CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
Operation Home Ready™: Housing Resource Fair & Expo
Operation Home Ready™ is a housing and financial readiness expo open to all, with a special focus on servicemembers, veterans, and their families. Whether you are preparing to buy a home, improving your financial readiness, seeking housing resources, or need foreclosure prevention, this event is for you. Learn about the local housing market and down payment assistance programs, connect with HUD-certified housing counselors, and explore exhibitors offering resources to support housing stability and financial success.
Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026
Housing Industry Military & Veteran Professional Training
Join housing professionals—including real estate agents, mortgage lenders, housing counselors, and related professionals—for a day of training, credentialing, and professional development focused on the MVPro™ (Military Community Specialist) Designation, VAREP's premier accreditation program for professionals serving the military-connected community.
Servicemembers, Veterans, and Their Families Deserve a Higher Standard of Service – Earn the MVPro™ Designation and Serve.
Convention Welcome Reception
Monday, Oct. 26, 2026
Breakfast
Opening Session
Business Development Breakouts
Luncheon – Frontline Briefings
VAREP AI Training Breakouts
Expo Hall Opening & Reception
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026
Breakfast
General Session: Housing & Economic Summary, State of VAREP
Expo Hall Open
Masterclasses
Pre-Dinner Gala Reception
Awards Dinner Gala: Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday
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