2025 Annual Conference & Expo
September 1 – 5, 2025
THE WESTIN CHARLOTTE
601 S College Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
Expand your business and “Thrive Beyond the Finish Line” at the 2025 GAR Annual Conference & Expo this September in Charlotte, North Carolina! Register now for the most anticipated real estate conference of the year, where several CE courses will be offered to keep you on track. Wander around our Expo and explore scores of goods and services that will help your business accelerate. And finally, don’t miss our premier networking opportunities, connecting you with new friends and potential referrals from across the state!
Registration is Now Open! Click here to register.
Click here to view a preliminary Schedule of Events (PDF)
Updated 8.1.25
Click here to download the Charlotte Dining Guide
tuesday, September 2
First Time Attendee Orientation & Reception
3:00 – 4:00 pm
Is this your first time at a GAR conference? Or, has it been a while, and you need a refresher? Join GAR leaders for a welcome and a quick “things you need to know” run-down for the week. Attend this reception to make new friends and to learn how to make the most out of the conference.
Evening in the Expo
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Join your fellow conference attendees to officially kick off the networking events of the conference at the grand opening of the Expo! Learn how you can smoke the competition by utilizing tools and services offered by more than 50 vendors that cater to every aspect of your business! Click here to see a list of vendors. This reception will feature heavy hors d’ouvres and a cash bar.
wednesday, September 3
Keynote & REALTOR® of the Year Ceremony
9:00 – 11:00 am
In a world where fear of failure holds many back, keynote speaker Ryan Leak turns the narrative on its head. His keynote presentation, “Chasing Failure: Embracing Resilience & Innovation,” will encourage you to see failure as a stepping stone to success. After Ryan wraps his dynamic presentation, we’ll announce the 2025 Georgia REALTOR® of the Year!
Happy Hour in the Expo
4:30 – 5:30 pm
We’re always happy for happy hour! Stop by the expo to chat with friends and take one last look at our vendors, who are there to help you turbo boost your business!
Fast Lane to Fun at the NASCAR Hall of Fame
Sponsored by YPN
6:00 – 10:00 pm
Feel the need for speed? Start your engines and get ready to take the Fast Lane to Fun! Make you’re a part of the winner’s circle by attending this event, where you’ll admire the rich history of NASCAR while testing your pit crew potential by participating in challenges throughout the venue.
thursday, September 4
GAR 2025 Honors Reception
4:45 – 5:45 pm
Invitation Only*
Leadership Academy Reception
4:45 – 5:45 pm
Invitation Only*
GRI Reception
4:45 – 5:45 pm
Invitation Only*
RPAC Fundraiser
7:00 – 10:00 pm (optional ticketed event)
The 2025 Annual Conference & Expo Mobile App is Live!
Scan the QR Code to download the “GAR Events” Mobile App (available in the App Store & Google Play Store) and then search for “2025 Annual Conference & Expo.”
