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Schedule

2026 Winter Conference

Schedule is subject to change.

Unless stated otherwise, the dress code will be business casual for all events. 

 

Sunday, February 01

  • 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

    REALTOR® Party Committee Meeting

    Closed Session

  • 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM

    REALTOR® Party Registration & Brunch

    Invite Only

    Brunch will be available. Legislative updates provided.

  • 11:45 AM to 12:30 PM

    REALTOR® Party Training Welcome

    Closed Event.

    Welcome from chair Ian Thickstun. Overview of training. Word from Ohio REALTORS® CEO Scott Williams. Ohio REALTORS® Advocacy update.

  • 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM

    REALTOR® Party Training: The RPAC Story

    NAR Keynote Speaker: Asa Fleming

    RPAC Panel Discussion featuring panelists: Michael Edwards, Sue Lusk-Gleich, Ralph Mantica, Rebecca Donatelli

    Asa Fleming, Michael Edwards, Ralph Mantica, Rebecca Donatelli, Sue Lusk-Gleich

  • 2:00 PM to 2:15 PM

    REALTOR® Party Training Break

  • 2:15 PM to 4:00 PM

    REALTOR® Party Traning Breakout Session

    RPAC Strong
    • Stephen Ciacchi & Veronica Cardello
    • Real Estate is Political 
    Strengthening RPAC
    • Robert Kutschbach
    • Attracting new members
    • Making the Ask
    • RPAC Communications
    • Merging the Generation Gap
    • What does RPAC Really Mean?
    Group Think
    • Michael Edwards
    • RPAC Event Brainstorming
    • Create Your Three Minute Elevator Speech
    • What will you do different?
    • Members Thinking Differently

    Michael Edwards, Robert Kutschbach, Stephen Ciacchi, Veronica Cardello, AHWD, MPAP

  • 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM

    Registration

    Checking in on Sunday? Our registration desk will be open from 3:30 p.m - 6 p.m. on Sunday, February 1. Pick up your badge and get all your questions answered before Winter Conference begins on Monday!

  • 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM

    Ohio REALTORS® Store

    Checking in on Sunday? Come visit the Ohio REALTORS® store and check out one-of-a-kind Ohio REALTORS® merchandise. The store will be open on Sunday, February 1, from 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.. Swing by and grab some amazing items to show off at Winter Conference!

  • 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM

    REALTOR® Party Happy Hour

    Invite Only

  • 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM

    President's Sales Club Reception

    Ticketed Event

    Join us prior to the start of the PSC program and dinner, to grab a few drinks, network with other REALTORS®, and grab your seats for our Presidents Sales Club Program. 

  • 6:30 PM to 9:15 PM

    President's Sales Club Program and Dinner

    Ticketed Event

    The 2025 President Sales Club Ceremony and Seated Dinner will take place on February 1, 2026, at The Hilton Columbus at Easton, featuring a served dinner and the announcement of all award categories along with the announcements of the Top 5 in both the Individual and Team categories. Plan to celebrate your amazing accomplishments with your fellow REALTORS®!

Monday, February 02

  • 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM

    Registration

    Check in and retrieve your badge on Monday, February 2, from 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
    *Please note, your badge will be required for access to Winter Conference sessions, as well as to receive CE credits.
    Limited on-site registration will be available.
  • 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM

    Morning Welcome Coffee Break

    Kick off your day with coffee and light bites. 

  • 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM

    Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Breakfast Meeting

    Closed

  • 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM

    Federal Political Coordinators & State Political Coordinators Training Session

    Session Closed

  • 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM

    Ohio REALTORS® Store

    The Ohio REALTORS® Store will be open on Monday, February 2, from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Swing by for exclusive Ohio REALTORS® merchandise and show off your Ohio REALTORS® Pride!

  • 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM

    REALTOR® Resource Zone

    Check out the REALTOR® Resource Zone in the Easton Foyer during Winter Conference! Explore a variety of trusted partners ready to help you grow your business, discover the latest industry trends, and score some great giveaways.

