Connect Los Angeles 2026

A look at the economic forces shaping Los Angeles CRE and the broader national landscape - interest rates, inflation, capital flows, and job growth trends across the U.S. 

How are investors deploying capital in today’s market—and where are they finding opportunity? Equity strategies, return expectations, recapitalizations, and portfolio positioning are all evolving as investors navigate pricing resets and shifting risk. Hear where capital is flowing and how national investment trends are shaping decisions on the ground in LA.

With the 2028 Olympics on the horizon, Los Angeles is gearing up for global attention and significant infrastructure investment. Development pipelines, hospitality demand, transportation upgrades, and long-term neighborhood transformation are already taking shape. What does this mean for CRE?

Industry leaders share how they’re navigating today’s market while positioning for long-term growth. From portfolio strategy to market selection and partnerships, this candid conversation covers what’s driving decisions at the highest level across the LA and national real estate landscape.

A deep dive into structuring deals in a complex lending environment. Learn how owners are assembling capital stacks, working with alternative lenders, and getting deals across the finish line amid shifting rates, valuations, and underwriting standards.

From adaptive reuse and mixed-use to ground-up development and repositioning, what’s getting built in Los Angeles today? Developers share project insights, construction realities, entitlement challenges, and where they see the next wave of opportunity across the region.