Bisnow Multifamily Annual Conference Midwest, Chicago, IL
On August 26, 2025, Chicago hosted Bisnow Multifamily Annual Conference Midwest. The theme of the Conference was The Premier Destination for Central US residential Construction, Development, Operations and Dealmaking.
The Conference brought together multifamily owners, developers, investors, brokers, business consultants, architects, engineers, designers, lawyers, accountants, bankers, city and government officials, and more.
It was a full-day event covering residential development trends, investment and financing, affordable housing, tenant desires & more.
Panels and Speakers included:
The Matter of the Midwest – Exploring how Demographic Shifts, Social Trends, and Policy Frameworks Impact the Market
ROGER DANIEL, Founder & President, Daniel Management Group
KRISTIN FAUST, Executive Director, Illinois Housing Development Authority
MODERATOR – JIM MILLIKEN, Principal, CLA
Brick by Brick – Designing, Developing, and Building Places to Call Home
THOMAS ROSZAK, Principal, Thomas Roszak Architecture
BRIAN GOLDBERG, Founder and CEO, LG Group
MODERATOR – GEORGE SORICH, Vice President, Residential, NORR
CREATING THE OPTIMAL RESIDENT EXPERIENCE – What tools are owners, operators, and property managers deploying to create the optimal lifestyle for their tenants
ALISON MILLS, VP, CRG
LAURIE SCHULTZ, Principal, Avenue
MODERATOR- WALID MATARIEH, Sr. Manager, Commercial Development, Xfinity
Multifamily Capital in Transition: Navigating Debt, Equity & Valuation Shifts – Best Practices for Investment
J. BYRON BRAZIER, Lead Developer, Woodlawn Central
JEFF BROWN, Founder, CEO, Co-CIO, T2
MODERATOR- JOSHUA HANNA, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis
Exploring Advancements in Affordable Development – Against the backdrop of a complex economic and political landscape, how are we making sure everyone has a place to call home?
JOHN MCDONNELL, Director of Multifamily Development, Cook County Assessor’s Office
MATT FIASCONE, President, The Habitat Company
MODERATOR- SAMUEL GOLDBERG, Principal, Sarnoff Property Tax
Leadership Lookout – The executive roundtable reviewed the day and offered strategies for multifamily success in the coming year.
RICK HURD, Managing Partner, Investment Management, Waterton
SHANE RACHMAN, President & Founder, Cross Street
MODERATOR – SCOTT SATTLER, Partner, Citrin Cooperman
For more information about the event and a complete list of speakers, please visit: https://www.bisnow.com/events/chicago/bisnow-multifamily-annual-conference-midwest-9072
By Alex Arlander, Gilbert Castro | ENC News
