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South Florida Development & Capital Leadership Forum
A Stronghold for Market Demand
Keynote Speakers

David martin
CEO
Terra Group

Ramola Motwani
Chairwoman
Merrimac Ventures
Speakers

Matt Adler
Chief Investment Officer
ZOM Living

Pranav Bhakta
Vice President of Investment Operations
Driftwood Capital

Erika Cajigas
VP of Sales and Marketing
Swire Properties

Christine Martinez de Castro
Vice President, Sales and Marketing
CMC Group

Adi Chugh
Founder & CEO
TYKO Capital

ASI CYMBAL
Chairman
Cymbal DLT Companies

Allie Eichner
President
The Continuum Company

Javier Fernandez
Mayor
South Miami

Joe Furst
Founder and Managing Principal
Place Projects

Brian Heide
Senior Vice President
Bank of America

Giovanni Insignares
Vice President of Marketing
MG Developer

Dan Kaplan
Managing Partner
Property Markets Group

Arnaud Karsenti
Managing Principal
13th Floor Investments

ALAN KENNEDY
Managing Director
Hines

James Kohnstamm
Director of Economic Development
Miami-Dade County

Brad Meltzer
Partner and President
Two Roads Development

Fireside Chat
camilo miguel jr
Founder & CEO
Mast Capital

Nitin motwani
Managing Partner
Merrimac Ventures &
Miami Worldcenter Associates

DONAHUE PEEBLES III
Executive Vice President
The Peebles Corporation

Jessica Goldman Srebnick
Co-Chair
Goldman Properties

Nelson Stabile
Principal
Integra

Andrew Till
Chief Operating Officer and Principal
Baron Property Group

Fireside Chat
ALEX WITKOFF
Co-CEO
Witkoff

MODERATOR
Suzanne M. Amaducci
Chair of Real Estate & Finance
Bilzin Sumberg

MODERATOR
Erick Araneda
Partner
Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC

MODERATOR
Manuel L. Crespo
Partner
Greenspoon Marder

MODERATOR
Al Dotson
Managing Partner
Bilzin Sumberg

MODERATOR
Danielle Garaicoechea
Chief Operating Officer
American Venture Solutions

MODERATOR
Gillian Kessler
Partner
Morrison Cohen LLP

MODERATOR
Matthew Scott
Partner
Greenspoon Marder

MODERATOR
Simon ziff
President
Ackman-Ziff
A Stronghold for Market Demand
While the commercial real estate market has taken a hard hit the past year, Miami has been able to hold strong and has seemingly dodged the trials dogging other cities. After years of a rising population fueled by out-of-state migration, corporate relocations and the announcement of “snow bird” offices, South Florida is enjoying job and economic growth.
South Florida’s economy is further bolstered by its famed tourism and hospitality industries. Already an international gateway to some of the U.S.’ best beaches, arts and cultural destinations, and culinary experiences, Miami continues to have a focus on pushing the envelope in creating an irreplicable lifestyle.
Don’t miss your chance to hear from the visionaries building and investing in one of the strongest markets in the U.S., and get critical insights on priorities for sustaining real estate and economic growth amidst rapid expansion. Hear directly from top real estate experts and investors on where they’re finding the best investment opportunities, the asset classes poised to take the lead in 2025, and the transformative neighborhoods and developments that have taken on a life of their own.
Agenda
State of the Market: How is South Florida Sustaining Its Position as a Red-Hot Market? |
Expanding Miami Lifestyle: An Epicenter of Hospitality, Arts & Culture |
Will Florida’s Amendments to the Live Local Act Spark a New Wave of Affordable Housing? |
Building the Miami of the Future: Balancing Challenges with Infrastructure, Rising Costs, Continued Demand and Current Trends |
Following the Capital: Exploring Top Performing Investments Across Asset Classes |
Standing Out From the Crowd: Are Branded Residences Changing the Face of South Florida Luxury Condo Development? |
South Florida Development & Capital Leadership Forum
Learn more about what’s attracting lenders and investors — up and down the capital stack— to the market, what competition is like for transactions today and where the value-add opportunities are. Also, hear experts’ South Florida market predictions for 2025.
Wednesday, October 23, 20245937 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, FL 33140
To claim your member-only rate, contact
membership@commercialobserver.com
Who Should Attend
- Borrowers/Owners
- Developers
- Private equity firms
- Senior & Mezzanine Lenders
- Family offices
- Rating agencies
- Portfolio and Investment Managers
- Brokers
- Appraisers
- Attorneys

Host Sponsor

The Peebles Corporation
Sponsors

Ackman-ziff

Bank of America

Bilzin sumberg

Citrin Cooperman

EDEN MULTIFAMILY

gREENSPOON MARDER

L&L DevElopment COMPANY

MAST CAPITAL

MG DEVELOPER

Morrison Cohen LLP

SChwartz media Strategis

TYKO CAPITAL

WITKOFF