Miami Forum Draws 6,000 as Developers Push Projects
The Real Deal's two-day Miami Real Estate Forum at Mana Wynwood brought developers and brokers together to pursue skyline-defining projects.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Commercial
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The Real Deal held its Miami Real Estate Forum at the Mana Wynwood Convention Center on November 4 and 5, 2026, drawing about 6,000 attendees. Developers and brokers continued pursuing skyline-defining projects and expansion outside the Miami region despite headwinds.
Why it matters
Land scarcity and rising construction costs are pushing developers toward more disciplined spending as large projects advance across Miami. The forum offered a snapshot of where capital, debt and major commercial developments are heading in the local market.
The forum drew about 6,000 attendees across two days of panels and showcases, while Ken Griffin paid $1.1 billion for Mana Wynwood and plans to bring Carnegie Mellon University there. The extraction does not indicate how attendance compares with prior years or when the university move would take effect.
The players
The Real Deal
A real estate news publication that organizes the annual Miami Real Estate Forum and its industry showcases.
Ken Griffin
A billionaire financier and founder of Citadel who purchased Mana Wynwood for $1.1 billion and plans to bring Carnegie Mellon University to the site.
Rick Ross
A rapper and entrepreneur who is building the mixed-use EnSima project in Miami Gardens with partners.
Naftali Group
A real estate developer behind the 67-story luxury high-rise at Miami Worldcenter.
The details
The annual forum featured a main stage, an innovation stage with more than three dozen panels, a VIP room, a subscriber room and power breakfasts. Developers highlighted projects including Rick Ross's mixed-use EnSima in Miami Gardens, Nahla Capital's redevelopment of the Raleigh in South Beach, and Naftali Group's luxury high-rise at Miami Worldcenter.
Timeline
November 4 and 5, 2026: The Real Deal's Miami Real Estate Forum takes place at Mana Wynwood Convention Center.
2026: Voters approved Amendment 3, a property tax cut.
Industry Dynamics
The Real Deal's Miami Real Estate Forum, held annually as a two-day conference, continues to gather the market's largest developers and brokers. This year's edition highlights continued pursuit of skyline-defining projects even as land scarcity and construction costs tighten budgets.
Miami residents may see more large mixed-use and luxury projects, such as EnSima and Miami Worldcenter, shape neighborhoods like Miami Gardens and downtown. Renters and buyers should note that land scarcity and construction costs are influencing which projects get built.
The takeaway
Developers are narrowing their focus to projects that can withstand higher costs and tight land supply. Watch for announcements on major Miami sites as financing and tenant commitments develop.
Further reading
Explore more commercial real estate coverage to see how Miami's developers are approaching new projects.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Real Deal New York.
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