CRE.Converge 2022

DEALS. CONNECTIONS. TRENDS.

About CRE.Converge

Date: Monday, October 10, 2022 - Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Where: Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, Chicago, Illinois

There's no better opportunity for you to touch base with your peers and seize the opportunities you'll find at our fall conference.

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Agenda

* Schedule is subject to change.

11:30 a.m.

Registration open

Time: 11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. CT

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noon

Executive Committee Meeting

Time: noon - 3 p.m. CT

Open only to members of the Executive Committee.

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2 p.m.

Research Foundation Fundraising Committee

Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. CT

Open only to members of the Fundraising Committee for the NAIOP Research Foundation.

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3 p.m.

Visionaries Meeting

Time: 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. CT

Open only to Visionaries for the NAIOP Research Foundation.

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3 p.m.

Research Foundation Research Committee

Time: 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. CT

Open only to members of the Research Committee for the NAIOP Research Foundation.

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4 p.m.

Research Foundation Trustees Meeting

Time: 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. CT

Open only to Trustees for the NAIOP Research Foundation.

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6 p.m.

NAIOP Corporate Board of Directors Reception and Dinner

Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. CT

Open only to members of the NAIOP Corporate Board of Directors.

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7 a.m.

Registration open

Time: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. CT

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7 a.m.

Espresso Bar Open

Time: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. CT

Espresso bar presented by Link Logistics Real Estate.

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7:30 a.m.

Corporate Committee and Subcommittee Meetings

Time: 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. CT

By invitation only.

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8 a.m.

New Corporate Board Orientation

Time: 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. CT

Open only to members of the NAIOP Corporate Board of Directors.

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8 a.m.

Local Project Tours

Time: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. ET

For all tours, if you have not checked in for your tour 10 minutes before scheduled departure, your seat will be resold. No refunds for no-shows.

Select from nine different project tours:.

Explore Historic Pullman Park
Oracle Industries Innovation Lab
On the Cutting Edge: Bystronic Experience Center
A Taste of Innovation at Fulton Market
Bringing New Life to the North Side: Lincoln Yards and the Salt Shed
Creative Site Acquisition: From Subdivision to Industrial Site
Redeveloping an Icon: Tribune Tower and the Magnificent Mile
Large-scale Redevelopments: The Old Post Office and Willis Tower
Celebrate Chicago's Iconic Architecture on the Chicago River

Add these events to your conference registration to make the most of your time at CRE.Converge. We encourage you to register for the project tour of your choice before it reaches capacity!

See available tours. Space is limited; register now!

9:30 a.m.

NAIOP Corporate Board of Directors Meeting

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. CT

Open only to members of the NAIOP Corporate Board of Directors.

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11:45 a.m.

NAIOP Annual Meeting and Passing of the Gavel

Time: 11:45 a.m. - noon CT

All conference attendees and NAIOP members are invited to attend as we show our appreciation for the excellent service and leadership of 2022 Chair Jeffrey Milanaik, Bridge Development Partners LLC, and welcome the 2023 Executive Committee led by Kim Snyder, Prologis.

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noon

Joint Governors and Industry Trends Task Force

Time: noon - 3 p.m. CT

Open only to Foundation Governors and members of the Industry Trends group.

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12:30 p.m.

Chapter Presidents and Presidents-elect

Time: 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. CT

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4 p.m.

Exhibits Open

Time: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. ET

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4 p.m.

NAIOP Gives Back

Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. CT

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5 p.m.

Welcome Reception

Time: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. CT

Strengthen existing partnerships and expand your network with new connections during this kick-off event. Meet fellow conference attendees, sponsors and exhibitors who can help you achieve your business goals.

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7 p.m.

Research Foundation Governors Dinner

Time: 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. CT

By invitation only.

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Day 3 Agenda

Tuesday, October 11, 2022

7 a.m.

Registration open

Time: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. CT

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7 a.m.

Espresso Bar Open

Time: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. CT

Espresso bar presented by Link Logistics Real Estate.

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8 a.m.

Exhibits open

Time: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CT

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8 a.m.

Breakfast Keynote General Session

Time: 8 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. CT

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9:45 a.m.

Networking Break in Exhibits

Time: 9:45 a.m. - 10 a.m. CT

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10 a.m.

CRE Talk

Time: 10 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. CT

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10 a.m.

Student Session

Time: 10 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. CT

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10 a.m.

It’s About Time: Fixing the Development Approvals Process

Time: 10 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. CT

The increasing complexity of land development, new regulations, fewer municipal employees, and the pandemic have all combined to create even longer delays in permit and entitlements processes. These delays not only increase project costs for the development team, but they also hinder a locality’s economic competitiveness. This session will explore ways in which development approvals processes have impacted local and regional economic development. A panel of developers, economic development officials and planners will discuss examples of how they have successfully navigated and shaped land use requirements for mutual benefit.

