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CRETECH NEW YORK  •  OCTOBER 20-21, 2026  •  JAVITS CENTER  •  NYC

Where Business Gets Done

Attend the #1 Event Where Real Estate Leaders Connect, Transact, and Discover the Future of AI

Why Join the Hosted Buyers Program?

Curated. Efficient. Built for Decision-Makers.

The CREtech New York Hosted Buyers Program connects qualified real estate leaders with leading technology and solution providers through a series of pre-scheduled, 1:1 meetings designed to deliver real business outcomes.

Over the course of the event, you’ll take part in up to 8 double opt-in meetings, each focused on solving real challenges across ownership, operations, leasing, construction, and portfolio strategy.

In just a few hours total, you’ll walk away with insights and connections you can actually apply back at the office.

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Meetings That Respect Your Time

Our Hosted Buyers Program is designed for senior decision-makers who want to move their business forward.

Double Opt-in Meetings

You choose who you want to meet.

Curated Matches

15-minute focused conversations aligned with your priorities

No Selling Pressure

Just practical discussions that move the needle.
*Past participants consistently report higher satisfaction and clearer takeaways compared to traditional networking.

Meetings Made Easier

You’re supported through a streamlined matching process that ensures the meetings you take are focused, relevant, and directly tied to your business needs.

✓ What You Receive as a Hosted Buyer

Approved Hosted Buyers receive:

Complimentary CREtech New York Pass

Full access to:

  • Main Stage sessions and panels

  • Expo floor & demos

  • Official networking events

  • Food & beverage during the event

  • CREtech app & attendee community

Travel & Hotel Reimbursement

  • Up to $800 in travel and/or hotel reimbursement

  • Reimbursement is based on confirmed meeting participation

  • Prefer not to accept reimbursement? You’ll have the option to opt out

✓ How the Program Works
  1. Apply to the Hosted Buyers Program
  2. Our team reviews applications to ensure seniority and relevance
  3. You select the solution providers you’d like to meet (double opt-in)
  4. Your personalized meeting schedule is shared ahead of the event
  5. You attend meetings onsite during dedicated time blocks 

Total time commitment: approximately 2 hours

✓ Who Qualifies as a Hosted Buyer?

You may qualify if you are:

  • A real estate owner, operator, occupier, broker, or investor

  • Involved in purchasing or influencing technology, services, or solutions

  • A senior leader responsible for strategy, operations, or portfolio decisions

Typical roles include:

  • C-suite executives

  • Heads of Real Estate

  • Innovation, Operations, Asset Management, or Digital Transformation leaders

All applications are subject to review and approval by the CREtech team.

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BUILT AROUND REAL ESTATE DECISION MAKERS
 

Who Will You Meet?

Each year, hundreds of real estate decision-makers participate in CREtech Meetup, representing active portfolios across multifamily, office, industrial, retail, and mixed-use. These are owners, operators, developers, brokers, and occupiers responsible for real assets and real budgets.

All registered attendees can participate in CREtech Meetup.
Hosted Meetings participants receive prioritized matching with the vetted real estate decision makers.

 
 
 
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