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2025 Global Real Estate Conference

Shaping the Future of Real Estate

1RealEstateWorld | 2025 Global Real Estate Conference

Real Estate Leaders of the World

October 28-29, 2025

1RealEstateWorld 2025
1RealEstateWorld

Global Real Estate Conference

The 1RealEstateWorld Conference is one of the largest and most respected gatherings in global real estate. It brings together leaders, innovators, and professionals who are shaping the industry’s future through collaboration, new ideas, and practical strategies.

Executives and decision-makers from around the world come together to share knowledge, build lasting relationships, and explore emerging opportunities. The program includes keynotes, panels, and workshops led by influential voices who are redefining investment strategy, driving technological change, and embedding sustainability at the center of development.

The agenda spans the full scope of the industry—commercial and residential real estate, property management, financing, and smart technologies. Each session provides insights that help participants navigate global trends, seize new investment opportunities, and integrate sustainable practices into long-term growth.

The 1RealEstateWorld Conference serves as both a marketplace of ideas and a launchpad for innovation. It equips professionals to anticipate change, recognize new possibilities, and lead with clarity and confidence. By uniting the brightest minds and boldest thinkers, it ensures that global real estate continues to evolve—stronger, smarter, and more sustainable.

Welcome to the
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SPEAKERS

Maud Demurge
Maud Demurge
Head of North America
Akila
Carey Savio
Carey Savio
Partner
Weaver
Rafael Ferrales
Rafael Ferrales
Managing Director, Specialty Tax Services
Weaver
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Marisol DeRosa
Financial Services Leader, Strategy Director, Principal
Gensler
Massimo D'Angelo
Massimo D'Angelo
Partner, Co-Chair, Real Estate Industry Group
Blank Rome
Hershel Stern
Hershel Stern
Partner Tax, Real Estate Practice
Weaver
James Hanley
James Hanley
Senior Director
CBRE
Stanley Middleman
Stanley C. Middleman
President and CEO
Freedom Mortgage
Jonathan Snider
Jonathan Snider
President
Sherwood Capital
Carey Smith
Carey Smith
Executive Chairman
Ray White Group
Jacob Nimmer
Jacob Nimmer
SVP, Commercial Real Estate
Amalgamated Bank
Ryan Payne
Ryan Payne
President
Payne Capital Management
Sharon Chen
Sharon Chen
Head of Go-to-Market, North America
Akila
Iseeb Rehman
Iseeb Rehman
Founder & CEO
Sherwoods International Properties
Todd Kimmel
Todd Kimmel
Senior Manager, Sustainable Solutions
Rockwool North America
Robert Naso
Robert Naso
Managing Partner, Head of U.S. Asset Management
BGO
Justin Segal
Justin Segal
President
Boxer Property
Minjia Yang
Minjia Yang
Vice President & Head of Sustainable Finance
International WELL Building Institute
Matthew Slack
Matthew Slack
Partner Audit, Real Estate Practice
Weaver
Randall Drain Jr.
Randall Drain Jr.
Managing Partner
ReedsBay
Tiffany Yao
Tiffany Yao
Managing Director
Newmark
Frederick Cooper
Frederick Cooper
Founder
Fin River Advisors

PROGRAM

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Shaping the Future of Mortgage Finance and Housing Markets | Stanley Middleman

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Navigating the Future: Strategic Roadmap for CRE in the AI Era | Justin Segal

Navigating the Future: Strategic Roadmap for CRE in the AI Era | Justin Segal

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6.0 Experiences | Carey Smith

6.0 Experiences | Carey Smith

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PARTICIPATING COMPANIES

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Redefining how the world connects, invests, and builds

1RealEstateWorld is a global ecosystem for real estate leadership and innovation. It unites investors, developers, and operators who drive growth through collaboration, technology, and insight. Across every market, it bridges ideas with execution to create long-term value.

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Leadership that shapes outcomes

Strategic collaboration defines progress. 1RealEstateWorld connects the people and institutions setting the pace of global real estate—those who turn market intelligence into action and build organizations equipped to lead through change.

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Innovation that transforms performance

Technology delivers real value when it sharpens decisions and strengthens results. Through its focus on proptech, smart infrastructure, and sustainable design, 1RealEstateWorld highlights the systems and strategies that elevate performance and reduce risk.

