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The Business of Building Landmarks

Miami's skyline has been transformed by a new generation of mixed-use developments that blend luxury residences, hospitality, retail, dining, and public spaces into vibrant, around-the-clock destinations. Few developers have played a larger role in shaping that evolution than Michael Stern.

Join Michael Stern, Founder & Chief Executive Officer of JDS Development Group, for a keynote conversation exploring the vision behind some of South Florida's most ambitious projects and what it takes to deliver transformative developments in today's market. From identifying opportunities and securing capital to designing destinations that resonate with buyers, tenants, and visitors alike, Stern will discuss the forces redefining luxury real estate and urban development.

As Miami continues to attract global investment, top-tier talent, and affluent residents, this discussion will examine how the city's next generation of landmark projects will shape its future—and what developers must do to stay ahead in an increasingly competitive market.

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Schedule

Main Stage: Day 1, November 4
Main Stage: Day 2, November 5
Innovation Stage
9:30 am

The Team Builder’s Dilemma: Scaling a Real Estate Business at the Expense of Your Own

Mana 320

Julia Spillman
Nelson Gonzalez
10:00 am

Expo Floor Opens

11:05 am

Welcome Address by Amir Korangy

Amir Korangy
11:30 am

The Capital Playbook: Real Estate Private Equity's Next Chapter

Genghis Hadi
11:30 am

The Miami Market Reset: Pricing, Buyers and Residential Deal Psychology

Judy Zeder
Dina Goldentayer
Dora Puig
12:00 pm

The Business of Building Landmarks

12:30 pm

Lunch

1:30 pm

Reservation Required: How Restaurants, Retail, and Hotels Add Value to Miami Real Estate

Michael Comras
Zach Winkler
2:00 pm

The Global Buyer: Where Miami’s Next Wave of Investment Starts

Mayi de la Vega
Gil Dezer
Dave Martin
2:30 pm

How to Keep Businesses #MovingToMiami: Who Is Leasing and Why?

Cyril Bijaoui
Andrew Trench
Tony Arellano
2:30 pm

Members Only: The Clubification of Miami Real Estate

Miky Grendene
Ricardo Dunin
3:30 pm

Miami Worldcenter: Building the Next Great Urban District

Nitin Motwani
Miki Naftali
5:00 pm

Expo Floor Closes

9:30 am

Keeping It in the Family: The Next Generation of South Florida Real Estate

10:00 am

Expo Floor Opens

11:00 am

Welcome Address by Amir Korangy

Amir Korangy
11:05 am

The Legacy Builders: Shaping South Florida at Scale

David Martin
Nick Pérez
11:30 am

The Condo Reckoning: How to Bring South Florida’s Aging Apartments Into the Future

Isaac Toledano
Arnaud Karsenti
Taylor Collins
12:00 pm

Miami on the Move: Developers Scale Their Bets Beyond South Florida

Ryan Shear
Harvey Hernandez
12:30 pm

Lunch

1:30 pm

The South Florida House Hunt: Land, Costs and How Developers are Creating New Communities

Misha Ezratti
2:00 pm

Live Local: The Future of Affordable Housing in Florida's High-Opportunity Markets

2:30 pm

Attracting Capital: How Public-Private Partnerships Are Shaping South Florida’s Future

Jordan Rathlev
3:30 pm

Capital City: Who Owns Miami’s Next Chapter?

5:00 pm

Expo Floor Closes

6:00 pm

All-Access Afterparty

Mana 320
12:30 pm

Presentation by ButterflyMX

Innovation Stage
1:00 pm

Presentation by USIF

Innovation Stage
2:00 pm

Presentation by The Mansions on Fisher Island

Innovation Stage

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