  • 7:45 AM to 8:45 AM

    Commercial Industrial and Global Business Alliance Committee Meeting

  • 7:45 AM to 8:45 AM

    Communications Committee Meeting

  • 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM

    Board President & Presidents-elect Breakfast

    Ticketed Event

  • 8:45 AM to 9:45 AM

    RPAC Trustees Meeting

    Closed

  • 8:45 AM to 9:45 AM

    Convention Advisory Group Meeting

  • 8:45 AM to 9:45 AM

    The Smart Real Estate Toolkit: Essential Tech for Today's Professionals

    1 CE available.

    Are you ready to simplify and supercharge your real estate business with technology? In today’s fast-paced market, the right tech stack isn’t just a bonus—it’s a necessity.

    Whether you’re a new agent or a seasoned pro, this panel will introduce you to smart, easy-to-use tools and apps that can transform how you work. From managing your contacts, lead generation, automating follow-ups and client communication, streamlining transaction management from start to close, marketing properties effectively, staying on top of tasks and deadlines and staying organized, there is a tool for you! This session will guide you through how these tools and apps work together as a customized tech stack, enabling you to work smarter, not harder.

    Moderator: Stacey McVey, Exp Realty, Cleveland, Ohio 
    Panelists: Krystal Keck, Jones & Co Realty; Shelley McCune, Exp Realty; Tom Garuccio, The Garuccio Group

    Stacey McVey, Krystal Keck, MRE, MRP, PSA, C2EX, C-RETS, Shelley McCune, Tom Garuccio

  • 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

    NAR Leadership Information Session

  • 10:15 AM to 11:45 AM

    Legal Issues Forum: Hot Topics, Trends and Ohio License Law Update

    1.5 CE Available

    Join Superintendent Daphne Hawk, Division Counsel Kim Wells, and your Ohio REALTORS® Legal Team as they discuss the latest legal trends and hot topics in Real Estate. Included in the program will be a discussion of the top license law violations and how to avoid them; the Dos and Don'ts of Buyer Representation Agreements; an update from the Division of Real Estate, including the new Seller Fair Housing disclosure form; an Update concerning the Legal Action cases being pursued by Ohio REALTORS® and other pressing topics. Hear directly from the division about the latest developments in the practice of real estate.

    Daphne Hawk, Stephen McCoy, Todd Book, Kim Wells

  • 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

    Legal Action Lunch

    Closed Session

  • 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

    Lunchbox Economics with Lawrence Yun

    Ticketed Event. 1 CE Available

    Presenter: Lawrence Yun, NAR Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of Research

    Lawrence Yun

  • 1:15 PM to 2:15 PM

    Legislative Update

    1 CE Available

    Join Ohio REALTORS® External and Government Affairs Staff as they provide an update on State and Local Issues, to include an overview of current legislation and discussion of key real estate policy issues.

    Presenters: Andrew Huffman, Ohio REALTORS® VP of Government Affairs & Veronica Cardello, Ohio REALTORS® Asst. VP of External Engagement.

    Andrew Huffman, Veronica Cardello, AHWD, MPAP

  • 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM

    Professional Development Committee

    Closed Session

  • 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM

    Political Action Fund

  • 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM

    Professional Standards

  • 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM

    Local Government Forum / Property Management & Investment Forum

  • 2:30 PM to 3:30 AM

    ORLA Task Force Meeting

    Closed Session

  • 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM

    Young Professional Council

  • 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM

    Legislative Steering Committee Meeting

    Closed Session

  • 3:15 PM to 4:00 PM

    Snack Break in the REALTOR® Resource Zone

  • 3:45 PM to 5:00 PM

    Member Director Forum

  • 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM

    2026 Ohio REALTORS® Leadership Installation Reception

    Join us as we celebrate the 2026 Ohio REALTORS® Leadership Team! The evening begins at 6 p.m. in the Easton Foyer with a Cash Bar reception, followed by the official Installation Ceremony at 6:30 p.m. in the Easton Ballroom. This event is open to all attendees — come raise a glass and welcome our incoming leaders!

