Join the CRE Finance Council in New York City for the 10th annual CREFC’s Finance Forward Symposium hosted by the CREFC Women’s Network. Open to all, this full day program will provide a platform for professionals looking to stay ahead of industry trends and changes, connect with peers and mentors, and enhance their skills through focused professional development sessions.
The day will begin with “Table Talks: Elevating Your CRE Career,” a series of fast-paced, moderator-led rotation of roundtables designed for professionals at every level. These focused discussions cover career acceleration strategies and essential professional skills that drive success in commercial real estate finance. Participants leave each round with actionable takeaways and shared best practices. Topics include:
- Public Speaking Preparation: Master the fundamentals of confident communication – learn strategic preparation techniques and discover the often-overlooked details that make the difference.
- Career Conversations: Strategic Network Building: Transform casual encounters into meaningful CRE relationships. Discover proven techniques for building and nurturing your professional network strategically.
- AI as Your Professional Co-Pilot: Leverage AI tools to enhance your productivity, streamline workflows, and stay ahead in an increasingly tech-driven industry.
- Life Hacks: Practical strategies to maximize your time, energy, and focus – peak performance requires more than just market knowledge.
- Reading the Market & Repositioning Your Role: Learn to read market signals, pivot your positioning, and thrive through different economic cycles while identifying emerging opportunities.
- Leadership at Every Level: Discover how to lead from where you are and build the influence that drives career advancement, whether it’s managing up or influencing across teams.
As of July 2, the CREFC’s Finance Forward Symposium programming is still being finalized (Keynote speaker TBD), but the event offers networking breaks including a luncheon and two additional sessions:
- Market Crossroads: The Evolution of CRE Finance
- Deconstructing a Trophy Deal: A Transaction Case Study [Deal to be Revealed!]
The CREFC Women’s Network’s Mission is to:
- Enhance the visibility, profile and advancement opportunities of women in the commercial real estate finance industry.
- Provide a structured platform with CREFC dedicated to women’s initiatives
- Provide opportunities for networking, mentoring and development of professional women
