2009

January

CEO Retreat
January 14-16, 2009
InterContinental Montelucia Resort & Spa * Paradise Valley, Ariz.
CEOs and presidents from commercial real estate's top companies are invited to participate in an exclusive retreat. The CEO Retreat will challenge executives in interactive, energizing sessions that will allow you to evaluate and revitalize your vision, goal and strategy for your business. Limited to about 50 attendees.

Webinar: The Capital Markets: Where Will the Road Take Us in 2009?
January 22, 2009
The conditions for new debt origination have been altered dramatically during the past year and a number of questions still persist. Will we see the return of an active CMBS market? Which players will have the greatest influence on the market over the next year and beyond? What new products will emerge to capitalize on the CMBS void? How will the increasing volume of loan "maturity risk" be addressed? This Webinar will present the most up to date insights on capital markets dynamics by of panel of experts on the cutting edge of this rapidly changing landscape.

February

Webinar: Valuation and Capital Availability in this Disrupted Market
February 5, 2009
Examine the current state of the capital markets with a special focus on equity and discuss current values and other key market conditions driving capital availability and valuation. Other topics covered include office building pricing in various markets across the country, debt pricing and terms for both construction and permanent loans.

Chapter Leadership & Legislative Retreat
February 8-11, 2009
The Mayflower Hotel * Washington, D.C.
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What better way to kick off the year and your term as a chapter leader than by joining us in Washington, DC, for our annual Chapter Leadership & Legislative Retreat? These three days are filled with exploring roles, networking and learning strategies and techniques that will benefit your chapter. Six track sessions offer tailored programs for various chapter roles, and general sessions will join together all attendees for keynote speakers, breakfasts and luncheons. In addition, we'll recognize our Chapter Merit Award winners at a gala dinner and awards ceremony.

Webinar: The Capital Investor's Perspective on Transit-Oriented Development
February 19, 2009
Hear what institutional capital partners look for when making the decision to invest in transit-oriented development, along with the appeal and drawbacks of TOD from an institutional investor's viewpoint. We'll also look at two projects that are being built around new publicly-funded transit systems, which raise new questions regarding new transit line success predictions.

March

Webinar: The Contribution of Office, Industrial and Retail Development and Construction to the U.S. Economy
March 26, 2009
Delve into the NAIOP Research Foundation’s study on how ongoing commercial real estate development, construction and operations positively impact the economy.

April

Webinar: Trends & Emerging Opportunities: Key Strategies in Times of Incredible Challenge
April 16, 2009
Today more than ever, the real estate industry is faced with unprecedented challenges. From shifting capital markets, emerging regulatory and tax changes, operating and financial struggles, fluctuations in asset values, job growth uncertainty, downturns in leasing and property transactions and unexpected bankruptcies, the real estate industry is in a period of dramatic transition and transformation. Join noted real estate strategist and futurist Christopher Lee in a very timely look at the emerging trends and the key strategies to capitalize and prosper during this period of uncertainty. Mr. Lee will provide his recommendations on where the opportunities are currently and where they will likely be in the years ahead. His insights on what companies must do now to avoid financial struggles will be an integral part of this exciting presentation.

National Forums Symposium
April 21-24, 2009
Hyatt Regency at Colorado Convention Center * Denver, Colo.
Annual meeting for NAIOP National Forums members. NAIOP National Forums are special interest groups for NAIOP members that provide them with an opportunity for exclusive networking and experience exchange with their peers. The National Forums are chaired by a prestigious group of industry leaders. New National Forums are created from time to time. Both principal and associate members of NAIOP are already participating in forums. Any member of NAIOP with one year of membership and ten years of experience in the industry is welcome to apply. Appointment to a forum is for a three year term.

Webinar: A Primer on Seller Financing
April 30, 2009
Buyers and Sellers are increasingly needing to find creative solutions to transact. Learn what opportunities are available to you by using seller financing…how to structure the deals, who to ask…what are potential issues and advantages.

May

Webinar: Fundamentals of Eco-Industrial (Green) Park Development
May 14, 2009
Eco-Industrial Parks are emerging as a leading development strategy. For developers, they present an opportunity to capitalize on growing market demand for green product and to find alternative solutions for challenging sites. For business operations, eco-industrial parks decrease costs and environmental impacts while increasing productivity and employee satisfaction. This informative session will provide an overview of Eco-Industrial park concepts and present several Eco-Industrial park case studies to illustrate how these developments achieve triple bottom line benefits.

DevelopGREEN Virtual Conference: Sustainable Solutions for Commercial Real Estate
May 19 - 20, 2009
DevelopGREEN Virtual Conference offers five online interactive sessions over the course of two days on some of the hottest topics in green development. In addition to these sessions, DevelopGREEN Virtual Conference will also host five 30-minute roundtable sessions, giving you the opportunity to weigh in and discuss pre-selected topics with fellow attendees. The virtual conference facilitates further interaction and networking among conference participants through a closed group on the LinkedIn network, where attendees can share information and experiences even though they may not be in the same physical location.

