Texas' top real estate & construction leaders return for a morning of insights, deals & networking at REC Summit 2026 in Houston
Following the success of our 7th Annual Summit, the Real Estate & Construction Summit (REC Summit) 2026 returns bigger than ever. Hosted by the American Turkic Business Council (ATBC), this 8th annual gathering will unite more than 500 industry professionals, investors, and executives for a powerful morning of insight, opportunity, and innovation.
This year's program features keynote speaker Bryan Glasshagel, Principal of Homebuilding for Texas at Zonda, alongside Nancy Almodovar, CEO & Co-founder of Nan and Company Properties, and Kim Schell, Director at BISNOW. They are joined by a powerhouse panel including Rene Galvan (President & CEO, HAR.COM), Chris Bolio (Chairman, Alair Homes Houston and President, GHBA), Lorenzo Marquez (President, Marqet Group and Former Chairman, NKBA), James Miller (President, Autograph Custom Homes), Bob Parsley (Chairman, Colliers), Russell Jones (Vice Chairman, NEWMARK), Brent Cockerham (Chief Lending Officer, Moody Bank), Odell Winn II (Director of Economic Development, CenterPoint Energy), and Nathaliah Naipaul (CEO & Partner, XAG Group).
Presented in partnership with the Greater Houston Builders Association, BISNOW, and the National Kitchen & Bath Association, with NAN & Company Properties as Title Sponsor and HAR.com as Presenting Sponsor.
Here's what to expect in 2026:
- Visionary keynote and market outlooks for the year ahead
- Actionable panel discussions with Texas real estate and construction leaders
- Expo booth exhibitions, breakfast and luncheon networking
- Sponsor showcases and business matchmaking
- Direct access to developers, builders, investors, public officials, and decision-makers
Tickets & Booths: Now available. Expo booths and sponsorship packages are limited and offered on a first-come basis.
Whether you're a builder, developer, lender, or innovator, REC Summit 2026 is where the future of Texas real estate and construction takes shape.
Let's build it together.
Lineup
Bryan Glasshagel
Nancy Almodovar
Kim Schell
Rene Galvan
Chris Bolio
Lorenzo Marquez
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Highlights
- 5 hours
- In person
Refund Policy
Location
GSH Event Center
9550 West Bellfort Avenue
Houston, TX 77031
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Agenda
Registration & Networking Breakfast
Check in, grab breakfast, and connect with fellow attendees before the summit officially begins.
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Kick off the summit with opening remarks from ATBC leadership and a quick look at the morning's agenda.
Economic Forecast 2027
Gain expert insights on the economic trends shaping the real estate and construction sectors in 2027 and beyond.