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Visionary Tri-State Leaders Convening to Discuss the Areas Driving Real Estate, Economic Development & Innovation - Investment, Development,
Placemaking, Capital Markets, Operations & Design

ORGANIZATIONS ATTENDING JUNE 4th, 2026

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Thought-Leaders | Public + Private Funds | International / Institutional Investors | Dynasties & Titans

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@ Harborside 1 - 150 Hudson Street, Jersey City

SUMMIT SPEAKERS

Mayor James Solomon
Mayor's Fireside Chat

James Solomon
Mayor

Bernel Hall
MODERATOR
Mayor's Fireside Chat

Bernell Hall
President & CEO

Mikie Sherrill
Governor-Video-Remarks

Mikie Sherrill
Governor

Amy Herbhold
Choose NJ Remarks

Amy Herbhold
CEO

Evan Weiss
Capital Marke Finance Tax Incentives

Evan Weiss
CEO

Denise Ridley
AffordableHousing

Denise Ridley
Council President

David Barry
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IRONSTATE URBY LEADERSHIP FIRESIDE

David Barry
Founder & CEO

Michael-Barry
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IRONSTATE URBY LEADERSHIP FIRESIDE

Michael Barry
President & CEO

Carlos Medina
Emerging Markets & Region

Carlos Medina
Host & Board Member
PBS, HBCSNJ, Que Pasa, HCEDC

Debbie Hart
Office-Innovation

Debbie Hart
President & CEO

Nevins McCann
MODERATOR
IRONSTATE URBY LEADERSHIP FIRESIDE

W. Nevins McCann
Co-Chair, Real Estate &
Land Use Groups

James McCann
Chair & MC

James McCann
Partner

Paul Silverman
Office-Innovation

Paul Silverman
Co-Founder & Principal

Melanie Walter
AffordableHousing

Melanie Walter
Executive Director

Stephen Cea
AffordableHousing

Stephen Cea
Executive Director

Matthew Posada
MODERATOR
AffordableHousing

Matthew Posada
Co-Chair, Land Use & Development

Timothy Henkel
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Tim Henkel
President & CEO

Joseph Baumann
MODERATOR
Emerging Markets & Region

Joseph P. Baumann, Jr.
Chairman

Joseph Altobelli
MixedUse-Retail-Placemaking

Joseph Altobelli
President & CFO

Wasseem Boraie
Emerging Markets & Region

Wasseem Boraie
Managing Principal

Chris Albanese
Bio-Multifamily

Christopher Albanese
President

Frank Monterisi
MixedUse-Retail-Placemaking

Frank Monterisi
Executive VP

Aaron Shirian
Bio-Multifamily

Aaron Shirian
Principal & Managing Director

Mira Prinz-Arey
JCEDC Remarks

Mira Prinz-Arey
Executive Director

Bret Schundler
Emerging Markets & Region

Bret Schundler
Mayor '92-'01
Founder, School Partners
BelovED, Golden Doors, Empowerment

Drew Fletcher
Bio-Multifamily

Drew Fletcher
President

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MixedUse-Retail-Placemaking

Abe Naparstek
Partner & COO

Gerard Pizzillo
MODERATOR
Bio-Multifamily

Gerard Pizzillo
Partner

Kenneth Pasternak
Office-Innovation

Kenneth Pasternak
Executive Chairman & CEO

Charles-Harrington
MODERATOR
Office-Innovation

Charles Harrington
Partner

Jonathan Kyriacou
Office-Innovation

Jonathan Kyriacou
President & CEO

Rob Naso
Office-Innovation

Rob Naso
Managing Partner

Paul Hoffman
Office-Innovation

Paul Hoffman
President & CEO

Jeff Mooallem
PlaceArtsCultureInnovTech

Jeff Mooallem
COO

Sean Saadeh
PlaceArtsCultureInnovTech

Sean Saadeh
Chief Programming Officer &
Head of Entertainment

Christine Goodman
PlaceArtsCultureInnovTech

Christine Goodman
Director, Office of Cultural Affairs

Sam Bernstein
PlaceArtsCultureInnovTech

Sam Bernstein
COO

Meredith Marshall
Emerging Markets & Region

Meredith Marshall
President & CEO

Emory Edwards
Hudson Chamber Commerce Special Remarks

Emory Edwards
President

Bill Rosato
Emerging Markets & Region

William Rosato
Managing Partner

Jennifer Porter
MODERATOR
MixedUse-Retail-Placemaking

Jennifer Porter
Practice Group Leader,
Land Use & Zoning

Joseph Panepinto
Bio-Multifamily

Joseph Panepinto
President

Keshav Poddar
Emerging Markets & Region

Keshav Poddar
Deputy Mayor

Edward Geerlof
Bio-Multifamily

Edward Geerlof
Founder & CEO

PlaceArtsCultureInnovTech

Terry D. Loftis
President & CEO

Jared Toothman
MixedUse-Retail-Placemaking

Jared Toothman
EVP, Market Leader

Jeremy Kaplan
Capital Marke Finance Tax Incentives

Jeremy Kaplan
Chief Operating Officer

David Wolfe
Capital Marke Finance Tax Incentives

David Wolfe
Managing Partner

Mike Hellstrom
LIUNA REMARKS

Michael Hellstrom
Vice President &
Eastern Regional Manager

Jose Cruz
Capital Marke Finance Tax Incentives

Jose Cruz
Senior Managing Director,
Capital Markets

Fred Cooper
MODERATOR
Capital Marke Finance Tax Incentives

Fred Cooper
Founder

David Schechtman
Capital Marke Finance Tax Incentives

David Schechtman
Senior Executive Managing Director

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MixedUse-Retail-Placemaking

Frank Cretella
Co-Founder & Managing Principal

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MODERATOR
PlaceArtsCultureInnovTech

