Mr. Graham brings over a decade of experience in real estate to his current role. Throughout his career, he has contributed to significant transactions and projects for a multi-family residential REIT and a major accounting firm.

As Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Graham leads strategic initiatives across the organization to maximize building performance, increase environmental sustainability, and improve the overall resident experience. He is also involved in capital deployment, revenue maximization, financing, stakeholder relations, funding requirements, risk mitigation, and policy review.

Mr. Graham holds a CPA, a CA, and an MBA from the University of Calgary.

What Renters Really Want in 2026: Data, Trends & Strategies for Alberta’s Evolving Market

As Alberta’s rental market continues to evolve, understanding renter behaviour is essential to maintaining occupancy, competitiveness, and long-term asset performance.

In this session, Sarah Segal, CEO & Co-founder of simplydbs, will present exclusive insights from national and Alberta-specific renter data, highlighting how local trends compare to broader Canadian benchmarks.

Key focus areas include:

• Shifting resident profiles, mobility patterns, and lifestyle preferences
• The growing role of technology in leasing, communication, and resident experience
• Data-driven advocacy insights impacting rental supply and development conditions

Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of emerging renter expectations, along with practical strategies and industry-informed talking points to support both operational decisions and policy discussions.

Calgary’s Housing Market Shift: Supply, Demand & What It Means for Rental Housing

Description:
Calgary’s housing market is entering a new phase—marked by rising supply, shifting demand, and increasing variation across property types and locations.

In this highly anticipated session, Ann-Marie Lurie, Chief Economist at CREB®, will provide a clear, data-driven analysis of the economic forces shaping both the ownership and rental markets in Calgary.

Drawing on the latest market data and trends, Ann-Marie will explore:

• How increasing supply is reshaping market conditions
• Where demand is strengthening, softening, or shifting
• Key differences across asset classes, locations, and housing types
• What these changes mean for rental performance, pricing, and future development

Known for her ability to translate complex data into practical insights, Ann-Marie will help attendees understand not just what is happening—but what it means for your business and decision-making in today’s evolving market.

Reid Hendry is Calgary’s Chief Housing Officer and a leading voice in the city’s evolving housing conversation. A lifelong Calgarian with more than 15 years of experience in land development, Reid has led large-scale projects across Calgary and Edmonton, bringing a practical, results-driven approach to increasing housing supply.

Recently featured in the media for his candid perspectives on the urgency of Calgary’s housing challenges, Reid has emerged as a key spokesperson on the need to accelerate supply, remove barriers, and align public and private efforts to meet growing demand.

In his current role, he is focused on unlocking land, capital, and partnerships to expand housing choice and affordability across Calgary. Reid holds an MBA from Heriot-Watt University and a B.Sc. from the University of Alberta.