Starchitects and designers assemble for TRD’s Oct. 23 Real Estate Showcase

Bernardo Fort-Brescia and Karim Rashid
Bernardo Fort-Brescia and Karim Rashid

Heavy hitters in the architecture and design sectors will discuss how local projects can stand out in a competitive market during The Real Deal’s South Florida Forum & Showcase on Oct. 23 at the Moore Building in Miami’s Design District.

Arquitectonica founding principal Bernardo Fort-Brescia, YOO Studio co-founder John Hitchcox, Interiors by Steven G CEO Steven Gurowitz and Karim Rashid Inc. founder Karim Rashid are slated to participate in the discussion, which is one of three scheduled for at this exclusive all-day event. All four are involved in ongoing South Florida projects that will be on display during the showcase. More than 2,000 real estate enthusiasts and consumers are expected to check out the 30 new development sales booths and project models from Miami and New York City.

For tickets, visit www.TheRealDeal.com/SoFlaForum

For sponsorship information call (212) 254-7400 or e-mail forum@TheRealDeal.com

EVENT SCHEDULE

BROKERS PANEL: A GROWING BUYER POOL, 1 p.m.

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Alicia Cervera, managing partner, Cervera Real Estate
Tony Cho, president and CEO, Metro 1
Jill Eber, Coldwell Banker’s The Jills team
Nelson Gonzalez, EWM Realtors
Jay Parker, CEO, Douglas Elliman Florida
Craig Studnicky, principal, International Sales Group

DEVELOPERS PANEL: SIZING UP THE LATEST BOOM, 3 p.m.

Edgardo Defortuna, president, Fortune International Group
Ron Krongold, CEO, Gold Crown Financial
Richard LeFrak, chairman, The LeFrak Organization
Nitin Motwani, managing director, Miami Worldcenter Group
Stephen Owens, president, Swire Properties
Don Peebles, CEO, The Peebles Corporation

ARCHITECTS PANEL: WHAT’S NEXT FOR CONDO DESIGN? 5 p.m.

Bernardo Fort-Brescia, founding principal, Arquitectonica
Steven Gurowitz, CEO, Interiors by Steven G
John Hitchcox, co-founder, Yoo
Karim Rashid, founder, Karim Rashid Inc.