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Apply to Speak at The 2026 National Land Conference

San Antonio | March 15-18, 2026

San Antonio skyline for RLI Conference

Thank you for your interest in sharing your expertise & knowledge with the REALTORS® Land Institute (RLI) members from across the country during the National Land Conference (NLC).

The annual National Land Conference is the destination event for land professionals who are serious about a career in land real estate. The expertise, connections, and collaboration that happen during NLC help attendees grow their businesses, more confidently assist clients, and close more deals.

NLC typically hosts over 500 land REALTORS® and agents and over 35 real estate industry exhibitors.
 
We welcome knowledgeable contributors to speak during the National Land Conference aimed at helping land agents to work smarter and not harder.

Please read the information below before completing the Call for Speakers application.
 


What we are looking for

Proposals focusing on practical, actionable strategies in the following areas will be considered:

  • Keynote – Motivational
  • Real Estate Business Topics
    • Marketing and Branding                                                    
    • Business Building – Lead Gen
    • Operations and Organizational Strategy
    • Other business issues of interest
  • Financial Topics
    • Estate and Legacy Planning
    • Tax-Deferred 1031 Exchanges, DSTs, Structured Asset Sales
    • Title Issues
    • Working with Lenders
    • Tax Topics and Implications
    • Real Estate Fraud Prevention
    • Other financial topics of interest
  • Land Topics/Issues
    • Agricultural Land
    • Timberland
    • Recreational Land & Hunting Properties
    • Ranch Land
    • Residential Land
    • Auctions
    • Agribusiness
    • Transitional Land, Zoning, Land Use
    • Water Rights and Issues
    • Conservation Easements
    • Energy – Solar, Wind, Minerals, etc.
    • Government Resources for Land
    • Appraisals
    • Other
  • Technology for real estate and/or land
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Other land related technologies
  • International Investors and doing business internationally
  • Other Topics – Please suggest your own

Our breakout sessions are 1 hour long and are presented twice during the conference.

What's in it for you

Position yourself as a go-to expert in land real estate. Speak in front of a highly engaged audience of top land professionals, gain visibility across the industry, and open the door to future opportunities. RLI members value great insights—and they love to share them.

While RLI does not generally pay a speaking fee for breakout speakers, all conference Presenters will receive one waived conference registration fee (a $1050 value), hotel accommodations for one night, and reimbursement of travel expenses (certain restrictions apply).

What you'll need for submission

  • Complete contact information for presenter.
  • Session Abstract that includes an overview, description, and what attendees can expect from your session.
  • Three learning objectives, each stated in 25 words or less, describing measurable outcomes.
  • Any additional requirements you may need (speaking fee, equipment, etc.)

If selected, all presenters must agree to the contractual terms and conditions outlined in the submission process. Presentations that contain evidence of a product or service promotion will be automatically disqualified.

Speaker Scoring

We evaluate speakers, and their proposals based on several criteria to ensure a high-quality experience for our attendees. Speaker evaluation considers the diversity of thought and perspective they bring, the associated costs to RLI, their ability to engage and captivate an audience, and their responsiveness and ease of collaboration throughout the planning process. Proposal scoring focuses on value to the target audience, current importance and relevance to the industry, a fresh take for RLI content, practical application, company type (supplier, brand, consultant, etc.) and whether the proposal is promotional.

How to submit your proposal

Complete the Speaker Submission form to submit your proposal. If your submission is approved for a speaking slot at the National Land Conference, we will notify you no later than September 15. If you do not hear from us, your proposal may still be considered for other speaking opportunities later in the year. 

Important dates and deadlines

  • Call for submissions opens: June 2, 2025.
  • Submissions deadline (to be considered for NLC26): July 15, 2025, by 11:59 p.m. CT (late submissions will not be accepted, no exceptions).
  • NLC26: March 15-18, 2026 – San Antonio, TX

Note: Focus on industry insights. Share general trends, data or innovative ideas that enhance audience understanding of the topic. We do not accept promotional content. Our goal is to maintain an educational and unbiased experience for our attendees. Please do not submit a proposal if you plan to present promotional content. Speakers who submit promotional content will not be considered for a breakout session.

Definition of promotional content: Promotional content is any material that primarily serves to market or sells a specific product, service, or company. This includes direct advertising, brand-specific claims and content that highlight personal or company accomplishments instead of providing objective insights.