Agenda
7:30 AM – Exhibit Hall & Dining Area
Registration, Networking Breakfast & Exhibit Hall Opens
Join us early for the opportunity to enjoy breakfast and network with fellow owners, investors, developers, and financiers.
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8:15 AM – General Session
Opening Remarks
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8:30 AM – General Session
Morning Keynote: The Florida State of the Market
Join Florida’s Chief Financial Officer, Jeff Atwater, as he gives the insider’s perspective on the Florida State of the Market. From job growth to interest rates, Jeff will outline what you need to know to predict the future of Florida.
Presented by:
- Jeff Atwater, Chief Financial Officer, The State of Florida
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9:15 AM – General Session
The Bull Runs Again: The Florida Multi-Housing Forecast
Commercial Real Estate across the country is recovering with a wealth of prosperity and new opportunity. What market trends are indicative of this successful recovery? What does 2014 hold for multifamily owners, investors, developers, and financiers? Who is likely to win or lose? What dangers lie ahead?
Presented by:
- James Costello, Managing Director – Americas Research, CBRE
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10:05 AM – Track A – Concurrent Session
Where Do We Go From Here?: Land Use & Development
Listen to four of the top multifamily and condo developers in the country and learn about how they are bringing new products to market. Find out what issues they are grappling with and how they make these new developments work in this competitive environment. This panel will cover a range of topics including: capital sources, site selection, product choice and design, unit sizes, end user pricing and amenities.
Moderator:
- Javier Aviñó, Partner, Bilzin Sumberg
Speakers:
- Michael Ging, Managing Director, Alliance Residential Company
- Jay Jacobson, President, Stiles Residential
- Callum Parrott, Executive Managing Dir. – Southeast/Florida, Mill Creek Residential Trust
- Larry Sloan, Senior Vice President, Behringer Harvard
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10:05 AM – Track B – Concurrent Session
The Rebound of the Century: Condos & Single Family Homes
While multi-housing development in South Florida is hotter than ever, many people fear market saturation and the corresponding squeeze on rents are stagnating the property value pool. Some argue that this will cause owners to take a hit in ROI on rental property. Whereby, they turn to Condos and single family homes as alternative investments to hedge against these changes. What is the outlook for condos and single family homes, either for purchase or development? Which areas are most ripe for pricing growth? What investment vehicles are funds using to buy units in bulk?
Moderator:
- Gerard Yetming, Senior Vice President, CBRE
Speakers:
- Chris Aiken, Director, Blackrock
- Victor Ballestas, Principal, Integra Investments
- Alicia Cervera, Principal, Cervera Real Estate
- Maxwell Peek, Senior Vice President, Waterton Associates
- Justin Toal, Chief Investment Officer, Fifteen Group
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11:00 AM – General Session
Networking Break & VIP Speed Networking
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11:45 AM – Track A – Concurrent Session
The Post Stimulus World: Changes in the Debt Market
Leverage is everything, but with low cap rates, the pressure to manage your debt financing has never been greater. Increases in interest rates with no parallel increase in cap rates could quickly create an inverted capital stack, instigating a downward spiral in values and a possible sell-off. Nonetheless, today’s debt sources are numerous and eager to put capital to work. Hear a comparative discussion of debt sources for acquisitions, redevelopment, and new development.
Moderator:
- Charles Foschini, Vice Chairman, CBRE
Speakers:
- Jay Eisner, Partner, LEM Capital
- Richard Martinez, Vice President, Freddie Mac
- Kevin Miliffe, Director, Doral Bank
- Kevin Rostowsky, Senior Managing Director, NXT Capital
- Peter Scola, Senior Managing Director, Cantor Commercial Real Estate
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11:45 AM – Track B – Concurrent Session
The Leaders of the Future: The Power Developers Challenge
Join two teams of top real estate rising stars from University of Florida and the University of Miami as they take on the urban vs suburban development challenge! While an urban infill deal seems sexy and will have high demand from young professionals, it will be costly and may find challenges pricing the units to offset costs. A suburban project, while seemingly less exciting, would create more manageable costs and may in fact prove to be more profitable. Each team will pitch their respective development deal to our audience/’investment committee’, comparing cost structures and strategies, to take an in depth look at where smart real estate minds should be investing today in South Florida.
Moderator:
- Tim Peterson, Chief Financial Officer, Altman Companies
Speakers:
- Catherine Cai, Student, University of Miami
- Philip Fraccola, Student, University of Florida
- Dan Merrill, Student, University of Florida
- Mitch O’Reilly, Student, University of Miami
- Jason Quick, Student, University of Florida
- Thomas Speno, Student, University of Miami
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11:45 AM – Track C – Concurrent Session
Who’s Your Resident?: Innovations in Management
Today’s owner operators are overwhelmed with the task of evaluating how to get the biggest bang for the buck through expense reduction. Smart property managers are constantly looking at new techniques to lower costs and raise NOI. What innovations can reduce headaches and diminish time wasting tasks? What new technologies are savvy operators investing into? How are the roles of property managers and asset managers changing.
