Jeremy Crawford
President/CEO, FMLS
SpeakerNovember 16–17, 2026Istanbul, TürkiyeVenue to be announced
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Istanbul 2026
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4th International MLS Forum
Confirmed Speakers
The confirmed leaders bring experience across MLS operations, standards, data infrastructure and international market development.
Merri Jo Cowen
Chief Vision Officer & Executive Vice President of Subsidiaries, UCO
Keynote Speaker
Sam DeBord
CEO, RESO
Keynote Speaker
Patrick Pichette
CEO, RealtyFeed
Speaker
Alireza Memar
President of NJMLS
Speaker
Hakan Akdoğan
President of TÜGEM Türkiye
Speaker
Zuhtu Esiyok
Broker/Owner, RE/MAX Hills
Speaker
Lily Chang
World President in Office, FIABCI
Keynote Speaker
Rodney Gansho
Senior Director of Engagement, National Association of REALTORS®
Speaker
Giulio Azzolini
CEO of Listing+
Speaker
Narek Arakelyan
Secretary-General, FIABCI
Speaker
Jessica Edgerton
Chief Executive Officer, Council of Multiple Listing Services (CMLS)
Speaker
Mathew Kallumadil
SVP, Technology & Innovation at Stellar MLS and SVP, Global Markets, Universal Consulting Opportunities (UCO)
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Join us for the 4th International MLS Forum
in Istanbul, Türkiye - November 16–17, 2026
Now in its 4th edition, the International MLS Forum continues to bring together MLS leaders, real estate organizations, technology innovators, and industry decision-makers from around the world to shape the future of a more connected global real estate ecosystem.
This November, the conversation moves to Istanbul, Türkiye—a city connecting continents and a fitting setting for the next chapter of international real estate collaboration.
As global data exchange moves from vision to reality, the Forum will explore how trusted data, interoperability, AI, governance, and cross-border collaboration are reshaping the industry and creating new opportunities across markets. Join us in Istanbul, Türkiye, November 16–17, 2026, and help shape what comes next.
“We are honored to continue supporting efforts of bringing home buyers and sellers together internationally, with a focus on full consumer transparency Internationally!!!”
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