The show normally takes place in person with hundreds of participants from across Canada, featuring panel discussions, networking opportunities and more. The event has been planned with the same attention to detail as in the past but with the aim of keeping all participants safe during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The annual MIC Trade Show is one of the most important events on the Canadian mortgage industry’s calendar, providing a platform for lenders, brokers, mortgage professionals, and other stakeholders to meet, network, and discuss best practices. Last year, due to the pandemic, the event was cancelled altogether, with many lenders and brokers turning to virtual meetings instead. This year, the show is scheduled to take place virtually on March 10-11, 2021 and is expected to feature the same robust offerings as in the past.
Organizers of the MIC Trade Show have announced that the show will be structured around four key themes: “navigating the future of residential lending”, “investing in private mortgages”, “commercial real estate loan structuring”, and “mortgage technology trends”. Each theme will be further divided into smaller tracks that will provide a deep dive into specific topics related to that particular theme. There will also be new keynote speakers, panel discussions, roundtable conversations, and networking opportunities. In addition, there will also be pre-recorded content and a virtual exhibition hall where attendees can visit each exhibitor’s booth.
The transition to a virtual environment represents an exciting opportunity for the Canadian mortgage industry. The MIC Trade Show offers lenders, brokers, mortgage professionals, and all other stakeholders an opportunity to stay up to date with the latest developments in the mortgage industry, while also having the opportunity to network with their peers. Furthermore, the virtual format of the show not only eliminates the need for travel, but also presents an opportunity to reach a broader and more global audience.
In summary, the upcoming Virtual MIC Trade Show is a great opportunity for lenders, brokers, mortgage professionals, and other stakeholders in the mortgage industry to come together, network, and stay up to date with the latest developments and trends in the industry. The show will be structured around four key themes and each theme will have multiple tracks that delve deeper into more specific topics related to it. In addition, attendees will have the chance to participate in panel discussions and roundtable conversations, as well as view pre-recorded content and explore the virtual exhibition hall. Finally, the format of the virtual show allows for wider reach and the elimination of the need for travel.
This article was contributed on Jul 14, 2023