Moderator:
- Evie Law, Vice President – Operations, Incore Residential
Speakers:
- John Bradford, Founder & CEO, Park Avenue Properties
- Gary Crane,Senior Managing Director, Greystar
- Zach Goldman, Director – Operations, TGM Associates
- Jay Massirman, President & CEO, Rivergate Companies
- Kendall McEachern, Chief Executive Officer, Acentria, Inc
- Cristina Sullivan, Executive Vice President, Gables Residential
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12:40 PM – Track A – Concurrent Session
The Face-Off: Florida’s Urban Versus Suburban Debate
Development portfolio strategy often comes down to region. While some investors develop in suburban areas with lower land costs, others take the risk on high cost
investments for higher population density in the city. Does the stigma of suburban “sprawl” scare away prospective tenants? Does the tight economy lure renters into the cheaper suburban housing? Hear two major portfolio managers debate on their urban versus suburban strategies for multi-housing development.
Moderator:
- John Bezzant, Chief Investment Officer, AIMCO
Speakers:
- Charles Barrus, Development Director, Wood Partners
- Charles Davis, Regional Director, Met Life Real Estate Investors
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12:40 PM – Track B – Concurrent Session
What Do Renters Want: Ground Up and Rehab Design Trends
As competition increases for apartments, both existing and prospective renters need more reasons to sign on the dotted line. Whether it’s a matter of the paint on the walls, the granite on the countertop, a walk in closet or community amenities, tenants have more choices than ever before. Which features are renters in the market truly interested in? Which construction and design trends will attract your ideal tenant?
Moderator:
- Gary Crane, Senor Managing Director, Greystar
Speakers:
- Tony Duplisse, Senior Vice President, Equity Residential
- Kinsey Sale, Asset Management, JP Morgan Chase
- David Thompson, Development Director, Wood Partners
- Greg West, Chief Development Officer, ZOM
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12:40 PM – Track C – Concurrent Session
Private Capital Investing: Who and How They are Investing in Florida
Private Capital investors are among the most active buyers of multi-housing properties in Florida. As one of the hottest markets in the US, there are substantially more multi-housing transactions in the $1 to $20 million range than any other segment. Come listen to four top private investors from around the world discuss their multi-housing strategies for Florida, including topics such as: underwriting and sourcing of deals, financing capabilities, management approaches and their 2014 outlook.
Moderator:
- Calum Weaver, First Vice President, CBRE
Speakers:
- Seth Heller, Managing Director, Fortune Capital Partners
- Peter Lewis, President, Wharton Equity Partners
- Marc Shulman, Principal, North Beach Properties
- Oscar Vila, Founder & Principal, Vila & Padron
- Yamal Yidios Char, President & CEO, Y-Tech International
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1:25 PM – General Session
Networking Lunch
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2:20 PM – General Session
Post Lunch Wake Up Session: The Turnaround King
Presented by:
- Grant Cardone, Founder, GrantCardone.com
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2:40 PM – General Session
Smooth Sailing or Rough Seas?: Multi-housing Risk Factors
A few years into the multi-housing recovery, many developers are remembering the “deal that got away”. Rent growth has slowed, margins have compressed, existing properties are under pressure, and competition from the for sale sector has intensified. This leaves multi-housing owners and developers wondering: What changes are coming? How can owners best protect their assets? With such a shifting market how do savvy investors stay ahead of their competitors while making smart investments?
Moderator:
- Shelton Granade, Executive Vice President, CBRE
Speakers:
- Steven DeFrancis, Chief Executive Officer, Cortland Partners
- Jeff Goldberg, Managing Partner, Milestone Group
- Jake Hollinger, Chief Operating Officer, GoldOller Real Estate Investments
- Chris Westfahl, Managing Director, Silverpeak Real Estate Partners
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3:25 PM – General Session
The Inside Scoop with William Procida
Hear the man behind the popular television series, The Apprentice, give you his expert opinion on financing and deal-making in South Florida.
Moderator:
- Evie Law, Vice President – Operations, Incore Residential
Speaker:
- William Procida, Founder, Procida Funding
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3:35 PM – General Session
The Ones That Didn’t Get Away: 2013’s Major Multifamily Deals
This session will bring together top investors and developers who led some of the largest deals in the past year. Learn how they were financed and discover their strategies against Pro Forma expectations. Find out how these deals are indicative of larger trends and lessons learned. How are these top players adjusting their strategies going forward for the remainder of the year and beyond?
Moderator:
- Robert Given, Vice Chairman, CBRE
Speakers:
- Matt Allen, Chief Operating Officer, Related Group of Florida
- Pat Carroll, Founder & CEO, Carroll Organization
- Brian Earle, Partner, ARES Management
- Mark Hafner, Senior Managing Director, Greystar Real Estate Partners
- Michael Lynd, Chief Executive Offiver & CIO, Lynd Development Partners
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4:25 PM – General Session
Afternoon Keynote: Stephen Owens
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5:30 PM – General Session
Closing Remarks:
Speaker:
- Shelton Granade, Executive Vice President, CBRE
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5:40 PM – General Session
Cocktail Reception:
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