The Real Deal Miami Forum to Address South Florida's Shifting Real Estate Landscape Amid Wealth Influx and Housing Affordability Pressures

Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, David Martin, Judy Zeder, Florida State Senator Mack Bernard among featured speakers at upcoming summit on South Florida's market evolution following Ken Griffin's historic $1.1B Mana Wynwood acquisition.

MIAMI, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As South Florida's real estate market undergoes one of the most transformative shifts in its history,The Real Deal will host its annual Miami Real Estate Forum on November 4-5 at Mana Wynwood Convention Center, bringing together prominent developers, top-producing brokers, and civic leaders to evaluate the region's evolving landscape.

The gathering arrives at a critical juncture for South Florida real estate. Sustained wealth migration has solidified Miami as a global financial and commercial hub, highlighted by mega-transactions like Ken Griffin's $1.1 billion purchase of the 30-acre Mana Wynwood site. However, this unprecedented influx of capital has exacerbated pressing regional challenges, particularly surrounding workforce housing affordability, infrastructure capacity, and commercial positioning.

To examine these complex dynamics, the Miami Real Estate Forum will feature an elite roster of industry leaders and policymakers, including: Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Genghis Hadi of Nahla Capital, luxury brokers Dora Puig and Dina Goldentayer, Related Group's Nick Pérez, Gil Dezer of Dezer Development, and many more.

"Big money keeps coming into Miami, but the question is what happens beyond the billion-dollar deals," said Amir Korangy, founder and publisher of The Real Deal. "Where will the people who keep this city running afford to live? Can the infrastructure keep up? We're bringing together the people building, financing and governing South Florida to talk about where the opportunities are—and what needs to be fixed." 

Key Themes & Agenda Topics:

• Wealth Migration & Institutional Capital: Analyzing how high-net-worth relocations and record-breaking acquisitions, such as the Mana Wynwood transaction, are reshaping regional asset valuations.
• Tackling the Housing Affordability Gap: Innovative public-private partnerships and policy incentives aimed at expanding middle-income and workforce housing across Miami-Dade.
• The Evolution of Luxury & Retail Corridors: How changing demographics are re-shaping high-end residential demand and prime commercial districts.

Event Details:

• Dates: Wednesday, November 4 and Thursday, November, 5
• Time: 9 am - 4 pm both days
• Location: Mana Wynwood Convention Center, 318 NW 23rd Street. Miami, FL 33127
• Registration / Details: Miami Real Estate Forum

About The Real Deal The Real Deal is the leading source of real estate news and information, providing in-depth coverage of the industry's most important trends, deals, and players across sectors including development, brokerage, finance, policy, and technology. With a focus on providing actionable insights and analysis, The Real Deal helps real estate professionals stay informed and make better business decisions.

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Michele Langer
Head of Marketing, The Real Deal
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SOURCE The Real Deal