Networking Happy Hour — Day 1
About this session
Wrap up Day 1 at the Gaslamp Terrace — four floors up with panoramic views of San Diego Bay, the Coronado Bridge, and the downtown skyline at golden hour. This is the Summit's signature networking event and the highest-rated session across all previous years.
The format is structured for meaningful connections, not random mingling. Introductions are organized by investment focus: multifamily investors in the north section, commercial and industrial investors along the railing, development and construction near the bar, and capital providers and lenders at the center tables. Summit staff facilitate introductions for the first 45 minutes. After 6:00 PM, the event opens to free-form networking.
A brief 'Deal Board' moment runs at 5:15 PM — five minutes where any attendee can stand and pitch a deal, a need, or a capital position in 30 seconds. Previous years have produced partnerships and closed transactions sourced directly from this segment.
Light bites throughout the evening. Two complimentary drink tickets per attendee at check-in. Full cash bar available. The Terrace closes at 7:00 PM sharp.