SmartStop CEO Will Speak at Storage Symposium
H. Michael Schwartz is set to join a panel of public REIT leaders in New York City on September 30, 2026.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Commercial
SmartStop Self Storage REIT Inc CEO H. Michael Schwartz will participate in the 12th Annual Evercore ISI Storage Symposium on September 30, 2026. The executive will join a panel discussion with leaders from other publicly traded self-storage real estate investment trusts.
Why it matters
The symposium serves as a key industry event for gathering insights from major players in the self-storage market. Schwartz's participation offers a look into the leadership strategies governing a large international portfolio of storage properties.
SmartStop manages a portfolio of approximately 475 properties across the United States and Canada, comprising 285,000 units and 36.8 million rentable square feet. The company employs over 1,000 self-storage professionals.
The players
H. Michael Schwartz
He serves as the Chief Executive Officer of SmartStop Self Storage REIT Inc.
SmartStop Self Storage REIT Inc.
This is an internally managed real estate investment trust that operates facilities throughout the United States and Canada.
Evercore ISI
This is a global investment banking firm that organizes the annual Storage Symposium for industry professionals.
The details
H. Michael Schwartz, who leads the internally managed REIT based in Ladera Ranch, Calif., will speak during a session scheduled for 4:05 p.m. EDT. The company currently maintains a significant cross-border footprint with 68 properties located across five Canadian provinces.
Timeline
September 30, 2026: Schwartz participates in the Public REIT CEO Panel.
4:05 p.m. EDT, September 30, 2026: The Public REIT CEO Panel is scheduled.
Roadmap
The storage symposium reflects the ongoing consolidation and professionalization within the self-storage sector as REITs scale their portfolios. This event highlights how major players are positioning themselves against rivals by managing large-scale, cross-border property networks.
The symposium appearance provides insight into the operational health and growth strategy of a major national storage provider. Investors and customers can expect updates on how the firm plans to manage its vast footprint of over 285,000 units in the coming fiscal periods.
The takeaway
The participation of major REIT leaders in industry symposiums underscores the high level of coordination required to manage multi-national property portfolios. These forums remain a vital resource for observing how companies intend to expand their rentable square footage and unit capacity.
Further reading
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