Emory’s Fall Real Estate Series recently brought together over 150 industry professionals, alumni, and students at the Miller-Ward Alumni House to explore Atlanta’s booming real estate market and discuss its evolving opportunities and challenges. Hosted by the Goizueta Real Estate Group (GREG) and the Emory Real Estate Steering Committee, the event featured a dynamic panel of speakers, including:
- + Michael Ritz, EVP Investments, Peachtree Group
- + Sachin Nagpal 12BBA, Principal, Two Sigma
- + Aubrey Dennis-King 08Ox 10BBA, Vice President, Equity Residential
- + Lindsey Snider 11BBA, Executive Director, JP Morgan Asset Management
Panelists discussed the shifting dynamics in equity capital markets and offered advice in navigating today’s economic landscape. Leaders encouraged professionals to deploy an extensive network to overcome limited capacity and develop rigorously crafted and well-supported business plans, as only the strongest projects are attracting capital in the current environment.
With Atlanta’s status as a hub for Fortune 1000 companies and real estate investment, the opportunity is clear. Goizueta’s Real Estate program is designed to leverage this market by preparing students with hands-on learning to become leaders and entrepreneurs.
“Our goal is to create a space where education and industry expertise intersect, strengthening not only our students’ potential but also the region’s economic landscape,” shared Gareth James, John H. Harland Dean of Goizueta Business School.
Over the past two decades, Goizueta has built a strong foundation in real estate education, and recent additions, such as the annual Emory Goizueta Real Estate Conference, have solidified its position as a key player in the field. Launched in 2022 by alumni including John Schellhase, Russell Hardin, Bernard Clevens, and John Hillman, the 2024 spring conference garnered more than 650 attendees, fostering an exchange of ideas among top national and regional industry leaders.
Schellhase emphasized the critical role of networking in real estate. “The real estate business is all about personal connections and the ability to generate and maintain relationships. With marquee speakers from New York, Washington DC, and Atlanta, these events are a must-attend for anyone in the industry,” he shared.
Interested in getting involved? Save the date for the Emory Goizueta Real Estate Conference this spring! The conference will take place on April 17, 2025 at the St. Regis in Atlanta. If you’d like to sponsor the 2025 conference or future events, please reach out to John Schellhase or gbsalumni@emory.edu.
