See who’s speaking at Luxury Roundtable’s June 4 home and design summit

May 6, 2025

Alexa Hampton's work for a Louisiana client. Image credit: Mark Hampton Inc.

Please click or tap here to check out the agenda and register for the prestigious Women in Luxury Real Estate Summit 2025 in New York on June 4. Join us!

Luxury Roundtable's June 4 summit in New York has rolled out the stops to bring the some of the leading heavyweights in American home and design:

– The widely respected Alexa Hampton, CEO of her eponymous firm and Mark Hampton Inc., and arguably America's most recognized interior designer: Her Rolodex is the industry's envy

– Hoby Hanna, CEO of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, America's largest private real estate company accounting for more than 470 offices with approximately 15,000 agents and staff across 13 states, all contributing to more than $37 billion in gross sales volume in 2023

– Nikki Field, one of the most successful real estate agents in Sotheby's International Realty worldwide: her career gross sales volume has crossed more than $5 billion, and she consorts with billionaires who have her on their speed dial

– Dana Jacobsohn, chief development officer for U.S. and Canada Luxury and Global Residential at Marriott International: in other words, the top exec at Marriott in charge of all branded developments

– Joëlle Grunberg, partner and leader – retail, fashion and luxury practice, McKinsey & Company: the consultant who bends the ears of global luxury CEOs herself was CEO of Lacoste in North America and France

– Shelly Johnson, vice president for U.S. sales and global key accounts, Home & Travel, Condé Nast: Yes, she is publisher of Architectural Digest, the most influential media voice in global home and design circles

Let's not forget two more superlatives:

– The conference venue, UBS at 11 Madison Avenue in New York: a conference room and winding corridors chock-a-block with art worth hundreds of millions of dollars on the walls, plus the midcentury vibe with Eero Saarinen-designed furniture. Did we mention that UBS is also the world's No. 1 wealth manager?

– 111 West 57th Street: the venue for our June 3 pre-event cocktail reception. This is one of the tallest residential towers worldwide with the most spectacular views of Central Park. Yes, its views beat all the competition along Billionaires' Row on 57th Street in New York. And our speaker, Nikki Field, has the listing for the entire property, and is kindly cohosting with Luxury Roundtable

In addition to these execs, the speaker roster includes top professionals and senior executives from Compass, Douglas Elliman, REALM, Corcoran, UBS, Coldwell Banker Warburg, The Agency, John L. Scott, Matterport, Real Broker, Flag Luxury Group, Mohari Hospitality, Succession Advisors, Romer Debbas, Nan & Co. Properties, Platinum Properties and Kreps PR + Marketing.

You won't find these execs assembled at any home and design summit worldwide. Do take a look at our agenda. We'd love for you to register and join us!

UBS is the title sponsor of the summit. Please contact events@napean.com to inquire about the sponsored lunch keynote session.

Please click or tap here to check out the agenda and register for the prestigious Women in Luxury Real Estate Summit 2025 in New York on June 4. Join us!

Here is the agenda of the conference, as of today:

AGENDA

8:00 AM

Breakfast and Registration

Grab a bite, coffee or juice, collect your badge and fortify yourself for an invigorating day of insights, discussions, networking and knowledge sharing.

8:15 AM

Welcome Address

It is time for luxury women leaders in real estate to be empowered and emboldened.

Mickey ALAM KHAN, CEO, Luxury Roundtable and the Luxboro marketing agency

Eric P. Berger, senior vice president, Gramercy Wealth Management Group, UBS Financial Services

8:20 AM

How’s the Market: State of Luxury Real Estate

Depending on the location, demand for luxury residential property remains strong. However, the global uncertainty over U.S.-imposed import tariffs has scrambled the equation for many sectors. Will luxury real estate be the beneficiary of asset diversification, and which geographical markets are attractive value propositions? Where are the buyers coming from? What are the younger affluent generations seeking in their home preferences? Clear cooperation or walled-garden private listings? What about interest rates? Also, is the dust settled over commissions and legal wrangles on that issue?

