Hear from past attendees on an invaluable educational and networking experience
Western Canada’s mortgage community is counting down to the return of Canadian Mortgage Summit Vancouver, with organizers preparing for a packed one‑day expo at the Vancouver Convention Centre on March 19, 2026.
The complimentary event is set to bring together brokers, lenders, executives and service providers from across the region for strategy, education and face‑to‑face networking.
A focused day for Western brokers
Positioned as Canada’s national mortgage expo with a Western lens, the Vancouver summit is expected to draw more than 700 mortgage professionals for market intelligence, technology insights and lending strategy focused on BC and Alberta.
The program centres on four themes: regional market dynamics, technology and competitive edge, value beyond rates, and lending innovation, with sessions pre‑approved for four Mortgage Professionals Canada CE units.
While screens dominated much broker interaction in recent years, in‑person connection remains central to the summit’s pitch.
At last year's Canadian Mortgage Summit, a training executive at a national institute said the day was “vital to the industry” because “in this age where we do so many things on a screen … we get together and we actually communicate individually. It’s that personal touch that’s really important.”
What past attendees valued most
Exhibiting lenders described last year’s Vancouver summit as a rare chance for concentrated, high‑value conversations.
A business development manager at Bridgewater Bank said it had been “one of the best events we’ve attended — highly engaged brokers, valuable conversations, and real opportunities.”
For another lender, the experience set a new bar. A director of broker relations for Western Canada at ThreePoint Capital said that “as this was our first CMS, the turn out and engagement was one of the best for events in our industry.”
Agents also pointed to the event’s impact on newer brokers. An agent at Money Solutions, reflecting on the 2022 summit, said they had “mostly had fun talking to every level of the industry candidly and very informally. It turned out to be the best training day for me.”
Part of a wider push to connect and upskill
Those reactions echo broader themes seen across Canadian Mortgage Professional‑hosted events in recent years, where speakers highlighted the need for practical education, peer support and visible role models as market conditions grew more complex.
A senior broker at a previous summit said “the caliber of the speakers and the panels has been absolutely incredible and insightful,” underlining how curated content and networking are increasingly seen as core to business strategy rather than optional extras.
A senior vice president at a national reverse mortgage lender highlighted how the room brought together both new and established voices. “As I look around, I see many familiar faces, but I also see a lot of new faces,” he said.
“If you’re new to the industry, these are great events where you can learn a lot, you can meet lenders, you can listen to people on stage, talk about current issues. And also, if you’re a veteran, I think it’s an opportunity to refresh yourself and really come here and think about new ideas and different approaches.”
With the 2026 Vancouver summit set to deliver regional insights, technology guidance and lender access in a single day, brokers who prioritize being in the room are poised to leave with new relationships, sharper strategies and a clearer view of where the Western market is heading.
Be sure to register now for the event, which is free to attend for members of Canada's mortgage industry and sure to be an indispensable day of education and networking.
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