ABANCA USA served as the main presenter of the Real Estate Forum 2026, a gathering organized by the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in the US to analyze trends and challenges reshaping the real estate landscape in South Florida. The event, held at the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM), brought together over 150 developers, investors, financial executives, brokers, architects, urban planners, and business leaders from the United States, Spain, and Latin America, reaffirming Miami's position as a global center for real estate investment and development.
The forum opened with a conversation between Mónica Vázquez, president of the Spain-United States Chamber of Commerce and general manager of ABANCA USA, and Muayad Abbas, managing director of development at OKO Group and a professor at the University of Miami. They discussed Miami's evolution as a global city, the sustained growth of the residential market, and the city's attractiveness for long-term investments. The dialogue set the tone for a day focused on the key forces driving the region's real estate market.
Throughout the forum, executives and experts examined major trends transforming South Florida's real estate market, including the growth of the multifamily segment, the evolution of mixed-use spaces, corporate relocation patterns, and challenges related to infrastructure and affordable housing. Industry players such as Rilea Group, Constellation, Empira, Berkadia, Key International, JLL, Coastal Construction, DDA, and Blanca Real Estate participated, highlighting Miami's role as an international hub.
ABANCA USA distinguished itself as an institution serving both local and international clients, offering personalized financial solutions with a global perspective. In recent years, the bank has become one of the most active players in project financing in the region, supporting multifamily, office, retail, hotel, and industrial developments. The forum also emphasized how economic and population growth in South Florida continues to spur new real estate projects, while underscoring the need for greater collaboration between the private sector and public institutions to sustain urban growth efficiently and sustainably.
The event highlighted the critical importance of Miami as a destination for capital and talent, with implications for investors, developers, and the broader economy. As Miami attracts increasing international interest, the challenges of infrastructure and affordable housing become more pressing, requiring coordinated efforts to maintain the city's competitive edge. ABANCA USA's participation in the forum reflects its commitment to the economic growth of South Florida and to strengthening ties with entrepreneurs, developers, and investors in one of the world's most dynamic markets.
