Join alumni, parents, past parents, and grandparents
for an important industry conversation.
Real Estate, Investment, and Finance
Networking Breakfast
THURSDAY, APRIL 9
District E
(adjacent to Capital One Arena in the Gallery Place mall)
701 7th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001
Join the Potomac community for market analysis, trends, and insights on the greater Washington, DC region, all while expanding your professional network.
The Potomac Alumni Office is bringing together industry power players for a two-part program exploring the future of real estate and urban development, featuring distinguished leaders at the intersection of development, technology, and infrastructure.
Who Should Attend
All those who are interested in learning more about the Washington, DC, commercial real estate market.
SPEAKERS
Zach Leonsis '07

President of Media & New Enterprises, Monumental Sports & Entertainment
Rob Walters, Potomac Parent

Managing Director, Data Center & Infrastructure Group Eastdil Secured
Eric Rosenthal '03

Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Machine Investment Group
JP Young '15, Moderator

CEO and Founder, Young Capital Advisory
The morning will begin with a discussion featuring Eric Rosenthal '03 and current Potomac parent, Rob Walters, expanding the conversation to examine the broader forces influencing real estate and development today.
- Data centers and digital infrastructure
- AI and its impact on real estate and development
The program will continue with remarks and an interactive conversation led by Zach Leonsis ’07, offering an inside look at the Gallery Place/ Chinatown redevelopment.
Zach will share insights into large-scale urban development, public-private collaboration, and the long-term vision shaping one of Washington, DC’s most dynamic neighborhoods.
Schedule of Events
- 8:30 am: Registration, Breakfast, and Networking
- 9:00 am: Data Center Discussion and Q&A with Eric Rosenthal '03 and Rob Walters
- 9:30 am: Market Keynote with Zach Leonsis '07
- 10:00 am: Networking
Parking or Metro | Paid Parking Available at 732 6th St NW. -Gallery Place Chinatown Metro Station
Attire | Business Casual
Alumni Governing Council Host Committee
Michael Amann ’04, Malcolm Dilley ’07, Dan Doty ’00, Brendan Dwyer ’15, Richard Ellis ’97, Stephen Gavula ’01,
Lauren Wackerle Hardison ’12, Amelia Mazloom ’18, Gabriel Miller ’16, Eric Rosenthal ’03, and JP Young '15
Questions? | Email Laura Miller, Director of Alumni Relations 703-749-6356