BISWIRE/Aug. 5, 2026 — Bisnow's Multifamily Annual Conference Midwest will bring together the region's leading owners, developers, investors, lenders and industry experts on Wednesday, Aug. 26, at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel in downtown Chicago for a full day of networking and discussions focused on the evolving multifamily market.

As the Midwest multifamily sector navigates changing capital markets, affordability challenges, construction costs and shifting renter expectations, attendees will hear from industry leaders on the strategies shaping the next generation of residential development and investment. Sessions will examine market fundamentals, financing trends, innovative design, resident experience and public-private partnerships that are helping deliver housing across Chicago and the broader Midwest.

The conference is designed for multifamily owners, developers, investors, operators, brokers, architects, engineers, lenders, attorneys, consultants and public-sector leaders looking to gain actionable insights while expanding their professional networks.

Featured panels include:

Chicago Multifamily 2026: Supply, Demand & the Next Phase of the Cycle

• Mavrek Development
• LaTerra Development
• Inland Mortgage Capital
• Siegel Jennings
• Daniel Management Group

Building What Still Pencils: Development, Design & Construction Strategies

• Focus Development
• KPF
• Trove
• Skender
• Corwin Partners Development Strategies
• Xfinity (Moderator)
• JAB Real Estate

What Does the Modern Renter Want? Amenities, Technology & the Resident Experience

• LIVunLtd
• International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)
• Tulu
• Confluence (Moderator)

Where the Money Is Moving: Capital Markets, Debt & Investment Strategy

• Evergreen Real Estate Group
• T2
• Waterton
• CRE Bridge Capital
• KeyBank Real Estate Capital
• Black Bear Capital Partners

Solving the Housing Gap: Affordable Housing, Policy & Public-Private Partnerships

• Illinois Housing Development Authority
• Cook County Assessor's Office
• Woodlawn Central
• Ironhold Asset Management
• WithCoverage (Moderator)

Leadership Lookout: The Future of Chicago Multifamily

• Vennpoint Real Estate
• CityPads
• Marquette Companies
• Bender Companies
• LG Group
• Clark Construction
• Evolution Sustainability Group (Moderator)

The event is supported by sponsors including Findigs, Black Bear Capital Partners, Corwin Partners, Daniel Management Group, Ironhold Asset Management, KPF, KeyBank, Skender, Trove, Tulu, Clark Construction and many others.

To register, visit: https://www.bisnow.com/events/chicago/multifamily/bisnow-multifamily-annual-conference-midwest-9720?utm_source=biswire&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=PR9720

For all questions regarding content, speaker recommendations or sponsorship opportunities, please email Will Follett will.follett@bisnow.com