Capital Rewired: The 2026 Strategic Reset

DCBIA CEO Forum 2026

Capital Rewired: The 2026 Strategic Reset

Protecting D.C.’s fundamentals through smarter financial execution and policy momentum.

Wednesday, March 18

8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Hamilton Live

600 14th Street NW

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While D.C. continues to lean on its stable foundations of economic maturity and multifamily performance, the market landscape has shifted. The rise of remote work has upended the old office-driven model, challenging the downtown core and forcing a complete rewiring of the capital stack in a high-rate environment. Today, as we mark DCBIA’s 50th year, the conversation has evolved: we are actively building the New Market Reality.

This year’s forum focuses on the transition toward active production. We will explore how to bridge the gap between D.C.’s strong economic math and the investor “willingness” needed to fuel the city’s future. Central to this discussion is D.C.’s new momentum, powered by a series of landmark, under-the-radar policy wins designed specifically to combat today’s difficult market. While the broader market has yet to fully price in these successes, they serve as both the catalyst for our current growth and the strategic inspiration for the next set of policy levers. By proving that targeted reform works, we are building the case for the future changes needed to further unlock investment and sustain D.C.’s next phase of development—from high-impact infill to legacy-defining, long-term mixed-use projects like the RFK stadium redevelopment.

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Welcome 

• Liz DeBarros, CEO,  DCBIA

Remarks 

• Nina Albert, Deputy Mayor for Planning & Economic Development, Government of the District of Columbia (invited)

Market Presentation

• Will Rich, Managing Director, Advisory Services, Cavalry Real Estate Advisors

Moderator:

• Janene Jackson, President, D.C. Bankers Association & Executive Partner, Holland & Knight

Panelist: 

• Gary Cohen, Chairman & President, Willco
• Tyler Harned, Vice President, Columbia National Trust
• Andy Van Horn, Head of Real Estate, The Washington Commanders
• Additional panelist to be announced

Closing Remarks:

• Clint Mann, President, Urban Pace & DCBIA Board President

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• Industry Voice: Opportunity to introduce the Moderator and Panel 
• Maximum Visibility: Top-tier logo placement on all digital marketing, stage backdrop, and event program.
• VIP Access: Two reserved tables (12 registrations) in a prime, front row location.
• Direct Engagement: Opportunity to place one branded item or piece of collateral at every attendee’s seat.
• Bonus: Blueprint Annual Sponsor recognition (in emails and at upcoming events) through end of December 2026 

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• Curated Recognition: Prominent logo placement on all presentation slides.
• Signage: Premier placement on event-entry banners and digital displays.
• VIP Access: Two (2) reserved tables (12 registrations) near stage.

CEO Forum Table Sponsor | $1.5K (10 available)

• Reserved table in a prime location
• Company logo displayed at your table
• Six (6) CEO Forum event registrations (1 table) 

Listing Sponsor | $500 

• Company logo on DCBIA event marketing materials for CEO Forum
• 1 event registration for one event

CEO Forum Add-On Sponsorship 

• Digital Photo Branding | $1,000

• • Logo embedded on professional photographer digital photos sent to all attendees post event
  • 2 event registrations for CEO Forum

• Branded Breakfast Drink & Coffee Station | $750
  • High Traffic: Your logo featured on napkins or coasters at the coffee bar and food stations—the most visited spots of the morning.
  • Access: Two (2) event registrations located near the stage.

• Coat Check / Welcome Station Branding | $750

• • Exclusive logo presence at the entry/exit area (first and last impression).
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•  “The Last Word” Exit Gift Sponsor | $1,250 (must commit by March 2)  
  • The Perk: Exclusive branding on a premium “Morning Fuel” takeaway (e.g., gourmet D.C. coffee or artisan granola) handed to every attendee upon exit.
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