Hyderabad Set for India’s First Global Realty Conference

India is set to host the International Real Estate Conference for the first time, with Hyderabad preparing to welcome delegates from over 35 countries between September 25 and 27, 2026. The seventh edition of the global summit will take place at the HITEX Exhibition Centre, transforming the city into a focal point for international investment flows and property technology.

Organised under the National Association of Realtors-India (NAR-India) with the Hyderabad Realtors Association serving as the operational host, the event marks a major milestone for the domestic real estate sector. The biennial gathering is expected to draw a massive global audience of industry leaders, tech innovators, and institutional investors to evaluate the Indian market.

Three-Day Summit to Focus on AI and Investment

The IREC 2026 agenda is heavily geared toward the intersection of property and technology, with focused sessions on Artificial Intelligence, PropTech, DeepTech, and sustainable development. As changing economic priorities reshape global real estate, the conference aims to align international capital with emerging technology-driven property markets.

Organisers will run three connected platforms throughout the event. The Global Conference and the PropTech and Real Estate Innovation Showcase are officially scheduled for September 26 to 27. Meanwhile, the Luxury Property Expo will run across all three days, beginning on September 25.

Sumanth Reddy Arani, chairman of NAR-India, highlighted the timing of the event, stating that India has reached a stage where its developers, professionals, and property projects are increasingly operating at international standards.

What the Summit Means for Indian Property Markets

The primary participants will include Hyderabad-based developers, brokers, property advisers, technology firms, and policymakers. For local builders, the event offers unprecedented international visibility and a concentrated forum to engage with overseas institutional capital.

While buyers and property owners are affected indirectly, the exposure to new construction technologies and financing models could influence future local projects. Investors and overseas Indian buyers will also gain a unique platform for evaluating domestic opportunities. However, experts note that foreign investors will likely scrutinise compliance closely, favouring Telangana RERA Approved Projects when considering financial commitments.

HITEX Venue Puts Hyderabad Infrastructure on Display

Choosing Hyderabad as the first Indian host city places its developers and technology ecosystem directly in front of delegates from more than 35 countries. The city’s positioning as a premier business and investment hub played a key role in securing the hosting rights.

The official IREC website highlights the strategic location of the venue, noting that the HITEX Exhibition Centre is located just 4 kilometres from the bustling HITEC City tech corridor. Furthermore, it sits roughly 45 minutes by road from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, ensuring seamless connectivity for arriving international delegates.

“The idea behind IREC 2026 is to create a platform that connects India with what is happening next in global real estate.”

How India Secured Its First International Realty Event

IREC is an established biennial platform initiated by the National Association of Realtors. Before coming to India, the summit built its reputation across several major Asian hubs.

The six previous editions were successfully hosted in Manila, Bangkok, Incheon, Hanoi, Tokyo, and Kuala Lumpur. Hyderabad’s selection as the seventh host city reflects India’s growing dominance in the Asian real estate market and its rapidly expanding PropTech sector.

Upcoming Milestones and Event Registration Steps

With registration currently open through the official IREC website, the industry is closely watching how the event scales. The official portal directs all sponsorship and exhibition enquiries to [email protected] as preparations intensify for the September 2026 launch.

Industry observers and prospective attendees are advised to monitor the event’s progress. Key upcoming milestones include the release of the confirmed speaker list, the final exhibitor roster, and any major project or policy announcements scheduled to coincide with the summit.