Akerman is honored to serve as host for the 12th annual Real Estate Lending Summit, presented by MBA of NY. This premier half-day conference is designed for senior leaders and decision-makers in the real estate finance industry, offering a forward-looking forum to address the most pressing issues shaping the market in 2026 and beyond.

Akerman Partner Steven L. Chudnow will moderate the Lender Roundtable: 2026 Capital Markets Conditions which brings together leading voices from across the capital stack to discuss the challenges and opportunities that will define the year ahead.

Additional panels include:

• 2026 Market Outlook & Midterm Election Impact: Industry leaders will provide critical insights into the evolving landscape of real estate lending, with a particular focus on the anticipated effects of the upcoming midterm elections on capital markets, regulatory policy, and deal flow.
• Construction Lending: Processes, Risks & Coordination: A deep dive into best practices and emerging risks in construction lending, including strategies for effective risk management and inter-party coordination in complex transactions.
• Affordable Lending: A dedicated discussion on the challenges and opportunities in affordable housing finance, exploring innovative lending structures and public-private partnerships.