Get in the Room Where Deals Actually Get Done
August 27–29, 2026 - Louisville, KY - Limited‑seat, in‑person meetup
65–75 developers. 3 days. Real deals. Real conversations. Real projects.
Why This Is Small
We’re capping this at 65–75 people.
Not because we couldn’t make it bigger.
Because the value comes from who’s in the room.
Once it's full, it's full.
What This Actually Is
- A working room, not a stage
- Real deals, real numbers, real conversations
- People actively building right now
What You'll Gain
- Clarity on your next move
- Real relationships, not surface-level networking
- Conversations you won't get online
What This Is Not
- Not a conference
- Not a pitch fest
- Not a room full of people just thinking about it
TICKETS
Prices increase as spots fill.
We're capped at 75 people.
If you’ve been trying to figure this out on your own, this is the room that changes that.
Early Access
$399
First 20 spots
Includes: Full event access
General Admission
$499
Next 25 spots
Includes: Full event access
Final Release
$599
Remaining spots
Includes: Full event access
VIP Access (+$100)
Friday night small group with speakers and hosts
Limited seats
More direct access
This is where the real conversations happen
Hosted by Developers in the Arena
Kristi Kandel
Developer | Helping locals move from investor to developer
Kristi has led over $450M in development across the country and now focuses on helping people step into development in their own communities.
She knows what it takes to go from trying to figure it out to actually getting a deal done, because she’s lived it.
Raphael Collazo
Developer | Bridging deals, strategy, and execution
Raphael works directly with developers and operators across commercial real estate and understands how deals actually come together.
He brings a practical lens on what works, what doesn’t, and how to keep moving forward.
What the 3 Days Actually Look Like
Three days in Louisville with developers, partners, and real projects
DAY 1: Thursday - August 27th @ 4pm
Developer panel to get everyone aligned and into real conversations right away.
Dinner on your own. Smaller groups, better conversations.
DAY 2: Friday (Main Day) - August 28th @ 8:30am
Featured developers walking through real projects.
Panels with lenders, attorneys, and partners you’ll actually work with.
Public-side conversations with city and economic development leaders.
Lunch together.
Afternoon site tours of active local projects.
Dinner on your own.
VIP gathering after dinner with a smaller group, speakers, and hosts.
DAY 3: Saturday - August 29th @ 8:30am
Breakfast, open Q&A, and wrap-up focused on what people are working on next.
Who You’ll Hear From
These are people actively working on real deals and sharing what they’re seeing in the field
Katie Neason
Developer | Investor | Mixed-use and housing projects
Katie is actively developing mixed-use projects and navigating the real challenges of deals, design, city coordination, and execution.
She brings a practical perspective on how to keep projects moving when things get complicated.
Evan Holladay
Affordable housing developer | Founder of Holladay Ventures
Evan specializes in affordable and attainable housing and has developed projects across multiple markets.
He brings real insight on housing, capital, and what it takes to build projects that both pencil and matter.
Sisi Payne
Mixed-use developer | Construction project manager | Investor
Sisi bridges the gap between concept and construction, helping move projects from vision to execution.
She brings a practical, step-by-step perspective on teams, decision-making, and getting a project built.
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