2026 NYREC Emerging Leaders & Markets Conference

ELM Conference unites government, business & finance leaders to spark deals, drive innovation & advance inclusive urban real estate growth.

The Emerging Leaders & Markets (ELM) Conference is the New York Real Estate Chamber’s (NYREC) signature annual event, bringing together leaders from government, business, community development, and finance to spotlight current opportunities and innovations in real estate and urban development. Since its founding, the ELM Conference has served as a dynamic platform for dialogue, deal flow, and strategic networking among the professionals shaping metropolitan markets.

The conference agenda will feature a lineup of keynote addresses, high-impact panel discussions, and topical sessions focused on themes such as capital access, inclusive development, public-private partnership innovation, growth strategies for minority-owned firms, policy trends, and emerging market opportunities. These sessions will spotlight successful deal makers, industry innovators, and public sector leaders who are advancing equitable development and sustainable investment strategies across urban communities.

The 2026 ELM Conference represents a uniquely powerful opportunity to connect with developers, financiers, government officials, and other professionals engaged in reshaping the urban landscape — all against the backdrop of Columbia University’s academic and innovation community.