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Owners Developers & Managers
Posted: July 31, 2026
Real Estate Finance Association fall preview: New enhancements, new events, and the annual gala
RE&FA has been hard at work preparing for an exciting season ahead. Later this fall, we will launch a new customer relationship management (CRM) system designed to enhance the member experience. This new platform will feature a modern, easier-to-navigate website, a streamlined process for registering for events and sponsorships, and new ways to stay connected with RE&FA news and programming. Additional details will be shared later this summer.
As we look ahead, RE&FA is gearing up for a busy fall filled with educational panels, walking tours, networking receptions, and signature events. Members and employees of our corporate sponsor companies receive discounted registration rates for RE&FA programs and events, making now the perfect time to join before our fall calendar kicks into high gear. You can learn more and join online on our website, www.refa.org.
Mark your calendars for the RE&FA annual gala on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport. RE&FA’s premier event of the year brings together more than 500 commercial real estate professionals for an evening of networking and celebration as we honor the recipient of the 2026 Swain Distinguished Service Award. The evening features two networking receptions, dinner, and the Awards Program.
This year, we are proud to recognize Robert Griffin, Jr., co-head of U.S. Capital Markets at Newmark, as the 2026 Swain Distinguished Service Award honoree. Sponsorship opportunities will be announced soon. To learn more about the event, visit www.annualrefagala.com/home.html.
Learn more and register online at www.refa.org, in the events section.
To learn more about RE&FA, including membership, events, and ways to get involved, please visit us at www.refa.org.
Follow RE&FA’s LinkedIn, Real Estate & Finance Association, and Instagram @REFABoston.
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