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Be a part of CREDA's flagship program for exclusive networking and experience exchange.
About the Forums
CREDA’s Forums program offers an unparalleled opportunity for commercial real estate professionals from across North America to share best industry practices and develop long-lasting relationships in a confidential small-group environment. Forum members address the challenges they face in their work and explore new business opportunities. In the process, members become a trusted group of advisors and friends.
Forums meet twice a year as a group at the Forums Symposium in the spring and at the annual conference in the fall. The Forums next meet at the CREDA Conference, Oct. 5-7, 2026 in Denver, Colorado.
The annual fee for a Forum membership is $2,495 (the two-year Developing Leaders Forums program the fee is also $2,495). For those joining after June 1, the fee is prorated to $1,625. This includes the following:
- Registration to the Forums Symposium in the spring and the CREDA Conference.
- All educational sessions at the CREDA Conference.
- Networking receptions with all 1,000+ members of the Forums program.
- Exclusive project tours.
- Lunch and private dinners out with members of your group at top restaurants in each meeting city.
Eligibility
To apply to the Forums program, you must:
- Be a current CREDA member in good standing.
- Have 10 years of related industry experience to apply to the established topical groups (4 years of industry experience is required for the Developing Leaders Forum program).
Advance Your CRE Career with CREDA Forums
The Forums provide a unique opportunity for members to openly discuss project challenges, business opportunities and lessons-learned in a confidential and non-competitive setting. Over time, fellow members become a trusted circle of advisors. The National Forums are an excellent way to become involved, stay in touch and develop new connections with key industry leaders.
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How to Apply
Application Review and Criteria
Applications are accepted during two recruitment periods each year, typically October – February and June - August.
Applications are initially received by CREDA, but final review and acceptance is the responsibility of group volunteer leadership and members.
Learn moreFind a Forum for You
General Forums are for all CREDA members with a minimum of 10 years related experience. Limited Forums are only Principal Members who meet the specific experience requirement. Developing Leaders Forum is open to members with at least four years of related commercial real estate experience who would like to learn and network with senior industry professionals and peers at the national level.
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Are you interested in going beyond local CREDA relationships by networking with other executives in your industry segment from across North America?
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Forums Groups
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Leadership Resources
CREDA is committed to helping Forum leadership create great meetings for their members. Find resources for group chairs and vice chairs, detailed member responsibilities and future meeting schedules.
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