Harvard University's Leading a Real Estate Company Program
May 19 - 22, 2009
Harvard University * Cambridge, Mass.
Our annual program at Harvard on Leading a Real Estate Company is an excellent opportunity for CEOs and top management to take a break from the daily grind, and think outside the box. The Harvard faculty will captivate you for three days, and challenge you to think in new and different ways. Participants will experience campus life at Harvard by dining at the Harvard Faculty Club and taking an optional tour of the campus, with the option to stay at the Inn at Harvard. Participants will form relationships with 25 senior executives from real estate companies across North America; and they will gain a thorough understanding of successful strategies for real estate company management. You must apply for an appointment to the class.

June

Development Fundamentals for Commercial Real Estate Course
June 1-2, 2009
Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport * Chicago, Ill.
Development Fundamentals is designed for the entry to intermediate level experienced real estate professional involved in the commercial real estate development industry. The course objective is to define basic concepts and to establish a baseline of understanding for the aspiring professional. The curriculum is hard hitting and fast paced, as it introduces development core competencies which are the basis of seven course subjects. Among the subjects are, feasibility financial analysis, valuation, financing, site analysis, land control and due diligence, and working with designers and engineers.

Basic Real Estate Finance: Understanding Your Proforma Course
June 1-2, 2009
Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport * Chicago, Ill.
Basic Real Estate Finance: Understanding Your Proforma is a new course designed to provide real estate professionals with the basic skills necessary to analyze the financial feasibility of real estate investment. In addition to providing a confidential platform for peer-to-peer networking and information sharing, course attendees will participate in several case studies to illustrate the concepts presented.

Advanced Development Practices for Commercial Real Estate Course
June 3-4, 2009
Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport * Chicago, Ill.
Advanced Development Practices is designed for the intermediate to senior level experienced real estate professional who seeks a higher set of management skills in order to meet today’s competitive demands. The course objective focuses on managing through the development process, the complex relationships between project teams, organizational leadership and industry trends and issues. The curriculum moves at a rapid pace, as it engages the application of development core competencies which form the basis of seven course subjects. Among the subjects are, assembling the development team, design and CM, marketing, LEED/sustainability, organizational management, negotiation and finance. Attending the Development Fundamentals course prior to attending this course is suggested.

Advanced Real Estate Finance Course
June 3-4, 2009
Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport * Chicago, Ill.
This advanced course combines theory and industry expertise to examine current topics and emerging issues in the increasingly complex world of real estate finance. The primary objective of the course is to introduce and/or refine concepts, tools and techniques that will improve financing and investment decisions in a market that continues to evolve and integrate with broader investment and capital markets. Attendees are encouraged to participate and interact with other attendees and the instructor during presentations and case studies.

Webinar: After the Flattening: Transforming America for Sustainable Growth
June 18, 2009
In this Webinar, David Snyder will update his 2007 NAIOP Report, Commercial Real Estate In A Flat World, including the latest BLS forecasts of the services and industries with the biggest projected employment gains and losses between now and 2016. The core of the presentation will describe how expensive credit, rising consumer prices and slow wage growth will lead increasing numbers of Americans to embrace energy-efficient, environmentally friendly, urbanized habitats in order to sustain the affordability of middle-class living. In response to these new marketplace realities, the nation’s property owners and developers are already begining to change the face of urban America.

Icon - The Industrial Conference
June 23-24, 2009
Hyatt Regency * Long Beach, Calif.
Sponsorship Opportunities
I.con provides in-depth insights into key areas of industrial development, including capital flow, market trends, distribution channels and much more.

July

Online Finance Fundamentals Course
July 14, July 21, July 28, August 4, August 11, August 18, August 25, September 8
(*All sessions will take place from 3 - 5 p.m. EST.)
NAIOP's new Online Finance Fundamentals Course provides you with the basic skills necessary to analyze the financial feasibility of real estate investment - without even leaving your office! The Online Finance Fundamentals Course guides participants through a step-by-step approach for completing a financial feasibility analysis via a series of eight live Webinars and offline homework. The eight-week course is presented in live two-hour Web sessions.

Webinar: Restructuring the Troubled Deal: How to Work with a Financial Institution to Rework a Problem Loan
July 16, 2009
This webinar will provide the lender's perspective on how to tackle a problem loan. We will discuss how a borrower may anticipate a potential problem and develop a strategy for broaching the topic with the lender. We will address the question of what information should be provided to the lender and when will they typically 'play ball' on a restructure. Lenders must be convinced that after the loan restructure the borrower will continue to add value by providing leasing, management, construction and/or entitlement expertise, as well as an infusion of capital into the property. For the process to be effective, the borrower needs to approach the lender collaboratively with good, detailed information and a well thought out strategy the lender's ultimate exit.

August

Webinar: Going Green: Tips, Tools and Examples from the Field
August 13, 2009
In contrast to large corporate end-users, publicly held companies and government agencies, the private investor has been reticent to buy or build green buildings, in part due to the incongruence of financial and LEED criteria. How can this important investor group find a place in the rapidly expanding green building movement? One solution is to adopt financially feasible green building practices which produce a more sustainable building while meeting yield and cash flow requirements of the private sector. Abby Johnson will discuss this approach, its opportunities and drawbacks, as well as the financial impact of implementing specific green practices in a hypothetical building.

