Dallas-Fort Worth Bisnow Multifamily Annual Conference (BMAC)

Tue May 12, 2026

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Dallas-Fort Worth Bisnow Multifamily Annual Conference (BMAC)

What’s Getting Built, Funded & Leased in the Next Era of Housing

Tuesday May 12 2026 @ 8:00 AM CDT

$295.00

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Speakers and Panels

Payton Mayes

CEO, JPI

Sumner Billingsley

Partner, Billingsley Company

Kevin Hickman

Principal, Trammell Crow Company

J Brandon Hancock

President, Lang Partners

Alex Brown

President, Realty Capital Residential (RCR)

Jacob Moore

Senior Director, Development, Mitsui Fudosan America

Amber Rao

Executive Director, Agency Financing, PGIM Real Estate

Brian Alef

Founder and CEO, Town Companies

Michael Blackwell

Michael Blackwell serves as Senior Managing Director of Mill Creek’s North Texas office, where he leads the firm’s development activities in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area. During his real estate career, Mr. Blackwell has been directly involved in the development and construction of multifamily and mixed-use communities with aggregate values in excess of $900 million across the mid-Atlantic, southeast, and southwestern US. Prior to joining Mill Creek, Mr. Blackwell was a Managing Director for Crescent Communities, where he led all aspects of the development process across the major Texas markets, including the origination of an urban portfolio with a development value over $425 million. Before opening the Dallas office for Crescent in 2014, Blackwell lead the company’s multifamily development activities in metro Washington, D.C., and Central Florida. Blackwell began his real estate career in metro Washington D.C., where he was involved in complex urban developments in the Capitol Riverfront and northern Virginia, including high-rise, mixed-use, and long-term ground lease projects. Outside of development, Blackwell spent five years in corporate risk management & insurance with global firms Marsh and Willis – primarily focused on major development projects and portfolio-level insurance programs for national apartment and student housing clients. Mr. Blackwell holds an MBA from the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University in Dallas and a Bachelor of Arts from Hampden-Sydney College, where he previously served on the Virginia college’s Board of Trustees. In addition to long-standing involvement with the National Multifamily Housing Council, Mr. Blackwell is active in the North Texas chapter of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and serves on the Foundation Board for The Real Estate Council in Dallas. In the community, Mr. Blackwell has served on the board of Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce and currently serves on the board of the White Rock Lake Foundation.

Mill Creek Residential

Senior Managing Director

Michael Blackwell

Senior Managing Director, Mill Creek Residential

Carl Anderson

President, Larkspur

Ryan Stewart

Managing Director, Crescent Communities

Nick Walsh

VP, Development, The NRP Group

Jan Steingahs

Practice Group Manager - Living, USA West & Mexico, Arcadis

Jennifer DiCecco

Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, Elite Home Fitness

Carla Hinson

VP, Solutions and Innovation, MRI Software

Stephen Lohr

Principal, Sector Leader, Multifamily, Corgan

Why You Should Attend this DFW Multifamily Conference

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

As DFW multifamily enters a new market cycle in 2026, how are developers, investors, and operators recalibrating strategies to navigate shifting demand, supply constraints, and evolving capital markets?
With affordability becoming a defining challenge for the region, what innovative financing structures, zoning strategies, and public-private partnerships are helping Dallas scale workforce housing without sacrificing project feasibility?
With Texas’ SB 840 reshaping development regulations, how will this legislation impact multifamily, mixed use, and redevelopment projects across Dallas and what opportunities and challenges should developers be preparing for as projects move from concept to construction?
As construction costs remain elevated and labor shortages persist, how can developers mitigate risk, control budgets, and maintain timelines while still delivering high-quality projects in a competitive market?
Which Dallas submarkets are emerging as top performers, and how should investors and developers evaluate site selection amid changing renter preferences and urban infill trends?
As renter expectations continue to evolve, what amenities, technology, layouts, and experiences are truly driving absorption in 2026—and what features no longer move the needle?
With Texas continuing to outperform nationally, how are institutional and private investors underwriting DFW deals today, and where is capital flowing next?
How are macroeconomic conditions, interest rates, and lending standards reshaping deal structures and development pipelines across North Texas?
What projects are moving forward, which are on pause, and how are sponsors determining what truly pencils in today’s environment?

