Industry Workshop Series
CREF Real Estate Special Topics Immersion Workshops
The Center for Real Estate and Finance is excited to introduce a new Bi-Semester Industry Workshop Series, designed to create meaningful, interactive learning experiences for students and the broader Cornell community.
Each semester, this series will bring together industry leaders, alumni, and professionals in real estate and finance to lead hands-on workshops and facilitated discussions focused on timely and emerging industry topics. Rather than traditional panels, these sessions are intentionally interactive—encouraging dialogue, collaboration, and real-world problem solving.
The workshops are designed to bridge academic knowledge and practical application, allowing participants to ask questions, share perspectives, and gain actionable insights into current industry trends. Each session will spotlight a distinct theme relevant to the evolving real estate and finance landscape, from innovation and investment strategies to talent development, sustainability, and technology.
Learning Goals
The goal of this series is to equip students with actionable industry knowledge, practical skills, and professional perspectives through interactive, real-world learning experiences.
Students will:
- Develop a deeper understanding of current and emerging trends in real estate/ finance
- Apply industry knowledge to real-world scenarios through discussion and hands-on activities
- Learn directly from industry leaders and alumni about career pathways and expectations
- Expand professional networks and industry awareness beyond the classroom
Spring 2026 Workshop:
This spring, the Center for Real Estate and Finance (CREF) is excited to partner with the Pillsbury Institute to host a collaborative workshop for students interested in real estate entrepreneurship.
Potential Topics:
- Real Estate Private Equity Entrepreneurship
- Private Equity Entrepreneurship
- Real Estate/Finance Entrepreneurship
Date: March 19th, 2026
Time: 8:30am-10:00am EST
Location: Ithaca, NY
We are currently seeking two to four industry leaders to lead one of the topics above. If interested, please email us at CREF@sha.cornell.edu