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San Diego Real Estate
Investing and Business Expo
August 6th, 2026 8am - 10pm
Handlery Hotel San Diego CA
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Roundtables • Panels • Twilight Session
IWBA EXPO 2026
AUG 6, SAN DIEGO • CRYSTAL BALLROOM HANDLERY HOTEL
State assembly civic honors, Newschool of Architecture partnership, and 30 executive roundtables headline San Diego Real Estate Investing & Business Expo! Investors, developers, students, entrepreneurs, commercial bankers, architects, and business leaders unite August 6 to help shape the future of San Diego's economy.
Where most expos deliver booths, IWBA delivers connections. Featuring morning investor meetups, afternoon licensed broker insights, and evening networking. Licensed speakers share 10-minute insights.
Strategy For Growth
Real estate business structure and strategy for long-term growth
Boost Your Visibility
Branding and marketing techniques to boost your visibility
Strong Relationships
Business communication and professional presence for strong relationships
Practical Investing
Practical real estate investing approaches, trends, and strategies
Empower Your Future. Build Your Legacy.
Don't Miss This Exclusive Event!
ROUNDTABLE SESSIONS
9:45 AM | 11:15 AM | 2:30 PM
9 Vetted Participants x 1 Industry Expert Sponsor for 60 minutes each. Participants are pre-screened applicants with active budgets, deal flow, or purchasing authority; Including real estate investors, developers, fund managers, and qualified business owners.
Location: Designated Tables, Main Ballroom
Access: Registration required. VIP ticketholders can register.
Total: 27 participant seats. Fire code enforced. No audience filming/recording during sessions. Presenters may record their own segment with separate written consent. Venue security cameras in use with notice posted per CA law.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER THOMAS INSERRA
1:45 PM – 2:15 PM
Thomas Inserra’s lifelong journey of learning began with a degree in Leadership from Purdue University in Indiana, an MBA degree in Phoenix as well as completing the Graduate School of Banking program at Wharton University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. His passion has beenserving as an entrepreneur who successfully launched six start-up companies, including most recently - two separate, FDIC insured start-up commercial banks.
Mr. Inserra presently serves as President, CEO & Board Member of Beach Cities Commercial Bank.
Location: Ballroom Main Stage
Access: All daytime ticket holders
REAL MEN OF REAL ESTATE CAST PANEL
4:15 PM – 5:00 PM
KNSD San Diego & KNBC Los Angeles reality show cast members. Featuring VIP panelist Sir Kaya Redford, the globally renowned Success Coach empowering Fortune 500 Companies for over 25 years with his unparalleled expertise. As the visionary behind the groundbreaking program Top Producers Global, he helps entrepreneurs, leaders, and sales people break through to greater wealth & freedom.
Location: Ballroom Main Stage
Access: All daytime ticket holders
EVENING TWILIGHT SESSION
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Captures W2 Capital After Hours. Designed for working professionals, networking for those interested in real estate capital markets. Educational discussion only. Cash bar (21+, drink responsibly).
Access: Twilight Pass $47 (Complimentary for all daytime ticket holders.)
Presenters / Panelists
Expo 2026 Offerings
Janie Seltzer
Roundtable Presenter
Theresa Wells
Roundtable Presenter
Lorna McFarlane Reed
Roundtable Presenter
Eric Campbell
Roundtable Presenter
Steve Matley
Roundtable Presenter
Jim McLaughlin
Roundtable Presenter
Manny Lopez
Roundtable Presenter
Marie Waite
Roundtable Presenter
Lloyd Segal
Panelist - Morning Group
Michael Polin
Panelist - Morning Group
Dave Schmidt
Panelist - Morning Group
Steve Matley
Panelist - Morning Group
Marie Waite
Host - Morning Group
Sir Kaya Redford
Panelist - Afternoon Group
Tunde Ogunwole
Panelist - Afternoon Group
Mike Litton
Host - Afternoon Group
Marie Waite
Host - Afternoon Group
Steve Matley
Panelist - Afternoon Group
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Event Location
Handlery Hotel San Diego
Crystal Ballroom
950 Hotel Cir N
San Diego, CA
92108
Marie Waite holds a California Real Estate License. She is not a licensed securities broker, investment advisor, or attorney. IWBA events are for educational and networking purposes only. No offers to buy/sell securities will be made at this event. All investment decisions are the sole responsibility of the attendee. Consult licensed professionals before investing. International Wealth Builders Association® is a registered trademark of Finest Women in Real Estate, LLC. International Wealth Builders Association™ Magazine is a trademark of Finest Women in Real Estate, LLC.
Marie Waite
Licensed CA Realtor
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Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 378-5316
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