NYU-RICS Americas Conference 2025 - Policy, Politics, and Technology

RICS is proud to partner with NYU Stern Chen Institute for Global Real Estate Finance, for the flagship event in the Americas.

The real estate industry is at a crossroads, shaped by shifting policies, evolving political landscapes, and the rapid advancement of technology this conference will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and technology innovators to explore how legislative decisions, economic trends, and emerging technologies are redefining real estate markets.

Join us for a day of expert discussions, policy analysis, and forward-thinking conversations that will help industry professionals navigate the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly evolving real estate landscape.

Info: The first half of the 2020s have been defined by disruption - through Covid, technological advancements, and political division. The built environment will endure, but much of the burden of navigating these challenges have fallen on cities and local leaders. How will our current and future leaders navigate the rest of this decade and beyond?

Info: Does Good Policy Have a Future?

This session will explore how NYC, NY State, and the federal government are moving forward to deliver on key initiatives around infrastructure and economic development in a political environment that is increasingly unpredictable. What's working, what else needs to be done, and could New York be a model of other American cities?

Info: The potential of our cities is at risk of being undermined by the current housing affordability crisis. This session will explore how policy reform, public-private partnerships, and other innovations can unlock the potential to create more affordable, stable, and accessible housing and support growing markets.

Info: With exponential advancements in AI and the use of data in real estate, the ethical considerations of data management and the use of these tools must be at the forefront of those who use them. This panel will explore some of the impacts of this evolution and the role of professionals in navigating some of the ethical concerns.

Info: This panel brings together top emerging tech leaders who are paving the way in the real estate and construction industries. This discussion will focus on innovative new offers in the tech space that are reshaping the built environment. This panel of presenters will share lessons learned, as well as the keys to their success being in a unique position at the intersection of the tech start-up and real estate worlds.

Info: This session will explore the power of economic shifts—such as inflation, investment trends, and policy changes—on the city’s real estate market and the potential impacts on commercial and residential development.

Info: A discussion reflecting on the insights from the day with a focus on how our institutions - government, academic, and professional - can continue to provide stability and trust in the profession during uncertain times.

Host or Publisher RICS and NYU Stern Chen Institute