REact 2025 Conference

Navigating the Unknown: Turning Market Uncertainty into Real Estate Opportunity

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REact 2025 Real Estate Conference

Navigating the Unknown: Turning Market Uncertainty into Real Estate Opportunity

The real estate market is facing a period of significant disruption — and possibility. From shifting capital markets to unpredictable economic forces, today’s challenges demand new thinking and bold strategies.

At the 2025 REact Conference, industry leaders, investors, and experts will share how they are responding to volatility, identifying emerging opportunities, and adapting to market shifts across asset classes. Through expert panels, real-world insights, and actionable takeaways, REact will equip attendees with the knowledge and perspective to turn today’s uncertainty into tomorrow’s advantage.

Sponsorship Opportunities:

For information about sponsorship opportunities contact

the Hollo School of Real Estate at 305.779.7898, or email us at UkVhY3QgfCBmaXUgISBlZHU=.

Sponsorship Packages

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Agenda


🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration & Networking

🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
Opening Remarks

Info: David Siddons, Broker, CEO, The David Siddons Group/


William Hardin, Dean, Florida International University College of Business/


Eli Beracha, Director and Professor, Hollo School of Real Estate, Florida International University College of Business

🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch Panel - Up and Down the Capital Stack

Info: Efren Ales, Principal and Managing Partner, Bayshore Investments Partners/


Justin Harp, Managing Director and EVP, FHN Financial/


Zack Simkins, Managing Director, Vaster/


Douglas J. Ward, Managing Director and Co-Head, BMO National Commercial Real Estate Group/


Camilo Niño, CEO and Founder, Linkvest Capital (moderator)

🕑: 01:30 PM - 01:50 PM
Networking Break (20) Minutes

🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Real Estate Fireside Chat 1

Info: Craig Robins, CEO and President of Dacra/


Eli Beracha, Director and Professor, Hollo School of Real Estate (moderator)

🕑: 02:50 PM - 03:35 PM
Real Estate Fireside Chat 2

Info: Miki Naftali, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Naftali Group/


Clay B. Dickinson, Assistant Teaching Professor, Hollo School of Real Estate (moderator)

🕑: 03:35 PM - 03:55 PM
Networking Break (20 minutes)

🕑: 04:05 PM - 04:25 PM
Real Estate Market Update by the Hollo School of Real Estate

Info: Eli Beracha, Director and Professor, Hollo School of Real Estate

🕑: 04:25 PM - 04:40 PM
Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient Chad Moss

🕑: 04:40 PM - 05:20 PM
Real Estate Fireside Chat 3

Info: David Martin, CEO, Terra/


Avra Jain, Co-Founder Vagabond Group

🕑: 05:20 PM - 05:30 PM
Closing Remarks

🕑: 05:30 PM
REact Reception


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