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The next era
Real assets.
The forces shaping
Leadership.
Connections that
Be part of
2026 GLOBAL REAL ESTATE CONFERENCE
The next era
of real estate.
Where capital, intelligence, and leadership
shape the world we build.
CAPITAL & INVESTMENT✦INTELLIGENT BUILDINGS✦GLOBAL MARKETS✦SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Real assets.
Global ambition.
Extraordinary possibilities.
The future of real estate is being built at the intersection of capital, technology, and human experience.
1RealEstateWorld brings investors, developers, lenders, operators, and innovators into one conversation. Explore the ideas and relationships that can turn changing markets into lasting opportunity.
Register for December 9Intelligence that changes outcomes.
AI, building data, and technology that sharpen decisions and strengthen performance.
Places that create possibility.
Resilient development, thriving communities, and a more sustainable built environment.
2026 CONFERENCE FOCUS
The forces shaping
real estate’s next era.
Capital. Technology. Places.
Explore the proposed themes for 2026.
WEDNESDAY
December 9, 2026
3 PM – 6 PM
Keynotes & panels
6 PM – 8 PM
Networking reception
CAPITAL & MARKETSThe next investment landscape
The next investment landscape
Explore capital allocation, financing conditions, portfolio strategy, and opportunities across global property markets.
Proposed focus area · Keynotes and panels: 3–6 PM
TECHNOLOGY & OPERATIONSFrom buildings to intelligent assets
From buildings to intelligent assets
Examine how AI, digital twins, and connected building systems can improve operating decisions, efficiency, and asset performance.
Proposed focus area · Keynotes and panels: 3–6 PM
DEVELOPMENT & RESILIENCEBuilding value for a changing world
Building value for a changing world
Connect sustainable materials, energy performance, climate resilience, and community needs with long-term real estate value.
Proposed focus area · Keynotes and panels: 3–6 PM
HOUSING & FINANCEThe future of how we live
The future of how we live
Consider housing supply, access to finance, affordability, and evolving residential demand.
Proposed focus area · Keynotes and panels: 3–6 PM
CITIES & HUMAN EXPERIENCEPlaces people choose
Places people choose
Explore the evolution of workplaces, hospitality, mixed-use neighborhoods, and the experiences that make places thrive.
Proposed focus area · Keynotes and panels: 3–6 PM
Detailed keynote and panel sessions, additional speakers, and venue information will be announced.
THE PEOPLE SHAPING WHAT’S NEXT
Leadership.
In perspective.
Meet the leaders joining the 2026 conference.
Additional leaders will be announced.
Commissioner
Robert Naso
Managing Partner, Head of U.S. Asset Management
Carey Smith
Executive Chairman
Managing Director
Maud Demurge
General Manager, Head of North America
Nikki Field
Senior Global Real Estate Advisor, Associate Broker
Founder & CEO
Managing Partner
Partner, Business Litigation
President & CEO
Vice President, Lifestyle & Residential Development U.S. & Canada
Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker
Principal, Financial Services Leader, Strategy Director
2025 Conference Speakers
Meet all 22 speakers from the 2025 conference.
Maud Demurge
Head of North America
Carey Savio
Partner
Rafael Ferrales
Managing Director, Specialty Tax Services
Marisol DeRosa
Financial Services Leader, Strategy Director, Principal
Massimo D'Angelo
Partner, Co-Chair, Real Estate Industry Group
Hershel Stern
Partner Tax, Real Estate Practice
James Hanley
Senior Director
Stanley C. Middleman
President and CEO
Jonathan Snider
President
Carey Smith
Executive Chairman
Jacob Nimmer
SVP, Commercial Real Estate
Ryan Payne
President
Sharon Chen
Head of Go-to-Market, North America
Iseeb Rehman
Founder & CEO
Todd Kimmel
Senior Manager, Sustainable Solutions
Robert Naso
Managing Partner, Head of U.S. Asset Management
Justin Segal
President
Minjia Yang
Vice President & Head of Sustainable Finance
Matthew Slack
Partner Audit, Real Estate Practice
Randall Drain Jr.
Managing Partner
Tiffany Yao
Managing Director
Frederick Cooper
Founder
BEYOND THE CONVERSATION
Connections that
open new doors.
Bring a global perspective to your next decision. Discover people working across markets, disciplines, and ideas—and the possibilities that emerge when they meet.
Exchange perspectives
Meet the people approaching your challenges from a different angle.
Explore possibility
Connect investment thinking with innovation and real-world execution.
Wednesday, December 9, 2026 · Networking reception: 6–8 PM. Venue to be announced.
YOUR NEXT MOVE
Be part of
what comes next.
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
3–6 PM · Keynotes & panels
6–8 PM · Networking reception
For participation enquiries, contact info@1businessworld.com.