Bisnow Multifamily Annual Conference (BMAC) East
A Premier Full Day Event
Dive into the latest trends shaping multifamily, including investment strategies, development pipelines, capital markets, rent growth, supply & demand, economic shifts, policy impact and more
Event Ended On: Tuesday December 2 2025
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Speakers and Panels
Opening Keynote: Setting the Stage - Today's State of Multifamily
On Policy, Federal Challenges, and Regulatory Trends: Risks and Opportunities for Developers and Investors
Understanding the CIO Lens: Multifamily in Transition
How Economic Headwinds Are Shaping Smart Capital Decisions for 2026
Capital Markets Outlook: Strategies to Navigate Rate Volatility and Lending Challenges
Maggie Deichmann
Ryan Doyle
From Capital to Concrete: Understanding Today’s Challenges for New Multifamily Construction, Development, and Design
Next-Gen Living: Amenities, Technology, and Design Trends Shaping the Next Multifamily Projects
Lee Chen
The Submarket Showdown: Exploring Site-Selection, Surging Demand, and High-Potential Regions
What Unique Opportunities are Revealing Themselves in Multifamily Markets Across the East Coast
On Affordability and Ensuring the Future of Housing for All
C-Suite Strategies: Insights on the Future of Growth, Innovation and Resilience
Robin Bettarel
Join The East Coast's Marquee Multifamily Event
BMAC East is where top industry leaders, developers, investors and policymakers gather each year to discuss the latest trends shaping the region's multifamily market. With shifting economic conditions, administration changes, evolving renter demand and ongoing development challenges, this event will provide key insights into where the industry is headed and how stakeholders are positioning themselves for the future.
Last year’s event highlighted how industry players saw “winds at our back” as multifamily development regained momentum. With capital markets beginning to open up and new opportunities emerging in key markets, this year’s discussions will build on those insights, bringing together top voices to explore what’s next for the sector.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with decision-makers and gain valuable perspectives on the forces driving multifamily today. Make sure you're subscribed to our event communications for updates on this event and others in the area.
For questions regarding content and speaking, please email our Global Event Director, Liz Baker, at liz.baker@bisnow.com. Want to get involved? Contact brad.amron@bisnow.com to get information on sponsorship, pricing and availability at this event.
Venue
Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
5928 Executive Boulevard
North Bethesda, MD 20852
Ballroom: Salon and Foyer- A-D
Parking Information:
Garage parking is attached to the convention center NOT by the hotel.
Conference Center Day guests: $3.00 per hour, Maximum of $30.00 per 24 Hours
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Agenda
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8:00 AM 9:00 AM |
Registration, Networking and Breakfast
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9:00 AM 9:15 AM |
Welcome to BMAC!
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9:15 AM 10:00 AM |
Opening Keynote: Setting the Stage - Today's State of Multifamily
Dive into multifamily supply-demand fundamentals, rent growth trends and evolving investor behaviors, with insights on market resilience and vacancy rates.
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10:00 AM 10:30 AM |
On Policy, Federal Challenges, and Regulatory Trends: Risks and Opportunities for Developers and Investors
Analyze how different policies are impacting incentives, liquidity, market dynamics, and affordability, while discussing potential policy shifts and strategies for stakeholders to adapt to a changing regulatory environment.
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10:30 AM 10:45 AM |
Networking Break
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10:45 AM 11:15 AM |
Understanding the CIO Lens: Multifamily in Transition
How Economic Headwinds Are Shaping Smart Capital Decisions for 2026
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11:15 AM 12:00 PM |
Capital Markets Outlook: Strategies to Navigate Rate Volatility and Lending Challenges
Discover how lenders and investors are adapting underwriting standards, structuring creative deals, and managing risk amid fluctuating interest rates, with insights on refinancing, debt layering, and equity sourcing in emerging markets to keep stakeholders ahead.
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12:00 PM 12:15 PM |
Quick Break!
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12:15 PM 1:00 PM |
From Capital to Concrete: Understanding Today’s Challenges for New Multifamily Construction, Development, and Design
Explore how rising tariffs and labor shortages are reshaping construction costs and timelines, with strategies to mitigate risks through supply chain diversification and navigating immigration policy impacts.
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1:00 PM 2:00 PM |
Lunch Break
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2:00 PM 2:45 PM |
Next-Gen Living: Amenities, Technology, and Design Trends Shaping the Next Multifamily Projects
Gain insights on latest trends in hospitality-inspired amenities, smart building technology and sustainability features that elevate resident experiences and boost operational efficiency.
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2:45 PM 3:30 PM |
The Submarket Showdown: Exploring Site-Selection, Surging Demand, and High-Potential Regions
What Unique Opportunities are Revealing Themselves in Multifamily Markets Across the East Coast
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3:30 PM 3:45 PM |
Quick Networking Break
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3:45 PM 4:30 PM |
On Affordability and Ensuring the Future of Housing for All
Balancing profitability with the increasing demand for attainable housing, and the partnerships between politicians fueling affordable housing projects across the East Coast
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4:30 PM 5:15 PM |
C-Suite Strategies: Insights on the Future of Growth, Innovation and Resilience
From embracing new business models to leading through disruption, dig into how CEOs are fostering agility, purpose-driven growth and long-term value creation. Hear personal leadership lessons, challenges and the evolving role of CEOs in a rapidly changing world.
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5:15 PM 6:30 PM |
Post-Event Cocktail Party & Networking
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What You'll Learn
- With multifamily housing starts declining and supply chain pressures intensifying, what strategies should developers and investors adopt to successfully deliver projects amid rising construction costs and labor shortages?
- As rent growth faces headwinds from increased vacancy rates and tenant retention challenges, how can property managers and owners balance rent increases with maintaining occupancy?
- Given the surge in demand for affordable housing alongside shrinking subsidies and complex financing, how can developers and policymakers collaborate to overcome these obstacles and accelerate new affordable housing supply?
- With occupancy rates varying across metros and tenant turnover at historic lows, what market dynamics are influencing renter behavior, and how should investors adjust their underwriting and asset management strategies?
- In light of evolving regulatory environments, including rent control policies and zoning reforms, what proactive steps can developers and investors take to mitigate risks and capitalize on new opportunities?
- How are capital markets and financing structures adapting to support mixed-income and affordable housing developments in today’s economic climate?
- What role will new public-private partnerships and innovative funding mechanisms play in addressing the nation’s housing affordability crisis over the next few years?
How You'll Do More Business: The multifamily and affordable housing sectors are navigating a complex landscape marked by rising construction costs, ongoing tariffs on building materials, labor shortages, and shifting regulatory policies. Economic hurdles such as inflation and supply chain disruptions continue to pressure project timelines and budgets, while demand for affordable housing outpaces supply, creating both challenges and opportunities for developers, investors, and policymakers. How will evolving zoning reforms, financing innovations, and public-private partnerships help overcome these obstacles and shape the future of housing development and investment in the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond?
BMAC East is our premier multifamily event, consistently attracting over 500 attendees each year. Join us and industry leaders to explore these critical issues and gain insights into navigating the multifamily market in 2025 and beyond. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with top investors, developers, owners, and policymakers at this full-day summit designed to address the most pressing challenges and opportunities in the multifamily sector.
Who You’ll Meet: The East Coast's multifamily experts, investors, owners, developers, lenders, brokers, public sector companies, city officials, architects, contractors, engineers, and property managers.
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