Thursday, May 22, 2025 | 11:30 AM - 6:00 PM

MSCI, 7 World Trade Center, 49th Floor, 250 Greenwich St., New York, NY 10007

Program Highlights....

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Registration & Networking Lunch

12:30 PM - 12:35 PM: "Opening Remarks"

Speaker: Zahra Jafri, Lynx Mortgage Bank, MBAofNY President


Zahra will kick-off the conference and set the stage for a day of insightful discussion on evolving landscape of real estate finance in New York.

12:35 PM - 1:00 PM: Keynote Address: "Q1 2025 Property Market Update" Speaker: Jim Costello, Chief Economist, MSCI


Gain critical insights into economic trends influencing the commercial and residential real estate markets, including expert analysis, current data, and forward-looking forecasts.

1:00 PM - 1:50 PM | Panel 1: "Economic & Investment Outlook - Assessing Opportunities Amid Economic Shifts"


Join industry leaders as they delve into the evolving economic landscape, identifying promising investment avenues and strategies for managing risks and capitalizing on new opportunities.


Panelists:

Sara Queen

Managing Director

Head of Real Estate Equity, MetLife Investment Management (MIM)

Larissa Belova

Chief Investment Officer, Real Estate US, UBS Asset Management



Fred Cooper

Senior Vice President Strategic Partnerships, Toll Brothers



Todd Goldberg

Managing Director

Head of U.S. Transactions,

PGIM Real Estate


1:50 PM - 2:05 PM: Networking Break

2:05 PM - 2:55 PM | Panel 2: "Strategic Financing - Optimizing Your Capital Stack"


Discover how to effectively structure financial deals through various components of the capital stack, including senior debt, mezzanine financing, and equity placements. Expert panelists will share insights and real-world examples to maximize project outcomes.


Panelists:

Shane Sandridge

Senior Vice President,

Bank of America

John Randall

Partner, PCCP

Jeffrey T. Genuino

Senior Vice President, US Bank

2:55 PM - 3:45 PM | Panel 3: "Real Estate Reimagined - Development & Ownership Trends for 2025"


Explore innovative strategies and practices shaping the future of real estate development and ownership. Topics include sustainability, technological integration, evolving tenant demands, and navigating regulatory landscapes.


Panelists:

Chi Osu

Head of U.S. Logistics Development,

Mapletree US Management, LLC

Alex Chalmers

Managing Director,

Material Capital Partners

Russell Tepper

President,

Skylight Residential Group

Adam I. Gordon

Managing Partner,

Wildflower Ltd.

3:45 PM - 4:00 PM: Networking Break

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Panel 4: "Navigating Real Estate Challenges - Effective Workouts & Restructuring


Learn about practical approaches to managing distressed assets and successful strategies for restructuring. The discussion will include real-life case studies and actionable advice for turning financial difficulties into positive outcomes.


Panelists:

Brandon Rosenblum

Senior Managing Director

Head of Asset Management,

Monticello AM

Leah Solomon

Senior Vice President/Team Leader

Asset Management,

LNR Partners


Matthew Hirsh

Managing Director of Structured Capital Markets,

Citymark Capital

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Cocktail & Networking Reception

Printable Program Click Here


Early-Bird Registration Extended to May 5th @ 11:59pm

Early Bird: 4/7/25 - 5/5/25

Pre-Registration: 5/6/25- 5/15/25

At-the-door: 5/22/25

Tickets & Sponsorship Opportunities

Member Ticket: $100 /$150 / $200

Non-Member Ticket: $150 / $200 /$250

Annual Sponsorship Packages: Click Here

(all packages include membership + our 4 main annual events)

Register Now - Click Here

Thank you to our Sponsors

Palladium Venue Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Benefactor Sponsor

Connect with us!

Facebook  Instagram  LinkedIn