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The Experience
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About
Empowering real estate professionals through comprehensive education and training
ASCEND Initiative was founded by Robert Palmer with a singular purpose: to give back to the real estate community that has given so much to him. Born from a belief that education should be accessible to all who seek it, ASCEND Initiative operates as an independent, agnostic educational platform designed to serve real estate professionals across all brokerages, markets, and business models.
See what's on the agenda+ Multiple Canadian Provinces
Agents educated coast to coast
Learn from industry leaders and successful real estate professionals who have built thriving businesses.
Real-world scenarios and actionable strategies you can implement in your business immediately.
A community of professionals, continued education, and mentorship to support your growth journey.
Stay ahead with training on the latest tools, platforms, and technologies transforming real estate.
Our Partners
Meet the premier partners driving innovation in real estate
October 6–8, 2026
Three days of actionable insights, expert sessions, and networking opportunities. Full session details coming soon.
Tuesday, October 6
Full detailed schedule to be announced soon
Wednesday, October 7
Full detailed schedule to be announced soon
Thursday, October 8
Full detailed schedule to be announced soon
On Stage
Speaker Reveals Coming Up
More industry leaders will be announced soon. Check back for updates.
Find Your Way
Navigate the event with ease and plan your booth visits in advance
Download our detailed expo floor map to locate all exhibitor booths with ease. The map highlights each exhibitor's location so you can quickly find the brands, products, and services you want to connect with during the event.
Available in PDF format for easy printing and mobile viewing
ASCEND Agent Expo Passport
Meet our Passport Sponsors. Discover new resources for your business. Earn more chances to win great prizes.
Four steps at every stop
Visit each Passport Sponsor destination. Look for the orange balloons to find their booths.
One sponsor.One punch.Extra chances to win.
16 Passport Destinations
Every punch below is a Passport Sponsor booth on the floor. Collect them all.
19 prizes and counting
Drop your tickets on the ones you want. Go all-in on a favorite or spread your chances around.
Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Maya
$3,500
5-day / 4-night all-inclusive stay for two — meals, drinks, entertainment, water sports, taxes and gratuities included. Airfare and transfers not included.
Glover U
$1,500
Live Unreal swag package plus a VIP Summit ticket.
Homes.com
~$1,000
DJI Avata Explorer Combo drone.
Radisson Riviera Panama
2-night / 3-day stay for two at Playa Caracol. Airfare and transfers not included.
$750
Margaritaville
Margaritaville Margarita Maker.
~$500
Ontime Property Inspectors
Complimentary residential inspection.
~$380
American Home Shield
Tailgate package with a Blackstone grill and more.
$300–$350
Visit Central Florida
RTIC cooler, tumbler, pool towel, mini speaker, citrus rub, luggage tag and more.
$300
Home Warranty of America
AirPods.
$250
America's Preferred Home Warranty
Ninja Crispi glass air fryer with PowerPod, glass containers and lids.
$179.95
Truly Title
Visa gift card.
$150
Carbon Group / LPT Realty
Realtor Survival Kit — power bank, phone mount, tool kit, $25 gas card and more.
$150+
Lone Wolf
Premium real estate aerial photography & videography drone.
Surprise
Realtor.com
Ray-Ban Meta sunglasses.
Surprise
Property ID
Four tripod ring-light influencer sets plus leather-bound notebooks.
Surprise
Pillar to Post
Home inspection anywhere in Central Florida.
Surprise
Margaritaville
Bahamas Frozen Concoction Maker.
Surprise
“Jack of All Insurance Trades” Basket
Jack Daniel’s, mixers, highball glasses, branded extras and a $50 gift card.
Surprise
The Staging Company
A home staging — details to be announced.
Surprise
Visit the Prize Station and drop your tickets into the drawing for the prizes you want to win. Go all-in on your favorite or spread your chances around.
More booths. More tickets. More chances to win.
Opting out will not affect your eligibility to win prizes. If you wish to opt out of having your information shared, please email [email protected] by Oct. 10, 2026.
Attend ASCEND Agent Expo for your chance to drive away in style.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to U.S. residents, 18 years or older, attending the Ascend 2025 Expo at the Orlando World Center Marriott (10/16-10/17/2025). One prize: 24-month vehicle lease (ARV $16,300) or, at winner's option, $5,000 cash alternative. Winner must qualify for lease through designated third-party leasing company. Winner is responsible for registration, title, taxes, insurance, maintenance, and other costs. Winner selected 10/17/2025 and must be present to win. Void where prohibited.
Registration
Register now to secure your spot at this exclusive event
Registration
Yes, I am attending! October 6–8, 2026 · Tuesday–Thursday
Lakeland, Florida
Three days at the RP Funding Center, midway between Tampa and Orlando on I-4.
Expo Floor
Meet the industry partners bringing the Expo floor to life—80+ and counting.
Good to Know
Everything you need to know about ASCEND Agent Expo
Join hundreds of top real estate professionals at the most impactful conference of the year