Inaugural Real Estate Leadership Summit

Leading Under Pressure

Friday, May 8 | 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Hilton Downtown Tampa

The landscape has shifted. Capital is volatile, margins are compressed, and risk is increasingly difficult to price. 

This inaugural summit launches Tampa Bay’s premier annual forum for enterprise-level real estate leadership. Join an elite group of senior developers, investors, lenders, and real estate leaders for an executive-level deep dive into strategy and disciplined decision-making within uncertain markets.

Co-sponsored by the Muma College of Business Real Estate Program and the University of South Florida Center for Executive and Leadership Education, this summit reflects a shared commitment to strengthening leadership capability across the industry.

What You’ll Gain

• Insight into capital allocation and risk management in volatile markets
• Perspective from leaders operating at scale
• Sharper judgment in complex investment environments
• Meaningful engagement with senior industry peers
• A seat at what will become an annual leadership forum for Tampa Bay real estate

What’s Included

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Summit materials

Registration

Early Bird (limited availability): $195 use promo code USFEARLYBIRD

Standard Registration: $250 before May 1, 2026

Late Registration after April 30: $300

Table of 8: $1,800

To reserve your table please e-mail Stephanie Church slchurch@usf,edu

Seating is limited. Early registration is encouraged.

Featured Speakers

Master of Ceremony - Andrew Wright
Chief Executive Officer, Ally Capital Group (ACG)

Keynote 1: Richard Byrne
President, Benefit Street Partners
Chairman & CEO, Franklin BSP Capital Corp

A nationally recognized capital markets leader with deep institutional investment experience.

Keynote 2: Colonel KC Campbell
U.S. Air Force Leader & National Security Advisor

A perspective on leadership and decision-making under extreme pressure.

Keynote 3: Willard McIntosh, Ph.D.
CEO, ArcBridge Research Group
Former Global Head of Research, Affinius Capital

A global real estate strategist with institutional depth across markets and cycles.