# Event Details - **Event Name**: Mission GalaCON 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 am (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Gala and ConferenceAbout this EventMission GalaCON 2026: Building Wealth. Expanding Influence. Creating Legacy.Where institutional power meets next-generation market strategy. Join top-tier real estate executives, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, investors and changemakers for a two-day conference and gala experience at the Gas South Convention Center.Mission GalaCon is the premier real estate and leadership experience designed for the people building the future of ownership, wealth, development, and community impact.Why Mission GalaCONThe conversations happening in the real estate market are changing.Ownership. Development. Technology. Influence. Capital. Partnerships.Traditional tactics aren’t moving the needle anymore. In 2026, the real estate leaders who win aren’t just working harder; they are changing the mechanics of how they secure market mindshare.Mission GalaCON is designed to bring those conversations and the people driving them into one environment. GalaCON brings together real estate developers, investors, lenders, commercial professionals, and community-builders who are actively shaping the future of real estate and economic growth.The ExperienceWhat to Expect at GalaCONTwo days. Multiple stages. One unforgettable experience. Here's what you can expect inside:ConferenceReal Estate Strategy SessionsDeep-dive panels and keynotes covering land development, deal structuring, policy influence, density optimization, and the forces shaping the next decade of real estate. Speakers are practitioners, not theorists.ExclusiveInvitation-Only: Mission Multiplier Inner CircleA curated, closed-door session for qualified principals and decision-makers. Facilitated dialogue, strategic introductions, and the kind of candid conversation that only happens when the cameras are off and the right people are in the room.AwardsYouth Legacy Program Awards CeremonyThe heart of Mission NVG's community mission. A portion of proceeds from sponsorship tables and partnerships supports the Youth Legacy Program, helping empower and equip emerging young leaders with education, mentorship, and exposure to opportunities that can change the trajectory of their lives.GalaThe Mission GalaCON Black-Tie GalaElevate. Celebrate. Evolve. The evening gala is a full-production event formal attire, curated experience, and the energy of a community that knows it's building something that will outlast all of us.NetworkingStructured NetworkingGalaCON curates intentional connection through structured networking sessions, and peer-to-peer introductions across every tier of the real estate ecosystem.Sponsorship Table From (4–10 seats) at our Black-Tie Gala Saturday Oct. 24th 2026 Full team access to both days · Inner Circle eligibility · Brand visibility throughout event · Portion of proceeds support Youth Legacy ProgramTHE VENUE – GAS SOUTH CONVENTION CENTERLocated in the heart of the region's premier entertainment district, the Gas South Convention Center offers a seamless, state-of-the-art environment for high-level business. Featuring expansive, modern spaces designed for elite networking, seamless corporate displays, and a breathtaking backdrop for our evening Gala.If you want to be in the rooms shaping the future of real estate, this is where you need to be.Mission GalaCON 2026: Legacy of Wealth – Creating the Architecture of TomorrowSecure Your Spot TodayEarly bird pricing is limited.VIP experiences and sponsorship opportunities are expected to sell quickly.Secure your pass today to guarantee your place at the premier real estate event of the year.AgendaBeyond the Commission: Brokers & Agents Who Develop and BuildInfo: A growing segment of high-performing brokers in the Southeast are moving from selling inventory to creating it. Mindset shifts from commission to equity, the capital path for a first development, the team you need, and the dual identity of managing a brokerage practice while overseeing a build. The commercial angle is also represented; brokers who place institutional tenants are generating development pipelines, not only lease deals.Land: Finding It, Evaluating It, and Building on It!Info: Land is where thel value in real estate originates, and the pre-development cycle is where most projects die. Anchor panel of the conference: the full stakeholder table assembled around one deal, walking through every stage from raw land to groundbreaking. Landowner, developer, builder, lender, government official, and broker each speak to what they were thinking at every step.Show Me the Money: Capital Strategies for Today’s MarketInfo: Funding is the universal constraint - understand the capital stack. Gives a clear picture of what it actually takes to become bankable in a prolonged high-rate environment. Practical intent: stress-test your deal before the lender does, understand what disqualifies most applicants, and know when to use private capital versus conventional.The Partnership Equation: Relationships That Get Deals DoneInfo: Most deals don’t die for lack of capital or land; they die because the wrong people are at the table. Architecture of a productive deal partnership: how to find the right co-developer, structure a JV that holds up legally. Build a network that generates off-market opportunities. Developers, lenders, attorneys, and capital partners each bring a different view of the same transaction.AI: Doing More With LessInfo: AI has moved from a tech conversation to a business operations conversation. Close the gap between firms using automation to scale and those still running on manual workflows. Every stakeholder — developer, lender, broker, or LP — leaves with at least one tool they can implement before the week is out. Real use cases, real ROI, and an honest account of what goes wrong.Keynote + Fireside Chat: Built From the Ground UpInfo: The conference closes not with more data but with conviction. A highly successful practitioner- someone who has built significant real estate wealth, survived a serious setback, and is still in the game. Shares the internal framework that separates long-term builders from those who stall. This is not only a motivational performance: It is a candid, practitioner-to-practitioner account of what the long game actually costs, and why it is worth it. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/duluth/mission-galacon-2026/100001989328584347 - **Event Categories**: business, nonprofit, conferences, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 15 hours - Location: Gas South Convention Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 3945.99, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Duluth - **state**: GA - **country**: United States - **location**: Gas South Convention Center - **lat**: 33.9895262 - **long**: -84.0940432 - **full address**: Gas South Convention Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Mission GalaCON 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/8a76dd94b3eaad006e040b0cd8dc9c40a23087ed9d7eeb910b6cdc80b6bfb065-rimg-w1200-h605-dc030202-gmir.jpg?v=1783588218 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Mission GalaCON 2026 being held? - **A:** Mission GalaCON 2026 takes place on Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 am at Gas South Convention Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Mission GalaCON 2026? - **A:** Mission GalaCON 2026 is organized by Shariff James. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Mission GalaCON 2026 is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Duluth, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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