The Newark Summit

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka takes part in a Fireside Chat led by Genova Burns Executive Chairman Angelo Genova at The Newark Summit, held Dec. 4, 2023, at Ironside Newark. - JESSICA PERRY
Jan 14, 2026

2026 Newark Summit returns in February with Baraka keynote

The 3rd Annual Newark Summit will host over 1,250 attendees next month, featuring panels on real estate and growth as well as a fireside chat with Mayor Ras Baraka.

The NJBIZ exhibit booth at the 2024 Newark Summit. - JESSICA PERRY/NJBIZ
Dec 30, 2024

NJBIZ Conversations: Newark Summit

We took our podcast on the road, speaking with representatives from NJEDA, Adenah Bayoh & Cos., Prudential, Genova Burns, Audible, Dresdner Robin and more, live at the Newark Summit for Real Estate, Economic Development & Placemaking.

NJBIZ's booth at the 2024 Newark Summit, presented by roundtable&advisory. - JESSICA PERRY/NJBIZ
Dec 20, 2024

NJBIZ Conversations: Mayor Ras Baraka

We caught up with the Brick City leader at the Newark Summit for Real Estate, Economic Development & Placemaking to discuss what the conference means for the city, his relationship with the business community and more.

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka takes part in a Fireside Chat led by Genova Burns Executive Chairman Angelo Genova at The Newark Summit, held Dec. 4, 2023, at Ironside Newark. - JESSICA PERRY
Oct 15, 2024

Newark Summit returns this December

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 Dec. 9.

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka takes part in a Fireside Chat led by Genova Burns Executive Chairman Angelo Genova at The Newark Summit, held Dec. 4, 2023, at Ironside Newark. - JESSICA PERRY
Dec 28, 2023

NJBIZ Conversations: A look back at the 1st Newark Summit

Hear interviews with some of the prominent practitioners and policymakers who attended and participated in the event, which highlighted economic development efforts in and around New Jersey's largest city.

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka takes part in a Fireside Chat led by Genova Burns Executive Chairman Angelo Genova at The Newark Summit, held Dec. 4, 2023, at Ironside Newark. - JESSICA PERRY
Dec 8, 2023

At Newark real estate summit, Baraka puts people first

“We have to have corridors where people are walking up and down the street," Mayor Ras Baraka said at the inaugural The Newark Summit, putting emphasis on bringing residents to the Brick City, "we just can’t rely on the 9-to-5 crowd."