The Northeast REALTOR community’s annual convention and trade expo: 7–10 December 2026, Atlantic City Convention Center, with tri-state CE, designation courses and 250+ exhibit booths.
Dates
7–10 Dec 2026
City / country
Atlantic City, United States
Venue
Atlantic City Convention Center
Time
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Event overview
Triple Play is the largest real-estate convention and trade expo of its kind in the United States, jointly staged by the New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York REALTOR associations. The 2026 edition runs 7–10 December at the Atlantic City Convention Center, bringing brokers, salespeople, appraisers and association staff together for continuing education, designation courses, networking and a focused exhibit floor.
The programme is built around tri-state CE credit and practical brokerage practice: technology, sales and marketing, brokerage management, legal and environmental topics, professional development and ethics. The trade expo sits alongside the classroom programme, with vendors covering listing technology, mortgage and closing services, marketing, photography, insurance and back-office tools.
The audience is overwhelmingly residential (about 87% of recent attendees), with most registrants coming from New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York. That makes Triple Play a concentrated Northeast/Mid-Atlantic buying audience rather than a national consumer show. The 2026 organisers say they expect more than 6,000 attendees.
TL;DR
Renew or complete tri-state CE, compare designation pathways, and meet vendors that serve residential brokerages. The compact Atlantic City venue and official hotel shuttle make it practical to combine education, the expo and evening networking without a long cross-country trip.
A 250+ booth expo with a concentrated Northeast audience and four complimentary registrations per booth. Buyers are mainly residential salespeople, brokers and broker-owners who influence technology, marketing and transaction-service spend; the December timing supports calendar-year budgeting.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
Halls & areas
11 Convention Boulevard, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, United States
Entrances & gates
Convention Boulevard main entrance
Primary arrival point; taxi/rideshare drop-off is on Convention Boulevard.
Paid convention-centre and casino parking; $15/day self-park at the connected Sheraton for registered guests.
$15.00/day
ADA-compliant convention centre; contact the venue for specific mobility or hearing-access requests.
Bring a portable battery; public charging availability is not published.
Free shuttle between official convention hotels and the convention centre during trade-show hours.
Food options
OVG Hospitality
On-site diningParking: On-site and adjacent casino garages charge daily rates; the connected Sheraton advertises $15 self-parking for registered guests. Rates and availability vary by lot and event day.
Gate: Use the convention centre’s main Convention Boulevard entrance; registration is on Level 2. Allow extra time on the first morning for badge collection.
Attend
Event days & opening times
Member – regular (15 Oct–6 Dec)
REALTOR member rate
Non-member – regular
Non-member rate
Member – on-site (7–10 Dec)
Register at the convention centre, Level 2
Non-member – on-site
On-site rate
Association staff
Complimentary
Ticket info
Badge collection
Bring photo ID and your registration confirmation. Badges are non-transferable and must be scanned in and out of CE rooms to earn credit.
Ticket notes
Online registration runs through 6 December 2026; on-site registration is available at higher rates from 7 December. Registration includes education (excluding designation courses), CE credit, receptions, trade expo access and official-hotel shuttle.
Registration deadline
2026-12-06
What's on
How the last edition performed
Last edition
2025
Visitors: 5,500
Exhibitors: 261
This edition
2026
Visitors: 6,000
Exhibitors: 261
Next edition
Not announced yet
Growth over time
Impact
Triple Play is a regional show with national vendor relevance: 5,500 participants and 261 booths in the last reported edition, concentrated in the three states that supply most attendees. Its value is depth in the Northeast residential market rather than raw national reach.
Audience quality
Recent registration data is unusually specific: 56% New Jersey, 21% Pennsylvania, 16% New York; 87% residential, 3% commercial; 79% repeat attendees. Brokers and broker-owners make up roughly 29% of attendees, so the floor reaches both users and budget holders.
Exhibitor outcomes
A booth reaches a few hundred to several thousand tri-state practitioners over two expo days, with four badges per booth. Best ROI comes from lead capture plus a post-show nurture sequence; pure brand impressions are weaker than at a national tech show.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
The tri-state REALTOR market is one of the most densely organised real-estate markets in the US, and Triple Play is its shared annual meeting point. Vendors get a compact, pre-qualified audience of residential practitioners and brokerage leaders at the moment they set next-year budgets.
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
AI and workflow automation
Brokerages are testing AI for listing descriptions, lead triage, transaction coordination and marketing, while compliance teams tighten review of claims and fair-housing risk.
What it changes: Vendors that can show auditable, brokerage-safe AI workflows stand out from generic chatbots.
Lead generation after the portal era
Teams continue to diversify away from portal-dependent lead spend toward owned audiences, referral networks and content-driven acquisition.
What it changes: CRM, content and conversion tools have a receptive buyer set at Triple Play.