Howard W. "Hoby" Hanna IV, president/CEO, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services

Mickey ALAM KHAN, CEO, Luxury Roundtable and the Luxboro marketing agency

8:50 AM

Leadership and Management Style in this Economy: How the Top Women Professionals are Navigating the Real Estate Market

Market ups and downs test the strongest leaders. How are women leaders in the larger luxury real estate ecosystem – C-suite execs, agents, brokers, marketers, interior designers, architects, developers, attorneys, analysts, mortgage bankers and prop-tech specialists – strategizing, managing and leading for a successful 2025 and beyond?

Nikki Field, senior global real estate advisor and associate broker, The Field Team, Sotheby's International Realty

Julie Faupel, founder/CEO, REALM Global, and founding partner, Compass Jackson Hole

Sarah Tadros Awad, partner, Romer Debbas

Juliet Clapp, senior vice president and Northeast managing partner, The Agency

Kevelyn Guzman, regional vice president, Coldwell Banker Warburg

Maria Babaev, luxury real estate advisor, Douglas Elliman Real Estate

In Conversation with Mickey ALAM KHAN, CEO, Luxury Roundtable and the Luxboro marketing agency

9:35 AM

Marriott International: State of Luxury Hospitality and Branded Residential Developments

One of the fastest-growing segments in luxury real estate globally is branded residential developments. While partnering with luxury auto brands is the rage in cities such as Miami, more developers tend to partner with hospitality groups to deliver stellar experiences in new towers that combine the amenities of five-star hotel and resort living with the privacy of exquisitely designed and crafted homes. Where is the market headed and what does it say about luxury home buyers and sellers and their evolving tastes?

Dana Jacobsohn, chief development officer, U.S. and Canada Luxury, and Global Residential, Marriott International

9:50 AM

How to Grow Your Real Estate Brand and Franchising Business Globally

Growth is the No. 1 priority at all real estate firms. Those with strong name recognition and brand equity expand via franchising. How to grow domestically and internationally in this market? What do franchisees want from the real estate network or brokerage? What values matter to broker/owners and their agents?

Stephanie Anton, president, Corcoran Affiliates

10:15 AM

Networking Break

Take a break, grab a coffee, network with speakers and delegates, make some calls.

11:00 AM

Future of Luxury: What's Next

Luxury has been experiencing a significant slowdown in the past year. What part of it is structural and linked to profound changes in customer behaviors and priorities? What does the future hold for the industry and how can luxury brands best position themselves for future growth?

Joëlle Grunberg, partner and leader – retail, fashion and luxury practice, McKinsey & Company

11:45 AM

Founder's Story: It All Started With a Lady Named Michael
Growing up on Longboat Key in Sarasota, Michael Saunders transitioned from schoolteacher to social worker to a single mother, taking out a co-signed loan to start her own business. Nearly 50 years later, her eponymous company is the undisputed No. 1 real estate broker in Southwest Florida. What can she share about her company's culture of collaborative agents and divisions as well as focused customer service?

Michael Saunders, founder/CEO, Michael Saunders & Company

In Conversation with Mickey ALAM KHAN, CEO, Luxury Roundtable and the Luxboro marketing agency

12:10 PM

Keynote: The 5E’s of Leading a Smart Business

How should company owners, C-suite leaders, department heads, team leads and professionals in the larger real estate ecosystem find their purpose, elevate their brand, empower their people, highlight product quality and boost customer experience? This special keynote presentation – quite in demand across luxury sectors including real estate and design – will explain how, with valuable tips and case studies.

Mickey ALAM KHAN, CEO, Luxury Roundtable and the Luxboro marketing agency

12:30 PM

Networking Lunch

Network and mingle with speakers and guests while you have lunch. Stretch your legs and take calls.

1:15 PM

Design Trends in Luxury Real Estate: What’s New, What’s Next, What’s Influencing

Fireside chat

Where are the winds blowing in terms of home-owner tastes for interior décor, landscaping, amenities, color, sustainability features, furniture and fixtures? How do preferences differ by market and generation?

