Live developer presentations, direct investor feedback, and real-world capital perspectives take center stage in Portland in a new keynote titled "The Boardroom"
PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The International Mass Timber Conference (IMTC) recently announced a new keynote session — "The Boardroom: From Pitch to Capital" — designed to connect real estate developers with investors interested in mass timber construction. The Boardroom will take place Tuesday, March 31, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.
Set to feature a curated slate of qualified mass timber projects, The Boardroom will bring developers and investors together for focused, on-stage deal presentations followed by Q&A and constructive critiques from a panel of experienced industry veterans. The session is open to all registered IMTC attendees and included in Full Pass and Tuesday Day Pass tickets.
"Mass timber is reaching a pivotal moment, and capital engagement is critical to scaling," said Craig Rawlings, Chairman, International Mass Timber Conference. "This forum brings the right stakeholders together — on stage and in the room — to move promising projects from concept to closing, and will be informative, engaging, and entertaining."
Investor participation and format
A multi-sector investor panel representing institutional investors and capital sources, private equity, family offices, and boutique firms will engage with selected developer pitches and share insights on underwriting criteria, risk management, and return profiles for mass timber projects in this lively new session. Selected projects will receive approximately 15 minutes to pitch their project to the panel of investors and the session will be moderated by mass timber champion and rising star Erica Spiritos.
Confirmed Investor participants include:
- Troy Harris, Jamestown
- Jonathan Pearce, Hines
- Justin Preftakes, Barings
The forum is also supported by industry veteran Jeff Spiritos, Principal of Spiritos Properties, who is serving as Investment Forum Advisor.
"How investors evaluate mass timber is evolving quickly," said Jeff. "By creating a transparent, constructive environment for live pitches and feedback, we're helping developers sharpen their proposals and helping investors access a high-quality pipeline."
Call for developer submissions
Developers with mass timber projects are invited and encouraged to submit proposals online for consideration through Friday, January 23. To ensure broad participation, proposals should be non-proprietary and suitable for public presentation. Commercial, multifamily residential, mixed-use, single-family residential (at scale), industrial, and innovative or non-traditional concepts will all be considered. Selected projects will be notified by the end of February.
Selected developers will also have the opportunity to network with investors throughout the duration of the conference.
Registration is open for the 2026 International Mass Timber Conference, with full-conference passes priced at $1,200 through the final early-bird deadline of January 28, 2026. Full passes include access to The Boardroom and all conference programming, most meals and complimentary coffee and tea throughout April 1–2, and on-demand access to recordings of most educational presentations.
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