  • 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

    2026 Ohio REALTORS® Leadership Installation Program

    Join us as we formally install the 2026 Ohio REALTORS® Leadership Team and recognize those who will guide our association in the year ahead. This distinguished event celebrates the dedication, service, and vision of our incoming leaders and is open to all attendees. The evening will begin with a Cash Bar reception at 6 p.m. in the Easton Foyer, followed by the Installation Ceremony at 6:30 p.m. in the Easton Ballroom.

  • 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM

    Shuttle Schedule - Leadership Installation After Party

    Joining us for the 2026 Ohio REALTORS® Leadership Installation after-party at Cut 132? Grab one of the shuttles to meet us there! Shuttle service will begin at 7:15 p.m. in the Easton Foyer, and will loop throughout the evening with last call for shuttle service at 9:30 p.m.

  • 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM

    2026 Ohio REALTORS® Leadership Installation After Party

    Ticketed Event

    Continue the celebration at the exclusive Leadership Installation After Party, hosted at Cut 132. This ticketed event offers a lively and elegant atmosphere to honor our newly installed 2026 Leadership Team. Shuttles will be available from the Hilton Columbus at Easton beginning at 7:15 p.m., with the final shuttle departing at 9:30 p.m.
    Tickets will be sold onsite at the Winter Conference, should space still be available.

Tuesday, February 03

  • 7:00 AM to 10:15 AM

    Registration

  • 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM

    Morning Welcome Coffee Break in the REALTORS® Resource Zone

  • 7:30 AM to 8:45 AM

    Association Executives Breakfast Workshop

    Closed Session

  • 7:45 AM to 11:30 AM

    IT Help Desk

    Need any IT assistance during Winter Conference? Whether you run into issues with Wi-Fi, logging into your member portal, or accessing the app, we are here to help! We will have IT support available near the registration desk in the Easton Foyer.

  • 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM

    Past Presidents Breakfast Meeting

    Closed Session

  • 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM

    Finance Committee Meeting

    Closed Session

  • 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM

    MLS Forum

  • 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

    REALTOR® Resource Zone

    Check out the REALTOR® Resource Zone in the Easton Foyer during Winter Conference! Explore a variety of trusted partners ready to help you grow your business, discover the latest industry trends, and score some great giveaways.

  • 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

    District Caucus Meetings

  • 10:15 AM to 11:15 AM

    Executive Committee Meeting

    Closed Session

  • 10:15 AM to 11:15 AM

    Pricing & Appraisals in a Changing Market

    1 CE Available

    In an unpredictable market, you may be juggling low inventory, multiple above-list offers, rising rates, and anxious buyers or sellers. But how do you bridge the gap between your role and the appraiser's, especially when the escalation clauses and appraisal contingencies come into play? In this session, you'll dive into the friction — and the opportunities — that arise when appraisers must follow USPAP and lender guidelines while you advocate for your clients. You'll discover how to navigate a fast-moving market when comps are scarce, how appraisers approach rapid price changes, and how to confidently guide buyers willing to exceed list price. Most importantly, you'll leave ready to anticipate the market's next turn and prepare your clients for what's ahead. 

    Presenter: Melanie McLane, ABR, CR, CRS, e-PRO, GREEN, GRI, RAA, SRES, SRS, RENE

    Melanie McLane, ABR, CRB, CRS, e-PRO, GREEN, GRI, RAA, SRES, SRS, RENE

  • 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

    Lunch Break in the REALTORS® Resource Zone

  • 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM

    Board of Directors Check-In

    Closed

  • 12:15 PM to 2:15 PM

    Board of Directors Meeting

    Closed Session

Feb. 02 - Feb. 03 - Hilton Columbus at Easton

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