Moderator:
F.E. "Skip" Kalb, Jr., Principal, Skip Kalb Strategies, LLC

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10 a.m.

Supply Chain Disruption and Innovation

Time: 10 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. CT

There’s no shortage of supply chain topics and pain points to discuss in today’s global marketplace. In this session, speakers will dive into the latest trends and challenges that are top of mind: Where are we seeing supply chain chokepoints in the U.S. and abroad? What is the current climate for trucking? What’s the impact of labor/driver shortages? How is inflation having an impact? What are the latest consumer and investor perspectives on the supply chain changes? Plus, discuss tactics for navigating the current environment and how to create flexibility in your network to get supply chains back on track.

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10 a.m.

Using Data-informed Decisions for a Successful Return to the Office

Time: 10 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. CT

A panel discussion will explore how a data-driven approach can help landlords counsel tenants on their return-to-office strategy. By collecting and synthesizing employee data, businesses can better understand the role of flexibility in what, when, who, where and how their employees need to perform at their highest and most satisfying level and create a compelling win-win-win for the employee, the company, and the landlord space they occupy. This panel will include subject matter experts who are each exploring varied approaches to addressing the return-to-office challenge with actionable tools that landlords can take away and deploy for their tenants as a value-added incentive.

Speakers:
Clark Lindsay, CEO, Pacific Program Management Group LLC
Craig Robinson, Chief Growth Officer, Industrious

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10 a.m.

Research Directors Meeting

Time: 10 a.m. - noon CT

By invitation only.

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10:50 a.m.

Networking Break in Exhibits

Time: 10:50 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. CT

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11:10 a.m.

CRE Talk

Time: 11:10 a.m. - noon CT

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11:10 a.m.

Cultivating a Culture of Innovation and Tech Adoption in CRE

Time: 11:10 a.m. - noon CT

The panel discussion will explore how CRE can adopt and invest in technology by focusing on creating an inclusive culture – a necessary ingredient for innovation. Learn how diversity of thought creates the right environment for innovation, and why innovation and technology adoption will be instrumental for CRE to continue to unlock value from its assets now and in the future. The discussion will also dive into the key areas of focus that should be top of mind for landlords in each asset class, which technologies are revolutionizing CRE, and best practices for integration. Hear about some of the investment vehicles available for making both direct and indirect investments in Proptech.

Moderator:
Farrah Khimji, MBA, CPA, CA, Founder and CEO, Futura Funds

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11:10 a.m.

Inside the Boardroom: How Supply Chain and Logistics Drive Site Selection

Time: 11:10 a.m. - noon CT

Transportation drives real estate, and issues in the sector often impact industrial real estate 1.5 years later – what speaker Adam Roth with NAI Hiffman likes to call “The Rule of 1.5.” This session will explore how the industrial real estate market has been affected by the recent disruptions in the supply chain, provide an inside look at how corporations are making their site selections decisions, discuss the state of industrial real estate and where the sector is heading.

Speaker:
Adam Roth, CCIM, SIOR, Executive Vice President, NAI Hiffman

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11:10 a.m.

Leveraging Global Sustainability Standards for Stronger Asset Performance

Time: 11:10 a.m. - noon CT

This panel will address the need for improved environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance within the U.S. real estate sector, as well as the steps owners/operators can take to achieve effective progress across assets. Panelists will assess the significant considerations involved in developing and deploying a comprehensive and strategic approach to ESG, including investor demands, regulatory guidelines, and financing options. Panelists will specifically discuss how global investors are influencing the requirements and approach to sustainability in the U.S. and best practices and methods for executing on strategy. Walk away from this session with a greater understanding of why and how real estate organizations should approach ESG performance to minimize the risks of climate change on the built environment.

Moderator:
Breana Wheeler, Director of Operations, BREEAM USA

Panelists:
Keara Fanning, Senior Director, ESG, Link Logistics Real Estate
Rielle Green, LEED O+M AP, WELL AP, Fitwel Ambassador, Director of ESG, Acadia Realty Trust
Leslie Moore, Senior Vice President, Director of ESG and Corporate Operations, LXP Industrial Trust
Lindy Schrik, Director of ESG, CenterPoint Properties

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noon

Lunch Keynote General Session

Time: noon - 2 p.m. CT

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2 p.m.

Networking Break in Exhibits

Time: 2 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. CT

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2:20 p.m.

CRE Talk

Time: 2:20 p.m. - 3:10 p.m. CT

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2:20 p.m.

Capital Markets: Investing in a High Interest Rate Environment

Time: 2:20 p.m. - 3:10 p.m. CT

The inflationary environment of today has put the brakes on some of the easy returns that have been enjoyed over the last several years in commercial real estate. In this discussion, two experts will share how the current economic environment is impacting their business decisions and appetite for risk; how the market is responding; differences between product types; and whether companies are more discriminating in their investments, especially when considering other negative variables like rising construction costs.

