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CRE Conversions
October 29, 2025
The Union League ClubNew York, NY
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Showing 1 of 1 Streams
7:15am - 8:00am
Exhibitor Set Up
8:00am - 8:55am
Registration and Breakfast
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8:55am - 9:00am
Opening Remarks
9:00am - 9:45am
Making the Numbers Work: Financing & Capital Stack Strategies for Conversion Projects
  • Tal Peri - Senior Vice President / Head of US, Union Investment Real Estate
  • James Fogarty - Managing Director, Real Estate, Macquarie Asset Management
  • Gila Cohen - Chief Investment Officer, Vanbarton Group
  • Brian Steinwurtzel - Co-CEO and Principal, GFP Real Estate
  • Isaac Hera - CEO, Yellowstone RE Investments
  • Ran Eliasaf - Founder, Managing Partner, Northwind Group
9:45am - 10:30am
Zoning, Code & Policy: Navigating the Regulatory Maze & Collaborating with Cities for Impact
  • Nate Bliss - Executive Director for Economic Development, NYC Office of the Mayor
  • John Raymond - Vice President of Real Estate Transaction Services, New York City Economic Development Corporation
  • George Vallone - Founder & President, Hoboken Brownstone Company
  • Tawan W. Davis - CEO, The Steinbridge Group
  • Jennifer Schultz - Partner & Leader Nationwide Real Estate Development Team, Nixon Peabody
Showing 2 of 2 Streams
10:30am - 11:15am
Networking Break
10:40am - 11:10am
Women’s Small Group Meeting
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11:15am - 12:00pm
From Feasibility to Final Sign-Off: Managing Design, Construction & Risk in CRE Conversions
  • Harrison Schaffer - VP, Residential Design & Construction, Rudin
  • Edward Kobel - President & COO, DeBartolo Development
  • Jeff Klotz - Principal, The Klotz Companies - Klotz Family Office (SFO)
12:00pm - 12:45pm
Go-To-Market Strategy: Marketing & Positioning Approaches for Converted Properties
  • Sabina Covo - Co-Founder and Director, Sabina Covo Communications
  • Whitney Arcaro - Chief Revenue Officer, Residential, RXR
  • Elan Hakimian - Principal, Certes Partners
  • Jessica Healy - CEO, Seven Willow Collaborative
  • Keith Space - President, Fort Hospitality Group
  • Desa Sealy - Founder, Gotham Urban Ventures
Networking Luncheon and Roundtables
Showing 4 of 4 Streams
12:45pm - 2:00pm
Networking Luncheon

Lunch is served in the Main Dining Hall.

12:45pm - 2:00pm
Luncheon Roundtable: Technology & Innovation in Conversion Projects
12:45pm - 2:00pm
Luncheon Roundtable: Design Strategies, Construction Logistics & Phasing
12:45pm - 2:00pm
Luncheon Roundtable: Realistic Timelines & Milestones in Conversion Projects
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2:00pm - 2:45pm
Smart Acquisitions: Navigating Pricing, Financing & Due Diligence in Conversion Deals
  • Anastasia Vladislavova - Director, Vanadium Group
  • David Hochfelder - Chief Investment Officer, The Naftali Group
  • P.J. Yeatman - Managing Partner, Corten Real Estate Partners
  • Michael Negari - EVP, Sovereign Capital NYC
  • Sonia Khanna - Investment Partner, Galway Sustainable Capital
  • Zach Redding - Managing Director, Colliers Capital Markets
2:45pm - 3:30pm
Capitalizing On The Surge Of Hotel-to-Residential Conversions
  • Justin Ford - President, Pax Properties
  • Bryan Gross - Director, Real Estate, Arena Investors
  • Brett Forman - Managing Partner, Forman Capital
  • Ross Hubbard - Co-Founder, Acquisitions & Asset Management, Sage Investment Group
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3:30pm - 3:45pm
Networking Break
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3:45pm - 4:30pm
Property-Level Analysis: Evaluating a Building for Residential Conversion
  • Andrew Till - Chief Operating Officer and Principal, Baron Property Group
  • Rob Seldin - Managing Principal, Madison Marquette
  • George Bergamo - Senior Vice President, Affinius Capital
  • Sam Cummings - Managing Partner, CWD Real Estate Investment
4:30pm - 5:15pm
CRE Conversions & Repositioning: Strategic Alternatives Across Asset Classes
  • Ash Shah - President & CEO, IMPEX Capital Group
  • Jackie Dash - Vice President, Real Estate Investments, Hamilton Lane
  • Steve Plenge - Chief Executive Officer, Pacific Retail Capital Partners
  • Brian Vetter - Chief Investment Officer, Slate Property Group
  • Remy Raisner - Founder & CEO, The Raisner Group
  • Marc Perusse - Managing Director, e2m Ventures
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5:20pm - 6:20pm
Cocktail Reception
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