2026 Session Lineup

Sunday, January 4, 2026
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Location
Garden 1
Warm Up: Insurance Roundtable sponsored by Madison Commercial Real Estate Services

Garden 1

Tackling the Multi-Family Insurance Crisis - Find Solutions at the Roundtable.

Multi-Family Owners are grappling with skyrocketing annualized insurance costs—a problem worsened by carrier exits and premium estimates that are now dangerously outdated. These costs are "sticky" and won't likely drop like interest rates.  But there are strategies that can help.

Don't miss this year's Insurance Roundtable for direct access to a cadre of Multi-Family Property Insurance experts (agents and brokers). This is an essential opportunity to get collective wisdom and practical strategies to help lower your property insurance premiums.

Sponsored by Madison Commercial Real Estate Services 

Speakers

Monday, January 5, 2026
10:00 AM - 10:10 AM Location
King Ballrooms
Opening Remarks by Leon Goldenberg

King Ballrooms

Opening Remarks to the 8th Annual MFO Summit 2026 by Leon Goldenberg, CEO, Goldmont Realty and Chairman, Shalom Torah Academy

Speakers

Leon Goldenberg - Goldmont Realty Corp
Monday, January 5, 2026
10:10 AM - 10:40 AM Location
King Ballrooms
Keynote Primer: Multi-Family Housing Clarity and a 2026 Roadmap by the Numbers

King Ballrooms

The 8th Annual MFO Summit proudly presents the annual Keynote Primer. A top industry expert will deliver an economic market review of 2025 and provide a forecast for the year ahead.  This powerhouse presentation will shine a spotlight on the data and dynamics that shaped the Multi-Family market in the last 12 months and deliver an insightful forecast of what to expect in 2026. This is a can't-miss roadmap for every Owner/Operator seeking reliable data and actionable intelligence in ambiguous times.

Speakers

Monday, January 5, 2026
10:40 AM - 11:30 AM Location
King Ballrooms
Keynote Address - Session 1 - The Battle of the Debt Brokers and Lenders

King Ballrooms

Session overview, Panelists and Moderator will be announced soon.

Speakers

Ralph Herzka - Meridian Capital Group
Monday, January 5, 2026
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM Location
King Ballrooms
Session 2 - Leveraging AI to Maximize ROI in MF

King Ballrooms

Session description, Panelists and Moderator will be announced soon. 

Speakers

Monday, January 5, 2026
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM Location
King Ballrooms
Workshop: Navigating Common Halachic Principles in MF by Rabbi Shaul Neuman

King Ballroom

Join this expert-led workshop by Rabbi Shaul Neuman designed specifically for Multi-Family Syndicators and Managers. We'll explore the critical halachic principles that directly impact business, ensuring operations adhere to the highest standards of religious law and ethics.

This vital session will provide clarity on:

  • Property Management during Chagim (Holidays): Navigating complex operational issues that arise during Jewish holidays.
  • The Investor's Role: Understanding the implications of charging interest as a limited partner investor (Ribbis).
  • Deal Ethics: Addressing the halachic implications of intense competition, including competing for deals and matters related to employee hiring/poaching.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain the practical knowledge needed to align your daily business practices with Halachic requirements and maintain unwavering ethical standards.

Presenter:  To Be Announced

Speakers

Robert Wolf - Read Property Group
Monday, January 5, 2026
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM Location
King Ballrooms
Session 3 -The Owners Speak: Using Tech (Not Just AI) for a Better Bottom Line

King Ballrooms

Session description, Panelists and Moderator will be announced soon. 

Speakers

Monday, January 5, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location
King Ballrooms
Session 4 - Wrap Up: Battle of the Brokers

King Ballroom 

Get ready for the hottest ticket at the MFO Summit! The Battle of the Brokers—our signature and most popular annual session—returns, featuring a distinguished panel of top Multi-Family Brokers from diverse regions across the country. Prepare for a dynamic, high-stakes debate as these experts offer their unfiltered and decidedly different takes on the national Multi-Family landscape.

Don't miss their unrivaled expertise, sharp wit, and quick-fire exchanges as they dissect the market with clarity and foresight, discussing:

  • The 2025 Scorecard: Where did deals get done last year, and which markets surprisingly fell flat?
  • Near-Term Outlook: What's happening right now, and what shifts are expected in the near future?
  • 2026 Market Predictions: Which Multi-Family markets do they foresee generating the greatest returns in the coming year?
  • NYC Under the Microscope: What are the expected impacts of the new political climate on the crucial New York City market?
  • Owner/Operator Headwinds: A clear-eyed look at the biggest challenges and potential opportunities Owners and Operators should be preparing for now.

This is the must-attend session for cutting-edge market intelligence straight from the front lines of the deal-making world.

Panelists and Moderator will be announced soon.

Speakers

Meir Milgraum - Lightstone Group