Flagship summit brings together mayors, chief economists, family offices, developers, and technology founders shaping the cities of tomorrow
LAS VEGAS, NV – APEX Las Vegas 2026 will bring together a distinguished line-up of civic leaders, institutional investors, family offices, developers, economists, and technology innovators for a multi-day programme examining the forces reshaping U.S. real estate, cross-border capital flows, AI infrastructure, and inclusive urban growth.
The summit will take place at World Market Center Las Vegas from 23–25 September 2026, hosted by MIE Group.
Through keynote presentations, leadership panels, and moderated dialogues, APEX Las Vegas 2026 will explore why the United States continues to attract global capital, how family offices are deploying capital into U.S. real estate, where cross-border property investment is flowing, and how women leaders, public-private partnerships, and AI-driven infrastructure are shaping the next generation of investable, resilient, and human-centered communities.
Featured Sessions and Speakers
LEADERSHIP KEYNOTE
The U.S. Economic Outlook – Why America Remains a Preferred Destination for Global Investment
A leadership keynote examining why the United States continues to attract developers, investors, and international businesses, with a focus on economic growth, development opportunities, the business climate, and America’s expanding role in global investment.
Aryam Vázquez – Chief Economist, EXIM Bank; Head of the Office of Economic Analysis (OEA) Speaker
PANEL DISCUSSION
Women Building the Cities of Tomorrow: Leadership, Investment & Innovation for Future-Ready Communities
A flagship dialogue exploring how visionary women leaders are helping shape the future of real estate, hospitality, infrastructure, sustainability, and inclusive economic growth. The session connects high-level civic vision with market execution, highlighting actionable strategies for creating resilient, investable, and human-centered communities.
Jing Zhao Cesarone – CEO, Global CSR Foundation; Chair, UNWWO Global Women Leadership Summit – Interviewer
Shelley Berkley – Mayor, City of Las Vegas
Dr. Chen Wang – CEO, Young Global Leadership Foundation; United Nations Main Representative
Harmony Jones – President, AREAA
PANEL DISCUSSION
Data Centers, Power Demand & the AI Infrastructure Opportunity in Nevada
This session will examine the growing demand for data centers and power infrastructure driven by artificial intelligence, and the investment opportunities emerging across Nevada’s evolving technology and infrastructure landscape.
Joshua A. Schuette – Senior Investment Officer, First Mid Wealth Management – Moderator
Safir Wazed – Co-founder & CEO, Tea for Streets
June Zhu – Founder & CEO, ChargerGoGo
Sky Huddleston – Founder, Eternal Engines
LEADERSHIP PANEL
Economic Development, Public-Private Partnerships & Regional Growth
A discussion on economic development strategies, public-private collaboration, and the initiatives helping cities and regions attract investment, strengthen local economies, and support sustainable growth.
Dina Babsky -Director, Economic & Urban Development, City of Las Vegas
Claudia Huerta – Director, Economic Development, MAAC
Dijana Mitrovic – International Trade Specialist, U.S. Department of Commerce
Miranda Evans – Director, Community & Economic Development Department, City of Riverside
PANEL DISCUSSION
How Family Offices Are Allocating Capital to U.S. Real Estate in 2026
This panel will examine how family offices are approaching U.S. real estate in 2026, including investment strategies, emerging opportunities, market considerations, and the sectors attracting long-term private capital.
Noel Christopher – Managing Director, Strategy & Growth, Genstone – Moderator
Ravi Jagtiani – Managing Director, Jagtiani Group Commercial Real Estate
Patrick Toomey – Executive Director, Institutional Property Advisors (IPA)
Pavan Maddi – Principal, Real Estate Advisory Services
PANEL DISCUSSION
Cross-Border Property Investment: Where Global Capital Is Flowing in 2026
A discussion exploring the movement of international capital into U.S. property markets, the opportunities attracting global investors, and the legal, advisory, and market considerations shaping cross-border real estate investment.
Dave Garland– Managing Director, SCV – Moderator
Jeremy Chapman – Founder, Exp Realty Luxury
Alexandra Head – Founder, Formenta Advisory
Kripa Upadhyay – Partner, Buchalter
Ron Wade – Executive Advisor & Partner, Viaggio Resorts
Nicole Zhang – Eli-Estate Japan
Why APEX Las Vegas 2026 Matters
APEX Las Vegas 2026 arrives at a pivotal moment for U.S. real estate, infrastructure, and investment. As global capital continues to reposition, AI-driven power demand influences site selection, and cities compete to attract long-term investment, the summit is designed to connect the macroeconomic outlook with practical opportunities and meaningful business connections.
The programme brings together policymakers, civic leaders, developers, institutional investors, family offices, technology founders, and professional advisers to examine emerging opportunities and build connections across the investment ecosystem.
The event’s speaker faculty represents a broad range of expertise, including federal economic leadership, mayoral offices, the U.S. Department of Commerce, institutional property advisory, family office investment, cross-border legal and advisory services, and technology innovation.
About APEX Las Vegas 2026
APEX Las Vegas 2026 is a premier business and investment summit bringing together leaders across real estate, investment, infrastructure, technology, economic development, and urban innovation.
Taking place from 23–25 September 2026 at World Market Center Las Vegas, the summit provides a platform for decision-makers to exchange insights, explore emerging investment opportunities, strengthen cross-border relationships, and engage with the leaders shaping the future of cities and communities.
With a programme focused on economic outlooks, family office investment, cross-border real estate, AI infrastructure, public-private partnerships, and inclusive urban development, APEX Las Vegas 2026 is designed to facilitate meaningful conversations and connections between capital, policy, innovation, and opportunity.
Be part of the conversation shaping the future of investment and urban development.
Join APEX Las Vegas 2026 from 23–25 September at World Market Center Las Vegas.
For Global Sales and Partnerships
MIE Group
Akhil Varma – Project Manager
Email: Akhil.Varma@mieevents.com
Website: https://www.uspropertyexpo.com/
