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Join Holland & Knight for our ninth annual South Florida Real Estate Market Update, a timely roundtable bringing together the region's top business leaders, developers, lenders and government decision-makers.
This interactive discussion will deliver practical insight on navigating today's economic climate and what it means for real estate investment, development and growth across South Florida, while also offering a valuable opportunity to connect and exchange perspectives with peers shaping the market.
Topics Include:
The Dealmakers: What It Takes to Develop and Build in South Florida Today
South Florida and Beyond: Affordable and Workforce Housing, the Live Local Act, Infrastructure and Public Policy
The South Florida Market in 2027: What's Hot, What's Not and What's Next
After the panel discussions, join us for our post-forum networking reception. We look forward to seeing you at our Miami office. RSVP now to reserve your spot.
October 7, 2026 | Miami
South Florida Real Estate Market Update
Real Estate
Deputy Section Leader
Real Estate Section
Holland & Knight
Vivian de las Cuevas-Diaz
Agenda
Executive Partner | Miami
Holland & Knight
Wifredo Ferrer
Chair and Chief
Executive Officer
Holland & Knight
Bob Grammig
The Dealmakers:
What It Takes to Build in South Florida Today
Speakers:
Tom Murphy
Coastal Construction
Kevin Venger
One Thousand Group
Brad Meltzer
Two Roads Development
Hear from leading developers and investors on what it takes to get deals done in today’s South Florida market, including identifying opportunities, securing capital, managing construction costs and responding to changing market demand. The conversation will also explore the continued evolution of luxury residential, mixed-use, hospitality and branded developments across the region.
Vivian de las Cuevas-Diaz | Real Estate Deputy Section Leader, Holland & Knight
Robert Grammig | Chair and CEO, Holland & Knight
Wifredo Ferrer | Executive Partner, Miami Office, Holland & Knight
Donna Abood | Vice Chairman, Co-Head of Florida Region, Savills
Brian Gaswirth | Senior Managing Director, Capital Markets, JLL
Eileen Higgins | Mayor, City of Miami
Alan Kennedy | Managing Director, South Florida, Hines
Vicki Lopez | Miami-Dade County Commissioner, District 5
Patricia Lubian | Managing Director, BankUnited
Brad Meltzer | Partner and President, Two Roads Development
Tom Murphy | Co-President, Coastal Construction
Rep. Mike Redondo | Florida State Representative, District 118
Kevin Venger | Developer, One Thousand Group
Land Use and Government
Financial Services
Energy
Environment
Outsourcing and Technology Transactions
Public Policy & Regulation
Data Centers
Co-Founder
One Thousand Group
Kevin Venger
Mayor
The City of Miami
Eileen Higgins
Co-President
Coastal Construction
Tom Murphy
Miami-Dade Country Commissioner
District 5
Vicki Lopez
Florida House of Representatives
District 118
Mike Redondo
The Dealmakers:
What It Takes to Build in South Florida Today
Speakers:
Mike Redondo
Florida House of Representatives
Vicki Lopez
Miami-Dade County Commission
South Florida and Beyond: Live Local, Infrastructure &
Public Policy
South Florida’s continued growth is being shaped by public policy, infrastructure investment and evolving housing needs. Public and private sector leaders will discuss the impact of the Live Local Act, transportation and infrastructure, development incentives and other policies influencing where and how the region grows.
South Florida and Beyond: Live Local, Infrastructure &
Public Policy
Speakers:
Donna Abood
Savills
Patricia Lubian
BankUnited
Juan DeAngulo
Linkvest Capital
The South Florida Market in 2027:
What's Hot, What's Not & What's Next
Where South Florida real estate is heading in 2027; which asset classes are outperforming; office leasing and the flight to quality; multifamily supply and demand; industrial fundamentals; retail and hospitality growth; transaction volume and valuations; continued corporate relocations; population and job growth; and which South Florida submarkets have the most opportunity.
The South Florida Market in 2027:
What's Hot, What's Not & What's Next
Roundtable speakers will include Holland & Knight attorneys and top industry voices with deep knowledge of the South Florida real estate life cycle and its stakeholders. Additional speakers and a full agenda will be announced soon.