Bringing the real estate world to Ithaca
Every week, every semester, the Cornell Real Estate Seminar Series attracts global industry leaders to campus to share insights and discuss important issues in the field. Speakers also explore current projects, tips for career advancement, and the paths that led them to success. Many students cite this exclusive opportunity to interact with recognizable figures from the industry as one of the most valuable aspects of the program.
Speakers include:
- Fund managers, developers, investors, bankers, and others who talk about their segments of the industry
- Experts on current topics ranging from changes in global capital markets to green city development, new investment opportunities, financing, and structuring strategies
A question-and-answer session normally follows the formal in-class presentation; following the seminar, we encourage the speakers and students to continue their conversations and build connections. The Cornell Real Estate Distinguished Speaker Series is a required course for three of the four semesters of the Cornell Baker Program in Real Estate.
2022 Fall Speaker Series
- August 25: John Novarr, Novarr-Mackesey
- September 1: Bob Abrams
- September 22: David C. Rupert, Griffin Capital
- September 28: Paul Rubacha, Ashley Capital
- October 13: Gary Beasley, Roofstock
- October 27: Tristan Last, Arch Companies
- November 3: Richard Baker, HBC | Hudson’s Bay Company
- November 10: Peter Dugo , Arnot Realty
- November 17: Marwan Al Sarkal, Shurooq – Sharjah Investment and Development Authority
- December 1: Nailah Flake-Brown, Brookfield
2022 Spring Speaker Series
- Alfonso Munk, Hines
- Jose Gonzales, FEC Industries
- Douglas Weill, Hodes Weill & Associates
- Jordan Calaguire, Kasa
- Justin Wei, Blackstone
- Chuck Rosenzweig, Criterion Capital
- Dave Pollin, Buccini/Pollin Group
- Tony Creme, KBC Advisors
- Paul Rubacha, Ashley Capital
- Coe Juracek, Crow Holdings
2021 Fall Speaker Series
- Andrew Dubill, Avaniti Properties
- Jay Pitter, Canadian Urban Institute
- Simon Allen, Cornell University
- Alice Chen, Morgan Stanley Real Assets
- Neel Shah, Shah Capital Advisors
- Alfonso Monk, Hines
- Kenyattah Robinson, Mount Vernon Triangle
- Damian Manolis, Swift Real Estate Partners
- James Merkel, Rockbridge
- Seth Singerman, Singerman Real Estate
- David Kramer, The Hudson Companies
- Julie Skolnicki, Greystar
2021 Spring Speaker Series
- John McNellis, McNellis Partners
- Daniele Horton, Verdani Partners
- Damien Dwin, Lafayette Square Holding Company
- Rick Gropper; Andrew Moelis, Camber Property Group
- Donnel Baird; Cullen Kasunic, BlocPower
- Adam Greene, MAG Partners
- Sush Torgalkar, Sage Hall Partners
- Jeffrey Horowitz, Bank of America
- Albert Chan, Shui On Land
- Gilda Perez-Alvarado, JLL Hotels and Hospitality
- Sven Janssens, Home Invest
- Buwa Binitie, Dantes Partners LLC
- Tyler Lavin, CitizenM
2020 Fall Speaker Series
- Ernest Valery, SAA|EVI
- Vijay Dandapani, Hotel Association of NYC
- Richard Georgi, Alpine Grove Partners
- Ryan Simonetti, Convene
- Jonathan Rose, Jonathan Rose Companies
- Barry Bloom, Xenia Hotels and Resorts
- Sara Baldi, Raytheon Technologies
- David Singelyn, American Homes 4 Rent
- Neil S. Raymond, Cabot Properties
- Jose Gonzalez, Florida East Coast Industries
- Art Adler, Adler Advisors, LLC
- Vicki Mullins; Malee Tobias; Brian Cramer, Newland Real Estate Group
2020 Spring Speaker Series
- Warren De Haan, ACORE
- Joe Levine, SHA’02, Mercer Street Partners/ Ben Pfinsgraff, Common House
- Doug Eisenberg, AAP ’95, A&E Real Estate
Live online sessions:
- Jerre Riggs, SHA ’02/ Andrew Powers, CALS ’15, Industrious
- Russ Shattan, SHA ’04, MCR
- “Five in 5 Panel” Baker Program in Real Estate Alumni: Greg Miller/Spencer Burton/Nick Martinez/Neisha Colon/ Vince Clark
- Bruce Batkin, Terra Capital