Join us on the studio backlot at the Charlotte Convention Center, where you’ll interact with an award-winning cast of exhibitors and sponsors.
Call Sheet
Check the day's production schedule featuring educational sessions, technology demonstrations and business-building strategies.
Lights. Camera. Action!
Registration and check-in at 8:30 a.m.
Canopy Craft Services
Light breakfast from 9:00–10:00 a.m., boxed lunches from Noon–1:15 p.m., plus snacks and hydration while on location.
Canopy Tech Cinema
Featuring live acts on technology tools to move your business forward.
Productions in Progress
The keynote begins at 10:30 a.m., followed by two engaging afternoon sessions.
Closing Credits
The action doesn’t stop when the sessions end. Join us on the showroom floor for a snack, valuable connections and a chance to win one of two FREE one-year MLS subscriptions.
Now Showing in the Richardson Ballroom
Experience an "A-list" of industry speakers starring:
Matthew Ferrara
Keynote: Always Inspiring YOU 10:30–11:30 a.m.
This program combines inspirational stories with practical lessons for personal and professional growth as a real estate agent, manager or brokerage leader.
No matter what the market does, you can always create the best year of your career. Discover your personal Growth Navigator™, combining mindset, strategy and storytelling into a plan for growth.
Kevin Brown
2026 President of the National Association of Realtors®
Behind the Scenes Conversation with Joan B. Goode Afternoon Session | 1:15-2:15 p.m.
Kevin is a second-generation real estate professional with 47 years of experience. Kevin first engaged with NAR 27 years ago, and since 2011 he has served on the Board of Directors, chaired the Conventional Finance and Policy Committee, served as a NAR committee liaison, NAR Regional Vice President (for Region 13), and REALTOR® Party Director. He has testified before Congress on behalf of NAR on three separate occasions. As an association leader at all three levels, Kevin’s priorities have been improving ethics and professionalism in the industry, lobbying government and regulators to provide affordable housing and financing, and to increase inventory.
Craig Grant
Create Awesome Marketing Content with AI Afternoon Session | 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Craig is one of the most sought-after speakers helping professionals embrace and master technology, Artificial Intelligence, marketing and cybersecurity.
In this session, Craig will show you how to use popular generative AI tools including ChatGPT, DALL·E, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, Canva Pro and Magic Studio, Midjourney and more to create content, imagery, videos and marketing materials faster and more effectively.
This event is valued at $80 per person. The Board of Director’s no-show policy is in effect for this event. Should you need to cancel your registration, please do so prior to Aug. 19 to avoid a fee being placed on your account.
Directed and produced by Canopy Productions.
Questions about the event? Email us at marketing@canopyrealtors.com. If you are interested in becoming an 2026 Canopy EXPO Sponsor or Exhibitor, contact Stacy Baum.
