IMTC brings back live investor pitch session for 2027

The International Mass Timber Conference and Expo is reopening The Boardroom for its 2027 event in Portland, giving developers a chance to pitch mass timber projects directly to investors on March 17. Submissions are open through Nov. 13, and selected teams will get feedback, coaching and exposure to capital sources.

Why it matters: - The Boardroom gives mass timber developers direct access to investors who can fund projects, which can help move proposals from concept to closing. - IMTC says funded projects can raise the visibility and viability of mass timber across the industry. - The session is designed to speed up connections that normally take years of meetings to build.

What happened: - The International Mass Timber Conference and Expo announced the return of The Boardroom for its 2027 conference in Portland, Oregon. - The live session, titled "The Boardroom: Live Pitches. Real Capital. Mass Timber.", is scheduled for Wednesday, March 17, 2027, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Oregon Convention Center. - Developers can submit project proposals through Friday, Nov. 13. - The session is open to all registered IMTC attendees and is included in the Full Pass and Wednesday Day Pass.

The details: - The Boardroom will feature a curated slate of qualified mass timber projects. - Developers will have about 15 minutes to pitch to a panel of investors. - The format includes Q&A and direct critique from experienced industry veterans. - The investor panel will represent institutional investors, capital sources, private equity, family offices and boutique firms. - Panelists will discuss underwriting criteria, risk management and return profiles for mass timber projects. - Erica Spiritos will moderate the session. - Returning investor participants from 2026 include Troy Harris of Boundary Stone LLC, Jonathan Pearce of Hines and Justin Preftakes of Barings. - Jeff Spiritos, principal of Spiritos Properties, is serving as Investment Forum Advisor. - Developers can submit commercial, multifamily residential, mixed-use, single-family residential at scale, industrial and innovative or non-traditional concepts. - Submissions should be non-proprietary and suitable for public presentation. - Selected projects will be notified by the end of January. - Selected projects will receive coaching from The Boardroom team before the event. - Projects that are not selected will receive a brief review highlighting strengths and weaknesses. - Networking opportunities between investors and developers will be available throughout the conference. - Registration is open for the 2027 International Mass Timber Conference. - Full-conference passes cost $997.50 through Nov. 13. - Full passes include access to The Boardroom, all conference programming, the mass timber boot camp, most meals, complimentary coffee and tea throughout March 16-19, and on-demand access to recordings of most educational presentations after the event.

Between the lines: - IMTC is building on a 2026 debut that reportedly led three of five inaugural pitches into active discussions with investors. - The format blends public exposure with investor feedback, which can help developers sharpen their capital strategy before pursuing funding. - The event also signals continued institutional interest in mass timber as a financing category.

What's next: - Developers have until Nov. 13 to submit proposals. - IMTC will notify selected projects by the end of January. - The Boardroom will run during the March 16-19, 2027 conference in Portland. - Additional submission information is available on the Boardroom page and more conference information is available at the conference website.