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HousingWire has set April 27-30 in Austin, Texas, for The Gathering 2026, a cross-vertical conference that brings together real estate, mortgage and homebuilding leaders. Positioned as “the most powerful room in housing,” the event focuses on executive-level connections, operational strategies and market data to help attendees drive growth and efficiency in a challenging market. The article details the dates, location, featured speakers, advisory committee and why the event matters for senior housing professionals making strategic decisions. AI Summary
HousingWire will host The Gathering from April 27-30 in Austin, Texas, bringing together real estate, mortgage and homebuilding executives for four days of networking and strategy sessions.
Billed as “the most powerful room in housing,” The Gathering is designed for leaders across the housing ecosystem to connect, learn and work through the industry’s biggest challenges and opportunities. The event emphasizes executive-level connections, with engagement starting on the main stage and continuing through a diverse (and fun!) set of networking activities.
Attendees will hear operational strategies from top mortgage and real estate executives, along with data from leading housing economists and analysts. The aim is to help leaders turn those insights into revenue growth, operational efficiency and practical plans for navigating difficult market conditions.
The 2026 speaker lineup includes leaders from major lenders, brokerages and trade groups, including:
- Logan Mohtashami, lead analyst at HousingWire
- Robert Palmer, founder of LPT Realty
- Patty Arvielo, CEO and co-founder of New American Funding
- Nykia Wright, CEO of the National Association of Realtors
- Wendy Forsythe, chief marketing officer at eXp Realty
- Robert Broeksmit, president and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association
- Chris Czarnecki, CEO of Keller Williams
- David Spector, chairman and CEO of Pennymac
- Ron Leonhardt, founder and CEO of CrossCountry Mortgage
For lenders, real estate broker-owners and homebuilders, the Austin gathering is likely to function as a planning checkpoint. With volume, rates and inventory still in flux, decision-makers are looking for validated strategies from firms that are growing or defending share in similar conditions. The Gathering’s cross-vertical mix also gives attendees visibility into how adjacent segments are adjusting, which can influence partnerships, product strategy and go-to-market decisions.
Why it matters: In a market where leaders need to make faster calls on strategy, staffing and technology, events that combine executive access with real-time data and operating playbooks can shape decisions for the next 12 to 18 months. Register here.