CE, designations and retention
Associations are using annual conventions to bundle licence renewal, designation pathways and practical business training as a member-retention benefit.
What it changes: Education is the main reason many attendees travel, which puts vendors in front of a captive professional audience.
Triple Play sits in a winter cluster of Northeast real-estate events: state association conventions, national NAR programming and New York commercial/multifamily deal-making. Plan Triple Play as the tri-state anchor and add one adjacent event only if the buyer segment differs.
December
Tri-state convention and expo; education-led attendance.
January–February
Tech and strategy follow-on; different audience mix.
Circuit positions are editorial planning guidance, not official event data. Confirm dates before booking.
Plan your trip
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Atlantic City International Airport
Smallest and closest option; limited flights, so compare Philadelphia and Newark.
about 12 miles
to venue
20–25 minutes
by car
Philadelphia International Airport
Largest practical gateway; rental car, shuttle or NJ Transit connections.
about 60 miles
to venue
65–80 minutes by car
by car
Newark Liberty International Airport
Good for international arrivals; train to Atlantic City with a transfer.
about 100 miles
to venue
2–2.5 hours by car
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
USD 49–79 / night
Official Triple Play rates as low as $49–77 before resort fees and 13.625% tax; free shuttle from official hotels.
sourceUSD 99–119 / night
Official rates around $99–119; Sheraton is connected by covered walkway but may cease operations after 15 Dec 2026.
sourceUSD 150–250 / night
Suite and peak-demand inventory is limited; book through Maritz and expect resort fees plus tax.
sourceGet around the city with these convenient transport options.
Jitney shuttle
Cash-friendly minibus service; useful between casinos and the convention centre.
NJ Transit Atlantic City Line
Transfer to a jitney, taxi or shuttle for the final mile to the convention centre.
Taxi / rideshare
Use metered taxi or app; surge pricing is common on event evenings.
Plan your trip
Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.
| Type | Who needs it | Fee | Processing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B-1 business visitor | Visitors from countries without a US visa-waiver or visa-free arrangement | $185.00 | Allow 4–8 weeks for interview and processing | |
| Visa Waiver Program / ESTA | Eligible nationals of VWP countries | $21.00 | Usually minutes to 72 hours |
US visa-free travel is limited to the Visa Waiver Program and specific bilateral arrangements; most other visitors need a B-1/B-2 visa.
The US accepts ATA Carnets for qualifying temporary exhibition goods; list all items and carry the carnet with the shipment.
Official visa pageWeather
Early December in Atlantic City is cold and windy: highs around 45–50°F (7–10°C), lows near 32–38°F (0–3°C), with frequent wind off the ocean. Pack a warm layer and a waterproof outer layer.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Convention-centre Wi-Fi is available but congested; download the app and session handouts before arrival, and carry a portable battery. US mobile plans and eSIMs are widely available.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Business casual
Business casual is the stated dress code for sessions, the expo and most events.
Tipping
Tip 15–20% at restaurants and bars; taxis and rideshare tips are customary.
Casino and resort fees
Hotel quotes often exclude resort fees and 13.625% city/state tax; budget for both.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: PHL (Philadelphia) or ACY (Atlantic City)
Book 6–10 weeks out; December weekends fill quickly. Compare PHL and ACY, and allow a buffer for weather delays.
Book flightsMost international visitors need a US B-1 business visa or ESTA under the Visa Waiver Program.
Estimated cost: $185 B-1 visa; $21 ESTA (fees subject to change)
Processing: ESTA usually within 72 hours; B-1 allow 4–8 weeks
Apply early and carry registration confirmation and an invitation letter.
OfficialGet to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: From PHL: rental car or shuttle, about 65–80 minutes. From ACY: taxi/rideshare, about 20–25 minutes. From EWR: NJ Transit/Amtrak to Atlantic City with a transfer, about 3 hours.
Hotel → venue: Walk from the connected Sheraton; use the free official-hotel shuttle from casino hotels; jitney or taxi elsewhere.
Ride-hail: Uber/Lyft serve Atlantic City; pickup areas are designated at the convention centre. Expect surge pricing after evening events.
Public transit: NJ Transit Atlantic City Line connects Philadelphia to the Atlantic City Rail Terminal; local jitneys cover Pacific Avenue and the Boardwalk.
Parking: Paid convention-centre and casino garages; $15/day self-park at the Sheraton for registered guests. Arrive early on show mornings.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: December
Temperature: 32–50°F (0–10°C)
Seasonality: Cold, windy and occasionally wet; ocean wind makes it feel colder.
Packing: Warm coat, layers, waterproof shoes, portable battery and a business-casual outfit for sessions.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Tuesday 8 December 2026
Monday is compressed by travel and designation courses, and Thursday closes at midday. Tuesday gives a full education day plus a full expo block, with the best chance of catching both speakers and exhibitors before the week’s energy peaks.
