DLA Piper’s Technology Sector will host its Eighth Biannual Global Technology Summit on October 17, 2024.
Launched in 2008, DLA Piper's award-winning Global Technology Summit is dedicated to providing insight and analysis into the emerging technology and legal trends affecting businesses today.
For more information, please contact Cheryl Freedman.
Sam Zell
Chairman
Equity Group Investments
Sam Zell is the Chairman of Equity Group Investments (EGI), the private investment firm he founded more than 40 years ago. The firm's investments span industries and continents and include interests in finance, energy, transportation, communications, health care and real estate. Mr. Zell is recognized as a founding father of today's public real estate industry after creating three of the largest REITs in history.
He is also Founder and Chairman of Equity International, a private investment firm focused on building real estate-related businesses in international emerging markets. Mr. Zell has been particularly active in bringing Equity International's companies to the public markets.
Three of these investments are listed on the New York Stock Exchange: Gafisa, a leading homebuilder in Brazil; Xinyuan, a fast-growing regional homebuilder in China; and Homex, Mexico's leading homebuilder. A fourth, BR Malls, Brazil's largest retail property owner and operator, is listed on the Bovespa.
"Great job pulling this together. Great keynote speakers and very engaged audiences. Strong turn-out, quality folks."
"I know how difficult these events are to pull off. This one was exceptional. Well done."
"The energy throughout the two days was really amazing, and the feedback has been awesome. Kudos for a superb job."
"I got a lot of good feedback from clients and attendees who appreciated both the depth of content and the chance to network with others interested in the same topics."
"I heard nothing but great praise for the program. One client stated, 'yesterday was an absolute privilege. I thoroughly enjoyed the day.'"
"The Tech Summit was a tremendous success. Vicky, you and your team really outdid yourselves."
"Info was great, would have liked an opportunity to attend all panels."
"I thought it was wonderful! The networking was top notch!"