<p><span class="p-body">We are proud to celebrate the <b>30th Annual REIT Symposium</b>, a milestone gathering of the industry’s most influential public real estate leaders, institutional investors, investment bankers, and innovators.</span></p>
<p><span class="p-body">Hosted by the NYU SPS Schack Institute of Real Estate, the REIT Symposium has become one of the nation’s leading forums for forward-looking dialogue on public real estate markets.</span></p>
<p><span class="p-body">This year’s theme, <b>REITs in the Age of AI</b>, examines how artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and evolving macroeconomic forces are reshaping the REIT landscape.</span></p>
<p><span class="p-body">Attendees will gain insights on:</span></p>
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<li><span class="p-body">The macroeconomic outlook and capital markets environment</span></li>
<li><span class="p-body">M&A activity and consolidation trends</span></li>
<li><span class="p-body">The impact of interest rate shifts on public valuations</span></li>
<li><span class="p-body">NAV spreads and public/private arbitrage opportunities</span></li>
<li><span class="p-body">Governance evolution and shareholder activism</span></li>
<li><span class="p-body">AI-driven transformation across asset management, operations, and underwriting</span></li>
<li><span class="p-body">Sector-level fundamentals and regional investment strategy</span></li>
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<p><span class="p-body">The Symposium concludes with a spotlight on the <b>NYU SPS REIT Securities Investment Fund</b>, Schack’s student-managed investment vehicle — underscoring our commitment to developing the next generation of REIT leadership.</span></p>