Miami skyline aerial view over Brickell

DEALMAKERS
SUMMIT

Presented byBerkadia

A private, application-based multifamily summit for the developers, investors, lenders and advisors shaping South Florida CRE.

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Thursday, October 8, 2026EAST Miami Hotel, Brickell
Apply to AttendSee the Afternoon

Complimentary for approved guests.

WHY THIS ROOM EXISTS

CURATED,
NOT CROWDED.

Attendees
Hand-Selected
Capacity
200 Attendees

Complimentary for approved guests.

South Florida has no shortage of real estate events. What it needs is one room with the people actually doing the work.

Berkadia's Dealmakers Summit is a private, application-based gathering of approximately 200 of the region’s most active multifamily developers, owners, operators, investors, and lenders.

Hosted at EAST Miami Hotel in Brickell, the Summit is one focused afternoon of market insight, candid conversation and useful relationships.

Attendance is intentionally limited and curated.

HOW TO ACCESS

application-based
access

Attendance is subject to a competitive, application-based review process designed to ensure a high-caliber, engaged room.

  1. 01

    APPLY TO ATTEND

    All attendees must apply to attend. This event is complimentary for approved guests.

  2. 02

    REVIEW & CURATION

    Applications are considered based on professional experience, seniority and contribution to room quality.

  3. 03

    RECEIVE AN INVITATION

    Accepted applicants are notifed via email. Invitations are limited and non-transferable.

  4. 04

    ATTEND

    Arrive ready to take part of the inaugural Berkadia's Dealmakers Summit.

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Guest networking during the Summit
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Guests enjoying the Summit together
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Guest in conversation at the Summit
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Three guests posing together at the Summit
Three guests smiling at the bar
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Four guests smiling together at the Summit
Attendee in conversation at the Summit
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Two attendees smiling together at the Summit

OCTOBER 8 · BRICKELL

BE PART OF THE ROOM
SHAPING SOUTH FLORIDA

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the event reaches capacity.

Apply to Attend

Complimentary for approved guests.

DEALMAKERS SUMMIT IS PRESENTED BY

Berkadia

POWERED BY

SpotifyA TOP 5% PODCAST
TWO YEARS IN A ROW.

Miami Dealmakers Podcast brings South Florida’s top commercial real estate leaders to the table for candid conversations on the deals, decisions, and trends shaping the market. At the Summit, the podcast comes to life with an exclusive live recording featuring one of the industry’s top dealmakers — a conversation you won’t hear anywhere else, created in front of the same audience that drives the region’s most consequential transactions.

Edgardo Defortuna on Miami Dealmakers Podcast

Edgardo Defortuna

President & CEO, Fortune International

David Martin on Miami Dealmakers Podcast

David Martin

Co-Founder & CEO, Terra

Francis Suarez on Miami Dealmakers Podcast

Francis Suarez

Mayor, City of Miami

Isaac Toledano on Miami Dealmakers Podcast

Isaac Toledano

Co-Founder & Principal, BH Group

Sam Nazarian on Miami Dealmakers Podcast

Sam Nazarian

Founder & CEO, SBE Entertainment

Tere Blanca on Miami Dealmakers Podcast

Tere Blanca

Founder, Chairman & CEO

Blanca Commercial

Michael Simkins on Miami Dealmakers Podcast

Michael Simkins

Founder & CEO, Lndmrk Development

Harvey Hernandez on Miami Dealmakers Podcast

Harvey Hernandez

Founder & Managing Principal, Newgard

Daniel de la Vega on Miami Dealmakers Podcast

Daniel de la Vega

President & CEO, ONE Sotheby's

Carlos Rosso on Miami Dealmakers Podcast

Carlos Rosso

Founder, Rosso Development

Edgardo Defortuna on Miami Dealmakers Podcast

Edgardo Defortuna

President & CEO, Fortune International

David Martin on Miami Dealmakers Podcast

David Martin

Co-Founder & CEO, Terra

Francis Suarez on Miami Dealmakers Podcast

Francis Suarez

Mayor, City of Miami

Isaac Toledano on Miami Dealmakers Podcast

Isaac Toledano

Co-Founder & Principal, BH Group

Sam Nazarian on Miami Dealmakers Podcast

Sam Nazarian

Founder & CEO, SBE Entertainment

Tere Blanca on Miami Dealmakers Podcast

Tere Blanca

Founder, Chairman & CEO

Blanca Commercial

Michael Simkins on Miami Dealmakers Podcast

Michael Simkins

Founder & CEO, Lndmrk Development

Harvey Hernandez on Miami Dealmakers Podcast

Harvey Hernandez

Founder & Managing Principal, Newgard

Daniel de la Vega on Miami Dealmakers Podcast

Daniel de la Vega

President & CEO, ONE Sotheby's

Carlos Rosso on Miami Dealmakers Podcast

Carlos Rosso

Founder, Rosso Development

FAQ

frequently
asked questions.

  • Berkadia's Dealmakers Summit is a private, application-based multifamily summit for the developers, investors, lenders and advisors shaping South Florida commercial real estate.
  • Thursday, October 8, 2026 at EAST Miami Hotel in Brickell. Doors open at 12:00 PM.
  • Build

    Owners, Developers & Operators

    • Developers
    • Owners & Operators
    • General Contractors
    • Development Executives
    • Architects & Designers
    • Construction Leaders

    Capital

    Investors & Lenders

    • Family Offices
    • Institutional Investors
    • Private Equity
    • Lenders
    • Investment Sales
    • Capital Markets

    Advise

    Advisors & Public Leaders

    • Real Estate Attorneys
    • Land Use & Zoning
    • Public Officials
  • There are no paid tickets. Approved guests receive a complimentary invitation.
  • No. Every application is reviewed to maintain the relevance, seniority and balance of the room.
  • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the event reaches capacity.