On November 4-5, 2026, Davis Polk partners and Real Estate practice co-heads Michael Rishty and Brian Lichter and partner Brian Hirsch will be among the speakers at Private Equity International’s PERE America Forum.

Michael will moderate the “Global capital markets and the reinvention of real estate allocation” panel. Topics discussed will include how macro volatility, geopolitics and shifting growth trajectories are influencing real estate valuations and global capital flows as well as how AI and innovation are reshaping underwriting, asset management, and transparency.

Brian Lichter will moderate the “Flexible financing strategies to unlock deal flow and drive investor returns” panel. Topics discussed will include how adaptable capital structures are helping investors originate, win, and scale transactions; underwriting discipline in a competitive environment; and how to identify high-conviction opportunities as refinancing gaps widen.

Brian Hirsch will moderate the “Data Centers-Capturing opportunity in the rise of demand” panel. Topics discussed will include exploring how AI, cloud expansion, and connectivity demands are shaping data center investment trajectories; how energy market challenges are shaping strategy, cost, and long-term positioning and when supply may finally catch up; and which operators are best poised to win.

For more information, please visit the event website.

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