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AGENDA
Thursday, November 6
Friday, November 7
8:00 - 9:00 AM
Registration / Networking Breakfast
9:00 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
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Lynda Fernandez, CAE, RCE, CIPS, Chief Executive Officer, Hudson Gateway Association of REALTORS®
9:10 - 9:30 AM
NAR Global
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Alejandro Escudero, Director of Global Strategy, NAR
Introduced by Holly Gluck, Vice-chair, Global Business Council, Hudson Gateway Association of REALTORS®
9:35 - 10:05 AM
Global Real Estate Insights: Trends and Opportunities in International Transactions
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Matt Christopherson, Director, Business and Consumer Research, NAR
Dive into the latest data on international transactions involving U.S. real estate. This session will explore the key trends among foreign buyers and sellers, highlight global real estate market conditions, and provide actionable insights for real estate professionals looking to expand their business internationally.
10:10 - 11:00 AM
Economic Development: Global Forces Shaping Local Markets
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Conor Eckert, President and CEO, Orange County Partnership (Moderator)
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Matthew J. Pugliese, Deputy Commissioner and Chief Investment Officer, CT Department of Economic and Community Development (CT)
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Daniel Clark, VP & Director of Business Development at NYCEDC
Where is the economy headed — and what does it mean for real estate? This panel will bring together economic and policy leaders to examine how national and global trends — from interest rates and politics to supply chains and industry shifts — are influencing the real estate landscape in New York and beyond. Attendees will gain a macro-level view of growth opportunities and risks that directly impact business and investment.
11:00 - 11:15 AM
BREAK
11:15 - 11:45 AM
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Global Shifts, Local Impact: How Trade and International Dynamics Shape New York Real Estate
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Edward Mermelstein, Global Investment Strategist, Attorney & Diplomatic Advisor
This keynote will explore how global trade policies, tariffs, and geopolitical realignments are reshaping the flow of international capital—and what that means for New York City’s real estate market. Drawing from Edward Mermelstein’s three decades advising international investors and his tenure as NYC Commissioner for International Affairs, the session will provide practical insight into how shifting global forces influence investment strategies, compliance frameworks, and deal structures. It will also highlight how New York continues to attract and retain foreign capital by leveraging its resilience, transparency, and role as the world’s financial and diplomatic hub.
11:45 AM -
12:10 PM
Become the “Go-To” Expert; Share Local Market Insights with RPR’s Market Trends Data
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Liz Gunski, Vice President, Industry Relations, Realtors Property Resource, LLC (RPR)
RPR offers hyper-local market trends and housing statistics to inform clients, position yourself as the expert and provide data to empower strategic decisions. With easy-to-understand market snapshots, charts and graphs, RPR can help you set realistic expectations for clients. We will share details on sharable market trends, market trends scriptwriter, market activity reports, Next Gen reports and AI powered CMA.
12:15 - 1:15 PM
Global Networking Lunch
1:15 - 2:00 PM
Investing in Immigration: How Capital, Visas & Status Converge
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Minwon Cho Esq., Founder of Cho Law LLC
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Carolina T. Curbelo, Founder and Managing Attorney, The Law Office of Carolina T. Curbelo, LLC
Join us for a dynamic and insightful fireside chat, featuring distinguished immigration attorneys Minwon Cho of CHO LAW LLC and Carolina T. Curbelo of Curbelo Law. Together they will unpack the powerful intersection of investment and immigration: how putting capital into the U.S. economy can affect your, or your clients’, immigration status, unlock visa advantages, and ultimately support access to permanent residency.
2:00 - 2:30 PM
Global Connectivity & Opportunity: The International MLS Revolution
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Alireza Mermar, Advisory Board President, International MLS Forum
Multiple Listing Services have long been the backbone of real estate transactions, evolving from local binders to powerful digital platforms. In this forward-thinking session, Alireza Mermar, President of the Advisory Board for the International MLS Forum, will explore MLS 6.0, a new era of global interoperability, standardization, and market expansion. He will highlight how MLS has evolved from a cooperative listing tool into a major U.S. technology industry and how its global adoption can drive trust, data accuracy, and opportunity worldwide.
2:30 - 3:15 PM
Broker Insights: Global Luxury & Buyer Trends
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Christina Prostano, CIPS, Chair, Global Business Council, Hudson Gateway Association of REALTORS®, Global RE Advisor, Associate Broker, Founder and Principal, CP Global Team, Compass (Moderator)
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Anthony Domathoti, ABR, AHWD, C2EX, CIPS, Broker-Owner, Exit Realty Premium, Bronx
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Paige Neuhauser, Associate Real Estate Broker, Brown Harris Stevens
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Mark O'Brien, Founder, Build Me a Brownstone and Mark O’Brien Real Estate
How are brokers navigating today’s global luxury market? Top brokers from across the tri-state region will share insights on working with international clients, marketing properties for global appeal, and adapting to evolving buyer expectations. Hear first-hand experiences of cross-border transactions, negotiation styles, and the strategies that position properties successfully in a competitive international market.
3:15 - 3:30 PM
BREAK
3:30 - 4:00 PM
Global Real Estate Insights: Perspectives from Around the World
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Vlora Sejdi, 2025 President, Hudson Gateway Association of REALTORS® (Moderator)
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Reinaldo PIPIRIA, Executive Director NAREA
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Dr. Adeniyi TINUBU, Nigeria
This engaging panel brings together international delegates from Huddersfield Property Agency in Nigeria and NAREA – the National Albanian Real Estate Association. They will offer a unique look at two rapidly evolving markets, sharing insights on investment trends, market development, and opportunities for global collaboration. Attendees will gain valuable perspectives on how these regions are shaping their real estate landscapes and how U.S. professionals can build meaningful international partnerships.
4:00 - 5:00 PM
Closing Remarks & Cocktail Reception
Enjoy cocktails and light refreshments as you connect, celebrate, and continue the conversations from the day in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
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