Chicago Capital Markets and CRE Finance Conference
Thu Feb 19, 2026
Chicago Capital Markets and CRE Finance Conference
Leaders from Heitman, Golub, Cushman and More Talk Midwest and National Dealmaking, Funding, and Strategic Investments
$119.00
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Speakers and Panels
Current Speakers Include:
Ryan Lovell
Mike Potter
Zach Yarnoff
Jackie Barlow
Nick Melrose
Why You Can't Miss This Conversation
What We'll Cover
- The Capital Stack Today
- Sourcing, structuring, and deploying capital in a complex development environment
- Development Prospects
- How are leaders seeing their projects through to fruition, and what do we need along the way?
- Creative Financing Solutions and the Traits of a Successful Funding Operation
- Institutional ownership, acquisition, and disposition in the context of a changing market
- Acquisition, Disposition in the Context of Modern Asset Management
- Crafting a modern portfolio with cost and scale in mind
- Debt vs. Equity
- Finding the right sources at the right time
About the Event:
As interest rates, global capital flows, and investor sentiment shift in 2026, an understanding of capital markets and their associated complexity remains central to success across every asset class. This event brings together leading lenders, brokers, and investment experts to discuss how they’re underwriting deals today. With sessions across market conditions, opportunity zones, and HNW investment operations, it’s a conversation you can’t afford to miss.
Who You'll Network With At This Event:
Owners, developers, investors, brokers, business consultants, architects, engineers, designers, lawyers, accountants, bankers and city and government officials.
Why You Should Attend This Session:
Bisnow events convene the biggest power players in the industry to help you grow your business across a complex market. With engaging discussions, exclusive networking opportunities, and the largest and most equipped audience in the field, Bisnow’s unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities of the market makes attendance a value add for any CRE professional.
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Agenda
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8:00 AM 9:00 AM |
Breakfast and Networking
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9:00 AM 9:45 AM |
The State of our Markets
The data, trends, and possibilities satiating investor appetites defining 2025
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9:45 AM 10:45 AM |
Assessing and Completing the Deal
Overcoming challenges and identifying opportunities in capital-constrained environments.
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10:45 AM 11:30 AM |
Opportunity Zones
Codified and clarified, what's next for this program?
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11:30 AM 11:45 AM |
Closing Networking
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Sponsors
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