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 Spring Speaker Series
- January 27: Alfonso Munk, Hines
- February 3: Jose Gonzales, FEC Industries
- February 10: Douglas Weill, Hodes Weill & Associates
- February 17: Jordan Calaguire, Kasa
- February 24: Justin Wei, Blackstone
- March 3: Chuck Rosenzweig, Criterion Capital
- March 10: Dave Pollin, Buccini/Pollin Group
- March 17: Tony Creme, KBC Advisors
- March 24: Paul Rubacha, Ashley Capital
- March 31: Coe Juracek, Crow Holdings
- April 14: Debbie Harmon, Artemis Capital
- April 21: Phil Greenberg, US Steel Corporation
- April 28: David Seifert, Velocis
- May 5: Richard Baker, Hudson Bay
2021 Fall Speaker Series
- September 2: Andrew Dubill, Avaniti Properties
- September 10*: Jay Pitter, Canadian Urban Institute
- September 16: Simon Allen, Cornell University
- September 23: Alice Chen, Morgan Stanley Real Assets
- September 30: Neel Shah, Shah Capital Advisors
- October 7: Alfonso Monk, Hines
- October 14: Kenyattah Robinson, Mount Vernon Triangle
- October 28: Damian Manolis, Swift Real Estate Partners
- November 4: James Merkel, Rockbridge
- November 11: Seth Singerman, Singerman Real Estate
- November 18: David Kramer, The Hudson Companies
- December 2: Julie Skolnicki, Greystar
* This lecture takes place on a Friday
2021 Spring Speaker Series
- February 18: John McNellis, McNellis Partners
- February 25: Daniele Horton, Verdani Partners
- March 4: Damien Dwin, Lafayette Square Holding Company
- March 11: Rick Gropper; Andrew Moelis, Camber Property Group
- March 18: Donnel Baird; Cullen Kasunic, BlocPower
- March 25: Adam Greene, MAG Partners
- April 1: Sush Torgalkar, Sage Hall Partners
- April 8: Jeffrey Horowitz, Bank of America
- April 15*: Albert Chan, Shui On Land
- April 22: Gilda Perez-Alvarado, JLL Hotels and Hospitality
- April 29**: Sven Janssens, Home Invest
- May 6: Buwa Binitie, Dantes Partners LLC
- May 13: Tyler Lavin, CitizenM
*The Lecture takes place at 8:00p.m. ET
**The Lecture takes place at 8:00a.m. ET
2020 Fall Speaker Series
- September 3: Ernest Valery, SAA|EVI
- September 10: Vijay Dandapani, Hotel Association of NYC
- September 16*: Richard Georgi, Alpine Grove Partners
- September 24: Ryan Simonetti, Convene
- October 1: Jonathan Rose, Jonathan Rose Companies
- October 8: Barry Bloom, Xenia Hotels and Resorts
- October 22: Sara Baldi, Raytheon Technologies
- October 29: David Singelyn, American Homes 4 Rent
- November 4*: Neil S. Raymond, Cabot Properties
- November 12: Jose Gonzalez, Florida East Coast Industries
- December 3: Art Adler, Adler Advisors, LLC
- December 10: Vicki Mullins; Malee Tobias; Brian Cramer, Newland Real Estate Group
*The Lecture takes place on a Wednesday from 11:30 to 12:45
2020 Spring Speaker Series
- January 30: Warren De Haan, ACORE
- February 13: Joe Levine, SHA’02, Mercer Street Partners/ Ben Pfinsgraff, Common House
- February 27: Doug Eisenberg, AAP ’95, A&E Real Estate
Live online sessions:
- April 9: Jerre Riggs, SHA ’02/ Andrew Powers, CALS ’15, Industrious
- April 16: Russ Shattan, SHA ’04, MCR
- April 23: “Five in 5 Panel” Baker Program in Real Estate Alumni: Greg Miller/Spencer Burton/Nick Martinez/Neisha Colon/ Vince Clark
- April 30: Bruce Batkin, Terra Capital