IREC 2026 Inaugurated in Hyderabad as India Hosts Global Real Estate Conference
India hosts the 7th International Real Estate Conference in Hyderabad for the first time, featuring 2,000+ global delegates and a new housing report.
In a historic first for the country, the 7th International Real Estate Conference (IREC 2026) officially commenced at HITEX, Hyderabad. This landmark event marks the debut of this prestigious global real estate platform in India, positioning the nation as a central hub for international property discussions.
Running from September 25–27, the conference has drawn an impressive crowd of over 2,000 delegates representing more than 35 countries. The gathering serves as a massive melting pot for developers, institutional investors, realtors, policymakers, and leaders in real estate technology.
A Global Stage for Luxury and Innovation
The three-day event is uniquely structured to combine three major pillars: the Global Conference, the Luxury Property Expo, and an Innovation Showcase. The inauguration saw high-profile leadership from across the globe, including Mr. Majid Saqer Al Marri from the Dubai Land Department, who inaugurated the conference, and Mr. Kevin Brown, President of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), who opened the IREC Luxury Property Expo.
Hosted by the Hyderabad Realtors Association (HRA) in strategic partnership with NAR-India, the event aims to bridge the gap between Indian real estate and the global marketplace. Experts will dive into critical topics such as:
- Institutional investment and cross-border transactions
- The rise of branded residences and holiday homes
- Real estate tokenisation and affordable housing
- The transformative impact of PropTech, AI, and DeepTech
India Housing Report 2026: Key Market Insights
A major highlight of the opening day was the release of the India Housing Report – September 2026. Prepared by NAR and CRE Matrix, this report provides a comprehensive assessment of residential housing trends across India based on data from the first half of 2026.
Major Findings from the H1 2026 Report:
- Primary Sales Value: The value of primary housing sales across Pan-India Tier-1 cities stood at ₹3.63 lakh crore, remaining largely stable compared to the record highs of H1 2025.
- Sales Volume: Approximately 2.58 lakh primary housing units were sold, reflecting a slight year-on-year decrease of about 2%. However, new launches saw a healthy increase of roughly 7%, reaching 2.98 lakh units.
- Market Leaders: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) emerged as the largest housing market in India, commanding 26% of the national housing value with sales worth approximately ₹93,800 crore, outpacing the NCR, which held 19%.
- Growth Hotspots: Navi Mumbai and Raigad led the way with a massive 29% value growth. Meanwhile, Bengaluru demonstrated strong performance with 25% value growth, securing a 17% share of the national housing value.
Putting Hyderabad on the Global Map
For the host city, the conference is a significant milestone in its journey toward becoming a global real estate powerhouse. The discussions are expected to explore how Hyderabad’s own development aligns with international investment trends and technology-driven urbanisation.
“The real estate industry is changing faster than the traditional transaction cycle,” noted Mr. Sumanth Reddy, Chairman of NAR-India, highlighting that buyers are more informed and capital is becoming increasingly global. Mr. Sreedhar Reddy, Past President of the Hyderabad Realtors Association, emphasized that hosting IREC is about integrating Hyderabad into a much larger global conversation.
With participation from diverse markets including the US, Dubai, Canada, Japan, China, and several Southeast Asian nations, IREC 2026 is set to redefine how the world views the Indian property landscape.