Eisenberg Foundation Unveils Lineup for Real Bright Summit

The Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation’s Second Annual Real Bright Summit, presented by Old Second Bank, has lined up a roster of 50-plus industry leaders and rising stars to educate and mentor a diverse next generation of real estate industry leaders nationwide. The Real Bright Summit, which runs from Jan. 31- Feb. 4, again will be an all-virtual event. 

A sampling of the programming and confirmed speakers for the REAL Bright Summit include: 

· C-Suite Coffee Conversations & Fireside Chats—Knowledgeable thought leaders from each sector participate in intimate conversations covering the industry and their personal stories. Featured thought leaders include Sandeep Mathrani, CEO, WeWork; Trisha Connolly, managing director, Ackman-Ziff; Jeff Elowe, CEO, Laramar Group; James Connor, chairman, Duke Realty Corporation; Tom McGee, president, ICSC; and Terrence Maiden, CEO, Russell Glen. 

· EisenED: The Pathway to the Deal—Critical parties in the deal (Buyers, Sellers, Equity Partners, Brokers, Buyer, Lender, Appraisers), and more provide a well-rounded understanding of how to “seal the deal.” Confirmed professionals include Kelly Greco, shareholder, Polsinelli; Sam Ankin, co-founder and managing principal, Northpond Partners; Brendan Reed, SVP – retail services, CBRE; and Michael Slovitt, senior director- mortgage banking (Chicago), Berkadia. 

· State of the Industry— Movers and shakers from all corners of real estate level-set on what the industry is experiencing. Confirmed professionals include Peter Borzak, CEO, Pine Tree LLC; Kris Bjorson, international director, JLL; Jack Durburg, CEO, Global Workplace Solutions, CBRE; and Naveen Jaggi, president of retail advisory services and capital markets, JLL. 

· Retail Real Estate Roundtables—Leaders from specialty real estate sectors share their insights. Featured participants include Brian Finerty, CIO, Equity International; Bob Koys, SVP – asset management, Heitman; Caitlin Russell, president, Russell-Construction + Development, and many more. 

· Industry Rising Stars Panel—Emerging leaders engage in candid conversation and share insights and career advice. Confirmed rising stars include Josie Peacock, director of capital markets, CRG/Clayco; Hanna Oimoen, associate, Pritzker Realty Group; and Ryo Ishida, managing partner, Rainbow Capital Markets. 

“We are grateful for the generosity and support of the entire roster of speakers and sponsors who will participate in our Second Annual Real Bright Summit at the end of January,” said Peter Eisenberg, president, Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation. “This Summit allows students from diverse backgrounds to gain valuable insights and perspectives from rising stars to seasoned veterans as they diligently work toward launching successful careers in commercial real estate.”