National Conference
November 4, 2026 – November 8, 2026
New Orleans, LA
Description
Registration opens May 20th at Noon CT
Join the Women’s Council of REALTORS® for an unforgettable conference experience focused on connection, growth, and inspiration. Held in conjunction with 2026 NAR NXT: The REALTOR® Experience.
November 4-8, 2026
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
New Orleans, LA
Registration
To attend the Women’s Council Conference, you may register under one of two options:
- Women’s Council Only — Includes access to Women’s Council conference programming (excludes ticketed events) as well as the Trade Expo.
- NAR Premier Access — Includes access to both Women’s Council and NAR conference programming (excludes ticketed events) as well as the Trade Expo.
When Registering:
✔️ Select “WCR” as your primary affiliation
This ensures you receive Women’s Council conference updates and daily event emails throughout the conference. It also helps support Women’s Council, as a portion of your registration fee goes toward conference costs.
✔️ Choose “Women’s Council Only” Registration Type if you:
- Do not plan to attend NAR programming
- Want to support Women’s Council
- Want to save on registration costs
Headquarters Hotel
Sheraton New Orleans
500 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA
Room rate: $259 single/double
All Women’s Council meetings will be held at this location.
Conference Cancellation Policy & Questions:
To cancel your registration, you must submit your request in writing to NARNXT@maritz.com. If you cancel before 10/14/26, you’ll receive a refund minus a $35 processing fee (applies to all paid registrations). Unfortunately, no refunds will be given after this date.
All registrations, ticket orders and hotel reservations are made through Maritz, NAR’s registration partner, and confirmations will be emailed within 24 hours of making your registration. If you have any questions about your registration or housing, please email NARNXT@maritz.com or call Maritz at 864-208-2643.
Ticketed Events
PMN: Effective Negotiating: From Offer to Outcome (Newly Revised)
Wednesday, November 4
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Master the essential skills needed to navigate real estate negotiations with confidence in any market. Learn to set clear expectations, craft strong offers, and effectively manage common negotiation challenges such as pricing, inspections, contingencies, and financing. Strengthen your ability to advocate for your clients, communicate value, and influence outcomes in both buyer and seller scenarios. Walk away with practical tools to consistently achieve successful results and build lasting client trust.
This course counts as credit towards the PMN designation. Ticket sales will remain open until the event ends at 6:30 on 11/4. Based on availability.
Early Bird Rate Through 9/30: $149
Regular Rate 10/1 – onsite: $169
Refund policy: Submit a written request for a refund no later than October 14th. No refund will be given after this date.
PMN Reception & Marketplace
Wednesday, November 4
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Open to all with a ticket.
- Free event access is available to members who pay PMN designee and candidate annual fees & are registered for the conference as either WCR Only or Premier Access. Be sure to stop by the WCR registration desk to pick up your free ticket.
- Guest tickets are available for purchase for non-PMN designees and candidates.
- Awards presented to new PMN designees who earned their designation between June-November 2026!
- If you are not yet a PMN Candidate and are interested in learning more about the designation, now is the perfect time. By becoming a PMN candidate, you can save on your ticket fee for this event and gain access to our exclusive PMN network. Learn more here!
Early Bird Rate Through 9/30: $25
Regular Rate 10/1 – onsite: $30
Refund policy: Submit a written request for a refund no later than October 17. No refund will be given after this date.
Inaugural Gala
Friday, November 6, 2026
6:00 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.
2027 National President, Carolyn Altman, PMN
Join Women’s Council for the installation of 2027 National President, Carolyn Altman, PMN and the national leadership team: President-Elect, Kim Sitton, PMN; First Vice President, Charmaine Hickey, PMN; and Treasurer (To be announced in June) and National Liaisons. This will be an elegant evening of celebration. Attire: Formal wear is recommended.
Ticket Pricing:
Early Bird Rate Through 9/30
Tables of 10 – $1,450
Individual Tickets – $150
Regular Rate 10/1-10/22
Individual Tickets – $160
- Schedule: 6:00 – 6:45 p.m. Reception, 7:00 – 9:15 p.m. Dinner/Program & Parade immediately following.
- Ticket sales close at midnight on October 22. No tickets will be sold after this date.
- Seating is assigned on a best-available basis. To sit with specific people, all tickets must be purchased in one order. Individual seating requests cannot be accommodated.
- Tickets will be issued under the purchaser’s name. For group orders, the purchaser is responsible for picking up and distributing all tickets.
- Tickets may be picked up at the WCR registration desk or at Will Call on the night of the event.
- For special dietary needs, contact events@wcr.org by October 22. Vegetarian meals will be available upon request at the event.
Refund Policy: Written requests for refunds must be submitted by October 14. No refunds will be issued after this date.