PROFILEmiami is set to host its Second Annual Pre-Construction Development Summit, presented by The Delmore Surfside. The event will take place on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at the Luminaire flagship showroom in Coral Gables. It aims to highlight key real estate developments and luxury projects across Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach, bringing together over 400 industry professionals for networking and insightful discussions.
Summit Focus: Shaping Miami’s Condo Market
The summit will feature three distinct panel discussions, delving into the critical factors influencing Miami’s dynamic condo market. Topics will range from capital risk and innovative financing strategies to the evolving design trends that are transforming the city’s iconic skyline. Attendees will gain exclusive insights from leading developers, brokers, and investors on the future trajectory of urban development.
- Key Takeaways:
- Expert analysis on capital risk and financing structures.
- Insights into design trends shaping Miami’s skyline.
- Networking opportunities with over 400 industry leaders.
Panelists and Discussions
The event boasts an impressive lineup of industry visionaries. The discussions are segmented into three key themes:
The Business of Selling Pre-Construction Condos (6 PM): This panel will explore current sales strategies, marketing approaches, and market trends in pre-construction sales. Experts will discuss international versus domestic buyer demand, preferred amenities, buyer financing, and what resonates most with today’s purchasers. Panelists include Jay Phillip Parker (Douglas Elliman), Catalina Martinez (ONEsir), Alyssa Soto-Brody (Powered by DMT), Phil Gutman (Continuum Company), Michelle Quinoa (Two Roads Development), and Jesse Ottley (Cervera Real Estate).
Capital, Risk & Innovation in Development (7 PM): This session will focus on financing, risk management, and innovative deal structures powering Miami’s condo development. Discussions will cover partnership and financing strategies, the state of condo financing, rising insurance costs, and creative deal structures like joint ventures, EB-5, and mezzanine financing. Participants include Eduardo Otaola (Constellation Group), Isaac Toledano (BH Group), Fernando de Nunez y Lugones (Vertical Developments), Scott Wadler (Berkadia), and Lisa Holt (Ivy Risk Strategies).
Shaping Miami’s Skyline (8 PM): This panel will bring together prominent developers to discuss the current and future waves of condo development in South Florida. They will explore where new condo development is headed, balancing lifestyle amenities with efficiency, the appeal of ultra-luxury versus more attainable products, the role of brand partnerships, and strategies for differentiation in a competitive market. The panel features Jeffrey Rossely (The Delmore Surfside), Ian Bruce Eichner (Continuum Company), Carlos Rosso (Rosso Development), Spencer Morris (The Allen Morris Company), and Olzhas Ayazbayev (BI Group), moderated by Fred Zutel of Lockton.