New York, NY — October 2025 — CREtech New York, the leading real estate innovation conference and the flagship event of NYC Real Estate Week, has announced its opening Main Stage session, sponsored by McKinsey & Company. Titled “The State of the Commercial Real Estate Marketplace: C-Suite Perspectives,” the session will take place October 21, 2025, at the Javits Center, setting the tone for two days of transformative insights and deal-making.
As market volatility continues and new technologies reshape the built world, today’s real estate leaders are under pressure to evolve faster than ever. In this never-before-seen gathering of top executives across asset classes, attendees will hear how the most forward-thinking CEOs are navigating challenges—from tariffs and construction costs to AI adoption and shifting consumer behavior.
Moderator:
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Vaibhav Gujral, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company
Featured speakers include:
- Stephen Yalof, President & CEO, Tanger
- Toby Bozzuto, CEO, Bozzuto
- Luke Petherbridge, CEO, Link Logistics
- Andrew Holm, Partner & Head, U.S. Diversified Equity, Ares Management
- Cathy Marcus, Co-Head and Global COO, PGIM Real Estate
This opening session will deliver critical insights from the top of the industry, covering office, multifamily, retail, logistics, data centers, and construction. Attendees will gain unfiltered C-suite perspectives on what’s next for commercial real estate—and how to stay ahead of the curve.
Session Details:
- Title: The State of the Commercial Real Estate Marketplace: C-Suite Perspectives
- Date/Time: October 21, 2025 | 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM
- Location: Main Stage, Javits Center
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Sponsored by: McKinsey & Company
CREtech New York brings together thousands of C-suite executives, investors, developers, brokers, and tech leaders for two days of cutting-edge content and the largest meetings program in real estate. As the anchor of NYC Real Estate Week, it’s where business gets done—and where the future of the built world comes to life.