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2026 Developers Forum

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January 22, 2026

4:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Panorama Tower
1100 Brickell Bay Dr., 19th Floor
Miami, 33131

The Developers Forum is an annual program presented by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, featuring visionary leaders who are shaping the future of South Florida’s real estate landscape. This signature program highlights transformative, large-scale development projects and explores the latest trends driving growth and innovation across the region. 

This year’s program will feature dynamic conversations with top developers and industry leaders, focusing on the evolving role of Public-Private Partnership (P3s) development and the incredible impact of master-planned real estate projects in Miami-Dade that are expanding housing, retail, dining, green spaces, and commercial real estate.

Attendees will gain valuable insights into how these projects are creating a lasting impact across the region.  

Who will you meet?

Engage with a variety of professionals including transportation leaders, developers, architects, general contractors, brokers, investors, government leaders, lenders, attorneys, engineers, and the general business community leaders who are shaping South Florida real estate and transportation industries. 

  • Early Bird- Member Rate Only: $95 (Now through December 31) 
  • Nonmember Rate: $155 

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**There is a 72 HOUR Cancellation Policy**

Building Together-The Impact of Public-Private Partnerships on South Florida’s Real Estate Market


Speakers

Heather Jonczak, Moderator

Heather Jonczak provides legal counsel and representation to public and private owners, developers, contractors, sureties, and construction professionals on all types of construction matters. She regularly counsels’ owners and contractors during each phase of a construction project, from contract drafting and negotiation through dispute avoidance and resolution.  

Heather represents clients in complex construction disputes and litigation involving all manners of contract claims, design and construction defects and deficiencies, project delay and impact claims, surety bond claims, construction liens, and insurance coverage matters. Heather is also highly experienced in contract drafting and regularly assists clients with the preparation, negotiation, review, and administration of all manners of construction contracts, including owner-contractor agreements, design-build agreements, and subcontracts, as well as commercial lease agreements. Her combined transaction and litigation experience gives Heather a unique perspective to better assist clients with early identification and resolution of conflicts and disputes during construction. 

David Burstyn

David Burstyn has a strong real estate development background that builds upon his private real estate capital markets expertise. Burstyn recently completed Mirage at Sailboat Cove, a 138-unit townhome workforce housing project that has benefited from his 15 years of experience in working with various Section 8 programs within Miami-Dade County. The project was successfully refinanced for $46.6M in February 2022.

Burstyn has also broke ground on Mosaic Apartments, a 98-unit workforce housing $33M development.

He has extensive experience with new construction, renovations and conversions. He has owned and operated numerous apartment buildings and hospitality assets, such as Travel Lodge, Days Inn, and Howard Johnson.

Burstyn owns Winston Capital Management, LLC which acts as a private lender conduit for high-net worth individuals and sponsors that are in need of unique private financing.

Joshua Coulter

Inside the Vision of Miami Freedom Park- Driving Growth through Master-Planned Communities and Sports Districts

Speakers

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Jose Gonzalez, Moderator
President, GLC Real Estate
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Terry Fraser-Reid
Senior Real Estate Development Executive, Miami Freedom Park
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Michael Goldban
Founder, Magellan Realty Group
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Andrew Trench
Executive Managing Director, Cushman Wakefield

Gold Sponsor

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Ocean Bank Logo

Host

FECR + Panorama Tower logos

Silver Sponsor

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Bronze Sponsors

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Marios Painting and Construction Logo (2025)

Supporting Sponsor

Red Stone Equity Partners

Outreach Partner

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Miami Realtors