The 3rd Annual Newark Summit for Real Estate, Economic Development & Placemaking Returns February 9th

Regional Leaders will Convene to Discuss Newark & the Region's Growth Opportunities, Real Estate Investments, Economic Development, Placemaking, Innovation, Site-Selection, Capital Markets & related thought-leadership. A Principals gathering of Investors, Corporates, Owners, Occupiers, Entrepreneurs, Retailers, Placemakers & Developers. Changemakers exploring the areas driving City Growth.

NEWARK, N.J., Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 3 rd Annual Newark Summit for Real Estate, Economic Development & Placemaking has been announced for February 9th, 2026. Organizers expect over 1,250 regional principals to attend the now annual leadership conference. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka will keynote again this year with a fireside chat.

The gathering will be held at Newark's 550 Broad Street on the 16th & 17th floors, courtesy of Venue Partner, The Fidelco Group. Overlooking the New York City skyline and Downtown Newark, this year's summit is co-chaired by Newark Alliance and Prudential Financial, with Invest Newark serving as presenting partner.

The day-long forum brings together the region's top investors, anchor institutions, developers, occupiers, owners, non-profits and advisors across the city, county, state & region to discuss growth, innovation and placemaking. As one of the most exciting domestic growth markets – Newark leaders will be discussing all the projects, initiatives and partnerships helping to innovate and grow the city.

"As the Newark Summit enters its third year, it's an exciting time to convene and discuss the programs, initiatives, developments, and opportunities shaping Newark's continued rise as a premier destination," said Evan Weiss, president and CEO of the Newark Alliance. "Supporting this annual event reinforces the collaboration across the public and private sectors that is driving Newark forward."

Marcus Randolph, president and CEO of Invest Newark added: "Newark continues to be a hub of growth and opportunity, with businesses and retailers of all sizes driving the city's momentum. Events like the Newark Summit highlight the innovation and resilience of our business community, and Invest Newark is proud to partner with entrepreneurs, retailers, developers, and other local businesses, providing resources, guidance, and connections that help them thrive."

"As an anchor institution in Newark for more than 150 years, Prudential is committed to taking action to strengthen the city's vibrancy and resilience," said Lata Reddy, SVP of Inclusive Solutions at Prudential Financial, and chair of The Prudential Foundation. "By sponsoring events such as The Newark Summit, we're helping to spark ideas that catalyze economic growth and investment and shape Newark's future for generations to come."

"550 Broad and Fidelco are proud to host The Newark Summit. As a longtime partner in Newark's growth and stakeholder in the Downtown, we see this event as a natural reflection of our commitment to the city and the collaborative spirit that drives it forward," said Kerri B. Levine, principal of The Fidelco Group "550 Broad is a place where foundations, startups, corporations, innovators and community leaders come together- and we're delighted to support the conversations and connections that strengthen Newark's future."

2026 Confirmed speakers for this year include:

Topics & Firesides To Include:

This is a must attend event for those aligned with Newark, and tri-state growth.

Media Partners include BINJE, ROI-NJ, NJBIZ, RE-NJ, Jersey Digs and The Real Deal.

For the full list of speakers, event details, and registration visit The Newark Summit's website here.

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