The Region 9 Conference is an opportunity for REALTORS® from across the region — Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri — to connect, hear timely industry updates, learn about national programs and resources, meet the volunteer leading our national association, and discover ways you can get more involved!
Monday, September 21, 2026
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Region 9 Conference Registration
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Networking Breakfast Buffet
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Welcome
Nate Johnson, Region 9 Vice President, National Association of REALTORS®
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Opening Keynote: "Flood, Fire, Hail, and Wind: The Hidden Deal Killers in Your Market"
Speaker(s) TBA
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Break
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
RPR Legislative and Market Report Presentation
Liz Gunski, Vice President, Industry Relations, Realtors Property Resource, LLC
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Networking Lunch Buffet and Industry Update with NAR Leadership
Bobbi Howe, 2026 Vice President of Association Affairs, National Association of REALTORS®
Nate Johnson, Region 9 Vice President, National Association of REALTORS®
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Break
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
State Presidential Updates
Phillip Jones, President, Arkansas REALTORS®
Jeff Hill, President, Kansas REALTORS®
Bryan Sheppard, President, Oklahoma REALTORS®
Brian Jared, President, Missouri REALTORS®
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
REALTORS® Relief Foundation Update
Andrea Alford, CEO, Arkansas REALTORS®
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Break
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
How to Get Involved with NAR: Applying for Committees and Running for Office
Elizabeth Mendenhall, 2018 President, National Association of REALTORS®
3:45 PM
Closing Remarks
Nate Johnson, Region 9 Vice President, National Association of REALTORS®
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Region 9 and Fall Business Conference Kick-off Reception — all Region 9 Conference attendees invited!
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Region 9 Trustees Meeting (closed meeting)