Opening Networking Reception & Conference Platform Orientation

Join the opening networking reception and connect with other conference attendees. As a bonus: we’ll give you a quick tutorial on how to get the most out of the conference platform. We highly encourage you to attend this session to avoid any technical issues when access panels.

A Whole New World: National Outlook across Finance, Industrial, Multifamily, Office and Retail

Hear from and connect with top industry leaders as they discuss key investment sectors from national and regional perspectives. The panel will dive into each of the following investment sectors: Debt, Industrial, Multifamily, Office and Retail, as well as highlight major regional trends affecting these asset classes in New York, Florida, the Southeast, Texas and California.

Moderator:

• Sally Davis, Senior Associate, Ropes & Gray

Panelists:

• Lili Dunn, President, Bell Partners
• Greta Guggenheim, CEO, TPG Real Estate Trust
• Aliza Guren, CEO, Karney Properties
• Leslie Himmel, Co-Managing Partner, Himmel & Meringoff Properties
• Jessica Schrebnick, CEO, Goldman Properties

Where the Dream Takes You: Florida & the Southeast State of the Market & Regional Trends

The Southeast and Florida have been the target of significant in-migration ever since air conditioning became ubiquitous. Today is no different, and the pandemic has only accelerated the migration of both people and companies to the Southeast and Florida. The glory days for commercial real estate across the 10-state region appear to be ahead of us. But this is no secret, so where are the opportunities that are currently overlooked or where upside potential remains robust? Join this panel to hear from and connect with key players active in the Southeast and Florida.

Moderator:

• Christy Hockmeyer, VP & Director of National Sales, Fidelity National Title

Panelists:

• Kelly Kuykendall, Managing Director – Office, Bridge Investment Group
• Stephanie Rodriguez, SVP – Florida Region, Duke Realty
• Chris Rotolo, President – Property Management, Stiles
• Alissa Sieben, Senior Vice President, 2nd Wave Development

Streets of Gold: Real Estate Equity Investment and Debt Finance Trends

The pandemic initially upended most transactions, bringing deals to a screeching halt. However, since the summer of 2020, the real estate capital markets have recovered quickly with some sectors and markets returning or exceeding pre-pandemic pricing. Further, with the recent change of power in Washington, a whole new set of risks and opportunities are emerging. How are you poised to benefit? This panel seeks to address the state and emerging trends in finance and investment activity, highlighting where the money is coming from and going to, in the near future.

Moderator:

• Anita Paryani-Rice, SVP – Capital Markets, Marcus & Millichap Capital Corporation

Panelists:

• Terri Adler, Managing Partner, Duval & Stachenfeld
• Marianne Ganster, Head of U.S. Asset Management, AIG Global Real Estate
• Michelle Liu, Director, CIT Real Estate Finance 
• Sherry Rexroad, Managing Director – Global Real Asset Securities, BlackRock
• Sarah Schwarzschild, Co-Head of Metropolitan & Managing Director, Carlyle
• Sherry Wang, Managing Director – Urban Investment Group, Goldman Sachs

Be Our Guest: Texas Multifamily State of the Market & Regional Trends

Texas has weathered the pandemic better than most states in terms of the economic cost, jobs lost and pricing trends. Rents have not cratered during the pandemic as they have elsewhere, and transactions are pricing at or above pre-pandemic levels. With a continued net in-migration for the foreseeable future, where do top multifamily leaders see the greatest opportunity? Join this panel to hear from and connect with key apartment industry players active in the Texas markets.

Moderator:

• Scé Pike, CEO & Co-Founder, IOTAS

Panelists:

• Laurie Baker, EVP – Operations, Camden Property Trust
• Lucy Billingsley, Partner, Billingsley Company
• Lynsey Brinker, Digital Marketing Analyst, ApartmentGeofencing.com
• Hailey Ghalib, Portfolio Manager – Multifamily, USAA Real Estate
• Margette Hepfner, COO – Residential Management, Lincoln Property Company
• Amber Rao, Vice President, KeyBank Real Estate Capital

One Jump Ahead: Technology & Innovation driven by the Public Health Crisis

If one area has done unequivocally well during the pandemic, it’s technology. The crisis accelerated innovations and adoption of new methods, technologies and even business models to contain the damage and thrive under adverse conditions. What are some of the latest innovations that you should be aware of to enhance your business? Join this panel to hear from and connect with key players who are spearheading new initiatives within their respective firms.

