, not on desktop.
Hosted Meetings (Pre-Scheduled Only)
Meetings take place at sponsor booths or in our Networking Lounge. To pre-book meetings, you must be part of the Hosted Meetings Program. Deadline to join the program is September 10, 2025. For more details on the meetings program, view the guidelines and timelines here.
🏨 Book Your Hotel
View exclusive savings of up to 40% off hotels — available for a limited time exclusively for CREtech New York attendees.
Click here to access discounted hotel rates.
👋 Networking Tips
- Tell your network you're attending with this pre-drafted message, or share manually with the social graphic that was emailed to you. Don’t forget to tag @CREtech in your post and use #CREtechNewYork2025.
- Turn on app notifications for meeting requests & updates
- Grab coffee early — prime networking time before sessions
- Don’t be shy — everyone’s here to connect!
🍩 Food & Beverage
- Breakfast and Lunch: Available for purchase in the expo hall on both days
- Water Stations: Complimentary — bring your reusable bottle!
😷 Medics, Safety and Code of Conduct
- Medical Station: In the event of a medical emergency, please alert show management at the registration desk and they will contact the on-site EMTs.
- Code of Conduct: Respect fellow attendees, speakers, and staff — harassment of any kind will not be tolerated.
View our full attendee terms and conditions, which you agreed to when registering
🍻 Expo Hall Pub Crawl
A fan favorite returns! Enjoy complimentary beer and wine while visiting select exhibitor booths during our high-energy networking crawl.
📍 October 21, 2:00–4:00 PM
Participating exhibitors include RealPage and MRI Software.
🎉 Official CREtech Afterparty — RSVP Closed
Wrap up Day 1 with drinks, bites, and big conversations at the Official CREtech Afterparty, sponsored by Convene — hosted at one of their newly renovated NYC hotspots.
- When: October 21, 2025 | 6:00–8:00 PM
- Where: Venue 42 by Convene | 592 7th Ave, 5th Floor
- Sponsored by: Convene
We’ve reached maximum capacity and are no longer accepting RSVPs. Walk-ins will not be permitted. Please note: Your name must be on the approved guest list to be admitted. Guests who are not on the list will be denied entry.
We appreciate the incredible response from our CREtech New York attendees and look forward to an amazing evening of networking and celebration.
🌇 Experience NYC Real Estate Week
CREtech New York is the flagship event of NYC Real Estate Tech Week, hosted by Metaprop.
Explore the full week’s lineup of events across the city to make the most of your week!
📸 Free Headshots
We’ve partnered with Shoott to offer attendees complimentary professional headshots. Book your session here and check the event app for the Headshot Station location.
🚀 Book a Meeting with a VC
NOTE: The Founders + Funders Meetup program is now fully booked.
Thank you for your interest! We’re thrilled to see such incredible enthusiasm from both startups and investors — this year’s program is triple the size of last year’s and now officially full.
The Founders + Funders Meetup is CREtech New York’s exclusive 1:1 meetings program connecting innovative startups with leading VCs in the built world. Taking place on October 22 from 1:30–3:30 PM, this curated experience features 15-minute, pre-scheduled meetings designed to help startups pitch, gain feedback, and build investor relationships.
All meetings for 2025 have been confirmed, and we are not accepting additional requests at this time. Our event app launches October 14, where you can browse and message other attendees directly.
We encourage interested startups and investors to check back next year for details on how to participate in the 2026 program.
Thank you to our sponsor, Fidelity Investments!
🎤 Breakouts
Join the conversation and meet peers that share your interests. Our attendee-led sessions dive into industry trends, challenges, and big ideas. Seating is limited — arrive early. Be sure to check the agenda on the site to view available sessions.
🏃 LMRE & CREtech Pre-NYC Morning Run!
Kick off NYC Real Estate Week with an energising group run, hosted by LMRE and CREtech.
Whether you're a seasoned runner, casual jogger, or just in it for the conversations, everyone’s welcome!
Date: Tuesday, October 21st
Time: 7:00 AM
Location: Pier 76 at Hudson River Park, 12th Ave West, New York, NY 10018 >> MEET HERE!
Choose Your Pace:
- Fast Group – For the speedsters, led by an expert pacer
- Chill Group – Easy-going pace, great company, and morning tunes
Let’s run, connect, and power up before the conference begins!
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About Our Hosted Meetings Program
Our Hosted Meetings Program for Real Estate Owners, Developers, Brokers & Occupiers is the world’s largest meetings program for the real estate industry, giving qualified decision makers up to 8 pre-scheduled, highly productive 15-minute onsite meetings. This exclusive opportunity allows you to efficiently connect with new partners, explore cutting-edge technologies, and gain valuable insights into emerging trends and business models.
All meetings are double opt-in (both parties want to meet each other) - meaning you’ll only meet with companies you’re interested in meeting. All of your decisions about who to meet will be informed with unprecedented pre-event access to detailed profiles of a broad range of participating solution providers. And, you won’t miss any CREtech keynotes or breakout sessions to attend these meetings.
Our Hosted Meetings Program helps you with everything from fulfilling immediate needs on your roadmap to exploring disruptive solutions, all in an open and friendly environment. It's also the perfect way to expand your organization’s presence at CREtech, offering a budget-friendly way to bring more people from your team and from throughout your organization to the event.


