EVX brought over 1,300 Engel & Völkers Americas network members together in person for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. This year’s EVX theme was UNLOCKED, nodding to the endless potential we all found in ourselves over the last two years. This marquee event served as a greatly anticipated reunion for our real estate advisors, license partners and staff and featured powerhouse speakers, networking opportunities and insights from some of the real estate industry’s best.
Day One
In true Vegas style, the event began with a procession of light-up LED drummers who marched through the theater packed with attendees excited for the annual event.
After a short performance on stage, Anthony Hitt, president and CEO of Engel & Völkers Americas, revealed that he was amongst the marching drummers.
After his exciting entrance, Hitt kicked off day one with a 2021 recap, sharing impressive numbers and results from the Americas network, most notably that the Americas accounted for over one-third of the global brand’s GCI in 2021—the brand’s strongest year on record.
He was later joined by Sven Odia, global CEO of Engel & Völkers, for a discussion about the brand’s future.
Following an action-packed day with incredible speakers on the main stage, guests transitioned to the Opening Night event. Dressed to the nines in brand colors guests gathered at The Boulevard Rooftop Pool overlooking the Las Vegas Strip for a night of eating, networking and entertainment. Highlights of the night included a spontaneous, synchronized aquatic dance, also known as a ‘splash mob’ and several special entrances by guests with extravagant attire.
Day Two
Day two of EVX began bright and early with a discussion between MIT Real Estate Innovation Lab’s Head of Industry Relations, Steve Weikal, and Anthony Hitt. The pair focused heavily on data science, specifically how we can better understand data to draw better conclusions and, ultimately, make better decisions. Weikal emphasized the quantity of data available in the digital environment. Data that can be investigated to create efficiencies and a deep understanding of client motivations.
Throughout Tuesday afternoon, attendees had the opportunity to attend a variety of breakout sessions, with topics ranging from developments to listing descriptions and social media strategy. Favorite sessions included How to Nail Your Instagram Reels and TikTok Strategy, How to Get More Listings from Social Media and advisor panels like Increasing Your Productivity and Selling Yourself.
That’s A Wrap!
Together at last, our network enjoyed one final evening of Vegas-style entertainment before returning home to cities and neighborhoods across the Americas. But you know what they say, what happens in Vegas…
Needless to say, we are greatly anticipating next year’s event; EVX 2023 will be held from March 12-14, 2023, at the Fontainebleau in Miami, Florida. We look forward to another incredible experience with the best network in the industry.
