30th Annual REIT Symposium REITs in the Age of AI

<p><span class="p-body">We sincerely hope you will join us in person for the <b>30th Annual REIT Symposium</b>. Hosted by the <b>NYU SPS Schack Institute of Real Estate</b>, this premier conference features dynamic general sessions and high-value networking opportunities that deliver timely perspectives, actionable insights, and meaningful connections. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet, mingle, and network with the professionals who drive this dynamic, evolving, and fascinating industry.</span></p> <p><span class="p-body">The macroeconomic outlook and technology’s impact on real estate continue to be top of mind for industry leaders and will shape many of the conversations at this year’s <b>30th Annual REIT Symposium</b>, themed <b><i>REITs in the Age of AI</i></b>. Key topics will include the outlook for M&amp;A activity, the potential impact of declining interest rates, the benefits of scale, the spread between REIT market values and net asset value, the rapidly evolving digitalization landscape, and the expanding role of artificial intelligence across investment, operations, and asset management. Investor-focused discussions will also explore changes in governance, share buybacks, and the influence of activist investors.</span></p> <p><span class="p-body">Additional sessions will examine regional and property-type fundamentals, as well as investment strategies in times of uncertainty. The program will also introduce attendees to the student-managed NYU SPS REIT Securities Investment Fund, highlighting Schack’s commitment to experiential learning and the next generation of REIT leaders.</span></p> <p><span class="p-body"><b>Interested in Becoming a Sponsor?<br> </b>Sponsorship offers more than brand visibility—it is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future of the real estate industry. Funds raised through sponsorship directly support critically important scholarship and academic programs for both graduate and undergraduate students at the NYU SPS Schack Institute of Real Estate. By supporting this event, your organization helps expand access to education and empowers students as they prepare to become industry leaders.</span></p> <p><span class="p-body">To learn more about 2026 sponsorship opportunities and how your company can support student success, please contact <a href="mailto:schack.conference@nyu.edu" target="_blank"><b>schack.conference@nyu.edu</b></a>.</span></p> <p><span class="p-body"><b>Registration Inquiries<br> </b>For all registration-related questions, please contact the NYU SPS Events Team at <a href="mailto:schack.conference@nyu.edu" target="_blank"><b>schack.conference@nyu.edu</b></a>.</span></p>