KAYO'S 9TH ANNUAL

REAL ESTATE summit

InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf | June 24-25, 2026

Real Insights, Real Connections.

Navigating today’s real estate private equity market requires sharp insights and strong execution, but finding both in a capital-constrained, competitive environment isn’t easy. 

The Kayo Real Estate Private Equity Summit brings together women investors, dealmakers, and advisors in an intimate setting for smart capital introductions, strategic networking, and content that bridges investment and transactional perspectives. Over two days, you’ll engage in candid conversations on deal flow, market dynamics, and capital raising — all with leading women in real estate private equity who understand the challenges you face. 

Engaging and insightful. Always a pleasure to spend time with this group of industry leaders who are also incredibly talented and impressive women.

Alexandra Nicoletti, Camber Creek

What to Expect

2 days

of networking through thoughtfully designed experiences such as the Connection Café and Meet the Speakers. Kayo's secret sauce is intentional introductions that create opportunities.

70+

expert speakers across real estate investing, capital markets, and subsectors. Gain clarity on market dynamics, fund strategies, and trends shaping real estate investing.

300+

attendees that form a thoughtfully-designed, warm, and inclusive setting where meaningful conversations happen naturally. Meet the people you want to connect with most, organically.

Why it's the #1 event for
women in private equity real estate

"This was my first conference and I will 100% come back -
great organization, great people, and great content."

 

PA Public School Employees Retirement System

Confirmed Speakers

View the full line up of speakers for 2026 here.

Attendees

Get the introductions to the people you want to connect with most. View the Past Attendee List here.

Professionals at private equity firms and investment managers actively deploying capital across real estate asset classes including multifamily, industrial, office, and data centers.

Sample of past participating firms: 

  • AEW 
  • Ares Management Corporation 
  • Bain Capital
  • BentallGreenOak
  • Brookfield Asset Management 
  • Hines 
  • Jamestown 
  • Partners Group 
  • The Vistria Group 

Endowments, foundations, pensions, OCIOs, and family offices allocating capital to real estate and private markets.

Sample of past participating firms: 

  • CPPIB 
  • Drexel University Investment Office 
  • Hamilton Lane 
  • HOOPP 
  • Liberty Mutual Investments 
  • Maryland State Retirement and Pension System, Real Assets
  • University of Chicago Office of Investments 
  • University of Pennsylvania 
  • StepStone
  • Teacher Retirement System of Texas

Debt providers financing real estate private equity transactions through private credit, mortgage lending, and structured finance.

Sample of past participating firms: 

  • Blue Owl 
  • California Banc
  • Canyon Partners
  • Kennedy Wilson 
  • Mavik Capital Management 
  • Monroe Capital 
  • North Bridge 
  • Prime Finance 

Advisors and intermediaries executing real estate M&A, recapitalizations, and capital markets transactions.

Sample of past participating firms: 

  • Cain Brothers 
  • CenterCap Group 
  • JLL Capital Markets 
  • Moelis & Company 

Leaders from real estate operating companies, developers, and REITs driving innovation, growth, and value creation. 

Sample of past participating firms: 

  • Fairfield Residential 
  • Greystar 
  • Hines 
  • Tishman Speyer 

Service providers supporting real estate investors and operators with legal, accounting, consulting, and valuation expertise. 

Sample of past participating firms: 

  • CAC Specialty
  • EisnerAmper 
  • FTI Consulting 
  • King & Spaulding LLP
  • Vinson & Elkins LLP
  • Ropes & Gray LLP
  • RSM 
  • Yardi 

Kayo is a great place to learn more from experienced panelists and attendees. Great opportunities to connect and network with peers.

- Julie Kittler, Director, AEW