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VANCOUVER
CONVENTION CENTRE
OCTOBER 19, 2024
9:30 AM to 5:30 PM - Conference
6:00 PM to 11:00 PM - Networking Event
Get to Know Us at INITI8 2024: Elevate Your Real Estate Career with INITIA
Are you a successful realtor looking to further elevate your career? Join us in vibrant Vancouver on October 19th, 2024, for an unforgettable day dedicated to accelerating your business growth and celebrating your achievements. Held at the iconic Vancouver Convention Centre, INITI8 2024 promises to be an inspiring event like no other, bringing together industry leaders, professionals, and enthusiastic speakers for a day of fun, motivation, learning, and networking.
Why Attend INITI8 2024?
- Accelerate Your Growth: Gain insights and strategies from top industry leaders.
- Network: Connect with professionals and peers in the real estate industry.
- Learn: Attend sessions that cover the latest trends and best practices.
- Celebrate: Join us for an exciting after-party with a casino night and stunning ocean views.
Exclusive Invitation for Successful Realtors: This is your chance to experience the unique culture and vision of INITIA Real Estate. While the regular price for non-Initia realtors is $499, we are excited to offer a special promotion of just $49 until October 7th, 2024
Take the next step in your successful real estate career with INITIA Real Estate. Register now and explore the possibilities of joining a brokerage that is committed to your growth and success.
Self-Directed PDP Hours
As this event includes learning content and presentations fostering professional growth, participation may qualify you for Self-Directed PDP Hours.
Following the conference, we will submit a request for Self-Directed PDP Hours on behalf of all members of our brokerage. The number of Self-Directed PDP Hours requested will be based on the number of hours of learning content provided.
For those who are not members of our brokerage, we will provide a confirmation email following the conference, confirming your attendance, and confirming the number of learning hours for your Self-Directed PDP Hours application with your local board.
We look forward to welcoming you to INITI8 2024!
Exclusive Invitation for Successful Realtors
Experience INITI8 2024 –
Only $49.00 (Save $450)
Enter Promo Code:
LEARNATINITI8
PROMO ENDS OCTOBER 15TH, 2024
Limited Tickets Available
INITI8 2024:
ACCELERATING
BUSINESS GROWTH
UNLOCK SUCCESS:
• NAVIGATING BUSINESS DISRUPTION
• CULTIVATING PERSONAL BRANDING
• LEADING WITH PURPOSE
• MAXIMIZING PROPERTY VALUE
• SALES AND MARKETING STRATEGIES
• ECONOMIC INSIGHTS
SPEAKERS
JONATHAN YU
Managing Director
INITIA Real Estate
SPEAKING ABOUT
• INITIA Real Estate updates.
Jonathan Yu is the founder of Initia Real Estate, where he also operates as a broker. Committed to excellence in customer service, he established the company to offer a superior option for realtors. Jonathan is dedicated to integrating innovative technology to streamline operations and enhance efficiency in the real estate industry.
DARRELL KOPKE
Executive Director & Site Lead, CDL-Vancouver Adjunct Professor UBC Sauder School of Business
SPEAKING ABOUT
• Business Disruption Workshop.
Darrell is an entrepreneur and business executive who specializes in high-growth companies. Darrell is considered a member of the group of founders of lululemon athletica.
JAMIE BANFIELD
Residential Designer
Jamie Banfield Design Inc.
SPEAKING ABOUT
• Increase Property Value & Interior Design Trends.
Jamie is an award-winning residential designer. He has appeared on TV and Lifestyle talk shows such as Global TV, CTV Vancouver, CTV Edmonton, CTV Calgary, That Talk Show, and The Marc + Mandy Show.
DARIAN KOVACS
Founding Partner
Jelly Marketing
SPEAKING ABOUT
• Social Media Marketing and PR.
Darian is an Award-Winning Digital Marketing Specialist.
He is the founder of Jelly Digital Marketing & PR agency.
He brings 15 years of marketing experience, passion for education, and creativity.
PABLO MARTINEZ
Vice President, Global Fixed Income
CIBC
SPEAKING ABOUT
• Financing & Economic Insights.
Pablo Martinez has portfolio management responsibilities for a variety of fixed income solutions including short and mid-term bond portfolios with a focus on private client mandates. He is also a contributor to the firm’s research specialization model.
Prior to joining CIBC Asset Management’s predecessor firm in 2002, Mr. Martinez was a Fixed Income Trader with Merrill Lynch.
IRMA DEACON
Associate Director, Philanthropy
Canadian Blood Services
SPEAKING ABOUT
• INITIA’s Charity Partner.
Irma Deacon is a certified fundraising executive with over a decade of experience in non-profit development for a variety of organizations. Currently, the Associate Director of Philanthropy within the National Development team at Canadian Blood Services, Irma is passionate about making a difference in the healthcare space to benefit everyone in Canada.
JOSH CUDMORE
Realtor
INITIA Real Estate
SPEAKING ABOUT
- Real Estate Strategy & Sales
Josh is one of Edmonton’s foremost agents with a diverse portfolio. He has facilitated real estate sales totalling hundreds of millions of dollars, and his expertise spans entry-level properties to high-end luxury homes, multi-unit investment deals, and lucrative land opportunities.
ZARA DURRANI
TV Host & Producer
MASTER OF CEREMONIES
Zara Durrani is a dynamic TV host and producer. She has worked on projects like The Inspired Life Vancouver, Fashion News Live in Paris (Emmy-nominated show) and On Location with Zara, showcasing professionals from all walks of life. She recently reported from the Paris Olympics, capturing the excitement of the Games.
CONFERENCE DETAILS
ENTERTAINMENT
Sit back and enjoy captivating performances that will add an extra touch of excitement and enjoyment to your conference experience.
LUNCH
Recharge and refuel with a delicious lunch, allowing you to network with fellow attendees and discuss insights from the morning sessions.
AWARDS CEREMONY
Celebrate excellence and achievement within Initia Real Estate as we recognize the outstanding contributions and accomplishments of our Realtors throughout our offices.
CASINO EVENING PARTY
Close out the day at our Casino Evening Party! Enjoy delicious appetizers, and put your luck to the test. Chips will be provided at tables for you to play for free. Mingle with peers, enjoy the games, and unwind in style, as we toast to a successful conference. Plus, participate in our 50/50 Raffle to support charity endeavors, and have a chance to win exciting prizes from our generous sponsors with your raffle tickets.
EPIC LOCATION
Vancouver Convention Centre
1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3
West Building – Second Floor
ABOUT INITI8
INITIA’s annual conference INITI8™️ is much like a family reunion, the event that you look forward to attending every year! Held in a different city every year, INITI8 provides our Realtors with an opportunity to learn from industry experts, celebrate each other’s achievements during our awards ceremony, and let loose and have fun!
Initia Realtors and their guests from across Canada and internationally attend INITI8, and it is amazing to see agents and their families connect. The purpose of INITI8 is to connect and reconnect, network, learn, experience, explore and ultimately, to bring the INITIA family closer! Simply put, INITIA is one big family.