CRE.Converge Virtual

Use this time to meet one-on-one with other attendees using the conference platform’s networking features.

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This open time gives you an opportunity to ask questions about how to use the CRE.Converge Virtual conference platform, troubleshoot and learn how to best utilize the networking features so that you’re ready to engage in sessions, roundtables and one-on-one networking.

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Donna Brazile

Following welcome remarks, Donna Brazile will bring her refreshing perspective and practical sensibility to the current administration and Congress in this thought-provoking keynote. Get a comprehensive picture of what’s going on in Washington — from her analysis of the current political environment to hot-topic legislation. Named by Washingtonian as one of the “100 Most Powerful Women,” Brazile will draw on her insider knowledge to share candid insights on the latest developments of an ever-shifting political landscape, the critical issues facing America and what their impact means for our future.

Welcome Remarks
Thomas J. Bisacquino, President and CEO, NAIOP
Larry Lance, 2020 NAIOP Chairman; EVP Asset Services, EverWest Real Estate Partners

Keynote Speaker
Donna Brazile, Veteran Democratic Political Strategist, Syndicated Columnist and Fox News Contributor

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Pandemics. Shutdowns. Supply chain fragility. On-shoring. Re-shoring. Just in time. Just in case. Essential. Nonessential. What do these new challenges mean for the broader industrial market and specifically e-Commerce? Who loses? Who wins? Hear from the people involved in adapting supply chains to help their tenants/clients address these massive disruptions.

Moderator:
Cameron Trefry, LEED AP, Principal, Ware Malcomb

Panelists:
Chuck Graefen, Senior Director Distribution Support, KeHe Distributors
Matt Powers, Executive Vice President Retail and E-Commerce Distribution, JLL
Lisa Ward, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Core5 Industrial Partners

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In this lively discussion, specialists in office, industrial, multifamily and retail will each try to persuade the audience that investing in their vertical will produce the best risk-adjusted returns. Who will make the best case for investment in their sector? Learn about the current investment cycle across the major property verticals and what to consider for the future.

Moderator: Will McIntosh, Ph.D., Global Head of Research, USAA Real Estate

Speakers:
Greg Moran, CIO, Black Creek
Rene Circ, Managing Director Industrial Developments, GID

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Opportunity Zones have made headlines in recent years, but this investment program remains a subject of misunderstanding and misconceptions. A panel of experts with real-world experience will share different functions for OZ investments and explain new regulations and implementation rules. Learn how to use a proven scorecard to find the right opportunities for successful projects that yield greater returns, while advancing the development of the areas in need of economic recovery.

Facilitator:  Christopher Coes, Vice President of Land Use and Development, LOCUS | Smart  Growth America

Speaker:
Michael Fitzpatrick, Baker Tilly

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Engage in small-group discussions and virtual tours with other attendees on specific topics of interest.

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Hear from top core investors about where core pricing is now – and where it’s going next. Find out about their cost of capital, what core products they want to invest in, and where they are finding opportunities in a competitive market. Hear how core investors evaluate opportunities and weigh key considerations in lightning rounds where panelists are asked to price a hypothetical core deal.

Facilitator:  Jose McNeil, Principal, McNeill Real Estate Services

Speakers:
Jim Clewlow, CIO, CenterPoint Properties
Julie Donegan, Portfolio Manager, CalSTRS
Brian Pieracci, Managing Director, Heitman
Nick Pell, CIO, Link Logistics
Nicole Spagnaro, Managing Director, Stockbridge

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Due to COVID-19, the office sector has seen major changes. Office investors all around the world are investing in research to try to gain a clear picture of how COVID-19 will ultimately affect the office market - both from a short- and long-term perspective. What trends are specific to COVID-19 and what trends are here to stay? How will the major shift to work from home affect the office market now and in the future? What are the building modifications being requested by tenants now and what are the costs involved? Hear from a panelist of key office investors who believe the office sector can seize timely opportunities to evolve and stay relevant in this changing market.

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Technology is impacting the construction industry like never before. When the pandemic began, construction companies were deemed essential businesses and had to implement and adapt to various technologies quickly. As the country emerges from the economic strain caused by COVID-19, cutting costs and finding value-adds for clients will be vital for survival, so when it comes to construction, what is a tool and what is a toy? Explore the construction tech – blockchain, automation, safety gear and more – that can make a big impact.

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Speaker:
Gerald Crump, Senior Vice President, Director, Central Region, Weingarten

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Creative adaptive reuse projects are underway in markets across the country. Attendees will analyze and then vote on adaptive reuse deals that require imaginative and unconventional approaches. Which projects will get a green light and which will hit red? Learn how to persuade investors of new uses for old assets that will lead to a profitable outcome.

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The argument that “We have always done it that way” doesn’t cut it anymore. The market is getting tighter. Large e-commerce companies are buying up all the land. Your bottom line depends on your ability to pivot, so learn how to work smarter and more efficiently. You can’t afford not to attend this session if you are in the business of owning and managing commercial real estate assets.

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Marc Badain

Kerry Bubolz

Professional sports teams establish deep roots in their local communities, making their impact on a city felt in more than just economic terms. The Vegas Golden Knights became a conduit for bringing together and healing the community in the wake of the Oct. 1, 2017, Las Vegas mass shooting tragedy. The Raiders, meanwhile, are new to the city but have already reached out to community leaders to form relationships and find ways to make a difference. In this candid and dynamic discussion, Las Vegas Raiders President Marc Badain and Vegas Golden Knights President and COO Kerry Bubolz will share how they are leading their teams through difficult challenges that can also present interesting opportunities, from the business and real estate aspects of their franchises to the ways they are addressing the pandemic and social issues of the day.

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Speakers:
Thomas J. Bisacquino, President and CEO, NAIOP
Kate Bryden, LEED AP BD+C, CRE.Converge Virtual 2020 Committee Chair and Vice President Development, MRP Industrial LLC

Two days packed full of new ideas and new connections can feel like a lot to process. In this final session of CRE.Converge Virtual, industry expert Kate Bryden with MRP Industrial LLC will share her key takeaways that you can take back to your work.

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