Alexa Hampton, principal designer and owner, Mark Hampton LLC and Alexa Hampton Inc.

In Conversation with Mickey ALAM KHAN, CEO, Luxury Roundtable and the Luxboro marketing agency

2:00 PM

Lending Strategies and Options for Luxury Real Estate and Development

The luxury real estate market, including new developments, has been through feverish activity since the pandemic. Given the current financial environment led by tariff-influenced events, what are the most effective lending strategies and options for luxury real estate and development?

David M. Nass, managing director and head of real estate finance, UBS Investment Bank

2:30 PM

Networking Break

Take a break, grab a coffee, network with speakers and delegates, make some calls.

3:00 PM

Lead Generation: Marketing and Technology that Works for Customer Acquisition, Retention and Reactivation

Drumming up new business – whether it’s new listings for agents and brokers or customers for interior design and allied services – continues to be the biggest challenge for professionals in the larger luxury real estate ecosystem. What role do targeted marketing, relationship building and enabling technology play in drumming up a reliable book of business in a highly competitive and hardscrabble market? Where to invest in marketing and technology while minding the legal do’s and don’ts? What are best practices in PR and raising local, national and international market profile?

Nancy Almodovar, CEO and broker, Nan & Co. Properties

Teresa Stephenson, president, Platinum Properties

Rachel Warner, managing director for luxury programs and marketing, John L. Scott Real Estate

Caroline Underwood Burman, executive vice president, Kreps PR + Marketing

Kelly Corcoran, marketing director for the property marketing solution, Matterport

Moderator: Karen Stone, real estate advisor, Real Broker, CEO, Rolling Stone Consulting, and host, American Dream TV

3:45 PM

Themes on Wealth, Work and Growing Brand Awareness, Market Share and Mindshare

The Family Office Dynamic: An Insight into the HNW and UHNW Attitude to Wealth
Alison Marckstadt, cofounder, Succession Advisors

The Future of Work and Leisure: Insights and Intersections
Elizabeth Sandler, chief operating officer, Mohari Hospitality

The Appeal of Branded Developments
Dayssi Olarte de Kanavos, cofounder, president and chief operating officer, Flag Luxury Group

Home and Travel: What's New and Next
Shelly Johnson, vice president for U.S. sales and global key accounts, Home & Travel, Condé Nast, and publisher, Architectural Digest

4:30 PM

Professional Development: What’s Working for You, and What’s Not Working for Career and Organization

Roundtable Discussions

Delegates huddle around roundtables to discuss what’s working for them and what’s not in terms of navigating their careers and meeting their goals, leading their organization and raising their profile in the marketplace to attract and retain customers. They will share tips and exchange views, with each group’s assigned leader sharing the highlights of their discussions with the summit’s audience.

4:55 PM

4D's from the Women in Luxury Real Estate Summit 2025

What professionals in the larger luxury real estate ecosystem should keep doing, stop doing, start doing and do differently in the year ahead.

Mickey ALAM KHAN, CEO, Luxury Roundtable and the Luxboro marketing agency

Please click or tap here to check out the agenda and register for the prestigious Women in Luxury Real Estate Summit 2025 in New York on June 4. Join us!

Share your thoughts. Click here

See who’s speaking at Luxury Roundtable’s June 4 home and design summit

Join us at New York’s grandest penthouse on the market

Free webinar May 20: How Luxury Agents and Brokers Should Navigate the Real Estate Market

See who’s speaking at Luxury Roundtable’s June 4 summit focused on home and design

Free webinar May 20: How Luxury Agents and Brokers Should Navigate the Real Estate Market

See who’s speaking at Luxury Roundtable’s June 4 home and design summit

Where is the world of real estate, interior design, luxury goods, hospitality and wealth heading?

29th Annual American Art Conference to open May 8-9 with ‘Crafting the Dream’ theme

Top interior designer Alexa Hampton to keynote Women in Luxury Real Estate Summit New York June 4

Photos from Luxury Roundtable’s Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York April 9

2 days left! Have you registered for Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York?