The short-term rental (STR) industry continues to grow rapidly, and staying connected with the latest trends, insights, and networking opportunities is key for hosts, property managers, and service providers alike. To help you plan your STR event calendar for 2026, we’ve compiled a list of notable STR-related events happening around the world.
These events cover a variety of topics including property management, revenue optimization, technology, and guest experience. We’ve grouped them by region for easy reference — Asia, Australia & New Zealand (ANZ), Europe, and America.
Find events that align with your interests, mark your calendar, and make the most of these opportunities to learn, connect, and grow within the STR community.
Americas
| Event | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| IMN Short-Term Rental Winter Forum An industry forum bringing together short-term rental owners, operators, investors, and service providers for discussions on market trends, operations, and industry topics. | 22-23 January | Aventura, FL, USA |
| Vermont Short-Term Rental Conference & Trade Show A two-day in-person conference for short-term rental owners, managers, service providers, and related stakeholders, focused on education and networking. | 26-27 March | Stowe, Vermont, USA |
| Host and Toast An in-person meetup organised by Hospitable for short-term rental hosts to connect and share experiences within their local community. | 4-6 June | Orlando, Atlanta, Charlotte, USA |
| STR Wealth Builder Conference A one-day conference designed for short-term rental owners and hosts, covering operational, financial, and growth-related topics. | 19 June | Idaho, USA |
| BPCON2026 A real estate investing conference featuring sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities for property investors. | 2-4 October | Orlando, Florida, USA |
| VRMA Foundations: Frontline Excellence Training A training-focused event for vacation rental operations teams, offering sessions on operational skills and best practices. | 23-24 February | Florida, USA |
| VRMA Executive Summit An invitation-based summit for executive leaders in the vacation rental industry, focused on strategic and organisational topics. | 11-13 May | California, USA |
| VRMA 26 A large-scale industry conference and expo for vacation rental managers, vendors, and professionals across the short-term rental sector. | 4-6 October | Nashville, Tennessee, USA |
| VRNation Annual Conference A conference organised by vacation rental managers, focused on professional standards, industry education, and collaboration. | 28-30 April | Denver, Colorado, USA |
| The Hospitality Show A hospitality industry conference bringing together professionals to discuss operational challenges, technology, and industry developments. | 2-4 November | Miami Beach, Florida, USA |
ANZ
| Event | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| STRA Summit A multi-day conference for short-term rental accommodation owners, operators, property managers, and industry professionals in Australia, focusing on industry trends, regulations, and developments. | 4-7 March 2026 | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Strive to Thrive 2026 A two-day short-term rental industry conference in Melbourne for proprietors, owners, and managers, featuring sessions, networking opportunities, and industry discussions. | 11-12 March | Melbourne, Australia |
| Strive to Thrive 2026 A two-day conference in Auckland for short-term rental owners and managers, covering industry topics alongside networking and community-focused events. | 17-18 March | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Maximum Occupancy A one-day accommodation industry conference in Auckland for New Zealand and Pacific Island accommodation providers, focused on sector-wide topics and insights. | 4 March | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Maximum Occupancy A one-day accommodation industry conference in Perth, bringing together industry professionals to discuss regional and international perspectives on accommodation operations. | 12 June | Perth, Australia |
| Maximum Occupancy A one-day accommodation industry conference in Melbourne featuring presentations from industry professionals on trends, technology, and business practices within the accommodation sector. | 11 November | Melbourne, Australia |
Asia
| Event | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Scale India A two-day conference in Mumbai focused on India’s short-term rental market, bringing together stakeholders from STR operations, real estate, hospitality, tourism, investment, and urban development to discuss market trends, regulations, and regional growth. | 24-25 February | Mumbai, India |
| Strive to Thrive 2026 A one-day short-term rental industry event in Bali for property owners, operators, and managers, featuring industry sessions, networking opportunities, and an evening dinner and afterparty. | 10 September | Bali, Indonesia |
Europe
| Event | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Short Stay Summit ‘26 A UK-based industry event for short-term accommodation hosts and operators, focused on market insights, trends, and networking. | 22 April | London, UK |
| Scale UK A one-day conference for professional short-term rental property managers, featuring education-led sessions and peer networking. | 10 June | Brighton, UK |
| Scale CEE A regional short-term rental conference bringing together operators and industry professionals from Central and Eastern Europe. | 27 March | Sofia, Bulgaria |
| Revenue Camp Italia A two-day training event in Italy focused on revenue management and pricing strategies for non-hotel accommodation operators. | 9-10 April | Florence, Italy |
| Scale España A two-day conference in Madrid for short- and medium-term rental professionals, covering operations, regulation, and growth strategies. | 28-29 April | Madrid, Spain |
| Scale with AI A one-day event exploring practical applications of AI in short-term rental and serviced accommodation operations. | 9 June | Brighton, UK |
| Scale Middle East A two-day short-term rental conference in Dubai focused on regional market dynamics, regulation, and operations. | 30 Sep – 01 Oct | Dubai, UAE |
| Scale Fest An international short-term rental event combining education, networking, and social activities for professional operators. | 24-25 October | Barcelona, Spain |
| Scale France A two-day conference for short-term rental professionals managing larger portfolios, focused on strategy and peer exchange. | 25-26 November | Paris, France |
| Vacation Rental World Summit An international conference for vacation rental professionals, featuring industry talks, panels, and networking. | 8-9 October | France |
| Short Stay Conference A regional conference for vacation rental hosts and property managers in Southeast Europe, with talks, workshops, and networking. | 19-20 February | Athens, Greece |
| Short Stay Conference A one-day event in Cyprus for vacation rental professionals covering regulation, operations, and revenue strategies. | 2 April | Limassol, Cyprus |
| Short Stay Conference A one-day conference in Thessaloniki for vacation rental hosts and managers from Greece and the Balkans. | 25 November | Thessaloniki, Greece |
This STR Event Calendar is based on the events we’ve identified so far and will continue to be updated over time.
If you’re aware of any STR events that aren’t included here, please feel free to share them with us — we’d love to add them and help keep the wider STR community informed.
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