/
PRNewswire/ – The CRE Finance Council (CREFC) will host its flagship Miami conference from January 11‑14, 2026 at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel (1601 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139). The event is the largest gathering of commercial real‑estate finance professionals, drawing over 4,000 participants for four days of market analysis, networking, and forward‑looking dialogue.
CREFC represents lenders, investors, servicers, issuers, and other stakeholders in the CRE capital market. It shapes industry standards, publishes trusted research, and advocates on policy and regulatory matters that affect the sector.
The conference is member‑driven and content‑focused, bringing together the entire CRE finance ecosystem. Attendees will explore capital markets, loan origination, credit, servicing, policy, and investment strategy in an environment that fosters relationship building and idea exchange.
“Commercial real‑estate finance is entering 2026 with both caution and optimism, and CREFC Miami is where those perspectives converge,” said Lisa Pendergast, President and CEO. “Our conference offers candid, member‑driven dialogue that reflects real market conditions, helping leaders gain clarity on emerging trends and prepare for the year ahead.”
Keynote speakers include:
* **Chris Voss** – former FBI hostage negotiator and author of *Never Split the Difference*. As CEO of The Black Swan Group, he will present “Tactical Empathy: Negotiation Secrets from an FBI Negotiator,” equipping executives to turn high‑stakes standoffs into collaborative victories amid complex restructurings, volatile capital markets, and looming debt maturities.
* **Scott Galloway** – entrepreneur and NYU Stern marketing professor. He will deliver his annual predictions, examining consumer, tech, and business trends that will shape 2026, and reflect on his prior forecasts.
Pendergast added that CREFC Miami 2026 delivers precisely what the industry needs: visionary keynotes, deep‑dive sessions on private credit evolution, global capital flows, distressed office strategies, portfolio rebalancing, alternative housing models, and data‑center capital demand.
**Key Sessions**
* Private Credit Playbook: Evolving Players in the Debt Stack
* Global Capital Flows: Navigating International Investments in U.S. Real Estate
* Industry Leaders Roundtable
* Portfolio Rebalancing Strategies: Loan Sales, Modifications, and Enforcement
* From Vacancy to Value: Repositioning, Financing, and Opportunities in Distressed Office
* Beyond Traditional Multifamily: Exploring Alternative and Affordable Housing
* Powering Digital Infrastructure: Growing Demand for Data Center Capital
* Forums addressing market constituents’ key issues and trends
* Updates on CREFC research, policy/regulatory initiatives, and best‑practice transparency
**Event Details**
* **When:** January 11‑14, 2026
* **Where:** Loews Miami Beach Hotel, 1601 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
* **Program & Registration:** Available on the CREFC website
**About CREFC**
CREFC is the trade association for the nearly $6 trillion CRE finance industry, with about 400 member companies and 19,000 individuals. Its members include balance‑sheet and securitized lenders, loan and bond investors, private equity firms, servicers, rating agencies, and borrowers. For over 30 years, CREFC has promoted liquidity, transparency, and efficiency, advocated for the industry, set market standards, and provided education. Visit www.crefc.org for more information.
