The Australasian Real Estate Conference (AREC) has announced former US Vice President Kamala D. Harris will participate in a moderated conversation at this year’s event, marking her first speaking engagement in Australia.
The 27th annual conference, returning to the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre on May 25-26, will feature 32 speakers under the direction of AREC Founder John McGrath.
“We have always had a reputation for delivering the highest quality and sought-after speakers, making it the stand-out event in the southern hemisphere for our industry.
“This year’s line-up has surpassed our expectations,” McGrath said.
Netflix star Mauricio Umansky from “Buying in Beverly Hills” will also be making the journey to Australia.
According to McGrath, “Mauricio will bring a wealth of knowledge in managing high-performing teams as he has built an iconic personal brand across the competitive markets of Los Angeles, Miami, and New York.”
The two-day event will focus on practical and tactical strategies for creating long-term industry success.
On Day 1, industry coach Josh Phegan will discuss performance and recovery, lead generation, and business planning.
On Day 2, Umansky will share insights on personal branding, client relationships, negotiation skills, and selling luxury properties.
Other headliners include entrepreneur Steven Bartlett appearing via satellite, renowned sports performance coach Tim Grover, and Australian Olympic swimming champions Emma McKeon and Ariarne Titmus in their first joint speaking engagement.
Izzy Savva, Head of Total Real Estate Training, the organiser of AREC, said, “Our continued focus has always been to innovate and evolve the AREC experience for our delegates.
“This year we have developed a program that Australia has never experienced previously with an exceptional calibre of speakers who will share their diverse insights and learnings.”
A dedicated property management track will run concurrently in a designated hall over the two days, with keynotes and panel speakers to be announced.