The NYU SPS Schack Institute of Real Estate Hosts the 9th Annual Conference on Sustainable Real Estate on February 2, 2026

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The NYU SPS Schack Institute of Real Estate Hosts the 9th Annual Conference on Sustainable Real Estate on February 2, 2026

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January 26, 2026

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2026 Event Focuses on How Climate, Community, and Capital Come Together to Build a More Resilient World New York, January 26, 2026 — Building on the success of last year’s conference, the <a href="/content/sps-nyu/about/events/schack-institute-of-real-estate-division-events/sustainable-real-estate-conference.html" target="_blank">9th Annual NYU SPS Conference on Sustainable Real Estate</a> delves deeper into the research data and innovation shaping the real estate built environment and the next decade of this dynamic industry. The 2026 edition of this premier forum for the real estate built environment, hosted by the <a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/">NYU School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS)</a> <a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/homepage/academics/divisions-and-departments/schack-institute-of-real-estate.html">Schack Institute for Real Estate</a>, will take place at the <a href="https://www.nyu.edu/life/campus-resources/kimmel-center.html" target="_blank">NYU Kimmel Center for University Life</a> on February 2. "The real estate industry is the implementation vehicle for sustainability innovation. Even with some current reversals and headwinds, it is clear that the efficiencies built into climate solutions create better developments and better deals for tenants, lenders, and investors,” said Marc Norman, Larry and Klara Silverstein Chair, associate dean at the NYU SPS Schack Institute, and conference co-host. "This conference brings together industry players and innovators driving actionable solutions for a resilient future. Our Conference on Sustainable Real Estate is meant for debates amongst industry leaders, policymakers, academics, and students on how the built environment can drive measurable change,” added Norman. With panels spanning energy and water systems, affordable housing, digital infrastructure, and ethical governance, the conference program highlights both cutting-edge solutions and student-led ideas for a more sustainable future. This year’s sessions include: <ul class="p-list"> <li>Energy Markets & The Future of Real Estate</li> <li>Adaptive Reuse & The Future of Urban Living</li> <li>Climate Risks & Resilience</li> <li>Workforce, Housing Access, and Social Outcomes</li> <li>Sustainable Finance & Capital Markets Innovation</li> <li>The Future of Sustainable Development</li> </ul> In addition to industry professionals and academics leading this year’s sessions, NYU Schack students will, for the first time, emcee the event and moderate the panel sessions. Schack students leading sessions include: Master of Ceremonies: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-turkowitz-4a241229a/" target="_blank">Samuel Turkowitz</a>, NYU SPS Schack Panel Moderators: <ul class="p-list"> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aribah-amir-99697a290/" target="_blank">Aribah Amir</a>, NYU SPS Schack</li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/faris-badrawi-b4032823b/" target="_blank">Faris Badrawi,</a> NYU SPS Schack</li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly-fletcher-price-488938209/" target="_blank">Holly Fletcher-Price</a>, NYU SPS Center for Global Affairs</li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lg44/" target="_blank">Laura Gruber</a>, NYU SPS Schack</li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/levi-karatz-0800a6246/" target="_blank">Levi Karatz</a>, NYU SPS Schack</li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sofiia-kovtun/" target="_blank">Sonya Kovtun</a>, NYU Schack</li> </ul> “Through our conference sessions, cross-NYU collaboration, student leadership roles, and networking opportunities, attendees will gain practical insights and forge partnerships that connect climate, community, and capital in real estate,” said Suhail Y. Tayeb, clinical assistant professor at the NYU SPS Schack Institute, director of the <a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/about/news-and-ideas/articles/schack-institute-of-real-estate/2025/nyu-sps-schack-reimagines-its-center-for-sustainable-built-environment.html">NYU SPS Center for Sustainable Built Environment (CSBE),</a> and conference co-host and chair. “The conversations at this year’s conference focus on how cities are being forced to rethink climate, community, and capital as the old playbooks for real estate and urban development stop working.” Along with session participants from NYU SPS Schack, the NYU SPS Center for Global Affairs, and the NYU Furman Center (NYU Law, NYU Wagner), other organizations involved in this year’s sessions include: <ul