Book registration and confirm whether you need a designation course — Designation courses require separate fees and pre-registration.
Book the hotel through Maritz and check the shuttle route — Official hotels include free shuttle service.
Build your session shortlist and check CE licence numbers — Bring licence numbers for every state where you want credit.
Download the app, map the expo floor and set 6–8 vendor meetings — Prioritise vendors you cannot see locally.
Pack business casual, chargers and a warm layer; print confirmations — Badges are non-transferable.
Collect badge on Level 2 and scan in/out of each CE room — Scanning is required to earn CE credit.
Shuttle from hotel and badge collection
Atlantic City Convention Center, Level 2Morning CE session or designation course
Session room as assignedExpo floor walk and scheduled vendor meetings
Exhibit HallAfternoon CE or broker/manager track
Session room as assignedNetworking reception and follow-up calls
Official hotel or convention-centre reception areaAtlantic City Boardwalk
Walk / Sightseeing
5–15 minutes from the convention centre
Historic seafront walk, piers and ocean views; easy between sessions.
Absecon Lighthouse
Heritage
About 10 minutes by car
Short climb with city and ocean views; a compact non-casino break.
Cape May day trip
Coastal Town
About 45–55 minutes by car
Victorian architecture, beach and wineries if you add a weekend.
Official hotel shuttle and lobby bars
Informal networking
The shared shuttle and co-headquarters hotel lobbies are the easiest places to continue conversations.
Expo floor receptions
Show-floor networking
Receptions and coffee breaks are scheduled around the expo; check the app for times.
Atlantic City Boardwalk restaurants
Dinner meetings
Book ahead for groups on show evenings.
Triple Play is a compact regional show, so speed matters more than volume. Most attendees are residential practitioners and brokers who will book tools for the new year; a 48-hour follow-up while the show is fresh outperforms a generic January newsletter.
Budget
Shell scheme
USD 320–560 / m²
Raw space
USD 220–380 / m²
Standard booth
9.29 m²
Planning estimates, not a 2026 rate card; the organiser did not publish booth prices at research time.
Adjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
booth
exhibitor · standard
USD 3000–5500 / per 10x10 booth
hotel
both · budget
USD 49–79 / per room per night
hotel
both · mid
USD 99–119 / per room per night
per_diem
both · moderate
USD 60–90 / per person per day
visa
international · B-1
USD 185 / per application
insurance
exhibitor · basic
USD 90–180 / per shipment
| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| booth | exhibitor | standard | USD 3000–5500 / per 10x10 booth | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| hotel | both | budget | USD 49–79 / per room per night | reported | 2026-10-31 |
| hotel | both | mid | USD 99–119 / per room per night | reported | 2026-10-31 |
| per_diem | both | moderate | USD 60–90 / per person per day | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| visa | international | B-1 | USD 185 / per application | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| insurance | exhibitor | basic | USD 90–180 / per shipment | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
Decision
Six quick questions to decide whether to visit, exhibit or skip Triple Play 2026.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
Which best describes your role?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
You can reach Atlantic City cheaply and need credit or a compact vendor scan.
Best for
Agents and brokers who need CE, designations or a focused vendor shortlist
Min. budget
$500.00
Timeline
One day; register 2–4 weeks ahead
Risks
Session clashes
Hotel sell-out
Weather delays
exhibit
You have a clear ICP, a demo and a 48-hour follow-up process.
Best for
Vendors selling to residential brokerages and teams in the tri-state market
Min. budget
$4,000.00
Timeline
3–4 months for booth, freight and staffing
Risks
Low booth traffic if sessions overlap
Lead follow-up lag
Resort-fee creep
skip
Your buyer is not a REALTOR or you cannot resource lead follow-up.
Best for
National enterprise vendors with no Northeast residential focus or no capacity to follow up
Timeline
Reassess for 2027
Risks
Missing a concentrated tri-state audience
Competitors visible on the floor
Book with
Triple Play REALTOR Convention & Trade Expo
Official dates, registration, programme and exhibitor information.
Primary source for dates, venue and registration.
Atlantic City Convention Center
The 2026 venue at 1 Convention Boulevard, Atlantic City.
Venue name and address confirmed on the event site.
Visit Atlantic City
Official destination guide for hotels, dining, transport and things to do.
Destination planning resource; not the event organiser.
New Jersey REALTORS®
Lead association for the tri-state convention; member services and CE.
Co-organiser confirmed by the event site and contact page.
Recommended providers
B-1 business visitor and ESTA guidance.
Official Triple Play housing; do not use unsolicited room sellers.
Compare PHL, ACY and EWR; book 6–10 weeks out.
Official show contractor; book material handling early.
Travel and exhibitor property coverage; confirm show cancellation terms.
Book Atlantic City and Cape May experiences.
Badge-scanning and lead-capture alternative if the organiser does not supply readers.
FAQs & glossary
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