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Here's the plan...
This event has been organized by the AMDP Alumni Association, and is scheduled to take place directly following the Harvard Real Estate Symposium, which happens in in Boston on April 11th, 2026. We encourage you to attend the Symposium, then take a short train ride to join your AMDP friends in New York April 12-14.
Our agenda is still a work-in-progress, but we have secured many exciting programs so far!
Sunday, April 12th - Welcome
Arrive to New York City, and check in to our official event hotel: The Lotte New York Palace.
Originally a private Gilded Age mansion, and now a towering modern landmark, the Lotte New York Palace encapsulates more than a century of elegance, architectural heritage, and evolving luxury. And the best part? We've negotiated 40% off cathedral view rooms! (Click here to reserve.)
After you've checked in and rested up, join us for our welcome reception at the original Smith & Wollensky, and enjoy plenty of food and libations.
Monday, April 13th - Seaport District
In 2012, Hurricane Sandy decimated Manhattan's iconic Seaport District. The Howard Hughes Corporation stepped in to redevelop the landmarked neighborhood.
We'll spend our first full day touring neighborhood and the modern Pier 17, hearing from the developers, and dining with their acclaimed hospitality partner, Jean-Georges.
We've also organized a sunset cruise of New York Harbor, sailing past the Statue of Liberty. We'll close out the evening with a private dinner on the water with sweeping views of the Brooklyn Bridge.
Tuesday, April 14th - Midtown Manhattan
We'll spend our second full day in the heart of Manhattan's Midtown neighborhood, where Class 17's Barbaros Karaahmet will host us for a delightful breakfast and engaging presentations at Herrick, New York's most esteemed real estate law firm.
In the afternoon, we will visit One Vanderbilt, a sculpted glass tower rising over Grand Central Terminal, and hear from the executive team at SL Green, the property's developers. We will also tour One Vanderbilt's stunning observation deck attraction, SUMMIT.
We'll finish the day with a closing party at The Dawson, where we'll eat too much, drink too much, and have too much fun.
Register
And don't forget to reserve your room at The Palace!
Rooms should be reserved using this special booking page provided by the wonderful team at The Lotte New York Palace. They have kindly provided us with an incredible 40% discount on rooms overlooking the St. Patrick's Cathedral and Rockefeller Center for our first 30 attendees!
FAQs
Our first official activity will begin at 6pm on Sunday, April 12th, and our last official activity will conclude at 9pm on April 14th. The room block at The Palace is for the evenings of April 12th, 13th, and 14th. Please plan your travel accordingly.
Our AMDP Global Gatherings are hosted by the AMDP Alumni Association, a registered 501c6 nonprofit organization, led by volunteers:
President: Scott McLain, Class 5
Vice President: Fernando Levy-Hara, Class 9
Treasurer: Kristin Egan, Class 20
Leadership Member: Forrest Corral, Class 24
Special thanks to Decora Sandiford, Class 24, for assistance with this event.
If you have questions about this specific event, please reach out to Kristin Egan via email on kristinegan0822@gmail.com.
Yes! We welcome adult guests who are not affiliated with AMDP, such as spouses and business partners, as long as they are accompanied by an AMDP alumnus. Please purchase two tickets when you register, and your guest will have access to all of the programming.
We recommend international attendees fly into JFK International Airport or Newark International Airport. For domestic attendees, LaGuardia Airport is the closest option.
Amtrak operates multiple trains with service from Boston (South Station and Back Bay) to New York (Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall) on April 12th, 2026. Timing and prices vary. You can view all available train routes on amtrak.com.
April 12th:
-Welcome reception (with dinner and alcohol)
April 13th:
-Chartered coach in the morning to the Seaport District
-Breakfast
-Lunch at The Fulton by Jean-Georges (with alcohol)
-Dinner at House of the Red Pearl by Jean-Georges (with alcohol)
-Sunset Cruise (with hors-d'œuvres and alcohol)
-All programming / space rental
April 14th:
-Breakfast
-Lunch
-Dinner at The Dawson (with alcohol)
-All programming / space rental
The hotel fees are separate, and must be booked through our AMDP reservation block here.
We look forward to seeing you in NYC!
