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Event Date: October 24, 2023
Event Location: Hyatt Regency O’Hare
9300 Bryn Mawr Avenue
Rosemont, Illinois 60018


The national Connect Investment and Finance explores the most pressing topics impacting the world of real estate investment and finance. Discover what industry leaders and major stakeholders have to say about the state of the market and what’s next in the current cycle.

The event will begin will registration and networking followed by opening remarks and our keynote presentation. Then we will host three dynamic sessions:

  • Industry Leaders Investment Insights
  • Navigating the Capital Markets and Financing Options
  • Distressed Property Trends: What’s In Store For 2023/2024

Hear from the below speakers and more:

Keynote presentation:

Victor Calanog, PHD CRE® FRICS
Global Head of Research & Strategy, Real Estate Private Markets
Manulife Investment Management

Gary Bechtel
Chief Executive Officer
Red Oak Capital Holdings

Matthew McCormack
Senior Vice President, Originations
PACE Loan Group

John W. Rutledge
Founder, Chairman & CEO
Oxford Capital Group, LLC /
Oxford Hotels & Resorts, LLC

Afterward, you can connect with colleagues for cocktails at the post-event networking!

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