Moderator:

• Joy Brigis, Senior Manager, RSM

Panelists:

• Lisa Bevacqua, EVP – Asset Management, Silverstein Properties
• Adelina Wong Ettelson, Global Head – Residences Marketing, Mandarin Oriental
• Cindy Clare, Chief Operating Officer, Bell Partners
• Yayu Lin, SVP – Commercial Development, Sares Regis Group of Northern California
• Sheila Matuscak, CEO & Founder, CoeoSpace
• Deanna Simone, Head of Strategic Partnerships, Jetty

Nowhere to Go but Up: New York Development, Construction & Design Innovations

The pandemic has driven a number of changes in how development, construction & design are performed. Changes abound in how the work gets done on site as well as what designs, projects and product types make sense in today’s market. Demand has shifted significantly, and developers need to catch up. Priorities that were on the periphery are suddenly front and center as we all jointly tackle challenges to get the job done against profoundly difficult obstacles. And yet such hurdles if cleared can almost guarantee lucrative outcomes for those who succeed. Join this panel to hear from and connect with developers active in New York Tri-State area who are grappling with these challenges everyday.

Moderator:

• Lisa Minniti-Soska, Partner, Marks Paneth

Panelists:

• Juliet Cullen-Cheung, President, Steiner NYC
• Sarah Fonseca, Principal, Partner Engineering and Science
• Sally Gilliland, Principal, Hudson Companies
• Miriam Harris, Executive Vice President, Trinity Place Holdings
• Suri Kasirer, President, Kasirer Consulting
• Rachel Loeb, Chief Operating Officer, NYCEDC

Circle of Life: Navigating Leadership Challenges, Diversity & Inclusion in CRE

During a crisis, our brains are overwhelmed; data is incomplete, interests and priorities may conflict, and emotions and anxieties swell. It is during times like this that we can show our real mettle as leaders. At the same time, age old problems such as a lack of diversity in the commercial real estate industry do not go away, and in fact have become more prominent than ever. How do we navigate acute emergency situations while also keeping in mind our long term business goals? Join this panel to hear from and connect with key players who are proactively tackling leadership challenges, with a specific focus on diversity and inclusion.

Moderator:

• Alana Perriello, Strategic Account Director, Juniper Square

Panelists:

• Natalie Diaz, Chief of Staff, Time Equities
• Collete English Dixon, Executive Director – Marshall Bennett Institute of Real Estate, Roosevelt University
• Laura Hines-Pierce, Senior Managing Director, Hines
• Chrystal LaRoche, Counsel, Ropes & Gray
• Darya Shneyder, Partner, Marks Paneth

Once Upon a Time in New York City: New York Emerging Trends

New York commercial real estate has suffered recently from attacks on all sides, whether it’s anti-development sentiment, new rent regulations, e-commerce or COVID, almost every real estate sector in NYC seems to have declined in the past two years, with some notable exceptions. Where can you find opportunities when there are so many obstacles and so much uncertainty? Join this panel to hear from and connect with key players active in New York.

Moderator:

• Susan Bands, Regional Manager, Marcus & Millichap

Panelists:

• Danielle Ash, Partner, Duval & Stachenfeld
• Melissa Burch, Executive General Manager, Lendlease Development
• Linda Foggie, Senior Vice President, Turner & Townsend
• Johanna Greenbaum, Chief Development Officer, Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corp
• Sarah Hawkins, Senior Managing Director & COO – East, Hines
• Anna Leung, Managing Director, Naftali Group

Days in the Sun: California State of the Market & Regional Trends

California has long led the country in new regulations and taxes, in part due to its darling status over the last 170 years as a destination for inward migration and investment as well as its economic might on the global stage. Suddenly, there is a shift with current residents questioning the value of living in a state that is so highly regulated and taxed, leading to net out-migration from California. What does this mean for the future of commercial real estate in the state and where are the opportunities still to be found? Join this panel to hear from and connect with key players active in California markets.

Moderator:

• Heather Riley, Partner, Allen Matkins

Panelists:

• Carmen Decker, President – Western Region, Kimco Realty
• Nancy Moses, Senior Vice President, Trammell Crow Company
• Ann Silverberg, CEO – NorCal Affordable, Related California
• Heather Wallace, Managing Director, Bozzuto Management Company

Schedule of Exclusive Sessions

Private Roundtable for Women in Development (Invite-Only)

This 90-minute private meeting is exclusive to development leaders. This is an invite-only session.

Private Roundtable for Women in Real Estate PR (Invite-Only)

This 90-minute private meeting is exclusive to those in real estate public relations. This is an invite-only session.

Private Roundtable for Women in the C-Suite (Invite-Only)

This 90-minute private meeting is exclusive to company leaders. This is an invite-only session.

Private Roundtable for Women in Multifamily (Invite-Only)

This 90-minute private meeting is exclusive to multifamily executives. This is an invite-only session.

VIP Reception (Invite-Only)

This reception is exclusive to speakers, roundtable participants, conference sponsors and select senior leaders from among the pool of attendees.