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Build-to-Rent Fall
September 9-10, 2026
Omni DallasDallas, TX
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Ting Qiao
The Blueprint for Modern BTR Success
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Day One - 9/9 - CT

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Day One - 9/9 - CT
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Showing 1 of 1 Streams
7:15am - 8:00am
Breakfast & Registration
Showing 1 of 1 Streams
8:00am - 8:05am
Opening Remarks
8:05am - 8:55am
Navigating the deal landscape: Strategies for success in a shifting market
  • Andrew Schaffler - Managing Director - Build to Rent, Blue Vista Capital Management
  • Nils Langenhagen - SVP, Business Development, Genesis Capital
  • Daniel Carr - Partner, Alpaca Real Estate
  • Tom Hallock - VP, Head of Construction Lending, Kiavi
8:55am - 9:15am
Macroeconomic market presentation
  • Don Walker - Executive Vice President, Advisory, Zonda Home
Showing 1 of 1 Streams
9:15am - 10:00am
Networking Break
Showing 1 of 1 Streams
10:00am - 10:30am
The Blueprint for Modern BTR Success
  • Ting Qiao - CEO, Wanbridge
Showing 2 of 2 Streams
10:30am - 11:15am
Institutional playbook: Capital strategies, partnerships, and portfolio optimization in BTR
  • Examining institutional interest, deal structures, and foreign capital trends in BTR.
  • Adapting risk assessments, return benchmarks, and valuations to market shifts.
  • Insights into capital raising, JV partnerships, and investor protection strategies.
  • Analyzing rent growth, investment opportunities, and mitigating insurance challenges.
  • Revisiting exit strategies, asset pricing, and timelines for market alignment.
  • Ken Carpenter - Chief Investment Officer, Madison Capital Group, LLC
  • Liya Mo - Founder & CEO, Momenta Real Estate
  • Jennifer Diaz - Partner, PCCP
  • Hayden Glasstetter - Director, Build-to-Rent, AvalonBay Communities
11:15am - 12:00pm
Unlocking capital: Strategies for financing build-to-rent projects in a complex market
  • Jim Dobbie - CEO, Zeal For Living
  • James McGinley - EVP, Development & Capital Markets, MORE Residential
10:30am - 11:15am
Scaling fee builder success in Build-to-Rent: Strategic leadership and operational excellence

  • Transitioning fee builder operations to co-GP roles: Balancing risks, rewards, and scaling amidst constrained capital availability.

  • Building trust-based partnerships with developers and capital partners to drive alignment, shared goals, and repeat business.

  • Leveraging construction technology and modular solutions to optimize costs, enhance quality, and streamline operations.

  • Implementing data-driven project management and benchmarking across markets to improve efficiency and identify savings opportunities.

  • Driving product innovation and influencing design decisions to meet evolving market demands while fostering long-term collaboration.

  • Yovonne Kenny - VP, Palisade Shower & Wall Panels, Palisade
  • Jason Esposito - Founder / CEO, Center Park Group
  • Jim Chapman - President, Jim Chapman Construction Group
  • Whit Marshall - CEO, Laseter Development Group
11:15am - 12:00pm
Overcoming development & construction hurdles
  • Jason Hassenstab - Founder and President, Elevated Development
  • Bruce Larson - EVP, Divisional Manager, Bowman Consulting Group
  • Taylor Shultz - Partner, Porter Kyle
Showing 1 of 1 Streams
12:00pm - 12:30pm
The Horizontal Apartment Revolution: Scaling Luxury BTR Nationwide
  • Todd Wood - CEO, Christopher Todd Communities
Showing 3 of 3 Streams
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Lunch
1:00pm - 1:30pm
Booth Demo Tour

Attendees have the opportunity to join an organized group to tour the exhibit hall and view demos of innovative and cutting-edge products.

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Lunch Roundtables

During lunch, we invite you to join one of our engaging roundtable discussions. Each table will focus on a specific theme, providing an opportunity to connect with peers, share insights, and explore ideas in a collaborative setting.

Manufactured housing: Driving affordability, accelerating delivery & scaling solutions

Construction Financing: Underwriting trends & capital stack strategies

Impact investing & community-centered BTR

Breaking down supply & demand trends in BTR & rental housing

Showing 3 of 3 Streams
1:30pm - 2:15pm
The BTR exit playbook: Navigating takeout, refi, and the 2026 market volatility caused by proposed regulatory changes
  • Hector Rivera - BFR Dispositions Manager, Dream Finders Homes
  • Mike Bednarski - Managing Partner, LyvWell Communities
  • Dan Miller - CEO, Camillo Companies
2:15pm - 3:00pm
Under Pressure: Strategies for bridging construction and stabilization
1:30pm - 2:15pm
Innovating for success: Product strategies, management approaches, and revenue growth opportunities
  • John O'Brien - Vice President of Suburban Rental, Brookfield Properties Development
  • Paris Rutherford - Principal, Catalyst Urban Development
  • Daniel French - CEO, Northpoint
  • Tim Sullivan - Chief Advisory Officer, Zonda Advisory
2:15pm - 3:00pm
Reimagining property management: Strategies, technology, and tenant-centric solutions
  • Jessica Delis - Senior Director, BTR Operations, Cardinal Group
  • Deanna Alfredo - SVP, SFR Services, Genstone Field Services
2:15pm - 3:00pm
Inside the BTR Opportunity: A Private Briefing for Institutional Investors Entering the Sector
Showing 2 of 2 Streams
3:00pm - 3:20pm
Head to head: Should build-to-rent prioritize affordability over luxury?
  • Hamilton Stolpen - President - Southeast, BrightSky Residential
  • Jason Sherrill - CEO, Landmark Homes
3:20pm - 3:40pm
Ethical dilemma: Is build-to-rent contributing to the housing crisis or solving it?
  • David Valger - Founder & President, DVO Real Estate
  • Cyrus Shahabi - Managing Director, Lafayette Real estate
3:00pm - 3:40pm
Delivering results with innovative marketing, leasing, and design strategies
  • Danielle Jones - Director, Marketing - Build-to-Rent, Core Spaces
Showing 3 of 3 Streams
3:40pm - 4:10pm
Networking Break
3:50pm - 4:10pm
Booth Demo Tour

Attendees have the opportunity to join an organized group to tour the exhibit hall and view demos of innovative and cutting-edge products.

3:40pm - 4:10pm
Women’s leadership interactive meeting
  • Jessica Delis - Senior Director, BTR Operations, Cardinal Group
Showing 2 of 2 Streams
4:10pm - 4:55pm
Capital Partners Roundtable: Equity Investment Strategies, Return Expectations & Portfolio Allocation in BTR
  • Rick Firmine - Principal, Argosy Real Estate Partners
4:55pm - 5:40pm
Strategic land acquisition: Sourcing, underwriting, and financing
  • Andrew Ord - Managing Director, Development, Greystar Communities
  • Rainer Richter - SVP, INB Homes
  • Tawan W. Davis - CEO, The Steinbridge Group
4:10pm - 4:55pm
The tech advantage: AI, proptech, and the future of property management (Shark Tank Edition)
4:55pm - 5:40pm
Bulk buy strategies & JV partnerships: Unlocking growth opportunities in a shifting market
Showing 1 of 1 Streams
5:40pm - 6:40pm
Cocktail Reception
6:40pm - 6:55pm
Conference Day One Concluded
Set-Up & Informal Networking - 9/8
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