REact 2025 Real Estate Conference

Navigating the Unknown

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.

College of Business

11200 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, FL 33199

Date and Time

Friday, November 14, 2025
7:00 A.M. - 5.00 P.M.

Speakers

Efren Ales, Eli Beracha, Stephen Bittel, Clay B. Dickinson, Miki Naftali, Michael DiCosimo, William Hardin, and many more.

Graham Center Ballrooms

Florida International University

The FIU Graham Center Ballrooms offer multifunction facilities equipped with the latest state-of-the-art equipment, highly experienced and knowledgeable staff in the areas of event planning, operations, logistics, and audio-visual production. Whether you're planning a conference, banquet, seminar, or celebration, FIU provides the ideal environment to make your event a success.

Event Program

Your program at a glance

11.00 A.M. ‐ 12.10 P.M.

Registration and Networking

12.00 P.M. ‐ 12.15 P.M.

Opening Remarks

12.15 P.M. ‐ 01.30 P.M.

Lunch Panel | Up and Down the Capital Stack: How Real Estate Leaders Are Adapting to Market Shifts 1. Efren Ales, CPA, Principal and Managing Partner, Bayshore Investments Partners 2. Justin Harp, Managing Director and EVP, FHN Financial 3. Zack Simkins, Managing Director, Vaster 4. Douglas J. Ward, Managing Director and Co-Head, BMO National Commercial Real Estate G 5. Michael DiCosimo, Senior Director, Capital Markets, JLL 6. Camilo Niño, CEO and Founder, Linkvest Capital (moderator)

01.30 P.M. ‐ 01.50 P.M.

Networking Break (20 Minutes)

02.00 P.M. ‐ 02.45 P.M.

Real Estate Fireside Chat 1 1. Miki Naftali, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Naftali Group 2. Clay B. Dickinson, Assistant Teaching Professor, Hollo School of Real Estate (moderator)

02.50 P.M. ‐ 03.35 P.M.

Real Estate Fireside Chat 2 1. Craig Robins, CEO and President of Dacra 2. Eli Beracha, Director and Professor, Hollo School of Real Estate (moderator)

03.35 P.M. ‐ 03.55 P.M.

Networking Break (20 Minutes)

03.55 P.M. ‐ 04.35 P.M.

Real Estate Real Estate Fireside Chat 3 1. Stephen Bittel, Founder and Chairman, Terranova Corp. 2. Jamie Levenshon, Senior Vice President, Commercial Real Estate Division, Insurance Office of America (moderator)

04.35 P.M.‐ 05.10 P.M.

Real Estate Market Update by the Hollo School of Real Estate 1. Eli Beracha, Director and Professor, Hollo School of Real Estate

05.10 P.M. ‐ 05.20 P.M.

Closing Remarks

05.20 P.M.

Reception

Event Speakers

Insights from today’s top real-estate innovators

Efren Ales, CPA

Principal and Managing Partner

Bayshore Investments Partners

Eli Beracha

Director And Professor

FIU College of Business

Stephen Bittel

Founder and Chairman

Terranova Corp.

Clay B. Dickinson

Assistant Teaching Professor

FIU College of Business

Special Liaison To The Real Estate
Advisory Council
Hollo School of Real Estate
Chaplin School of Hospitality And Tourism Management

Michael DiCosimo

Senior Director

Capital Markets, JLL

William Hardin

DEAN

FIU College of Business

Justin Harp

Managing Director and EVP

FHN Financial

Jamie Levenshon

Senior Vice President

Commercial Real Estate Division
Insurance Office of America

Miki Naftali

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Naftali Group

Camilo Niño

CEO and Founder

Linkvest Capital

Craig Robins

CEO and President

Dacra

EMCEE

David Siddons

CEO

The David Siddons Group

Zack Simkins

Managing Director

Vaster

Douglas J. Ward

Managing Director and Co-Head

BMO National Core Commercial Real Estate Group

Event Sponsors

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Photo Gallery

Memorable moments from our 2025 conference

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Event Panels

Panel Highlights

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Past Conferences

Learn more about past conferences

2024

REact 2024

Strategic Innovations

2023

REact 2023

Miami on the Rise

2022

REact 2022

MIAMI: A Real Estate and Technology Powerhouse

2021

REact 2021

Real Estate Today, Tomorrow and Beyond

News

REact conference news and highlights

At sold-out REact 2025 conference, real estate leaders “navigate the unknown.”

November 25, 2025 Michelle Lopez

Uncertainty isn’t a warning, but an opportunity. That message defined the sold-out REact 2025 Real Estate Conference hosted by FIU Business on November 14...

Technology and new trends are making a mark in South Florida real estate...

November 19, 2024 Cynthia Corzo

Innovation, technology and new demand are a driving force in South Florida’s real estate industry as the overall marketplace shows signs of improvement...

New opportunities exist in Miami real estate working with communities...

November 8, 2023 Cynthia Corzo

Exploding growth and increased challenges have become a mixed blessing for Miami’s real estate landscape, driving industry leaders to diversify their ventures...

Contact Us

We'd love to hear from you!

E: REact@fiu.edu P: 305.779.7898

Contact the Hollo School of Real Estate at 305.779.7898 , or email us at REact@fiu.edu

ADA Notice

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