Day Two - January 22ndThursday, January 22, 2026

As multifamily demand persists but capital markets remain uneven, owners and developers are pursuing new financing approaches to keep projects viable. With banks retrenching and private credit expanding, the sector is testing creative structures, joint ventures, and alternative equity to bridge funding gaps and sustain momentum amid a volatile debt environment.

• How are multifamily sponsors securing construction and acquisition financing in a cautious lending climate?
• What role is private credit playing in filling the void left by banks and agencies?
• Are joint ventures or co-GP structures becoming more common for large-scale projects?
• How are investors underwriting refinancing risks with elevated interest rates and tighter spreads?
• Where are equity partners showing the strongest appetite—core stabilized, value-add, or development deals?
• Are debt funds and mezzanine lenders reshaping the capital stack for multifamily?
• How are institutional LPs balancing risk and return when allocating to multifamily in 2026?

By Q1 2026, operators are under pressure to maximize cash flow amid tighter margins and elevated financing costs. Technology is being deployed not just to cut expenses but to drive revenue—whether through smart building systems, energy efficiency, tenant experience apps, or entirely new service offerings layered into operations.

• Which smart technologies are delivering the most meaningful NOI impact today?
• How are owners leveraging energy management to hit both sustainability targets and cost savings?
• What operational functions are best suited to automation without diminishing tenant relationships?
• How are firms turning property management platforms into revenue generators rather than cost centers?
• Where are new ancillary revenue opportunities emerging across industrial, office, and residential?
• What strategies help ensure smooth adoption of new systems with minimal disruption to tenants or staff?