What’s special about Long Beach, California? Is it the ocean breezes? The temperate summer weather? The delicious dining, featuring fresh seafood and authentic Cambodian delicacies? Starting June 27, you can add another factor to the mix—the ability to learn from fellow property professionals when the 2026 BOMA International Conference & Expo opens.

Not sure how to maximize your time at the show? We’ve got you covered with our guide to must-see educational sessions, exciting vendors, and keynote speakers who are sure to inspire.

Map Your Educational Journey

See something on the session lineup that interests you? Check it out, or choose an Attendee Journey—a curated education track designed around your job function and level. There are tracks for emerging professionals, advancing professionals, building engineers, and asset managers that ensure every session delivers relevant insights to help you chart the course to the next level of your career. You can expect thoughtful presentations, real-world case studies, and topics like:

• Electrification options for all buildings
• Networking tips for CRE professionals
• How to navigate riot and protest damages
• Cybersecurity tips for smart buildings

Explore the Expo Floor

Check out solutions for every property challenge from more than 300 companies. Open Sunday, June 28, and Monday, June 29, the expo floor also features prize drawings, the popular Puppy Park, and more. Connect with your current partners and see how new ones could shape the way you manage your properties; for example, adding beehives to your green roofs or landscaped terraces can be a great way to boost tenant engagement and set yourself apart in the marketplace.

While you’re there, don’t forget to enter the prize drawings—you could win up to $1,500 cash, a $500 credit toward your BOMA BEST application, or free registration to next year’s show in Nashville!

Dare to Dream with Keynote Speakers

The 2026 BOMA International Conference & Expo will host two keynotes that can help you rethink the way you approach work and go home inspired. On Sunday, Mick Ebeling, founder and CEO of Not Impossible Labs, will dive into the concept of “impossible”—plus, the psychological effects it’s having on your organization and how to overcome it so you can create a culture of impact and purpose.

On Monday, Kelly Monahan—future of work expert, research executive, and author—will demonstrate how AI used solely for efficiency can actually fuel burnout and what leaders can do about it. AI used for innovation and learning can actually drive growth, and Monahan will send attendees home with actionable strategies to help companies use AI intelligently while employing human-centered leadership.

Before Monahan speaks, Mary Lue Peck, BOMA International’s president and chief operating officer, will share her always-anticipated State of the CRE Industry address. This can’t-miss presentation provides insight on trends and disruptors impacting commercial real estate.

The TOBY Awards

The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) Awards, set for June 30, will showcase the best-operated buildings in commercial real estate across 17 categories. Can’t make it? Check buildings.com on Wednesday, July 1 to read the winners and see photos from the gala.

Incoming 2026-2027 chair Kjersten Jaeb will be inducted at the ceremony; listen to our conversation with her to discover how she plans to lead with intention over the coming months.

Don’t miss BUILDINGS’ coverage of the 2026 BOMA International Conference & Expo—it’s all right here at buildings.com. Check back throughout the show to see what we found, and subscribe to the Buildings Buzz to be sure you don’t miss anything!