1:1 CONNECTIONS
Speed Networking, Meeting Hall, Table Talk Lunch, Connection Café, and Meet the Speakers sessions designed to spark introductions and create opportunities.
ACTIONABLE INSIGHTS
Learn from 50+ expert speakers across real estate investing, capital markets, and subsectors. Gain clarity on market dynamics, fund strategies, and trends shaping real estate investing.
250+ ATTENDEES
A warm, inclusive, and thoughtfully designed setting where real connections and candid conversations lead to meaningful professional growth.
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.
PAST speakers
Check out a few of our past speakers from the 2025 program.
LOURDES FISHER
Senior Managing Director & Co-Head of Client Solutions Group
Bridge Investment Group
TINGTING ZHANG
Founder & CEO
The TerraCotta Group
MEG SPRIGGS
Managing Director of Development
Lendlease
ELIZABETH BELL
Principal, Real Assets
Hamilton Lane
MARGARET ANADU
Senior Partner
The Vistria Group
WHY ATTEND
Intentionally curated structured introductions, thought leadership discussions and organic networking over experiences.
CONTENT
From fireside chats to panels, thought leaders share their perspectives on the industry. No fluff, no press – just authentic conversations from top experts.
EXPERIENCES
Walking into a bustling conference overflowing with people can be intimidating. That’s why Kayo events are small-scale with focused environments, designed with experiences, such as the Wind-Up Walk, to facilitate connections.
NETWORKING
Meet the people you want to connect with most, organically. We make it easy to network with female business leaders and learn from them in an intimate setting.
featured networking sessions
Get the introductions you want to make most.
TABLE TALK LUNCH
Day 1 | June 24
Join peers for a seated networking lunch with themed table discussions on timely industry topics. Choose a guided table aligned with your interests or opt for open seating for more casual connections.
COCKTAIL RECEPTION
Day 1 | June 24
Close out your first day with all the connections you've made and insights you've gained. Enjoy casual networking while sipping and savoring among three thoughtfully designed food + wine pairing stations.
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
“Engaging and insightful. Always a pleasure to spend time with this group of industry leaders who are also incredibly talented and impressive women.”
-2024 Real Estate Attendee