September

Webinar: How to Find Financing in Today’s Market
September 10, 2009
In this webinar we will discuss how to find financing in today's capital constrained market. We will learn what types of deals are getting done from an active commercial bank, life insurance company and mortgage banker. These capital providers will focus on what is realistic in terms of proceeds, pricing and deal structure. We'll also discuss the reasons for the dearth of capital and what must happen to free up additional funds for lending. We'll cover how to present a loan request most effectively in order to capture the lender's attention in today's market. Success starts with having realistic expectations and presenting professional, accurate and thorough information to the lender.

Capital Markets Conference
September 24, 2009
Westin Times Square Hotel * New York City, N.Y.
Sponsorship Opportunities

October

Development '09: The Annual Meeting for Commercial Real Estate
October 14-16
Pre-conference events October 12-13
Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers * Chicago, Ill.
Sponsorship Opportunites
Top-notch educational offerings and keynote speakers offer you the information you need to stay ahead of the industry curve. In addition, you'll have plenty of opportunities to see new markets and meet local partners, as well as explore countless products and services in the Exhibit Hall. Three days of education, networking and events all tailored to help NAIOP members achieve success! There's no better opportunity for you to touch base with your peers and seize the opportunities you'll find at our development conference. Attendance will benefit you and your organization and provide you the information you need to succeed.

Webinar: Building Green with Metal
October 29, 2009
This informative presentation takes a look at energy usage in the U.S. and how the use of metal roofs and walls can help reduce energy consumption in buildings. The session begins with an explanation of the concept of "cool metal roofing" and how it can help lower air conditioning loads. Compliance with new energy codes and the findings of independent research studies are then discussed, along with a case study comparing two identical buildings, except that one has a "standard" roof, the other a "cool" roof. The presentation continues with a look at the role of "cool metal walls" and insulated metal panels in reducing energy consumption, and then concludes with a discussion of the environmental benefits of metal roofs and walls, including their contribution to LEED points.

November

Webinar: Medical Office: Still a “Safe Haven” in Today’s Volatile Environment?
November 19, 2009
The credit crisis and a recessionary economic environment have combined to weaken demand for general office space. Counter to overall trends, employment growth has been positive in the healthcare sector and demand for medical office space continues to be solid. Will this continue, or will the "safe haven" status for MOB investment erode under increasing concerns over the broad economy? Will new supply have a negative impact on operating fundamentals? What shifts are taking place in the industry that will alter the demand side of the equation? In this session, our panel of experts will provide you with the key drivers and their outlook for the sector in the years ahead.

December

Webinar: Strengthening Your Career within Your Organization
December 17, 2009
How can we use a down turn in the economy to position ourselves for the next up turn? Exploring paths to future success including understanding your own definition of success, selecting strategic goals, creating an action plan and finding opportunity in the midst of market chaos.

2010

February

Chapter Leadership & Legislative Retreat
January 31 - February 3, 2010
The Mayflower Hotel * Washington, D.C.
What better way to kick off the year and your term as a chapter leader than by joining us in Washington, DC, for our annual Chapter Leadership & Legislative Retreat? These three days are filled with exploring roles, networking and learning strategies and techniques that will benefit your chapter. Six track sessions offer tailored programs for various chapter roles, and general sessions will join together all attendees for keynote speakers, breakfasts and luncheons. In addition, we'll recognize our Chapter Merit Award winners at a gala dinner and awards ceremony.

April

National Forums Symposium
April 27-30, 2010
The Fairmont Hotel * San Francisco, Calif.
Annual meeting for NAIOP National Forums members. NAIOP National Forums are special interest groups for NAIOP members that provide them with an opportunity for exclusive networking and experience exchange with their peers. The National Forums are chaired by a prestigious group of industry leaders. New National Forums are created from time to time. Both principal and associate members of NAIOP are already participating in forums. Any member of NAIOP with one year of membership and ten years of experience in the industry is welcome to apply. Appointment to a forum is for a three year term.

October

development '10: the annual meeting for commercial real estate
October 26-29, 2010
The Peabody Orlando * Orlando, Fla.
Top-notch educational offerings and keynote speakers offer you the information you need to stay ahead of the industry curve. In addition, you'll have plenty of opportunities to see new markets and meet local partners, as well as explore countless products and services in the Exhibit Hall. Three days of education, networking and events all tailored to help NAIOP members achieve success! There's no better opportunity for you to touch base with your peers and seize the opportunities you'll find at our development conference. Attendance will benefit you and your organization and provide you the information you need to succeed.

2011

October

development '11: the annual meeting for commercial real estate
October 17-20, 2011
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess * Scottsdale, Ariz.
Top-notch educational offerings and keynote speakers offer you the information you need to stay ahead of the industry curve. In addition, you'll have plenty of opportunities to see new markets and meet local partners, as well as explore countless products and services in the Exhibit Hall. Three days of education, networking and events all tailored to help NAIOP members achieve success! There's no better opportunity for you to touch base with your peers and seize the opportunities you'll find at our development conference. Attendance will benefit you and your organization and provide you the information you need to succeed.