Greenberg Traurig is proud to co-sponsor the Novogradac 2026 Fall Opportunity Zones Conference, bringing together investors, developers, fund managers, and policymakers to examine the next chapter of Opportunity Zone investing. With the program now permanent and significant legislative changes redefining the landscape, the conference will focus on where capital is headed, how investors are adapting their strategies, and which markets stand to benefit most. Attendees will gain practical insights into new Opportunity Zone incentives, rural investment opportunities, evolving tax considerations, and the regulatory developments shaping long-term investment decisions.
Sanford C. "Sandy" Presant, Senior Chair of the firm's Private Funds Group and Co-Chair of the firm's Global Real Estate Fund Practice moderates a timely conversation on Opportunity Zone investing as policymakers reset the rules of the game. Panelists will discuss where capital is likely to flow under the new Opportunity Zone framework, whether enhanced incentives will attract investors to rural communities, and how the removal of investment cliffs is changing long-term investment strategy. The discussion will also explore the economic forces shaping the market, from interest rates and capital availability to real estate fundamentals and investor confidence.
As Opportunity Zones enter a new era, understanding the evolving rules may prove just as important as identifying the right investment opportunity. The Interpreting OZ Guidance panel, featuring James O. "Jim" Lang, will examine how Treasury's latest guidance is shaping investment strategy, transaction structuring, valuation, and compliance. Panelists will discuss key transition rules, emerging reporting considerations, and the practical decisions sponsors, investors, and advisors face as the Opportunity Zone framework continues to evolve. Attendees will leave with actionable insights on navigating regulatory change.