George L. Garcia
Partner & Co-Chair,
Real Estate & Land Use

Kyle Masters
Bio-Multifamily

Kyle Master
Founder & President

Matthew Fazelpoor
MODERATOR
SPU NJCU Fireside

Matthew Fazelpoor
Journalist

Patton Roark
Capital Marke Finance Tax Incentives

Patton Roark
Managing Director

Richard Martoglio
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Richard Martoglio
Chief Operating Officer

Andres Acebo
SPU NJCU Fireside

Andres Acebo
President

Hubert Benitez
SPU NJCU Fireside

Hubert Benitez
President

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the Regions Largest Leadership Gathering

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A Must-Attend Annual Convening Platform for Investors, Owners, Developers

– City, State & Regional Leadership

Disruptors, Accelerators, Principals & Innovators

ORGANIZATIONS THAT ATTENDED ON MAY 15TH, 2025

1250+

EXPECTED JUNE 4, 2026

Ideally Situated

a Corporate, Residential, Culture & Retail Sweet Spot with Direct Manhattan Access

Leadership Gathering To Help Accelerate Investment, Collaboration + Build Awareness & Momentum

for the Region’s Leading Projects, Programs & Initiatives

Global Investors, Developers & Asset Managers
Innovative Projects in the Built Environment
National Award Winning Architecture, Design & Engineering
Facilitative + Innovative City Policies - City, State, Region
The Most Exciting Domestic Growth Market
Placemaking, Innovation, Creativity, Vibrancy
Globally Recognized - Regional Development Darling
Public+Private Partnership Perfected
Sustainability / LEED Leadership & Innovations
The Most Exciting Project Pipeline - Future Forward
The Hottest Multifamily Market Pipeline
Retailers, Restauranteurs, Culture+Arts Sweetspot

A Yearly Opportunity To Gather Regional Leaders Across Specialties

All Aligned with &  for Tri-State + Jersey City Growth

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JOIN US ON JUNE 4, 2026

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May 15, 2025 – The 10th Annual Jersey City Summit

ORGANIZATIONS JOINING JUNE 4TH

Role Purpose Goal

Meet Principals - Investors, Owners, Developers
Meet Innovative Advisors & Principal Consultants
Build Awareness + Momentum for Current & Future Projects
Accelerate Opportunity Making & Partnerships
Meet Institutional Capital & Funds
Amplify+Market the Success Message
Help Shape Work, Live, Learn, Play Case For JC
Annual Platform To Meet Principal City Leadership
Gather Research & Sentiment for Expansion Efforts
Exchange Success Stories
Meet JV - Debt / Equity Partners
Foster Relationships w/ Business + Anchor Stakeholders
Survey Viewpoints & Build Advocacy for Initiatives

The Timing is Primed – 4th Wave of Projects

There are a series of historic expansions that are transforming Jersey City. The scale and depth of redevelopment and related projects happening is awe inspiring. There is an especially strong convergence of creative entrepreneurs, boutique, luxury, fashion and makers that have made the food & retail scene in Jersey City extraordinarily diverse.

Reposition Realized – Core Investment Market

The City and it’s partners have deployed an award winning branding campaign that’s been quite successful at making the case for Jersey City to employers, developers and business selection specialists. With hotel occupancy rates north of 90%, the city is welcomed as a retail, restaurant and cultural destination.

Tremendous Momentum – More than a Decade Running!

Whether it’s competitive construction costs, impressive cap rates or the growing affection millennials have, it’s also clear that Jersey City’s development, marketing and outreach efforts are firing on all cylinders. Jersey City has cemented itself as national contender for TAMI, FIRE & creative firms. Its Class A Office, Multifamily & Mixed-Use properties are the rival of many Tier 1 markets with north of $10 billion dollars of projects in construction or in the pipeline.  No wonder Jersey City is considered by many the ‘Most Exciting & Energetic Domestic Growth Market’.

1000 ATTENDED OUR 5TH ANNUAL SUMMIT ON NOVEMBER 18,2019

1000 ATTENDED OUR VIRTUAL SUMMIT - JUNE 15-17, 2021

950+ ATTENDED OUR 2022 SUMMIT ON JUNE 23, 2022

1250+ ATTENDED OUR 2023 SUMMIT ON MAY 22, 2023

1250+ ATTENDED OUR 2024 SUMMIT ON MAY 29, 2024

1250+ ATTENDED FOR OUR 2024 NEWARK SUMMIT ON DEC 9, 2024

1250+ ATTENDED OUR 2025 SUMMIT ON MAY 15TH, 2025

We bring together the folks behind the largest – most exciting & transformative projects together to share what’s great and partner on what’s next.

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