The top event for upper-tier real estate professionals
Join us for Leaders in Luxury 2026, an Institute Members-only event where you will expand your referral network, build new connections, learn from industry leaders, and elevate your real estate game.
Location
Hotel ZaZa | Austin, Texas
Leaders in Luxury will be hosted at the luxurious Hotel ZaZa, located in the heart of downtown Austin. Surrounded by world-class restaurants, shopping, and entertainment, Hotel ZaZa offers unparalleled comfort, style, and convenience in an ideal location near 6th Street.
A reduced room rate is secured exclusively for Leaders in Luxury attendees. Booking details will be provided for registered attendees.
Registration
| Registration Type | Start Date | End Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Bird | April 27th | June 28th | $845 |
| Standard | June 29th | September 27th | $895 |
| Last Call | September 28th | October 11th | $945 |
Registration does not include transportation or lodging. A reduced room rate is secured exclusively for Leaders in Luxury attendee. Booking details will be provided to registered attendees.
Share the experience. Grow your network.
Celebrate success—together.
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Leaders in Luxury is exclusively for active Members of The Institute. Log in to your Member Portal to learn more.
Become an Institute Member
Take the Luxury Home Marketing Training to activate your membership to become eligible to register for Leaders in Luxury.
Agenda
| Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Time | Session | Details/Speaker |
| 11:00 am - 5:00 pm | Arrival and Registration | Check-In |
| 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Downtown Property Tours | (Bring walkable shoes!) |
| 6:00 pm - 6:15 pm | Group Portrait | Professional Group Photo |
| 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Welcome Reception with Lite Bites and Libations | Networking & Refreshments |
| Monday, Oct. 12, 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Time | Session | Details/Speaker |
| 8:00 am - 9:00 am | Breakfast | Network with our Sponsors |
| 9:00 am - 9:15 am | Welcome & State of the Market | Amanda Butterfield, The Institute |
| 9:15 am - 10:00 am | How AI Agents Can Kill your Time Vampires | Rick Janson, Author of the AI Real Estate Playbook |
| 10:00 am - 10:30 am | New Approaches to Luxury Marketing | Dakoda Collins, REAL Marketing |
| 10:30 am - 10:45 am | Refreshment Break | Networking & Refreshments |
| 10:45am - 11:45am | Institute Trainer Panel: The Next Generation of Wealth |
Tami Simms, Kofi Nartey, Sarah Gunnip, Sherri Anne Green, Nicole Ryan |
| 11:45 am - 12:00 pm | Using Auctions to Sell More Luxury Real Estate | Stacy Kirk, Interluxe Auctions |
| 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm | Lunch (including an Exclusive GUILD Elite™ Networking Lunch) | Networking & Refreshments |
| 1:15 pm - 2:00 pm | Building a Luxury Brand That Gets Picked by AI | Andrew Hong, Tobe Agency |
| 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm | NAR Update: The Real Story in Real Estate | Jessica Lautz, NAR |
| 2:45 pm - 3:15 pm | GUILD Elite™ Panel Discussion: The Path From Million-Dollar Agent to Lasting Luxury Success |
Sherri Anne Green Diane Varney (Coldwell Banker) Brianna Castillo (RE/MAX) Annmarie McManus (Meybohm Real Estate) |
| 3:15 pm - 3:30 pm | Refreshment Break | Networking & Refreshments |
| 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm | Elevate Your Future: A Guided Growth Experience | Matthew Ferrara |
| 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Evening Break | Personal Time |
| 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Champagne Reception | Networking & Refreshments |
| 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Gala Awards Dinner | Fine Dining & Celebration |
Thanks to our Sponsors
Cancellation Policy
As space is limited for this event and attendance numbers are required to be sent to vendors, refunds, partial refunds, and account credits will only be given as requests are received by the dates below:
| Refund Type | Start Date | End Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Refund | April 27th | September 27th | Refund the registration fee minus a $15 processing fee |
| No Refund, No Credits | September 28th | October 11th | No refunds or account credits will be processed. |
Cancellation and refund requests must be submitted to membership@luxuryhomemarketing.com
In the unlikely event that The Institute cancels Leaders in Luxury, all registrations will be refunded in full. Hotel accommodations must be canceled separately by contacting the resort directly.