Lawrence J. Longua

Canopy Development Co. LLC develops and finances environmentally sustainable home and resort projects. It offers analysis and master planning as well as development and financing services for resort projects. It operates as a co-developer of permitted resort properties to redesign and finance projects through a sustainable, market-sensitive development approach. The firm's services cover three phases: Due Diligence and Analysis, Planning and Capitalization, and Sustainable Development. The company was founded by Tom Horton in 2004 and is headquartered in Northampton, MA.

Pension Real Estate Association (PREA) is a non-profit trade association based in Hartford, CT, for the institutional real estate investment industry. The company's members include public and corporate pension funds, endowments, foundations, insurance companies, and investment advisory firms. PREA provides its members with materials to keep up to date on trends and issues in real estate investment decisions, including sustainability and other ESG considerations. The company also offers access to the MSCI/PREA U.S. Property Fund Index, which allows for detailed analysis of the performance of open-end property funds and their underlying investments.

Mortgage Bankers Association is an American company that provides web, virtual event, and mobile solutions to its clients. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company has over 20 certifications and dedicated success specialists to ensure their clients' satisfaction. The company offers industry-leading engagefully and engagefully events apps and platforms that power year-round member engagement as well as in-person, hybrid/blended, and virtual events on both mobile and desktop devices. The company is a Sitefinity Gold Partner with years of experience delivering results-driven association websites using the Sitefinity platform. The CEO of the company is Robert D. Broeksmit.

Xemex Holdings Corporation is a diversified private investment company with a primary focus on opportunistic commercial real estate ventures. Founded in 2007, the firm employs a disciplined, multi-faceted approach to generating outsized risk-adjusted returns. Its team of experienced professionals possesses advanced capabilities across a wealth of industries and exhibits a rich history of both entrepreneurial & institutional accomplishments. Coupled with extensive business relationships and substantial financial resources, Xemex is equipped to quickly & prudently identify, evaluate, close, and execute complex investments, from the repositioning and redevelopment of mixed-use urban properties to the commercialization of fledgling technologies. Consistent with its name, which is derived from the Greek word Xemosis, meaning optimal mixture, Xemex's burgeoning investment portfolio encompasses the optimal mixture of real estate products, primarily commercial real estate development projects, and investments in media and entertainment, consumer products, bridge financing, and the purchase and workout of sub-prime mortgages. Led by a diverse group of professionals with a proven track record of value enhancement via the acquisition, redevelopment and management of real estate projects, Xemex invests opportunistically in real estate assets situated predominantly in the New York City area. Additionally, Xemex invests a small percentage of its capital in startup or high growth enterprises that possess stellar management and deployable business plans. Through its stake in these companies, Xemex utilizes its substantial managerial and financial resources to strengthen these entities and maximize their value.

The Association of Foreign Investors in Real Estate is a global organization established in 1988 that focuses on commercial property investment. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The organization provides exclusive market analyses, executive education, thought leadership, and networking opportunities for its members around the world.

The Japan Society of New York is an organization that connects Japanese arts, culture, business, and society with audiences around the world. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. The society aims to strengthen connections within and build new bridges beyond Japan. The CEO of the company is Joshua W. Walker.