2025 Ohio REALTORS® Annual Convention & EXPO

The 2025 Ohio REALTORS® Annual Convention & EXPO returns this fall with a powerful lineup of education, networking, and industry insight. Taking place from September 15–17, 2025, the event will be held at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown, with its expansive EXPO housed in the connected Huntington Convention Center. Situated in the heart of downtown Cleveland, this premier venue offers a dynamic backdrop for one of the state’s most important real estate gatherings of the year.

Program & Highlights

Attendees can expect a dynamic mix of legal, legislative, business, and networking sessions designed to deliver up to 20 continuing education credits. The schedule includes:

• CE sessions covering critical issues: fair housing, AI-enhanced communication, litigation updates, buyer-agency and legal forums on the NAR settlement and MLS/DOJ matters.
• Skill-building workshops focusing on customer service excellence, communication strategies, and negotiation tactics.
• Extensive Expo offerings, including a networking lounge, professional headshots, themed happy hours, giveaways, exhibitor presentations, and the official Ohio REALTORS store.
• Social and celebratory events: opening bash, RPAC/YPN party, Expo Happy Hour, and the Awards Night honoring Realtor of the Year, Good Neighbor Award recipients, among others.

Key Speakers & Sessions

The event features a blend of national names and Ohio’s real estate leaders, including:

• Terry Watson, offering a motivational keynote on elevating customer service and business strategies
• Trista Curzydlo, JD, leading critical sessions such as “Fair Housing Accommodations” and a litigation overview
• Monica Neubauer, exploring AI in customer interaction and virtual buyer communication frameworks
• Sean Carpenter, sharing “50+ Ways to Get Listings, Buyers & Referrals”
• Matthew Rathbun, discussing buyer-agency negotiation tactics
• Adorna Carroll, Craig Grant, Andrew Huffman, Veronica Cardello and Deanne Rymarowicz delivering legal, tech, and industry insights
• Additional personalities include Hill Harper, Roy Hall Jr., Amy Chorew and Pam Ermen—each bringing their unique expertise to the lineup

Venue & Logistics

Held at Hilton Cleveland Downtown, the venue complements event sessions with ample meeting space, dining options, and easy access to the attached Huntington Convention Center for expo activities. Attendees benefit from downtown Cleveland’s vibrant atmosphere and robust transportation infrastructure.

In Summary

This convention offers comprehensive educational content, legal and legislative briefings, an engaging expo environment, and vibrant networking and awards celebrations. The multi-day format allows REALTORS® at all stages to expand their skill set, earn CE credits, and connect with peers—making it a premier event in Ohio’s real estate calendar.