One of the region’s most anticipated leadership events is set to return this summer, as the Jersey City Summit for Real Estate, Economic Development & Innovation convenes on June 4, 2026, for its 11th anniversary gathering.
Hosted once again at Harborside in partnership with The 601W Companies, the Jersey City Summit arrives at a pivotal moment for the district. Harborside is currently undergoing a transformation, with plans advancing to position the campus as a dynamic, mixed-use destination and a defining live–learn–work–play hub along the Hudson River waterfront.
Organizers expect more than 1,250 leaders across investment, real estate, and placemaking to attend, reinforcing the Jersey City Summit’s reputation as a cornerstone event for the region’s development community. Now firmly established as an annual homecoming for top-tier firms and decision-makers, this year’s gathering is once again anticipated to sell out.
The Jersey City Summit will take over the entire fourth floor of Harborside 1, offering sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline as a backdrop for a full day of programming and networking. Owners, operators, and advisors from across the Tri-State area will come together to exchange ideas, share perspectives, and explore the forces shaping the region’s future. Panel discussions and fireside chats will spotlight transformative projects, evolving market dynamics, and the strategies driving growth across Jersey City and beyond.
Attendees can expect in-depth conversations on capital markets, innovative financing structures, and forward-looking predictions for the next 12 to 18 months—alongside insights into how public and private-sector collaboration continues to reshape the urban landscape.
Confirmed speakers for this year include:
James Solomon, Mayor, City of Jersey City
Keshav Podal, Deputy Mayor for Housing, City of Jersey City
Denise Ridley, Council President, City of Jersey City
James McCann, Partner, Connell Foley
W. Nevins McCann, Co-Chair – Real Estate & Land Use Groups, Connell Foley
Melanie Walter, Executive Director, NJHMFA
Stephen Cea, Executive Director, Jersey City Housing Authority
Tim Henkel, President & CEO, Pennrose
Jose Cruz, Senior Managing Director – Capital Markets, JLL
Fred Cooper, Founder, Fin River Advisors
Laurent Morali, Chief Executive Officer, Kushner
Frank Cretella, Co-Founder & Managing Principal, Landmark Companies
Paul Silverman, Co-Founder & Principal, SILVERMAN & And Coworking
Jennifer Porter – Practice Group Leader, CSG Law
Joseph Altobelli, President & CFO, Bond Vet
Wasseem Boraie, Managing Principal, Boraie Development
Christopher Albanese, President, The Albanese Organization
Frank Monterisi, Executive VP, Related Companies
Aaron Shiran, Principal & Managing Director, Lions Group
William Rosato – Managing Partner, Alpine Residential
Mira Prinz-Arey, Executive Director, JCEDC
Bret Schundler, Founder, School Partners
David Wolfe, Managing Partner, Skoloff & Wolfe
Abe Naparstek, Partner & COO, G&S Investors
Gerard Pizzillo, Partner, Genova Burns
Kenneth Pasternak, Executive Chairman & CEO, KABR Group
Rob Naso, Managing Partner, BGO
Paul Hoffman, President & CEO, Liberty Science Center & SciTech Scity
Andres Acebo, President, NJCU
Sean Saadeh – Chief Programming Officer, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment
Drew Fletcher – President, Greystone Capital Advisors & Greystone Construction
Hubert Benitez, President, Saint Peter’s University
Matthew Posado, Co-Chair – Land Use & Development, Sills Cummins & Gross
Jeff Mooallem, COO, Urban Edge
Sam Bernstein, COO, Chelsea Piers
Christine Goodman, Director of Cultural Affairs, City of Jersey City
Emory Edwards, President, Hudson Chamber of Commerce
Meredith Marshall, President & CEO, BRP Companies
And many more.
Topics to be discussed include:
Mayor’s Fireside Chat
Office – Growth, Capital, Talent, Placemaking
Capital Markets, Finance, Tax & Incentives
Affordable Housing
Saint Peter’s & NJCU Fireside Chat
Placemaking / Arts & Culture
Innovation & Technology
Multifamily
Emerging Markets & Region
Office & Innovation
And much more.
Attend the event to gain insights from the leaders behind the region’s most transformative initiatives and to connect with the people shaping its future.
For the full list of speakers, event details, and registration, visit the Jersey City Summit’s official website.
