The highly anticipated event 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.
The forum analyzes and illuminates an 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.
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. | REGISTER | VISIT THE EVENT WEBSITE
Milan Beckons
The 2nd International MLS Forum host city, Milan, Italy.
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 premiere cities for art, fashion and cuisine, and we are incredibly excited to be welcomed to the host city by our global real estate family.
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?
Photo collage from the inaugural International MLS Forum in Paris, France.
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 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.
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 Spain, Uganda, Georgia, Egypt, Angola, Czechia, the United Arab Emirates, Ghana, Hungary, Romania, Portugal, Ireland, France, the Netherlands and many more countries.
MLS leaders will also come from the U.S. and Canada to offer insights from decades of service to the industry, including:
Left to right: Merri Jo Cowen, Saul Klein, Kevin Greene, Emily Chenevert and Jessica Hickok.
Merri Jo Cowen: As the CEO of Stellar MLS in Orlando, Florida, Merri Jo knows that collaboration fuels progress. She’s been rewriting the playbook for MLSs for decades.
Saul Klein: Currently the CEO of San Diego MLS, Saul has a penchant for disruption that has been at the forefront of some of the industry’s greatest advancements.
Kevin Greene: As SVP, General Manager of Real Estate Solutions at CoreLogic, Kevin helms one of the industry’s greatest MLS ecosystems, which serves more than 1.2 million real estate agents.
Emily Chenevert: The CEO of the Austin Board of REALTORS® and Unlock MLS has continually driven product evolution and regularly leads efforts to enhance not only her organization’s services and resources but attacks the entire industry’s needs by way of a critical data partnership with RESO.
Jessica Hickok: The CEO of the Association of Real Estate License Law Officials (ARELLO) boasts over 20 years of experience as a real estate executive at associations and MLSs across the U.S. prior to accepting her current role as the head of another important RESO partner organization.
Left to right: Sam DeBord, Rebecca Jensen and Denee Evans.
RESO’s own CEO Sam DeBord, RESO Board Chair Rebecca Jensen and strong industry partner, CEO Denee Evans from the Council of Multiple Listing Services (CMLS) will also be on hand to offer industry guidance from the perspective of U.S. real estate data infrastructure and policy. | SEE ALL SPEAKERS
And from RESO’s ranks, Stellar MLS is serving as the event’s Title Partner, while several other RESO members will be in attendance and among event sponsors.
Join the Movement
The International MLS Forum is wholly funded by attendee registration and sponsorship, and all are welcome to participate.
The forum is not a spectator sport. It is a call to action. Whether you are a seasoned industry veteran or a fresh-faced disruptor, your voice matters.
Mark your calendar. Pack your passport. Let’s bring international standards to real estate! Milan awaits you!
