Ottawa Symposium
May 27, 2026
9 AM – 3 PM
Brookstreet Hotel
525 Legget Drive | Kanata, ON K2K 3G4
A limited courtesy room block is available for symposium attendees at $245 + taxes
(Standard King or Double Queen)
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The Countdown is On!
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Agenda
9:00 AM
Registration, Coffee Break & Trade Show
9:40 AM
Opening Remarks
Welcome on behalf of CMBA Ontario
9:50 AM
Market Update
Speaker:
- Greg Casey, Regional Risk Manager, Sagen
10:35 AM
Fireside Chat: Ottawa Real Estate Board
Speakers:
- Nicole Christy, CEO of Ottawa Real Estate Board
- David Andre, Mortgage Agent – Level 2, Mortgage Brokers City
11:20 AM
Coffee and Stretch Break
11:30 AM
TOPIC COMING SOON
Speakers:
- TBA
12:15 PM
Lunch & Trade Show
1:30 PM
Broker Panel – Tips from Top Ottawa Brokers
Speakers:
- TBA
2:15 PM
TOPIC COMING SOON
Speaker:
- Doug Adlam, Founder, Adlam Innovations
3:00 PM
Closing Remarks
Meet Our Speakers
Our speakers bring a wealth of knowledge and experience from various sectors of the mortgage industry. Get to know the professionals who will be sharing their insights at our event.
Nicole Christy
CEO, Ottawa Real Estate Board
Nicole Christy is a recognized leader in Canadian real estate and has served as Chief Executive Officer of the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) since June 2024. With expertise in stakeholder and government relations, she has strengthened OREB’s influence by advancing housing policy, building strategic partnerships, and championing the value of REALTORS®.
Her experience spans national organizations including the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, and the Canadian Home Builders’ Association, where she worked with elected officials and industry leaders to advance housing solutions across the continuum.
A respected thought leader and speaker, Nicole is known for her collaborative approach and her commitment to addressing the opportunities and challenges shaping Canada’s housing landscape.
David Andre
Mortgage Agent - Level 2, Mortgage Brokers City
Prior to becoming a Mortgage Agent in 2019, David spent several years operating a hobby farm while raising his family. Following some health concerns, he made the decision to sell the farm and relocate to the close-knit community of Long Sault. He’s kept his passion for the outdoors alive by running a maple syrup operation alongside his dad.
Since transitioning into the mortgage industry, his focus has remained unchanged—providing clear, reliable guidance backed by a strong work ethic and a high level of professional service. With established connections across the financial services sector, he’s committed to supporting clients at every stage of their mortgage journey and helping them secure the right solution for their needs.
Greg Casey
Regional Risk Manager, Sagen
16 years working for General Electric Canada as a Credit Manager for businesses as varied as Lighting to Aircraft Engines working on projects from turbines for the Yangzi River Dams in China to plastic car parts in Windsor.
Since 2004 with Sagen Canada in the roles of Leader of our Audit Team, Head of our Special Investigation and now as Regional Risk Manager.
Doug Adlam
Founder, Adlam Innovations
Doug Adlam is a nationally recognized entrepreneur, speaker, and strategic advisor in Canada’s mortgage and financial industries. With a career spanning over 17 years, Doug has co-founded and exited multiple ventures, including an industry disrupting mortgage technology that was acquired in 2020.
Doug began his journey by growing his family’s mortgage brokerage 40X. Later he went on to serve as Director of Strategic Growth for a national brokerage, and played a pivotal role in scaling it into a national powerhouse—quadrupling its operations in just two and a half years and helping lead it to billions in annual originations. He also co founded a successful wealth management startup focused on corporate financial planning, which he exited in 2023.
A former professor at the University of Guelph, Doug taught marketing, consumer behaviour, and information management for six years and founded the university’s Entrepreneurship 4100 course. He holds an Honours Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing Management and a post graduate degree in Marketing and Consumer Studies, following an early academic start in Computer Systems Engineering. Today, Doug is the founder of Adlam Innovations, a strategic platform focused on helping leaders scale businesses that operate—and eventually exit—without them. He is a sought-after keynote speaker, podcast guest, and advisor to founders, executives, and high-growth teams.