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From November 1–3, 2024 , the Women of Color and Capital (WOCXC) Conference , powered by Avant-Garde Network , gathered women investors, real estate professionals, and business leaders in New York City  for its 6th annual conference . With the theme “Empower, Invest, Grow: Pathways for Women Investors,”  WOCXC offered an immersive experience focused on financial strategies, investment opportunities, and wealth-building tools tailored to women. Over three days of masterclasses

In July 2024, DCRE , powered by Avant-Garde Network , brought together hundreds of professionals, investors, and developers at Columbia University in New York City  for its 6th Annual DCRE Conference , a transformative gathering advancing equity and inclusion across the real estate industry. The conference continued its tradition of connecting industry leaders with emerging professionals, helping participants build relationships that turn into real deals, partnerships, and op

In July 2025, more than 400 professionals, 70+ speakers , and some of the nation’s leading financial institutions  gathered at Columbia University in New York City for the 7th Annual DCRE Conference , powered by Avant-Garde Network . Recognized as one of the nation’s foremost gatherings driving inclusion and access in the commercial real estate industry, the 2025 DCRE Conference built on years of progress toward a more equitable landscape for developers, investors, and profes