Join Us at the 2nd International MLS Forum

By Luke Larson | October 16, 2024

 

 

 

The highly anticipated event is scaling up dramatically and will take place in the beautiful city of Milan, Italy, October 7–8, 2024.

 

Following the resounding success of the inaugural International MLS Forum in Paris, which brought together industry leaders from more than 30 countries, this year’s forum promises to be even more enlightening for real estate professionals from around the globe.

 

Organized by the Real Estate Standards Organization (RESO), and the European Association of Real Estate Professions (CEPI), the International MLS Forum is a dynamic gathering that transcends borders. CEPI represents real estate organizations from 25 countries, growing the value of the real estate profession for consumers and their communities. RESO’s hundreds of member organizations are creating streamlined, efficient technology resources for the industry. Together, our goals and pathways are aligned to improve professional standards, education, technology, and information services to the global real estate marketplace.

 

This forum analyzes and illuminates the interconnected real estate ecosystem through the expertise of real estate association leaders, Multiple Listing Service (MLS) executives, tech experts, and major investors from the European Union, East Asia, West Asia, Africa, and North America.

 

Milan Beckons

By fostering collaboration between major stakeholders, the International MLS Forum promotes excellence in the real estate industry with a focus on adopting common standards, technologies, and best practices for associations and MLSs for the health of the entire real estate ecosystem. The benefits to consumers, professionals, proptech companies, research bodies, and government organizations are demonstrated in detail.

 

Milan is one of Europe’s premier cities for art, fashion, and cuisine, and we are incredibly excited to welcome our global real estate family to the host city.

 

The venue, Spazio Antologico, provides a dynamic cultural hub within a sleek industrial aesthetic fused with modern design elements. It will be an exciting and immersive setting for our agenda.

 

Why Attend?

At the core of the forum lies a commitment to a seamless flow of data in all countries. Imagine a world where property listings speak the same language, whether you’re in Milan, Miami or Mumbai.

The event highlights the significance and importance of open standards and professional education within the real estate industry, and draws lessons from the past to shape the future of MLS development.

Over two days, attendees will understand the purpose of technology and marketplace standards, as well as the impetus for data empowerment while addressing a crucial need for international collaboration. 

 

   Sessions will include:

• Keynote speakers from CEPI, RESO, and the Council of Multiple Listing Services
• Establishing New MLSs: Legal, Technical, Policy, Membership, Onboarding Opportunities and Challenges
• MLS Business Models
• MLS to Association Relationships
• Technology Revolutions in MLSs
• The Value of MLS Data and Copyright
• Portals and MLSs: Differences and Synergies
• New Reality of MLS: Broker Perspectives and Exclusive Representation
• Real Estate Licensing
• To Launch an MLS from Scratch – or Not
• MLS and Government 
• Changing Local Perspective - Growing Membership through Marketing
• MLS Standards and Global Opportunities 
• Exchange Rates and International Transaction Assistance
• Banking, Investments, and MLS
• AI and the Real Estate Industry (Emerging Technologies)
• MLSs as App Stores
• MLS and Rentals 
• MLS and Association Information Services Dashboards
• Technology Vendor Pitch Battles

 

Who Attends?

From the bustling streets of Accra to the splendid heights of Dubai to the sun-kissed beaches of Barcelona to the mountain retreats of Banff, attendees will descend upon Milan to both share and gain insights into an industry that becomes more interconnected every day.

 

Whether your organization is a tech innovator eyeing expansion or a traditional player seeking new horizons, the forum provides tools, connections and strategies that will meet your business objectives.

 

Meet the Speakers

The stage will be a canvas for visionaries and trailblazers hailing from United States, Spain, Uganda, Georgia, Egypt, Angola, Czechia, the United Arab Emirates, Ghana, Hungary, Romania, Portugal, Ireland, France, the Netherlands and many more countries.

By Guy Valkenborg, Director General of CEPI & Sam DeBord, CEO of RESO