Following a successful introduction last year – that drew more than 1,000 attendees – the 2nd Annual Newark Summit for Real Estate, Economic Development & Placemaking returns to New Jersey’s largest city this December.

Presented by roundtable&advisory, the Dec. 9 event takes place at Newark’s 80 Park Plaza. Spanning the 23rd and 24th floors, the venue offers skyline views of both the local downtown as well as New York City.

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka will again keynote the event, participating in a fireside chat with Genova Burns LLC co-founder and Chairman Angelo Genova. The Newark Summit features a full day of networking, panel discussions and exhibitors.

Take a look below for topics and confirmed speakers, as of publication, for this year’s Summit. More information is available here.

Arts – Spaces + Economic Catalyst

The role of art centers, spaces and culture in neighborhood revitalization; transformative projects and impact; mixed-use developments and placemaking

Speakers:

• John Schreiber, president and CEO, New Jersey Performing Arts Center
• Talia Young, president and CEO, Newark Symphony Hall
• Linda Harrison, president and CEO, Newark Museum
• Steve Williams, president and CEO, WBGO
• Julia Murphy, partner, Skidmore, Owners & Merrill

Mixed-use + Innovative Retail & Placemaking

Innovative programs/collaborations; best practices/thought-leadership; future opportunities, locally and regionally

Speakers:

• Kerri Levine, managing principal, The Fidelco Group
• Marcus Randolph, president and CEO, Invest Newark

Office & Innovation

Newark as a tech/innovation/talent/investment hub; why global players are choosing Newark and New Jersey; workforce and talent & attraction innovations from leaders around the city around; future and opportunities in the sector; design, renovations and repurposing

Speakers:

• Teik Lim, president and CEO, New Jersey Institute Technology (NJIT)
• Jonathan Schultz, co-founder and managing principal, Onyx Equities
• Vaughn Crowe, managing partner, Newark Venture Partners

Affordable Housing

Incentivizing development throughout the city; successful strategies

Speakers:

• Adenah Bayoh, president and CEO, Adenah Bayoh & Cos. / Cornbread / Brick City Vegan
• Bernel Hall, president and CEO, New Jersey Community Capital
• Calvin Souder, founding partner, Souder Law Group
• Leslie Anderson, president and CEO, New Jersey Redevelopment Authority
• Melanie Walter, executive director, New Jersey Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency

Emerging Markets & Region

New development corridors-neighborhoods; leading asset classes – industrial, film, cold storage, vertical farming 2.0

Speakers:

• Samer Hanini, managing principal, Hanini Group
• Ron Beit, president and CEO, RBH Group
• Larry Davis, president and CEO, Shorewood Real Estate Group

Capital Markets, Finance, Tax & Incentives

Speakers:

• Jay Biggins, founder and executive managing director, BLS Strategies & Co.

Multifamily

Supply/pipeline forecasts; regional forecasts

Speakers:

• Wasseem Boraie, managing principal, Boraie Development
• David Dishy, co-founder and CEO, LMXD
• Woody Bolton, founder and principal, Bolton Development
• Gabriel Lopez, managing principal, J&L Cos.

Attending? Find NJBIZ, a media sponsor for this year’s event, in the 24th Floor exhibitor area.

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