Ben Lapidus opens BEC with a high-energy kickoff: what’s ahead, what to expect, and how to get the most value from the next three days.

A fast-moving, data-rich overview of the commercial real estate landscape. John Chang breaks down macro trends, sector performance, capital flows, and where opportunities are emerging as we head into 2026.

Liz Faircloth explores the evolving landscape for women leaders in real estate—how women invest differently, where the industry is shifting, and how representation is reshaping CRE.

Bob Fraser delivers a grounded, tactical look at capital markets: the cost of capital, LP sentiment, debt availability, pricing, and where sponsors must adapt..

Connect with operators, LPs, and partners over coffee. Prime time for relationship-building.

Richard McGirr walks through his strategic framework for raising capital in the 2026 market—structuring deals, optimizing investor alignment, and scaling a fund-of-funds approach.

A tactical, real-world discussion on what actually works in today’s capital-raising environment—messaging, LP expectations, credibility, systems, and evolving strategies.

Marcin Dodz breaks down a capital-first model—raising earlier, building investor confidence, and accelerating deal execution with locked-in capital.

Vanessa Alfaro demonstrates how AI is reshaping investor relations and capital raising—automation, segmentation, predictive analytics, and what’s hype vs. reality.

Connect with operators, LPs, and partners over lunch. Prime time for relationship-building.

Two wealth operators share how high-performing investors treat wealth like an enterprise—systems, reporting, governance, and professionalization.

Ash Patel explores alternative investments for LPs—from retail to industrial to niche CRE—and what risk-return profiles look like today.

A tactical session on tax planning for investors—write-offs, entity optimization, legislative changes, and strategies to retain more cash flow.

Operators pitch live to judges and the audience. A hands-on masterclass in what makes a deal resonate.

Mindset meets momentum. Trevor delivers an energizing reset to elevate performance, purpose, and focus.

A lively, moderated debate on market conditions, investing philosophies, and CRE predictions. Expect strong opinions and smart takeaways.

Small-group deep-dives led by experts and operators—perfect for Q&A, tactical problem-solving, and finding your people.

Music, networking, drinks, and new friendships. Celebrate the end of Day 1 with the entire BEC community.