Working For: CREF Technology
Technology—ranging from AI and automation to blockchain and data analytics—is transforming commercial real estate finance by driving innovation, improving efficiency, and fostering collaboration across the industry.
MBA is your home for policy & advocacy, market intelligence, education, networking and more.
Advancing the Industry Together
MBA’s CREF Technology Council is an open forum for all MBA members interested in how technology is transforming the commercial and multifamily real estate finance industry. The Council brings together a diverse mix of lenders, servicers, investors, technology providers, and industry professionals to explore innovation, share insights, and collaborate on solutions that improve efficiency, enhance risk management, and create value across the CRE finance ecosystem.
Meeting Schedule: Bi-monthly
Contact Kelli Burke to join the Council or to attend the next meeting.
Learn more about the CREF Technology Council and review meeting details.
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Learn. Share. Connect.
MBA's events are where the industry gathers—building relationships, exchanging insights, and gaining clarity on market conditions and trends.
CREF Convention and Expo
CRE Servicing Solutions Conference
Private Credit Finance Summit
MISMO Events
Register today for upcoming events.
Delivering Critical Industry Data and Tools
MBA's research and economics serves as the gauge of the industry, providing the most current and comprehensive data and benchmarks to help firms understand and compete in their environment.Tailored Learning for Every Step of a CRE Finance Career
MBA’s educational offerings are the training ground of the industry, offering best-in-class resources from a trusted source, and including in-person and online courses, certifications, and designations—plus free member access to webinars.
Complimentary Offerings
Commercial/Multifamily Real Estate Academy
Commercial/Multifamily Future Leaders
Chartered Realty Investment (CRI) designation
Corporate Training
MISMO Education
Explore the full curriculum and choose the right courses for you.
Advocacy in Action

Weekly CREF Policy Update
Mortgage Action Alliance
MORPAC
National Advocacy Conference
View a complete list of active issues.
Senior Executives
- CREF Convention and Expo
- Chairman’s Conference
- Cross-capital Source Sr. Exec. Roundtable
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Kelli Burke
Vice President, Commercial Real Estate Finance Policy & Strategic Industry Engagement
Contact me: [email protected] and (202) 557-2742.
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