INSPIRE26:
The REALTOR® Experience
October 13, 2026
Capital One Hall | Tysons, VA
Registration for INSPIRE26 is OPEN!
Your next chapter starts here. NVAR’s Annual Convention and Trade Show brings together industry leaders, real stories, and immersive experience bays at a premier venue. INSPIRE26 is where real estate professionals come to connect, recharge, and discover what’s possible.
What to Expect at INSPIRE26
Inspiring Speakers
INSPIRE26 brings together renowned thought leaders to help you think differently and plan strategically. Expect fresh perspectives on navigating a changing marketplace, alongside an in-depth look at housing market trends and what they mean for your business. Whether you’re recalibrating your approach or looking for your next big idea, our speakers will deliver the knowledge and insight to help you move forward — giving you the clarity and confidence to tackle the year ahead.
Politics & Pancakes
Start your INSPIRE26 experience off with one of NVAR’s most popular events. This engaging gathering is the perfect place to share ideas, strengthen relationships, and celebrate the impact we make together. Gain valuable updates on key issues shaping the real estate industry and how they affect your business. You’ll leave energized, informed, and ready to make the most of everything INSPIRE26 has to offer.
Top Producers Club
Early Access
Calling all Top Producers! You are invited to join us at Capital One Hall for VIP early access to INSPIRE26 including: early registration, exclusive networking time with exhibitors and access to the trade show, plus complimentary breakfast and mimosas for a toast with Opening Keynote Speaker Felipe Gomez!
Exclusive for NVAR Top Producers Club members.
NVRPAC Silent Auction
NVAR’s Annual NVRPAC Auction is open and will close on October 13 at 4:00 PM! Bid from your phone in this mobile silent auction featuring incredible trips, products, experiences, home décor, appliances, and more. You can explore the items in-person at INSPIRE26.
What is NVRPAC?
The Northern Virginia Realtors® Political Action Committee (NVRPAC) is the advocacy arm of our Association — working to elect and support candidates who protect private property rights, promote the real estate industry, and understand the issues that impact your business.
Broker Brief Live
As part of the new Broker Roundtable Series, NVAR is hosting a complimentary Broker-only lunch at INSPIRE26: The REALTOR® Experience on October 13, 2026, at Capital One Hall! This lunch will kick off the new Broker Resource, Broker Brief LIVE, a quarterly virtual session connecting you with speakers on hot topics AND a chance to get your most pressing questions answered.
Host Shannon Lauterstein, NVAR Director of Broker and Member Outreach, will be joined by the National Association of REALTORS® General Counsel & Senior Vice President of Legal Jon Waclawski and NVAR CEO Ryan McLaughlin for a discussion on the current legal landscape facing Brokers, Agents, and Associations.
Exclusively for Prinicipal and Managing Brokers.
Innovation Alley
Don’t miss the brand-new Innovation Alley at INSPIRE26! This curated space showcases emerging tech and fresh ideas from some of the industry’s most innovative companies. Stop by to explore new tools and solutions that could shape the way you do business.
Throughout the day, Innovation Alley exhibitors will also give 10-15-minute presentations right on the floor — a great opportunity to see their solutions in action and ask questions in a more in-depth setting.
“Virginia is for…” Happy Hour
Join us at INSPIRE26 for “Virginia Is For…,” a happy hour that celebrates everything that makes the Commonwealth special. Take a break from the show floor and connect with fellow REALTORS® over drinks as we highlight the people, places, and traditions that define Virginia. Whether it’s the food, the history, the scenery, or the community, there’s something here to toast. Come ready to mingle, share what you love most about Virginia, and finish your INSPIRE26 experience with good company.
Featured Entertainment
Take a break from the action and enjoy some of the fun, interactive experiences happening throughout INSPIRE26. Catch a live magician, get creative at the scribble booth, strike a pose for fashion portraits or a professional headshot, and stop by the book signing with Opening Keynote Speaker Felipe Gomez!
Meet Your INSPIRE26 Chair!
Elana Boulos
Elana Boulos is a Northern Virginia Realtor® and leader whose commitment to the Association runs deep. As Chair of NVAR’s DEI Advisory Group, she has helped shape a more inclusive and equitable real estate community across the region. Now, as Chair of the INSPIRE26 Convention Committee, Elana brings that same passion for connection and progress to NVAR’s Annual Convention and Trade Show — helping shape an experience designed to inspire, challenge, and move the profession forward.
SAVE YOUR SPOT!
Questions about INSPIRE26?
Contact us at events@nvar.com or 703-207-3200
NVRPAC Silent Auction
NVAR’s Annual NVRPAC Auction will open October 1! Bid from your phone in this mobile silent auction featuring incredible trips, products, experiences, home décor, appliances, and more.
What is NVRPAC?
The Northern Virginia Realtors® Political Action Committee (NVRPAC) is the advocacy arm of our Association — working to elect and support candidates who protect private property rights, promote the real estate industry, and understand the issues that impact your business.