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Connections that create opportunity

Access drives momentum. The platform builds bridges across continents, linking capital, ideas, and expertise. It enables partnerships that turn potential into progress and ensures that growth remains both global and inclusive.

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Core Sectors and Focus Areas

Global Real Estate

  • Global Real Estate Trends
  • Market Forecasts and Economic Impacts
  • Innovative Financing Solutions
  • Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
  • Portfolio Diversification Strategies
  • Crowdfunding and Alternative Investments

Commercial Real Estate

  • Commercial Real Estate Trends
  • Industrial and Logistics Real Estate
  • Risk Management and Due Diligence
  • Private Equity in Commercial Real Estate
  • Smart Building Tech for Commercial Properties
  • Cybersecurity in Commercial Real Estate

Residential Real Estate

  • Residential Real Estate Developments
  • Mixed-Use Developments
  • Affordable Housing Initiatives
  • Consumer Preferences in Residential Markets
  • Digital Twins & Virtual Realities in Planning
  • Climate Resilience & Adaptation in Housing

Hospitality and Retail

  • Hospitality and Hotel Projects
  • Retail Real Estate Strategies
  • Emerging Trends in the Hospitality Sector
  • Sustainable Practices in Hospitality and Retail
  • Energy Efficiency in Retail Spaces
  • Public-Private Partnerships in Hospitality

Proptech and Innovation

  • Proptech Innovations
  • AI and Machine Learning in Real Estate
  • Blockchain in Real Estate Transactions
  • Sustainable Building Practices
  • Urban Planning and Smart Cities
  • Cybersecurity in Real Estate Technology

Sustainability and Infrastructure

  • Green Construction and Materials
  • Climate-Resilient Infrastructure
  • Renewable Energy Integration
  • Smart and Sustainable Cities
  • Public Infrastructure Investments
  • ESG and Long-Term Asset Value
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Six reasons 1REW is one of the largest and most comprehensive real estate platforms

A global leadership roster, a full-spectrum program across virtual and on-site formats, and a focus on investment insight, technology adoption, and meaningful connections.

01

Global leadership, cross-sector impact

C-suite and market leaders from banking, investment, development, asset management, brokerage, and proptech—voices that set the pace and shape outcomes worldwide.

02

Two days. One connected experience.

Virtual sessions on October 28 followed by an on-site program and reception at Penn 1 on October 29—designed for reach, depth, and continuity.

03

Full-spectrum market coverage

Commercial and residential real estate, hospitality, logistics and industrial, capital markets, REITs, portfolio strategy, asset management, and property technology—covered in one cohesive agenda.

04

Technology that changes how you operate

AI in CRE, digital twins, smart buildings, and cybersecurity—practical frameworks for underwriting, operations, sustainability, and tenant experience.

05

Sustainability built in, not bolted on

ESG, energy performance, and climate resilience are integrated across investment, development, and asset-management decisions to align value with durability.

06

Networking engineered for deal flow

Curated interactions and a focused Penn 1 reception that connect principals, capital, and operators—accelerating partnerships, transactions, and new market entries.

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Defining the Future of Real Estate: The Importance of 1RealEstateWorld

The 1RealEstateWorld Conference is a cornerstone gathering for the global real estate sector, providing a platform where leaders, innovators, and professionals come together to shape the future of the industry. Its importance lies in uniting diverse perspectives across commercial, residential, investment, and technology-driven real estate. By addressing emerging trends, sustainability imperatives, and market shifts, the conference equips participants with the insights needed to navigate complexity and seize opportunity. Beyond knowledge sharing, 1RealEstateWorld fosters meaningful connections, strategic collaborations, and innovative solutions that empower the industry to grow stronger, smarter, and more resilient in an ever-evolving global landscape.

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Shaping Global Real Estate: The Transformative Impact of 1REW

1RealEstateWorld shapes the direction of the global real estate industry by advancing ideas and solutions that drive meaningful progress. It sets the stage for addressing critical issues such as sustainability, technological integration, investment strategies, and market resilience.

As a hub for innovation and leadership, 1REW influences how the sector adapts to change and captures new opportunities. Leaders align on priorities, translate emerging technologies into operating models, and direct capital toward strategies that strengthen performance and purpose.

The platform’s impact is measured in the way it widens global perspectives, accelerates adoption of forward-thinking practices, and builds a foundation for smarter, more sustainable growth—benefiting organizations, cities, and the broader global economy.

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