Student Day at BOMA 2026

Monday, June 29
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Long Beach Convention Center

Commercial real estate (CRE) is often overlooked, but every time you enter a building—whether it's a school, office, stadium, or shopping center—teams of Property Managers, Facilities Managers, and Engineers are working to ensure these spaces are safe, well‑maintained, and functional. The CRE industry offers numerous lucrative career opportunities!

Jump start your career for FREE by joining Student Day at the BOMA International Conference & Expo on Monday, June 29 at the LBCC in Long Beach, CA. Participants will be assigned a mentor to accompany them throughout the day, making introductions to industry practitioners, answering questions, and providing guidance throughout the day's activities.

Registration Eligibility

To qualify for complimentary Student Day registration, you must be a full or part‑time student enrolled in a college or university and not fully employed in the commercial real estate industry. High school students interested in a career in commercial real estate may also register to attend Student Day.
 

Registration Instructions

To register for student day please go to our registration page, Register - BOMA 2026, click on Register Online Today, and then sign in or create an account. Then select full conference registration. Please input your school's name in the company field, and input "Student" in the job title field. After inputting your information, at the bottom of the page please input the discount code, STD26, in the special code box. Please contact meetings@boma.org with any registration questions. 

Student Day Schedule of Events

Following a morning orientation and mentor match, you'll attend the Monday Keynote and State of the Industry presentation. Then it's on to the BOMA Expo, where you'll find a delicious lunch buffet and over 400 leading companies showcasing the latest technologies and innovations to optimize commercial building operations and management. You'll then attend a special Student Day Education session, followed by a behind-the-scenes tour of one of Long Beach's Class A office towers to see property management in action! The day concludes with a networking reception for all student participants, mentors, and industry leaders, where you will receive a certificate of completion.

Monday, June 29 BOMA Student Day
8:00 – 8:45 am Orientation and Continental Breakfast
8:45 - 9:00 am Mentor Match
9:15 – 10:45 am Keynote Presentation: Leading with Humanity in the Age of AI and State of the CRE Industry Address
11:00 am – 12:30 pm Lunch and Tour Expo Hall with Mentor 
12:45 - 1:45 PM Student Day Education Session on Careers in Commercial Real Estate
2:00 – 3:30 pm Office Building Tour - 180 E. Ocean Blvd (close walk from convention center)
3:15 – 5:00 pm Program Wrap‑Up and Networking Reception

Interested in learning more about careers in commercial real estate?  Visit Careers Building Communities to discover the industry, take a quiz to discover your potential, and find your path! BOMA International is a founding member of Careers Building Communities.