RHB announces new partnership with Informa Connect
By David Gargaro
During a recent broadcast of RHBTV News, Vanessa Topple, Anchor and Producer of RHBTV and BoldTV, announced a new partnership between RHB and Informa Connect (a division of Informa), one of the world’s largest trade show and conference companies. Informa is a leading international events, digital services, and academic knowledge group, which connects hundreds of brands, and a wide range of products and services, to businesses and professionals in different industries across North America and around the world. RHB Inc. and its various media platforms (RHBTV, BoldTV, CREBTV, RHB Magazine, the ANNUAL) will be covering many of Informa Connect’s realestate-focused trade shows and events, recording and broadcasting on site, conducting interviews, and more.
Glen Reynolds, Event Director with Informa Connect, encountered Vanessa and RHBTV while “in action” at the FRPO MAC Awards. He was impressed by the creativity of the on-air broadcast, as well as the quality of the footage shared on LinkedIn. Reynolds decided to reach out to RHB to discuss the opportunity to work together. And the rest, as they say, is now history.
“RHBTV is going to be a massive assist in helping us make people aware of all of the content that we have,” said Reynolds. “With the twenty-something events in Canada, there is a lot that we offer. And we can’t always highlight a lot of the content that we’d like to. So I think this partnership benefits both of us and your viewers are going to get way more insight into what’s going on at our events in advance so they can show up and actually gain that knowledge and insight.”
Informa Connect hosts more than 20 different shows in Canada, including the following events involving the real estate industry.
PM Springfest
This year’s PM Springfest, which takes place on May 9 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, will be the first event at which RHBTV will be working with Informa Connect. Held exclusively for property managers, PM Springfest provides property management professionals with opportunities to connect with leading suppliers, explore new innovations, and learn from industry experts. Seminars will include information on the latest regulatory, health, and life safety changes, efficient energy management strategies, retrofitting aging buildings, essential capital planning details, and more.
“Springfest is a time-efficient way for the building owners, land developer or property manager to come out and network, see a bunch of business services and products that are going to be relatable to what they are doing, and get education on upcoming legal issues going on in the industry so they can be ready for the next
year,” said Reynolds. “Some of the seminars are accredited through BOMI, so attendees will be able to meet their accreditation needs as well.”
RHBTV viewers will be able to use a special promo code (RHBTV15) to purchase a trade show pass at a discounted price.
The Buildings Show
The Buildings Show, which takes place from December 4 to 6 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, is the largest property management show in North America. It features expert-led seminars, informative panels, thought-provoking roundtables, and a large trade show. The Buildings Show runs in conjunction with Construct Canada, PM Expo (where RHBTV will be providing coverage), Homebuilder and Renovator Expo, and the World of Concrete Toronto Pavilion.
Other events
Informa Connect hosts a number of events involving the Canadian real estate industry, including:
• Land and Development, which takes place on May 28, 2024 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, is Canada’s largest commercial real estate event focused on land and development.
• RealREIT, which takes place on September 10, 2024 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, is Canada’s only conference focused on real estate investment trusts.
• Canadian Apartment Investment Conference, which takes place on September 11, 2024 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, is the largest multi-residential real estate conference in Canada.
• BUILDEX has events in Alberta (October 23 to 24, 2024 at BMO Centre in Stampede Park) and Vancouver (February 26 to 27, 2025 at Vancouver Convention Centre West), and includes business-to-business forums that connect the whole building industry.
• RealCAPITAL, which takes places on February 25, 2025 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, is the largest event focused on public and private capital for Canadian commercial real estate markets.
“I’m excited about the future,” added Reynolds. “This is just the tip of the iceberg. There will be a lot more content coming out, so make sure you stay tuned to RHBTV for updates on other Informa events that will be happening during the year. We will be working hand in hand with RHB to provide content for your audience.”
