Arianna Huffington announced as keynote speaker at Real Estate Connect NYC

Arianna Huffington will be a keynote speaker at the Real Estate Connect conference in New York City, delivering insights related to the event’s theme, “Powered by Partnerships.”

Huffington is the president and editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post Media Group. She is a nationally syndicated columnist, author of 13 books, and was recently named to the Forbes Most Powerful Women list for 2013.

“If there is anyone that knows about partnerships, it is Arianna Huffington,” said Inman News founder and Publisher Brad Inman in a statement. “From her experience with The Huffington Post partnership with AOL, to her Third Metric Conferences that inspire attendees to connect, learn from one another and exchange ideas, Arianna is the perfect keynote speaker for Real Estate Connect New York City. We are thrilled that she will be joining us.”

Huffington is the latest addition to a lineup of more than 80 speakers who will discuss the business imperative of finding the right partnerships to build lasting business success.

Previously announced speakers include Re/Max Chairman and founder Dave Liniger; Keller Williams CEO Mark Willis; Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate CEO Sherry Chris; venture capitalist Joanne Wilson; Branch co-founder and CEO Josh Miller; and Curbed founder and President Lockhart Steele.

Real Estate Connect will kick off its 18th year Jan. 15 at the Grand Hyatt New York, with a focus on how strategic partnerships are critical to business success in today’s economy.