Future of Austin Multifamily Conference (BMAC Austin)
Growth, Innovation, Capital And The Shifting Market Landscape
Event Ended On: Wednesday August 27 2025
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Speakers and Panels
Capital Strategies for a Changing Market
Investment Strategies Driving Austin's Multifamily Market
Multifamily Operations And Tenant Experience
Amenities, Technology, Design and Strategies for Driving Engagement
Joe Bruce
Affordable And Workforce Housing Solutions
Site Selection, Innovation and Strategies Driving Multifamily Growth
Mapping Austin's Development Landscape
Neighborhoods, Innovations and Strategies Driving Multifamily Growth
Sean Wolff
Ryan Buicko
Why You Should Attend this Austin Multifamily Commercial Real Estate Event
What You'll Learn:
- How are Austin’s multifamily investors adapting to shifting capital markets, interest rates and economic pressures?
- What financing strategies and investment structures are proving most successful in today’s market?
- How are developers incorporating wellness-driven design and sustainability initiatives into their projects?
- What smart technology innovations are enhancing the resident experience and operational efficiency?
- How is the demand for eco-friendly and health-conscious amenities influencing new developments?
- How are developers and operators leveraging data and AI to improve tenant retention and community engagement?
- Which emerging submarkets in Austin are seeing the most demand, and what’s driving their growth?
- What amenities are proving most effective in driving tenant retention and lease-ups?
- How are multifamily developers differentiating their properties through experiential design?
- What role do co-working spaces, fitness centers and outdoor amenities play in modern multifamily living?
- How can developers and policymakers work together to streamline affordable housing initiatives?
- What zoning and regulatory changes are needed to accelerate workforce housing development?
- How are placemaking strategies enhancing tenant experience and driving demand for mixed-use communities?
How You'll Do More Business in Austin Multifamily: As Austin’s multifamily market continues to expand, industry leaders must navigate evolving investment strategies, shifting consumer demands and a growing emphasis on wellness, technology and sustainability. With rapid suburban growth, mixed-use developments, and increasing affordability challenges, the market is adapting to create vibrant, experience-driven communities. Join us as we explore the latest capital strategies, workforce housing solutions, and the amenities shaping tenant satisfaction. Gain insights into emerging submarkets, innovative development trends and the evolving intersection of retail and residential spaces — positioning yourself at the forefront of Austin’s multifamily future.
Who You’ll Meet: Owners, developers, investors, brokers, city and government officials, business consultants, architects, engineers, lawyers, accountants, bankers and technology company leaders.
Why You Should Attend: Bisnow events bring together the biggest power players in the industry to identify opportunities, build your network and expand your business. With the largest audience of commercial real estate professionals in the world, no one knows how to help your business more than we do. Join Bisnow as we jump into the market to analyze its strengths and strategize on its areas of opportunity. You don't want to miss this event!
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Venue
Hilton Austin
500 East 4th Street
Austin, TX 78701
Ballroom: 6th Floor Austin Grand Ballroom - HJK Salons
Parking Information:
Self-parking: $10.00+
Valet Parking: $20.00+
Agenda
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8:00 AM 9:00 AM |
Breakfast and Networking
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9:00 AM 9:45 AM |
Capital Strategies for a Changing Market
Investment Strategies Driving Austin's Multifamily Market
-How do you weigh the risks of short-term market softening against the long-term fundamentals that continue to draw investment here?
- What creative structures or partnerships are emerging to get deals done in this environment?
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9:45 AM 10:30 AM |
Multifamily Operations And Tenant Experience
Amenities, Technology, Design and Strategies for Driving Engagement
- What truly differentiates a community in terms of tenant experience?
- How can landscape and exterior design choices contribute to tenant experience, and how do you translate those benefits into measurable value for residents and investors alike?
- What trends do you see emerging in tenant preferences and which trends are losing steam?
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10:30 AM 10:45 AM |
Networking Break
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10:45 AM 11:30 AM |
Affordable And Workforce Housing Solutions
Development, Policy, and Public-Private Partnerships
- With tools like LIHTC and other public incentives, how are developers structuring projects to both deliver affordability and remain financially sustainable?
- How do you approach underwriting workforce housing in a volatile cost environment, and what trade-offs are most important to consider?
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11:30 AM 12:15 PM |
Mapping Austin's Development Landscape
Site Selection, Innovation and Strategies Driving Multifamily Growth
- What factors are most decisive today when evaluating where to acquire land or entitle sites, and how do you balance near-term risk with long-term potential?
- How do you analyze which neighborhoods are likely to outperform in the next cycle, and what signs tip you off that an area is reaching saturation?
- What development and construction innovations are proving most impactful in accelerating delivery or managing costs without sacrificing quality?
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12:15 PM 12:30 PM |
Closing Networking
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Austin Multifamily News & Projects
- Should Apartment Developers Follow Austin's Job Growth?
- Multifamily development firms in the Austin area
- Austin's Multifamily Fundamentals Set to Improve in 2025 Despite High Supply
- Austin Tops List of Best Markets for Renters
- Huge Northline mixed-use development nears another milestone in Leander
- Roers Companies and JPMorganChase to add 200 affordable housing units south of downtown Austin
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