class="p-list"> <li>Constellation</li> <li>Corgan</li> <li>Invesco</li> <li>JB&B</li> <li>KC3</li> <li>KPF</li> <li>LaGuardia Community College</li> <li>Measurabl</li> <li>NAREIT</li> <li>North Bridge</li> <li>NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development</li> <li>NYISO</li> <li>Rudin</li> <li>Tishman Speyer</li> <li>Turner Construction</li> <li>US EPA</li> <li>Vornado Realty Trust</li> <li>Wells Fargo</li> </ul> Additional Conference Information Register for the <a href="https://web.cvent.com/event/89dc6472-d21f-49d7-aaf7-d6b7c3c58af6/summary" target="_blank">NYU SPS Schack Institute’s 9</a><a href="https://web.cvent.com/event/89dc6472-d21f-49d7-aaf7-d6b7c3c58af6/summary">th</a><a href="https://web.cvent.com/event/89dc6472-d21f-49d7-aaf7-d6b7c3c58af6/summary"> Annual Conference on Sustainable Real Estate</a>, and view the latest conference agenda and session details. If you are a media member who would like to report on the event, please contact Michael DeMeo at <a href="mailto:michael.demeo@nyu.edu" target="_blank">michael.demeo@nyu.edu</a>. Proceeds from the event will be allocated directly to support future sustainability-focused conferences, publications, and related initiatives within the Schack Institute of Real Estate. About the NYU SPS Schack Institute of Real Estate The NYU SPS Schack Institute of Real Estate was founded in 1967 by prominent members of the New York City real estate community, who encouraged NYU to establish an academic center that would provide a world-class education for industry professionals. More than 50 years later, the Schack Institute remains at the forefront of real estate education, recognized globally as one of the world’s leading centers for real estate research and practical, real-world learning. The Institute’s graduate degree programs—notably the <a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/homepage/academics/masters-degrees/ms-in-real-estate.html">MS in Real Estate</a> and the <a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/homepage/academics/masters-degrees/ms-in-real-estate-development.html">MS in Real Estate Development</a>, and a rapidly expanding <a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/homepage/academics/bachelors-degrees/bs-in-real-estate0.html">BS in Real Estate</a>—have grown enrollment to more than 1,000 full— and part-time students from across the United States and nearly 50 countries. In addition to its flagship degree programs, thousands of working professionals enroll each year in the Schack Institute’s<a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/homepage/academics/executive-education/schack-institute-of-real-estate.html"> </a><a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/homepage/academics/executive-education/schack-institute-of-real-estate.html">Executive Education</a>, certificate, and career advancement programs. An anchor of real estate academia’s engagement with industry, the Institute is home to the CREFC Center for Real Estate Finance, the REIT Center, the Center for the Sustainable Built Environment, and the NYU Urban Lab. In addition, the Institute hosts national industry events, including annual conferences on real estate capital markets, the REIT sector, and Women in Real Estate. Under the direction of the Schack Institute’s faculty, ongoing applied research at the Institute spans an exceptional range of issues in real estate development and investment, urban economics, and market structure and regulation. To learn more about the NYU SPS Schack Institute of Real Estate, visit <a href="http://sps.nyu.edu/schack">sps.nyu.edu/schack</a>.  About the NYU School of Professional Studies Established in 1934, NYU SPS is an internationally recognized university that offers diverse students access to and opportunities for practical, real-world preparation to thrive in their careers, while building the next generation of industry leaders ready to embrace tomorrow’s innovations and challenges and lead change in global workplaces. The NYU SPS global community consists of industry professionals, doers, and trailblazers who are shaping the future of their fields. The School is an idea incubator for various fields,  including real estate, hospitality, global affairs, sports business, integrated marketing, HR, professional writing, and more. Today, NYU SPS offers one of the most diverse portfolios of educational offerings at NYU, including graduate degrees, bachelor’s degrees for traditional and degree-completion students, associate degrees, continuing education courses, and certificate programs. NYU SPS hosts some of the largest and most in-demand industry conferences in the world, including the Schack Institute of Real Estate’s Capital Markets Conference, REIT Symposium, and National Symposium of Women in Real Estate; the Jonathan M. Tisch Center’s International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference; the Annual NYU Tax Conferences; and the NYU Coaching and Technology Summit. The School’s invaluable connections to industry leaders are a distinguishing factor in the education it provides.