Full course description
Inaugural Real Estate Leadership Summit
Leading Under Pressure
Friday, May 8 | 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Hilton Tampa Downtown
Limited Seating Available
Secure your spot at Tampa Bay's premier real estate leadership forum.
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
Summit Agenda
| 8:30 a.m. | Registration & Networking |
| 9:00 a.m. | Opening Remarks and Breakfast Keynote: Richard Byrne on Capital Markets |
| 10:00 a.m. | Plenary Keynote: Willard McIntosh on Global Real Estate Strategy |
| 11:00 a.m. | Break |
| 11:15 a.m. | Tampa Bay Real Estate Leader Panel featuring: - Jonathan Levy of Redstone Investments - Josh Taube of Strategic Property Partners - Randy Anderson of USF Muma College of Business - Andrew Wright of Ally Capital Group (moderator) |
| 12:15 p.m. | Lunch and Networking |
| 1:00 p.m. | Closing Keynote: Col. K.C. Campbell on Leadership Under Pressure |
| 2:00 p.m. | Program adjourns |
What's Included
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Summit materials
• Access to exclusive networking sessions
• Digital resource library
Registration
| Registration Type | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Registration | $99 | Before May 1, 2026 |
| Late Registration | $200 | After April 30, 2026 |
| Table Sponsor | $1,800 | Includes 8 tickets and sponsorship benefits |
To reserve your table sponsorship, 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)
Twice named among "Best Bosses" by Real Estate Forum Magazine and listed in Florida Trend's Florida's 500 for four consecutive years.
Keynote 1: Richard Byrne
President, Benefit Street Partners
Chairman & CEO, Franklin BSP Capital Corp
Perennially top-ranked credit analyst and Brazilian jiu-jitsu champion Richard Byrne will share his deep institutional perspective on capital markets.
Keynote 2: 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. Previously served as University of Cincinnati business dean and global head of research for Affinius Capital (formerly USAA Real Estate) and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority's real estate department.
Keynote 3: Colonel KC Campbell
U.S. Air Force Leader & National Security Advisor
Col. Campbell, author of "Flying in the Face of Fear: A Fighter Pilot's Lessons on Leading with Courage," will share a masterclass on decision-making under pressure.
Who Should Attend
This summit is designed for senior-level real estate professionals including:
- Real Estate Developers & Investors
- Capital Markets Professionals
- Commercial Lenders & Financial Advisors
- Portfolio Managers & Asset Managers
- C-Suite Executives in Real Estate
- Real Estate Fund Managers
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