CT CCIM Chapter to host NYC Real Estate expert Knakal at Midyear Symposium

Cromwell, CT The Connecticut CCIM Chapter, Inc. presents its upcoming Midyear Symposium: “The Knakal Playbook: Tactics, Mindset, and Execution at the Top,” featuring keynote speaker and industry icon Bob Knakal. The event will take place on June 16, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM at the TPC River Highlands.

Knakal, a legendary figure in New York City real estate with over $20 billion in career sales, is set to share his “boots-on-the-ground” methodology that has defined the market for decades. Moving beyond standard lectures, Knakal will provide a comprehensive blueprint for brokers looking to transition from average performers to market authorities.

The symposium will cover critical industry pillars, including:

• The Power of Specialization: Why narrowing focus leads to broader success.

• Information Mastery: Methods for curating and leveraging market data.

• High-Level Prospecting: Tactics for securing premier listings.

• Time Management: Execution strategies used by the industry’s top 1%.

As an exclusive bonus, every attendee will receive a copy of Knakal’s best-selling book, Selling Buildings.

Since 1969, Chicago-based, The CCIM Institute, has conferred the Certified Commercial Investment Member Designation to commercial real estate and allied professionals through an extensive curriculum of 200 classroom hours and professional experiential requirements. Currently, there are more than 9,000 CCIMs in 1,000 markets throughout the United States, Canada, and 30 additional countries. An additional 4,000 practitioners are pursuing the Designation, making The CCIM Institute the governing body of one of the largest commercial real estate networks in the world. An affiliate of the National Association of Realtors, The CCIM Institute’s recognized Designation curriculum along with the Robert L. Ward Center for Commercial Real Estate Studies, powerful technology tools, and networking programs impact and influence the commercial real estate industry.