As the former HUD Deputy Secretary and COO, and current HUD secretary for the last year, Jackson will be able to offer an in-depth perspective of the federal housing organization's assessment of housing in today's market. Jackson will not be alone on the list of local heavyweights. Federal Reserve Board Gov. Edward M. Gramlich will also make a presentation at the conference, as will Thomas G. DiNanno, the US Department of Homeland Security's Acting Assistant Secretary for Infrastructure Protection.

Additionally, a bevy of leaders of national real estate organizations, and representatives from development companies, architectural firms, and the like will also address attendees. In total, 36 speakers will cover a variety of topics including the latest on growing household debt, predatory lending, fair credit, and interest rates, Cutting edge trends in urban waterfront development and condo conversions.