The 4th International MLS Forum is heading to Istanbul, Türkiye, on November 16–17, 2026. If you are a decision-maker in real estate technology, association leadership or brokerage management, this is a must-attend conference for you.
Here are six reasons to join us in Istanbul:
1. The FIABCI & GDX Alliance
The strategic initiative of the forum, the Global Data Exchange (GDX), has officially been joined by FIABCI, The International Real Estate Federation. FIABCI’s unmatched reach across global real estate markets makes this a turning point for international business connectivity. Attendees will get access to the conversations and decisions shaping borderless partnerships and data exchange.
2. High-Impact Global Networking
The International MLS Forum is not just a conference; it is a working forum. You will connect directly with MLS leaders, regulators, brokerage executives and proptech innovators from around the world who are actively seeking cross-border partnerships.
3. The Crossroads of the World
Istanbul bridges continents physically and culturally. It is an ideal geographic hub that naturally fosters the forum’s mission of international collaboration, making it highly accessible for delegates from North America, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
4. Local Expertise from TÜGEM Türkiye
We are proud to partner with our local partners, TÜGEM, one of Türkiye’s leading real estate associations. Representing over 2,000 professionals, their leadership will provide invaluable insights into the rapidly growing Turkish real estate market and its integration with global standards.
5. Shape the Future of Real Estate Systems
The forum tackles the most pressing challenges and opportunities in the industry today. Join the conversations that will dictate the future of responsible AI, marketplace governance, interoperability and trusted property data.
6. Unrivaled Industry Support
This event is backed by impactful industry organizations. Organized by the Real Estate Standards Organization (RESO), Advanced Real Estate Services (ADRES) and RealtyFeed, with Title Partner Universal Consulting Opportunities, the forum also boasts Industry Partners that include THINKPROP and elite sponsors like Realtyna and First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS). You will be networking with the organizations that are writing the rules of modern real estate. Make sure that your organization is represented in Istanbul.
A tentative agenda is included below. Visit mlsforum.org to stay updated on official venue and registration announcements.
Tentative Agenda
Day 1: The Connected Marketplace: Standards, Borders and Trust
From Paris to Istanbul – The state of organized real estate and the future of marketplace exchange
The Trillion Dollar Question – Foreign real estate investment totals $1.3 trillion/yr: how will your organization benefit?
The GDX Effect – Cross-border collaboration is growing in the Global Data Exchange
Madhmoun and the Roadmap for Global MLSs – Global standards, local governance and market structure
Real Estate Data Management for Agentic AI – APIs, MCP and MLS governance
Standards Without Borders – Global data alignment through tools you can use
Private Listings, Public Demand and Transparency – International policy frame
Day 2: The Agentic Era: AI, Discovery and the Future of the Listing
When the Buyer Is an AI Agent – How agentic search changes listing discovery
Education in the Era of Global MLS Businesses – Education as the core for MLS Model adoption
Consolidation, Portals and the Next Competitive Map – Brokerage strategy in a fast-changing technology world
Licensing Listing Data – A Global Approach – Ensuring local control and global capabilities for real estate data providers
Carrot Approach: Regulating Intelligent Real Estate – Privacy, fair display and data governance in rewarding models
Beyond the Listing – Tokenization, climate data and the trusted record
What We Learned and the Road to 2027 – Commitments and next steps
