iOi at REALTORS® Legislative Meetings

May 31–June 5, 2025 | Washington, DC – iOi is part of REALTORS® Legislative Meetings, a major NAR conference that brings thousands of REALTORS® to the nation’s capital every May/June.

This year, iOi is curating an educational track and networking opportunities dedicated to innovation and technology, and will also unveil and celebrate the winner of the 2025 Innovator of the Year Award which recognizes those leading the charge in real estate innovation.

Attendees of NAR’s annual REALTORS® Legislative Meetings can now opt to follow an iOi Innovation Education Track—designed to give you the insights, info and intel on new and emerging tech impacting your business.

iOi Sessions at the Event

Innovator of the Year

At the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings, changemakers making the most significant impact on real estate will be awarded the distinguished title of iOi Innovator of the Year.

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Tuesday June 3, 4:45 – 6:00 pm
iOi Innovator of the Year Winner Announcement and Reception
Celebrate and network with industry trailblazers!

2024 iOi Summit – How Proptech is Changing the Face of MLS

iOi Innovation Education Track

Don’t miss iOi’s Tech & Innovation sessions that will help you stay connected, stay informed and stay ahead of the curve.

iOi Innovation Education Sessions

Sunday, June 1
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Ballroom ABC, Level 3

2:00 – 2:45 pm
iOi Innovation – AI-Powered Advocacy: Elevate Political Impact
Learn how to harness AI to address challenges more creatively, advocate with more significant impact, and advance the mission of home ownership and property rights with unprecedented efficiency.

Speaker:

Marki Lemons Ryhal, Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAiO), ReMarkiTable LLC

Tuesday, June 3:
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Room 202AB, Level 2

3:00 – 3:45 pm
iOi Innovation – Navigating AI in Real Estate: Boosting Efficiency and Managing Risk
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) models become increasingly powerful and more popular, it is more important than ever to learn how to navigate the challenges of governance, security, and ethical AI. This session will cover how to leverage AI while ensuring data privacy, compliance, and protection from misuse. Join us for an informative presentation and an engaging panel discussion on AI innovation and ethics. This is a joint session with NAR and Realtor.com.

Speakers:

Angie Javier, Industry Relations, National Speaker, Realtor.com
Pritesh Damani, Chief Technology Officer, The Real Brokerage
Matt Holihan, Lead Product Manager, AI, Realtor.com
Eric Elfman, CEO, MoxiWorks
Sharon Love Bates, Director, Emerging Technology, National Association of REALTORS®

3:45 – 4:00 pm
iOi Innovation – From Leads to Real Conversations: The Tech-Driven Follow-Up Advantage
The real estate industry doesn’t suffer from a lack of leads—it suffers from a lack of consistent, quality follow-up. In this session, we’ll explore how top-performing agents and teams are using automation, behavioral triggers, and CRM intelligence to instantly engage new leads, prioritize hot prospects, and spark conversations that lead to closings. Learn how to leverage the right technology stack to work smarter, not harder—because speed to lead and relevance of response still win the day.

Speaker

Jack Markham, Executive Vice President of Strategic Growth, Inside Real Estate

4:00 – 4:45 pm
iOi Innovation: Crypto is back! Legislative implications
As cryptocurrency reemerges in the market, it’s more important than ever for real estate professionals to understand how to safely and effectively guide clients who want to use crypto in their transactions. In this practical session, Piper Moretti (CEO of the Crypto Realty Group) and Natalia Karayaneva (CEO of Propy) will break down what every REALTOR® should know—including how to help your clients, how to spot scams, the tax implications of crypto deals, and how tokenization is changing the way properties can be bought, sold, and invested in. Whether you’re crypto-curious or already working with crypto-savvy buyers and sellers, you’ll walk away with actionable insights and tools to navigate this rapidly evolving landscape.

Speakers

Natalia Karayaneva, CEO, Propy
Piper Moretti, CEO, The Crypto Realty Group
Sharon Love Bates, Director, Emerging Technology, National Association of REALTORS®

 iOi Networking Tables

South Pre-Function Foyer, Level 3

Monday June 2
2:45 – 3:30 pm
iOi Innovation: How are you using AI in your business?
Share insights and discuss real world applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your real estate business.

Tuesday June 3
11:30 am – 12:15 pm
iOi Innovation: Are crypto and smart contracts the next big disruptor for the real estate industry?
Join the conversation around Blockchain technology’s potential to revolutionize real estate transactions.

Get more info at the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings event site.

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