On November 4,2025, Davis Polk partner and Real Estate practice co-head Michael Rishty and partner Brian Hirsch will be among the speakers at the 2025 PERE America Forum.

Michael will moderate the “Insights on the Future of Global Real Estate as an Asset Class” keynote panel. Topics discussed will include how managers are adapting their portfolio strategies to attract investors amid high interest rates and geopolitical uncertainty; whether real estate remains a heavyweight in the global investment arena; the role of institutional investors in shaping the asset class; and where the most promising opportunities are emerging in Europe and Asia.

Brian will speak on the “Data Centers – Fueling the Future of the Digital Revolution” panel. Topics discussed will include predicting future demand from AI and the scale of digitalization opportunities; new trends in capital allocation and fundraising challenges in the sector; and analyzing the supply-demand imbalance and profitability trends of data centers.

For more information, please visit the event website.