Monday, June 1, 2026
All times are in EST.
3:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Registration Opens
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Owners Cocktail Hour
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM | Owner's Fireside Chat: Lessons from the Portfolio: Scaling Success in Multifamily Ownership
Join leading multifamily owners for an intimate conversation on the strategies, challenges, and lessons learned from growing and managing high-performing portfolios. This session will provide actionable insights on scaling operations, optimizing asset performance, and navigating market cycles to achieve sustainable success in multifamily ownership.
Joe Lubeck, CEO - American LandmarkSkip Schwartz, Chief Investment Officer - Grubb Properties
5:45 PM - 7:30 PM | Owners Networking Dinner
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
All times are in EST.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM | Keynote Address: Market Forecasting for 2026
Supported by 
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Multifamily Unlocked: The Owner’s Industry Briefing
Gain firsthand insights from leading owners and investors as they share their perspectives on the current commercial real estate landscape. This session will explore market dynamics, investment trends, capital flows, and shifting tenant demands shaping today's ownership strategies. Hear how top executives are navigating economic uncertainty, repositioning assets, and identifying new opportunities in a rapidly evolving environment.
Danny Lippman, President - JRKAdam Short, Chief Investment Officer - JVM Realty
Wes LaBar, Executive Managing Director, Head of Acquisitions - TruAmerica Multifamily
Matt Ferrari, Founder & Managing Partner - PXV Multifamily
Pat Gniadek, SVP, Investment - AvalonBay Communities
Executive Breakouts
We invite you to join a dedicated discussion group on your preferred topic. These sessions are where thought leaders, industry experts, and participants come together to dive deep into pressing topics and emerging trends. This session is designed to foster meaningful dialogue, encourage knowledge sharing, and generate actionable insights through focused, small-group discussions.
Executive Breakout 1
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Blueprints for Growth: The Future of Multifamily Development
Explore what's next for multifamily development as key stakeholders discuss emerging design trends, capital strategies, and market opportunities shaping the sector's future. From adaptive reuse and sustainable construction to evolving roles of operational efficiency and technology integration, this session will outline the new playbook for growth and innovation in multifamily development.
Eric Garrett, Founder and CEO - The Garrett CompaniesAlan McMahon, VP, Director of Development - The Beach Company
Executive Breakout 2
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Beyond the Balance Sheet: Strategic Asset Management in Multifamily
Dive into the strategies that separate top-performing multifamily portfolios from the rest. This session will examine how Asset Managers are maximizing asset value through data-driven decision-making, operational efficiency, and creative repositioning. Learn how forward-thinking leaders are going beyond financial metrics to manage risk, enhance performance, and future-proof their assets in a competitive market.
Jennifer Cassidy, Chief Operating Officer - Cardinal Group CompaniesExecutive Breakout 3
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Dispositions, Acquisitions & the Bottom Line
Unpack the forces driving today's multifamily transaction landscape. This session will explore how market volatility, interest rates, and evolving valuation trends are shaping acquisition and disposition strategies. Industry experts will share insights on timing the market, structuring deals, and protecting profitability in an environment where every basis point counts.
Casey MacMaster, Senior Vice President, Investments and Portfolio Manager, BMIT® - BonaventureExecutive Breakout 4
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
From Rates to Returns: Decoding the Multifamily Capital Markets Landscape
Get an inside look at how shifting interest rates, lending standards, and investor sentiment are influencing multifamily financing and investment strategies. This session brings together capital markets experts to break down current debt and equity trends, uncover where capital is flowing, and identify how savvy investors are adapting to secure competitive returns in a changing financial environment.
Beth Zayicek, Chief Operating Officer - Citymark CapitalChristine Defilippis, Chief Investment Officer - American Landmark
Executive Breakout 5
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Driving Community Value: Affordable Housing, Opportunity Zones & the Future of Impact Investing
Examine how multifamily developers and owners are creating measurable financial impact through affordable investing and developing. This session will highlight strategies for leveraging affordable housing initiatives, opportunity zones, and impact-driven investments to generate community value while achieving strong returns. Nick Gonzalves, Deputy Chief Investment Officer & Managing Director – Head of Western U.S. - Bridge Investment GroupExecutive Breakout 6
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Attracting Institutional Capital: What Investors are Prioritizing Today
Discover what today's institutional investors are seeking in multifamily opportunities. This session will explore key investment criteria, risk considerations, and emerging trends driving capital allocation. Learn how developers and operators can position their assets to meet investor expectations, secure funding, and build long-term partnerships in a competitive market.