The Canadian real estate community is preparing to head west this September as Don Kottick, President of REMAX Canada, and the RE/MAX Canada leadership team bring the network together for REMAX Activate 2026, taking place September 21–24 in Victoria, British Columbia. BUZZ BUZZ MEDIA is honoured to be there as invited guests, covering the event and connecting with REMAX leaders, professionals and industry innovators from across the country.
Designed as a national gathering for REMAX professionals, leaders and industry partners, Activate 2026 arrives at a pivotal moment for Canadian real estate, a time when technology, changing consumer expectations, evolving business models and a shifting housing landscape are challenging professionals to rethink how they work, lead and grow.
The four-day event promises to put the focus where it matters most, on people, performance, connection and the future of the real estate business.
REMAX Canada describes its events as opportunities for professionals to gain business skills, discover growth strategies, explore technology and tools, build relationships and connect with leaders and experts from across the network.
And that philosophy is particularly relevant in 2026.
The real estate industry is moving through one of its most significant periods of transformation in decades. Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how professionals market, communicate and manage their businesses. Consumers are more informed than ever. Social media has become a critical component of visibility and reputation. At the same time, trust, expertise and human connection remain central to the client relationship.
Activate 2026 offers an opportunity for the REMAX network to step back from the day-to-day and consider what comes next.
THE CONFERENCE THAT WILL DEFINE THE FUTURE
RE/MAX events have traditionally combined education with networking, inspiration and community. Activate continues that tradition while creating space for professionals to exchange ideas and learn from one another.
The 2026 event is expected to bring together REMAX agents, brokers, owners, leaders and industry professionals from across Canada for a combination of general sessions, education, networking and experiences and BUZZ is thrilled to be amongst the conversations.
The conference’s speaker program is designed to provide perspectives on leadership, business development, negotiation, technology and the changing real estate environment.
Among the featured programming are the following Speakers,
David Allison, Human Behaviour Expert | Founder, The Valuegraphics Project
Richard Robbins, Co-Founder, CEO Richard Robbins International Inc.
Jeremiah Brown, Olympian | Author | Transformation Exper
Robert Byrne, Real Estate Executive
Mary-Anne Gillespie, Founder, CEO Red Apple Coaching
Jon Montgomery, Olympic Gold Medalist, Host, The Amazing Race Canada
…and to keep the momentum on point, Host Andrew Phung Award-Winning Actor, Comedian, Emcee, and Host is back to entertain us after being such an extraordinary host in 2025.
VICTORIA AS THE BACKDROP
The choice of Victoria adds another dimension to the experience.
The conference will take place in one of Canada’s most picturesque cities, placing attendees in the heart of Vancouver Island and within walking distance of Victoria’s Inner Harbour, historic downtown, restaurants, cultural attractions and waterfront experiences.
Local teams have also created a dedicated Victoria visitor guide for attendees, highlighting the city’s restaurants, attractions, tours, golf, wineries and unique experiences.
For a national network, that matters.
Some of the most valuable conversations at industry conferences don’t necessarily happen from the stage. They happen over coffee, at dinner, between sessions and during informal conversations with colleagues from different markets.
COMMUNITY, CULTURE AND GIVING BACK
Community is also an important part of the REMAX event experience.
The RE/MAX network has a long-standing relationship with the Children’s Miracle Network, and Activate continues to incorporate opportunities for attendees to give back.
One example is the independently organized REMAX Run 4 Kids, a 5K run/walk scheduled for September 22 in Victoria, with proceeds supporting the Children’s Miracle Network.
It is a reminder that professional success and community impact do not have to exist separately.
THE TIMING COULD NOT BE MORE IMPORTANT
For Canadian real estate professionals, 2026 has been a year of adjustment and opportunity.
The old playbook is being challenged. Technology is accelerating. Competition for attention is intense. Clients expect more. And professionals are increasingly being asked to demonstrate not only what they know, but why they should be trusted.
That makes gatherings such as Activate particularly relevant.
REMAX Canada’s own event messaging emphasizes that growth within the network is collective, that when one professional grows, the broader network benefits.
As hundreds of professionals gather in Victoria this September, the conversation will ultimately be bigger than sales numbers or market cycles.
It will be about the future of the profession.
It will be about leadership.
It will be about technology without losing the human connection.
And it will be about building businesses that can adapt, compete and thrive in a rapidly changing real estate landscape.
REMAX Activate 2026 takes place September 21 – 24, 2026, in Victoria, British Columbia.
For more information and the current event program, visit the official REMAX Activate 2026 event page. Register today, few tickets remain.
