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Inside the Shift: CalPERS’ Public Capital Playbook for a New Real Estate Era
In this keynote conversation from the 28th Real Estate Private Equity Summit, Lisa Middleton, City Council Member of Palm Springs and Board Member of CalPERS, sits down with Rina Lessing, Investment Manager for Real Assets at CalPERS, to unpack how the nation’s largest public pension fund — managing over $500 billion in assets — is redefining real estate investing.
Through their discussion, Lisa and Rina reveal how CalPERS is transforming the way capital flows by emphasizing risk management, social impact, and innovation. They share insider perspectives on:
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How public funds are redefining risk in post-2025 real estate portfolios
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The social and environmental priorities shaping public capital deployment
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The gaps between institutional expectations and private market practices
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How GPs and LPs can align with evolving institutional investment strategies
Gain a front-row seat to the thinking that’s reshaping the future of real estate investment — directly from the leaders guiding one of the world’s most influential capital sources.
