REact2025 Real Estate Conference

REact 2026 Real Estate Conference

Real Estate at an Inflection Point

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 2026 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.

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College of Business

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

Date and Time

Tuesday, November 3, 2026
7:00 A.M. - 5.00 P.M.

Speakers

Beth Azor, Eli Beracha, William Hardin, Jamie Levenshon, Traci Miller, Cristina Pappas, 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 Schedule

Your schedule at a glance

Tuesday, November 3, 2026
11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
Registration and Networking
12:00 – 12:15 P.M.
Opening Remarks Jamie Levenshon, Senior Vice President, Commercial Real Estate Division Insurance Office of America William Hardin, Dean, Florida International University, College of Business Eli Beracha, Director and Professor, Hollo School of Real Estate
12:15 – 1:10 P.M.
Luncheon Keynote Panel The Women Defining Real Estate's Next Cycle Beth Azor, Owner, Azor Academy Tere Blanca, Chief Executive Officer & Chairman, Blanca Commercial Real Estate Traci Miller, Sr. Vice President, Shareholder, Miller Construction Company Cristina Pappas, President, The Keyes Company and Illustrated Properties
1:15 – 1:40 P.M.
State of the Market: Insights From the Hollo School of Real Estate Eli Beracha, Director and Professor, Hollo School of Real Estate
1:40 – 2:00 P.M.
Coffee & Connections Networking Break
2:00 – 2:40 P.M.
Real Estate Fireside Chat 1 Jackie Soffer, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Turnberry Clay B. Dickinson, Assistant Teaching Professor, Hollo School of Real Estate (Moderator)
2:45 – 3:25 P.M.
Real Estate Fireside Chat 2 Gabriel Navarro, Managing Partner, MMG Equity Partners Marcel Navarro, Principal, MMG Equity Partners
3:25 – 3:45 P.M.
Coffee & Connections Networking Break
3:50 – 4:10 P.M.
Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
4:15 – 4:55 P.M.
Real Estate Fireside Chat 3
5:00 – 5:10 P.M.
Closing Remarks
5:10 P.M.
Reception

Event Speakers

Insights from today’s top real-estate innovators

Beth Azor

Beth Azor

Azor Academy

Owner

Eli Beracha

Eli Beracha

FIU College of Business

Director And Professor

Tere Blanca

Tere Blanca

Blanca Commercial Real Estate

Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer

William Hardin

William Hardin

FIU College of Business

DEAN

EMCEE Jamie Levenshon

Jamie Levenshon

Commercial Real Estate Division
Insurance Office of America

Senior Vice President

Traci Miller

Traci Miller

Miller Construction Company

Sr. Vice President
Shareholder

Gabriel Navarro

Gabriel Navarro

MMG Equity Partners

Managing Partner
 

Marcel Navarro

Marcel Navarro

MMG Equity Partners

Principal
 

Cristina Pappas

Cristina Pappas

The Keyes Company and Illustrated Properties

President

Jackie Soffer

Jackie Soffer

Turnberry

Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer

Event Sponsors

This Conference wouldn't be possible without our amazing sponsors

VIP Reception Sponsor

Insurance Offices of America

Lanyard Sponsor

United Capital

Event Panels

Panel Highlights

News

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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

Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at 305-348-2785 or accommodations@fiu.edu. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to OCR at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.