From left, Robin Dolch, president and founder of Hundred Stories; Gil Dezer, president of Dezer Development; and Michael Stern, founder and CEO of JDS Development Group, explored branded residences at Elevate. Giovanna/Belo Foto Studio

The luxury high-rise industry is limited only by its imagination was a major theme of the Elevate conference in Miami in early December, an exclusive gathering that explored the art of living in high-rise buildings.

This event, powered by Zonda and Livabl—in partnership with ARCHITECT and Multifamily Executive magazines—featured a star-studded list of speakers over its two days. From panelists such as Zonda chief economist Ali Wolf to top players in the industry like Gil Dezer, Lauren Rottet, and Edgardo Defortuna, conversations varied from architecture and market breakdowns to branded residences.

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