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March 16-17, 2026|Grand Hyatt Nashville, Nashville, TN

Turning capital into communities

Make the most of recent policy changes and market shifts.

Connect with the largest gathering of senior builders, developers, investors, and operators anywhere.

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senior decision-makers

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builders, operators, investors

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of the top 20 homebuilders attend

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C-suite and SVP-level executives

The largest gathering of BTR industry professionals

Networking at Build-to-Rent (East) Event

Who attends?

The entire BTR industry is here. Join 800+ senior BTR decision makers all in one place including:

  • Homebuilders and developers
  • Investors
  • Operators (investment/acquisitions, operations, and construction)
  • Lenders and brokers
  • Tech companies and other service providers

We make business easy for you.

The time that matters most is now

With new federal restrictions reshaping institutional SFR participation, the road ahead is pointing more and more toward BTR.

Builders, operators, and investors are already shifting focus — and the opportunity has never been bigger.

Build‑to‑Rent Spring is your chance to tap into the momentum and align with where the market is truly heading.

Audience at Build-to-Rent Spring Event

Meaningful connections. Valuable insights.

We know how much the right connections matter. So this year, we’re giving you even more ways to make them.

Luncheon roundtables. A Rising Leaders panel. The Women’s Leadership meeting. A keynote from Sheryl Palmer, CEO of Taylor Morrison. Each one offers a different way to meet people, swap ideas, and build relationships that actually move the needle.

And with our AI‑driven matchmaking app working behind the scenes, you won’t miss a single meeting. It’s never been easier to connect with the people who can take your business further.

Speaker at Build-to-Rent (East) Event

Expert insights from industry leaders

We bring the brightest minds in BTR together under one roof. Meet the experts shaping the future and redefining the industry:

  • Nick Branum, Director of Land Development, Lennar
  • Emily Halbert, BTR Regional Asset Management Director | Build to Rent Corporate, Yardly by Taylor Morrison
  • Jessica Delis, Senior Director, Build to Rent (BTR) Operations, Cardinal Group Companies
  • Eric Friedman, Director of Development, Build-to-Rent, Crescent Communities
  • Alecia Hill, Vice President – Impact Investments, FCP
  • Hayden Glasstetter, Director, Build-to-Rent, AvalonBay Communities
Keynote: Sheryl Palmer, Taylor Morrison Home Corporation

Keynote announced!

Sheryl Palmer, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Taylor Morrison Home Corporation

Palmer leads one of the nation’s largest public homebuilders with over 35 years of industry experience spanning land acquisition, development, sales, and operations.

Since taking the helm in 2007, she has guided the company through its IPO and into a position of national leadership. Palmer will share her perspective on the evolving housing landscape, the role of institutional capital in for-rent communities, and how builders are adapting to shifting consumer preferences and economic headwinds.

David Beznos

SVP of Growth & Strategic Partnerships

PulteGroup

The IMN BTR conference is a good barometer for market sentiment as we meet twice a year and hear from key industry players. We’re heading in the right direction.

Put your brand in front of the right audience

Make your brand impossible to ignore.

Share your story, showcase your innovation, and build real connections with the decision-makers who drive change. We have flexible packages built to match your goals—so your name stays top-of-mind when it matters most.

Reach out to Todd Rosenberg at sponsorIMN@informa.com.

Sponsors at Build-to-Rent Spring Event

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