New York Opportunity Zones Conference
Tue Sep 15, 2026
New York Opportunity Zones Conference
OZ 1.0 Lessons, The Roadmap to OZ 2.0, Investment, Development, Public-Private Partnerships, Tax Implications and more
$115.00
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Speakers and Panels
OZ 1.0 Lessons & The Road to OZ 2.0: Development That Worked and What New York Is Betting On
Preparing to Capitalize on Development Track Announcements
Capital, Investment Opportunities, Tax Benefits and the New Playbook
Raising and Deploying Capital Across Funds and Individual Projects
New York Opportunity Zones Event
Why This Event Matters
The Opportunity Zone program has been made permanent and New York State will nominate its next 426 zones this summer. What gets designated, who deploys capital, and how deals get structured will define the next decade of investment in the city's most underserved neighborhoods. This is the room where those decisions get made.
By the numbers:
- $100B+ invested nationally in OZ 1.0 since 2018
- 426 new New York zones to be nominated in 2026
- 306 current NYC OZ tracts across all five boroughs
- 76% of OZ investors say OZ 2.0 will increase their investment activity
Panel 1: OZ 1.0 Lessons & The Road to OZ 2.0: What Worked and What New York Is Betting On
- Hear directly from the public officials and agency leaders shaping New York's OZ 2.0 tract nominations.
- Understand what the research actually shows about where OZ 1.0 investment landed in NYC and what it missed.
- Learn how OZ 2.0's tighter eligibility rules will reshape which boroughs and neighborhoods attract capital.
- Explore how OZ 2.0 designations will interact with 485-x, LIHTC, and other NYC incentive programs.
- Gain the policy context to position your firm ahead of the January 1, 2027 OZ 2.0 effective date.
Panel 2: Capital, Investment Opportunities, Tax Benefits, and the New Playbook
- Get a frank breakdown of the OZ 2.0 tax mechanics: the new 10% basis step-up, rolling five-year deferrals, and what changed from OZ 1.0
- Hear from active fund managers and developers deploying capital in NYC OZ tracts today and what deals are penciling.
- Understand how to stack OZ with bonus depreciation, LIHTC, and other federal and state tools to maximize returns.
- Explore the "OZ dead zone" dynamic in 2026 and how investors should be structuring capital today for a 2027 surge.
- Learn the new OZ 2.0 reporting and compliance requirements and the penalties for getting it wrong.
Who Should Attend
Developers, owners and builders: Identify which NYC neighborhoods are positioned for OZ 2.0 designation and get ahead of the next investment cycle
Investors & fund managers: Understand where institutional capital is moving and how to structure QOF investments for maximum tax efficiency
Lenders & capital markets professionals: Learn how OZ financing stacks with other debt structures and where NYC deal flow is concentrating
Attorneys & tax advisors: Stay current on OZ 2.0 compliance, reporting obligations, and deal structuring as the rules evolve
Agenda
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8:00 AM 9:00 AM |
Coffee, Breakfast & Networking
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9:00 AM 9:45 AM |
OZ 1.0 Lessons & The Road to OZ 2.0: What Worked and What New York Is Betting On
1. Developers and investors discuss navigating the first wave of Opportunity Zones and the projects that delivered returns and community impact.
2. Get an inside look at how New York is positioning itself for OZ 2.0, including the markets, asset classes, and development strategies. |
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9:45 AM 10:30 AM |
Capital, Investment Opportunities, Tax Benefits and the New Playbook
1. Explore the evolving landscape of OZ capital formation. Hear where the money is flowing and which investment structures are gaining traction.
2. Break down the updated tax incentives and compliance considerations under OZ 2.0, and learn how investors and fund managers are rewriting their strategies to maximize benefit in this new regulatory environment. |
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10:30 AM 11:00 AM |
Networking
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Featured Opportunity Zones Projects & News
- Opportunity Zone Program Made Permanent in the One Big Beautiful Bill
- Opportunity Zones 2.0: Where Things Stand — Economic Innovation Group
- 7 Key Changes to the OZ Incentive Under the One Big Beautiful Bill
- New York Has 1,700+ Census Tracts Eligible for OZ 2.0 Designation
- Peakline Launches $1.3B Opportunity Zone Fund IV
- Goldman Sachs & BRP Score $290M for Queens Opportunity Zone Project
- BRP Companies Breaks Ground on 420 Affordable Homes in the Bronx
- Governor Hochul Taps BRP for $1.35B Mixed-Use Project on Manhattan's West Side
- Goldman Sachs UIG Funds $278M Queens Housing Deal
- Goldman Sachs Completes $170M Affordable Housing Development in Brownsville
- Arden Group Refinances Inwood OZ Apartment Tower with $161M Loan
- Arden Group Invests in New Jersey City OZ Multifamily Development
- HPD Financed Nearly 30,000 Affordable Homes in 2025
- Governor Hochul's Housing Plan Delivers Record Progress
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