HERNDON, Va., May 13, 2009 – NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, is bringing its annual industrial real estate conference to the Hyatt Regency in Long Beach, Calif., on June 23-24. I.con: The Industrial Real Estate Conference, held in partnership with NAIOP SoCal, is an annual event that brings together industrial commercial real estate leaders from across North America to explore shared challenges unique to the industrial sector.
This year's conference will focus on the current economic downturn and its effect on the industrial market in terms of finding opportunities in capital markets, the economy's influence on transportation and logistics trends and the vital impact the economy has on demand for industrial space.
"NAIOP recognizes the challenges facing industrial real estate professionals in today's uncertain global economy," said Thomas J. Bisacquino, NAIOP president. "This year's I.con conference will deliver timely economic insights and up-to-the-minute industry information vital for anyone doing business in the changing industrial market."
I.con will also host an Industry Leaders Panel, comprised of visionary leaders Al Beaudette, Attentus Advisors; Edward Roski, Majestic Realty Company; Michael Mullen; CenterPoint Properties; and Ted Antenucci, ProLogis. The panel will discuss the state of the industrial sector and how current market conditions are affecting their companies' short and long-term plans.
The event will also spotlight Southern California's global ports and world-class transportation systems through I.con's project tours. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour one of the largest proprietary container facilities in the world during the APM Terminals/Pier 400 Tour. The Value-Add Conversions/Intermodal Tour will take showcase underutilized industrial buildings that were converted to high-velocity distribution centers in the South Bay submarket of Los Angeles, Calif.
Media are invited to attend I.con at no charge, but must be pre-registered. To register, contact Kathryn Hamilton at hamilton@naiop.org or (703) 904-7100. For additional conference information, or to learn more about NAIOP, visit www.naiop.org.
About NAIOP
NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, is the leading organization for developers, owners and related professionals in office, industrial and mixed-use real estate. NAIOP comprises 14,500 members in North America. NAIOP advances responsible commercial real estate development and advocates for effective public policy. For more information, visit www.naiop.org.