Event September 18: PROFILEmiami Pre-Construction Development Summit 2025 - South Florida Real Estate Showcase

Aug 28

On Thursday September 18, 2025, real estate media powerhouse PROFILEmiami will host the Second Annual PROFILEmiami Pre-Construction Development Summit Presented by The Delmore Surfside at the lavish Luminaire flagship showroom in Coral Gables. The event will shine a spotlight on the hottest real estate developments and luxury projects from Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach. The evening will be attended by over 400+ of South Florida’s most active developers, brokers, investors, architects, financiers and development sales teams for a real estate showcase and two panel experience, matched with a trendy evening soirée of bespoke networking and cocktails.

Panels:

In the Panel Room, South Florida’s developers and development sales leaders will explore real estate development and pre-construction sales’ most pertinent topics including ‘The Business of Selling Pre-Construction Condos’, ‘Capital, Risk & Innovation in Development’ and ‘Shaping Miami’s Skyline’.

6 PM: The Business of Selling Pre-Construction Condos

Exploring the business of selling pre-construction condos Miami’s top development sales leaders, executives and innovators including Jay Phillip Parker (Douglas Elliman), Catalina Martinez (ONEsir), Alyssa Soto-Brody (Powered by DMT), Phil Gutman (Continuum Company), Michelle Quinoa (Two Roads Development) and Jesse Ottley (Cervera Real Estate) will discuss pre-construction sales, marketing strategies, the state of the pre-construction sales market, sales trends, international vs. domestic buyer demand, buyer preferences including finishes and lifestyle amenities, financing for buyers and what is resonating with today’s buyers.

7 PM: Capital, Risk & Innovation in Development

Diving into financing, risk management and innovative deal structures powering condo development in Miami’s high-stakes environment are real estate developers Eduardo Otaola (Constellation Group), Isaac Toledano (BH Group), and Fernando de Nunez y Lugones (Vertical Developments), join one of South Florida’s most active financiers Scott Wadler (Berkadia), and Lisa Holt (Ivy Risk Strategies). Topics include how developers are structuring partnerships and financing, the state of condo financing, the rising cost of insuring projects, creative deal structures such as JV partnerships, EB-5, mezzanine financing and international capital; availability of capital sources, and the resilience of Miami’s luxury condo market amid macroeconomic shifts.

8 PM: Shaping Miami’s Skyline

Shaping Miami’s Skyline dive will bring a diverse group of Miami-based national and international real estate developers together to discuss the current and next wave of condo development in South Florida. The panel bring together Jeffrey Rossely (The Delmore Surfside), Ian Bruce Eichner (Continuum Company), Carlos Ross (Rosso Development), Spencer Morris (Allen Morris Co.) and Olzhas Ayazbayev (BI Group), moderated by Fred Zutel of Lockton, to discuss where new condo development is headed in South Florida, balancing lifestyle amenities vs. efficiency and sellable square footage, ultra-luxury vs. more attainable product, adding value for buyers thru brand partnerships, branded residences, and how developers are differentiating in a crowded skyline.

Meet The Panelists (Bios)

Showcase:

Connect, network and learn in the Showcase Room where South Florida’s top projects will host pop-ups and activations where you can connect and learn about their leading developments while you have the opportunity to expand your business over PROFILEmiami’s industry leading Bespoke Networking and cocktails.

Development Projects Showcasing:

The Delmore Surfside by Zaha Hadid Architects (DAMAC)
Ponce Park Residences Coral Gables (Allen Morris Company)
Ziggurat Coconut Grove (Allen Morris Company)
Continuum Club & Residences (Continuum Company)
The Standard Residences, Brickell (Two Roads / Newgard)
Domus Flats Brickell Park & City Center (North Development)
Midtown Park by Proper, Rosso Development
La Baia North Bay Harbor Islands, Continuum Company
Edge House (Grupo T&C)
Turnberry One Park Tower (Turnberry)
Seven Park Residences (Kadima Developers)
River 14 District (Alta Development)
The Rider Residences Wynwood (Rilea Group)
Atelier Residences Miami (BLDG Ventures)
Cora (Constellation Group)
Ella (Constellation Group)
ELLE Residences Miami (Vertical Developments & Urban Network Capital Group)

Real Estate Companies & Local Brands Showcasing:

Network:

PROFILEconnect brings together Miami’s real estate industry and business professionals to network and connect outside of a business setting. PROFILEconnect is attended by Miami’s top investors, developers, business professionals, brokers, financiers, architects and designers. Guests will have the opportunity to network and share their experiences in South Florida through thoughtful discourse, while forging new relationships with industry leaders.