Tech & Innovation educational sessions and networking opportunities are dedicated to innovation and technology, and will also unveil and celebrate the winner of the 2026 Innovator of the Year Award which recognizes those leading the charge in real estate innovation.
Attendees of NAR’s annual REALTORS® Legislative Meetings can now opt to follow a Tech & Innovation Education Track—designed to give you the insights, info and intel on new and emerging tech impacting your business. Search the RLM schedule for “Tech and Innovation” for the latest track updates.
View highlights from the 2025 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings.
Tech & Innovation Sessions at the Event
Innovator of the Year
At the 2026 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings, changemakers making the most significant impact on real estate will be awarded the distinguished title of Innovator of the Year.
Tech & Innovation Education Track
Sessions offered at the 2026 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings
Sunday, June 14
The Top 5 Things You Need to Know About AI Right Now – A Real Estate Insider’s Guide
AI is reshaping the real estate transaction—fast. Fresh from executive-level AI training at MIT, this session breaks down five key trends and what they mean for agents, brokers, and team leaders.
Speaker: Sharon Love-Bates. Director, Emerging Technology, National Association of REALTORS®
Monday, June 15
Networking Round Tables:
The AI-Ready Client: How Consumers Are Showing Up Differently
A candid conversation about how today’s buyers and sellers are using generative AI before, during, and after the transaction, and what that means for the way REALTORS® show up at the table.
Deepfakes, Fraud, and the New Threat Landscape
An open discussion on the rise of deepfakes, listing fraud, and AI-enabled wire fraud, and the practical steps REALTORS can take to protect their clients and their deals.
Tuesday, June 16
Emerging Business Issues & Technology Forum: Tech on the Hill – Tools Every FPC Needs in 2026
Technology is transforming how Federal Political Coordinators prepare, communicate, and advocate on Capitol Hill. Learn how AI and digital tools are simplifying complex housing data—and what the rise of “interest media” means for engaging policymakers.
Speakers:
- Carrie Jo Little, Designated Managing Broker, CarMarc Realty Group, LLC
- Michelle Mills Clement, CEO, Chicago Association of REALTORS®
- Ennis Antoine, Managing Broker, Keller Williams
Fintech is reshaping real estate transactions—from digital closings to AI-powered underwriting. This panel will discuss how evolving policy and regulation will define what’s possible for REALTORS®.
Speakers:
- Chris Christensen, Associate General Counsel and Senior Vice President Bank of America
- Penny Lee, President and CEO at Financial Technology
- Rick Altizer, CEO, Earnnest
- Phil Goldfeder, CEO, American Fintech Council
Evolution of Search: AI’s Impact on Real Estate Discovery
Gen AI is reshaping how consumers discover homes. Find out what early usage reveals about changing consumer expectations, how generative AI is influencing real estate search behavior, and where real estate professionals fit as trusted interpreters and advisors.
Additional session details coming soon!
Speakers:
- Sharon Love-Bates, Director, Emerging Technology, National Association of REALTORS®
- Ines Hegedu-Garcia, Co-Owner & Managing Partner, Avanti Way Realty
- Matt Holihan, Principal Product Manager for Consumer AI, Realtor.com
Innovator of the Year Award and Networking Reception
Celebrate the innovators driving breakthrough technology and bold ideas in real estate. The event features insights on innovation and a fireside chat, with networking reception drinks and bites sponsored by .RealEstate.
Featuring:
- Marki Lemons, Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAiO), ReMarkiTable LLC
- Damian Eales, CEO, Realtor.com
- Colleen Doyle, Vice President of RIN and Strategic Initiatives, National Association of REALTORS®
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