BL Harbert Real Estate Center

5th Annual Emory Goizueta Real Estate Conference

Open to all members of the real estate community, including developers, investors, and professionals across the commercial real estate sector.
Registration open Jan 26 - Mar 31

St. Regis Hotel Buckhead April 7, 2026

The Emory Goizueta Real Estate Conference is Atlanta’s premier university-sponsored real estate gathering, convening industry leaders, academics, and students for timely discussion on the state of the market. Now in its fifth year, the conference offers candid insights from some of the most influential minds in real estate alongside meaningful opportunities for connection and collaboration.

2026 Speakers

  • Keynote Conversation

    Nadeem Meghji, Global Head of Blackstone Real Estate
  • Distinguished Conversation

    Julie Solomon, Partner and Co-Head of Ares Real Estate
  • Distinguished Conversation

    Christopher “Chip” Lippman, Managing Director and Partner of Carlyle

Conference Schedule

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 
12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
St. Regis Hotel Buckhead

Time Conference Agenda
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Opening Remarks
1:30 PM Session #1
2:30 PM Networking + Coffee Break
3:00 PM Session #2
3:45 PM Networking + Coffee Break
4:15 PM Session #3
5:00 PM Closing Remarks
5:05 PM Cocktail Reception

About the Conference

Hosted by the BL Harbert Real Estate Center at Goizueta Business School, the conference serves as a forum for education, networking, and talent engagement across the commercial real estate community.

Past Keynote Speakers

  • Sam Zell

    Forefather of the modern real estate investment trust
  • Roy March & Dean Alder

    CEO, Eastdil Secured, LLC and CEO & Founder, Lubert-Adler Partner
  • Chris Lee

    Partner & President, KKR Real Estate
  • Tyler Henritze

    Founder & Managing Partner, Town Lane