REPLAY – 2025 DCRE Conference

Jul 24th, 2025 - Jul 27th, 2025

Columbia University, New York City

DCRE™ is focused on commercial real estate, real estate investing, technology, opportunity zones and more! Our annual conference is the place for attendees to do business, network and learn about issues that affect commercial real estate development around the nation. Speakers have backgrounds in development, law, finance, and other nationwide commercial real estate initiatives and policy.

Agenda

Thu

Jul 23rd

In-Person

Pre-Conference

Investors and Dealmakers Power Breakfast

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST2 hrs

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Thu

Jul 23rd

In-Person

Pre-Conference

DCRE Pre-Conference VIP Reception and Speaker Meet and Greet

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM EST2 hrs 30 mins

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Fri

Jul 24th

In-Person

Virtual

DCRE Conference Day 1

Workshops and Masterclasses

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST6 hrs

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Fri

Jul 24th

In-Person

DCRE Conference Day 1

DCRE Post-Conference VIP Reception

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST3 hrs

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Presenters

Adeola Adejobi

Founder & CEO

DCRE & Avant-Garde Network

Alixandria Lane

Project Engineer,

Turner Construction Company

Michael Nyamekye

Development Director

Dantes Partners

Norberto Velazquez

Principal/Chief Operating Officer

JGV Inc

Wilhelmena Norman-Hernandez

Vice President, Manager of Community Impact for ACCESS

COMMUNITY PRESERVATION CORPORATION

Allison Lane

Senior Associate and Housing Studio Lead

AECOM

Tywan Anthony

Director of Property Management & Real Estate

NHS NYC

Amanda Benjamin-Smith

Investments Legal Director

Genworth Financial Inc

Edward Faustin

Co-Founder/Managing Principal

AreaProbe

Myron Adoteye

Founder, Principal,

AYA ENTERPRISES

Videos

DCRE Conference Day 1: Registration / Check in & Networking ...

DCRE Conference Day 1 (Workshops and Masterclasses) : Registration / Check in & Networking Breakfast

GP Growth Strategies

Explore proven methods to raise capital, expand your footprint, and build liquidity. Learn how top GPs scale their platforms...

Women in Commercial Real Estate

"Women in Commercial Real Estate" explores the dynamic contributions and challenges faced by women within the commercial real estate...

Workforce Housing: Solutions for the Missing Middle Market

This panel explores innovative strategies to address the growing demand for housing that serves middle-income earners—those who too...

Starting and Growing as a Real Estate Developer with J.P. Mo...

Starting and Growing as a Real Estate Developer with J.P. Morgan

Careers in Commercial Real Estate

This session features a panel of accomplished real estate professionals who will provide a comprehensive look at the myriad...

CRE Capital: Funding & Partnerships for Progress

Explore how strategic capital and strong partnerships are driving progress in commercial real estate development. This session will highlight...

Fields of Opportunity: Investing in Sports & Infrastructure

Sports infrastructure is more than stadiums—it’s a catalyst for economic growth, community development, and long-term real estate...

DCRE Brain Trust: Collaborative Solutions Lab

Step into the DCRE Brain Trust, a dynamic, solutions-focused session designed to spark innovation and collaboration. In this interactive...

DCRE Wins & Closing Remarks

Private Equity Deal Structuring

The Real Estate Private Equity Deal Structuring Master Class offers an exploration into the complexities of structuring successful real...

Deal or No Deal, “Kobayashi Maru”

Join Let’s Brainstorm for a case study workshop where you will step in the shoes of one of...

Smart Capital: Driving Performance in Real Estate Private Eq...

Dive into the strategies and insights that top investors use to drive strong performance in real estate private equity...

Closing the Gap: Advancing Affordable Housing Solutions

This session dives into the strategies, partnerships, and policies driving the development of affordable housing in today’s challenging...

The Development Deal: Capital, Community, and Construction

Real estate development is a complex process that requires the right mix of vision, financing, and execution. This panel...

The Entrepreneur’s Edge: Building a Business in Commercial...

Commercial real estate offers countless opportunities for entrepreneurs—from launching development firms to starting brokerages, tech platforms, and investment...