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OCTOBER 20-21  •  JAVITS CENTER  •  NYC

CREtech New York 2026

ATTENDEE GUIDE

THANK YOU FOR REGISTERING FOR CRETECH NEW YORK

Official Attendee Guide

 

CREtech New York  |  October 20-21, 2026  |  Javits Center, NYC

Where Business Gets Done!

You’re in. 🙌 CREtech New York 2026 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!


Attendee Logistics & Information

🚨 Key Info at a Glance
    • Dates: Tuesday, Oct. 20 & Wednesday, Oct. 21
    • Location: Javits Center, Hall 1B – 429 11th Ave, New York, NY 10001
    • Registration Hours: 8:00 AM both days
    • Show Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM both days
  • Welcome Remarks:
    • Oct. 21 – 9:00 AM, Main Stage
    • Oct. 22 – 9:00 AM, Main Stage
    • View agenda
🗺️ Getting There

Location

Javits Center – Hall 1B: 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 1B 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:

  • Resend your ticket

  • Transfer your ticket to a colleague

  • View and download your purchase receipt (click “View Purchases” then “Send Invoice”)

  • 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
🙋 Meetup Program

The Meetup Program is open to all CREtech New York attendees and is the primary way meetings are scheduled ahead of the event.

All attendees can opt in to request meetings with other participants before arriving onsite, so you come to CREtech with a calendar full of relevant, face-to-face conversations.

Meetup meetings take place onsite during the event.

For timelines, scheduling rules, and participation details, review the Meetup Program Participant Guidelines.

⬆️ Hosted Meetings (Premium Meetup Option)

Hosted Meetings is a premium option within the Meetup Program designed for attendees seeking guaranteed, high-intent 1:1 meetings.

Hosted Meetings offers:

  • Structured, pre-scheduled meetings with vetted real estate decision-makers

  • Clear buyer intent and qualified matches

  • Pay-per-meeting access for technology and solution providers

  • Complimentary event registration and travel reimbursement for qualified buyers

Participation in Hosted Meetings is limited and subject to eligibility.

Learn more about Hosted Meetings.

📱 Event App & Meeting Scheduling

The official CREtech New York mobile app is where attendees manage their event experience and participate in the Meetup Program.

Use the app to:

  • Opt in to the Meetup Program and request meetings

  • View and manage your meeting schedule

  • View the agenda and floorplan

  • Browse attendees, companies, sponsors, and exhibitors

  • Message attendees onsite

App access will be provided ahead of the event. Full onsite features unlock during the show.

Login details:
Your username is the email you used to register. Your password is your registration confirmation number.

📣 Contact Sharing

Contact Sharing is a simple way to exchange details with someone you meet onsite. Think of it as a digital business card.

Scan another attendee’s QR code to instantly exchange:

  • Name

  • Job title

  • Company

  • Email

  • LinkedIn, if provided

You can add notes to keep track of conversations and export your scanned contacts after the event for follow-up.

We do not distribute the attendee list. Attendees can browse opted-in participants in the app and connect directly on their own terms.

Contact Sharing is only available onsite in the mobile app during the event.

🏨 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 #CREtechNewYork2026.
  • 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

Lunch: Lunch is provided for most ticket types. Student Pass holders are excluded. Your registration confirmation email will indicate whether lunch is included with your ticket.

Available for Purchase: Additional food options will be available for purchase throughout the day, including:

  • Breakfast items

  • Snacks

Complimentary

  • Water stations will be available throughout the venue

  • Coffee will be provided

Food and beverage availability may vary by location and time.

😷 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

Attendee Experiences

🌇 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

Update your headshot with a free, professional mini-photo session with Shoott during CREtech New York 2026 this October!

Book your headshot here >>

You'll get 5 minutes with a professional photographer who will guide and pose you to capture your best angles. You will receive your digital gallery of 5-12 photos in 5-7 business days where you can download one branded photo for free* and purchase more if you want, starting at $25 per photo. Updating your headshot has never been easier!

*Branding on the first photo can be removed for just $5.

Can’t make it to CREtech this year, or can’t snag a time slot that works for you?

You’re still covered.

Book a FREE 30-minute professional photo session in any of our 60+ cities nationwide and get your headshots done on your schedule — no conference badge required.

And because you’re part of CREtech, enjoy a little extra love:

Use code CRETECH2026 for 10% off 10+ photos.

Bonus: Use the time however you want — headshots, personal branding, family photos, couples, or all of the above.

Book now at shoott.com

🎤 TableTalks

Join the conversation! TableTalks are small, curated roundtable discussions built for real conversation, shared challenges, and real outcomes.

Each TableTalk brings together a limited group of peers around a focused topic, with a dedicated moderator guiding the discussion. No panels. No presentations. Just smart people in the room talking about what actually matters.

Why join:

  • Meet peers who share your interests and priorities

  • Engage in candid, peer-level conversation

  • Walk away with practical ideas you can use immediately

  • Limited seating to keep discussions meaningful

Invitations to register for TableTalks will be sent to registered attendees ahead of the event. Participation requires advance confirmation and space is limited.

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