Newport Beach, California — May 5-7, 2026
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For 50 years, the Crittenden Finance Conference has been the institutional filter for the CRE industry—the place where capital finally finds its direction.
The industry’s most critical dialogue returns to Newport Beach. Exactly when the market demands a new playbook.
The market doesn’t wait for consensus. Neither should you.
Multifamily, construction, office, industrial, or hotel. We don't do broad strokes. We do the math that matters to your asset class.
Hear from the voices that move the transition. Not prepared speeches, but the raw reality of where the money is going.
Six distinct events designed for one thing: getting the right people to stop and listen. This is where the handshake precedes the term sheet.
No tourists. Only decision-makers and the allocators who back them, in one room.
Skip the forgettable panels. Enter the conversations that actually resolve your biggest business bottlenecks.
Glimpses from our previous high-ticket gatherings where the industry's most influential deals were initiated.
Senior Managing Director, Lument
Oak Real Estate Partners
Senior Director, George Smith Partners
Head of Credit Originations and CPACE, Peachtree Group
CEO & Managing Principal, Red Oak Capital Holdings
Managing Director - Commercial Real Estate and Lodging, Citi
Check in, pick up your badge and grab your conference materials. Our team is on hand to assist with questions and help you get ready for a great event.
Join us for a special welcome hosted by the Crittenden Report editorial team. Meet fellow professionals, enjoy light refreshments and get an early start on networking with fellow attendees.
This kickoff session opens the conference with a high-level look at the forces shaping commercial real estate finance.
Moderator: Jeff Pirhalla, Oak Real Estate Partners
Speakers: Cory Jubran, Senior Director of Originations, Nuveen Green Capital, Anna Kampling, First VP, CBRE, Bob Sonnenblick, Chairman, Sonnenblick Industries
Multifamily remains a core asset class, but pricing and underwriting continue to shift. This session examines the current deal pipeline, where pricing is landing and how lenders and investors are approaching new opportunities.
Moderator: Vic Clark, Senior Managing Director, Lument
Speakers: Will Martin, VP, Investor Relations, Equity Capital Markets, Peachtree PC Investors, Kwame J. Granderson, Partner, MHC Capital LLC
Dive deeper at our Meet the Lenders Showcase, offering rare face-to-face access to active lenders and capital providers. It’s your chance to ask questions, explore financing opportunities and build the relationships that can move your next deal forward.
Kick off the conference at our Night One Cocktail Party, where you can unwind, connect and start meaningful conversations with fellow CRE professionals in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
Start your morning with our Coffee Power Up, a casual networking meetup designed to energize your day. Grab a cup of coffee, connect with fellow attendees and spark conversations before the sessions begin.
The Crittenden Report editors unveil the results of a groundbreaking study with real-world data on pricing, leverage, structure, liquidity and capital availability. Plus: every attendee will receive a final Benchmark report in June.
How sponsors and intermediaries evaluate private equity relationships, what firms look for in today’s market and how to structure deals for long-term fit and execution.
Moderator: Louis Friedel, Senior Managing Director, Berkadia
Get the inside scoop from top lenders — their latest offerings and recent deals. After the showcase, dive into an Ask Anything session where you can get candid answers.
Refuel and network during a hosted lunch with fellow CRE professionals. A great opportunity to continue conversations, build relationships and exchange insights.
How bridge strategies are evolving in 2026, where lenders see opportunity, how risk is being priced and what borrowers should expect as deals move from transitional to permanent financing.
Moderator: Gary Bechtel, CEO, Red Oak Capital Holdings
Speakers: Marcus Goodwin, Senior Director of Debt Investments, RRA Capital, Cody Charfauros, Principal / Managing Director, Slatt Capital, Sam Levy, Director of Debt Capital Markets, Westcore
This session identifies the mezzanine and bridge lenders actively writing deals today, where they are deploying capital and what makes them competitive.
Moderator: Dan Gorczycki, George Smith Partners
Speakers: Daniel Katz, Head of Originations, Brightspire Capital, Michael Anderson-Mitterling, Managing Director, George Smith Partners
Dive deeper into capital provider strategies.
Join us for the Night Two Cocktail & Networking Party, an evening designed to help you deepen the connections you’ve made so far at the conference.
Start the final day strong with our Coffee Power Hour & Breakfast, a relaxed morning gathering designed to fuel both your energy and your networking.
As traditional lending tightens, alternative capital continues to fill critical gaps. This session explores non-bank financing options, emerging structures and creative strategies borrowers are using to get deals done.
Moderator: Jared Schlosser, Head of Credit Originations and CPACE, Peachtree Group
Speakers: Kelly Nealis, SVP, Pearlmark, Malcolm P. Davies, Founder/CEO, WAY Capital, Inc.
How fund structures are changing, where target returns are landing and how risk is being managed in today’s market.
Moderator: Rahul V. Shah, Sherpa Capital Group
Speakers: Sean McDonald, VP, Socotra Capital, Bradley Ross, Managing Director & Head of Originations, Parkview Financial
Demand is constant. Capacity is not. This isn’t a sales tactic—it’s 50 years of data.
Demand for the room is at a multi-year high. Leave your details to have an advisor contact you within one business day to finalize your registration and verify your entry.
This isn't a consultation. It's a final verification of your role in the room.
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