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Be a part of CREDA's flagship program for exclusive networking and experience exchange.
Join a Forum
Are you interested in going beyond local CREDA relationships by networking with other executives from across North America in your industry segment?
Learn about eligibility and how to apply to the three different types of Forums.
How to Apply
The summer recruitment period is now open. The current application period is June 1 - Aug 28, 2026.
Limited and General Forums Application (non-Developing Leaders)
Developing Leaders Forums Application
All applications must be completed online and submitted through the submit.com platform.
About the Application Process
General and Limited Forums
General Forums are open to all CREDA members with at least 10 years of related experience. Most Limited Forums are open only to CRE developers, investors and owners, referred to as CREDA Principal members.
Applications are initially received by CREDA, but final review and acceptance is the responsibility of group volunteer leadership and members. Forums typically seek geographic diversity in their membership to limit potential market overlap. Applicants are evaluated based on criteria such as expertise and location. Not all groups are currently accepting applications as they may be at their size limit. We may not be able to accommodate an applicant’s first choice and encourage the selection of two or more Forums on the application.
We encourage applicants to read over not only the Forum names but also the descriptions to get a full understanding of each Forum’s makeup and focus.
Developing Leaders Forums
Applicants aged 35 and under with at least four years of experience in commercial real estate may apply for a Developing Leaders (DL) Forum DL applicants are placed in new Forum groups based on their professional roles and geographical locations. Members of DL Forums join the program for a two-year term at a reduced fee, which includes four meetings. Following the conclusion of the term, DL members often decide to continue as a group and become a general Forum or they may individually request to join other existing Forums.
Timeline
Applications are received and processed on a rolling basis during the recruitment period. Because applications are sent to Forum chairs for review, and may even be sent for consideration by multiple chairs non-concurrently, the process can take some time. Applicants should expect to receive an update on their application status within one month of submitting their application. A final status update will be provided no later than four weeks before the upcoming meeting (CREDA Conference in the fall and Forums Symposium in the spring).
The fall/winter recruitment cycle is typically October – February.
The summer recruitment cycle is typically June – August.
Once placed, new Forum members should plan to attend the upcoming meeting. The next one is the CREDA Conference, October 5-7 2026, Denver, Colorado.
Please contact Morgan Sawyer, Program Manager, National Forums program, with any questions.
