Here’s a unique situation: When describing the second annual Newark Summit, an event featuring the top leaders in all facets of real estate to held Dec. 9 at 80 Park Place in Newark, it would be easier to list the top experts who won’t be there rather than those who will be.

The lineup of speakers is that good.

The Newark Summit for Real Estate, Economic Development, Placemaking is the brainchild of Sherif Abouzied – the visionary behind a similar event in Jersey City, is expected to draw more than 1,000.

The Newark Summit bills itself as one where visionary leaders in the tri-state convene to discuss the areas driving city growth: Investment, placemaking, development, collaboration and design.

It will feature fireside chats featuring Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, Audible CEO Bob Carrigan and Genova Burns Chairman Angelo Genova. It also will feature panels on mixed-use, multi-family, affordable housing, capital markets and how the arts can be a catalyst for development.

For more information and to register, click here. 

• Here’s a look at the agenda:
• 7:30 a.m.: Registration opens
• 8:25: Welcoming remarks
• 8:35: Arts panel
• 9:20: Mixed-use panel
• 10:05: Breakfast networking
• 10:55: Office
• 11:40: Fireside chat
• 12:05 p.m.: Affordable housing
• 12:50: Lunch
• 1:45: Emerging markets
• 2:25: Capital markets, financing, tax incentives
• 3:05: Fireside
• 3:25: Afternoon networking
• 4:20: Multifamily
• 5:10: Closing remarks