HOW YOU'LL DO MORE BUSINESS BY ATTENDING: Dallas multifamily is at an inflection point. A recalibration of pricing, demand, and development strategies is underway as the market adjusts to higher construction costs, evolving renter preferences, and a shifting capital landscape. Developers and investors must navigate tightening underwriting standards, persistent labor challenges, and the growing need for attainable housing while also identifying high growth submarkets and designing communities that stand out.

With Texas’ SB 840 reshaping development regulations, industry leaders are also evaluating how this legislation will impact multifamily, mixed use, and redevelopment projects across Dallas and what opportunities and challenges developers should prepare for as projects move from concept to construction.

BMAC Dallas will provide you with actionable insights from industry leaders on where to deploy capital, how to structure deals, and which development strategies are succeeding in today’s environment. From workforce housing solutions and construction risk management to renter driven design and submarket analysis, this event will equip you with the intelligence needed to make smarter investment and development decisions in 2026 and beyond.

WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND: BMAC Dallas is North Texas’ premier multifamily event, bringing together the region’s top decision-makers for a full day of networking and market intelligence. Join us to hear from leading developers, investors, lenders, and operators as they share real-world strategies shaping the future of DFW multifamily. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and position your business for success in the next market cycle.

WHO YOU'LL MEET: Dallas-Fort Worth’s multifamily leaders, including developers, owners, investors, lenders, brokers, architects, contractors, engineers, designers, city officials, public-sector partners, and property management professionals.

For questions regarding content and speaking, please email our Director of Texas Operations Sophie McCourt at sophie.mccourt@bisnow.com. Want to get involved? Contact jacob.terpstra@bisnow.com to get information on sponsorship, pricing and availability at this event.

Agenda

Time	Activity
8:00 AM 8:50 AM	Breakfast + Networking
8:50 AM 9:00 AM	Opening Remarks and Commercials
9:00 AM 9:45 AM	The Great Reset: How 2026 Marks the Rebalancing of DFW Multifamily How DFW multifamily is emerging from its recent correction as owners and developers recalibrate underwriting, rent growth expectations, and portfolio strategies for a more stable 2026 market cycle.
9:45 AM 10:30 AM	The Workforce Housing Equation: Can Dallas Build Attainability at Scale? Industry leaders explore how zoning reform under SB 840 is unlocking new development opportunities and reshaping deal structures, design approaches, and construction strategies to deliver attainable housing at scale across Dallas.
10:30 AM 10:45 AM	Networking + Coffee Break
10:45 AM 11:30 AM	From Capital to Concrete: Understanding Today’s Challenges for New Multifamily Construction, Development, and Design The growing disconnect between capital markets and construction realities and how early collaboration and smarter risk management are reshaping multifamily project delivery.
11:30 AM 12:15 PM	The Submarket Showdown: Exploring Site-Selection, Surging Demand, and High-Potential Regions Which DFW submarkets are outperforming post-stabilization and how operational costs, staffing, and real-time data are driving smarter site selection and long-term portfolio decisions.
12:15 PM 1:15 PM	Lunch + Learn
1:15 PM 2:00 PM	Designing for the 2026 Renter: Amenities, Space, Tech & Experience That Actually Drive Absorption The amenities and design choices are truly accelerating lease-up, improving retention, and delivering measurable returns as renter expectations continue to evolve.
2:00 PM 2:45 PM	Texas Multifamily as a National Outperformer: Are Investors Still Betting on DFW? Investors and lenders assess how DFW stacks up against other major markets and whether Texas multifamily still offers the risk adjusted returns that continue to attract institutional capital.
2:45 PM 3:15 PM	Closing Networking