Moderator:
Bart Johnson, President and CRE Market Head, Wintrust Bank

Speakers:
Robb Calhoun, CFA, Head of Research and Strategy, CRE Finance, AIG
Peter Schultz, Executive Vice President - East Region, First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.

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2:30 p.m.

CEO/Company Leadership Meeting – Groups 1 and 2

Time: 2:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. CT

By invitation only.

3:10 p.m.

Networking Break in Exhibits

Time: 3:10 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. CT

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3:30 p.m.

A Candid Conversation on Office Conversions

Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:20 p.m. CT

Take away valuable insights and understand key considerations – as well as some of the risk and challenges – for office conversions in this two-part session. First, three speakers will each present case studies for projects where an office building was repositioned for a new, non-office use. Next, a panel discussion will dive into lessons learned, plus the unique legal, financing, engineering, zoning and community engagement considerations for these types of projects. Find out what pitfalls to avoid and how you can increase your ROI in these unique projects.

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4:30 p.m.

Developing Leaders Award Winners Reception

Time: 4:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. CT

By invitation only.

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5:30 p.m.

Off-site Networking Reception

Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. CT

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7 p.m.

National Forums Dinners

Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. CT

Open only to National Forums members and their guests.

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Day 4 Agenda

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

7 a.m.

Registration open

Time: 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. CT

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7 a.m.

Espresso Bar Open

Time: 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. CT

Espresso bar presented by Link Logistics Real Estate.

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7:30 a.m.

National Forums Leadership Meeting

Time: 7:30 a.m. - 8 a.m. CT

Open to National Forums Chairs and Vice Chairs only.

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8 a.m.

Breakfast Keynote General Session

Time: 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. CT

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9:30 a.m.

Chapter Executives Meeting

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. CT

Open to Chapter Executives only.

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9:30 a.m.

National Forums Meetings

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. CT

Open to National Forums members only.

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Special Event and Tours

Select from nine different project tours giving you an up-close look at Chicago.

- Explore Historic Pullman Park
- Oracle Industries Innovation Lab
- On the Cutting Edge: Bystronic Experience Center
- A Taste of Innovation at Fulton Market
- Bringing New Life to the North Side: Lincoln Yards and the Salt Shed
- Creative Site Acquisition: From Subdivision to Industrial Site
- Redeveloping an Icon: Tribune Tower and the Magnificent Mile
- Large-scale Redevelopments: The Old Post Office and Willis Tower
- Celebrate Chicago's Iconic Architecture on the Chicago River

Add these events to your conference registration to make the most of your time at CRE.Converge. We encourage you to register for the project tour of your choice before it reaches capacity!

Space is limited; register now!

Special Event and Tours Details

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Member Type	Early through Sept. 9	Standard through Oct. 7
Member	$995	$1,295
Developing Leader Member	$795	$995
Nonmember	$1,395	$1,695

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Health and Safety Protocols

The safety and well-being of conference attendees are top priorities for NAIOP. For meetings in 2022, NAIOP will follow recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for events and gatherings, working with the host hotel to follow protocols based on current national, local and health advisories and requirements.

Hotel and Travel

Conference Hotel

Book a room at Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile. See additional hotel information, including a link to the direct online booking website.

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Transportation and Parking

Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile has easy access to two airports and offers valet and self-parking.

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Weather in Chicago

Business attire is recommended for speakers and conference attendees. Average October temperatures in Chicago range from a daytime high of 65 degrees to an evening low of 46 degrees. Bring a sweater or jacket as temperatures in the meeting rooms may vary.

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Speakers

Sponsorships

Registration open

Executive Committee Meeting

Research Foundation Fundraising Committee

Visionaries Meeting

Research Foundation Research Committee

Research Foundation Trustees Meeting

NAIOP Corporate Board of Directors Reception and Dinner

Registration open

Espresso Bar Open

Corporate Committee and Subcommittee Meetings

New Corporate Board Orientation

Local Project Tours

NAIOP Corporate Board of Directors Meeting

NAIOP Annual Meeting and Passing of the Gavel

Joint Governors and Industry Trends Task Force

Chapter Presidents and Presidents-elect

Exhibits Open

NAIOP Gives Back

Welcome Reception

Research Foundation Governors Dinner

Registration open

Espresso Bar Open

Exhibits open

Breakfast Keynote General Session

Networking Break in Exhibits

CRE Talk

Student Session

It’s About Time: Fixing the Development Approvals Process

Supply Chain Disruption and Innovation

Using Data-informed Decisions for a Successful Return to the Office

Research Directors Meeting

Networking Break in Exhibits

CRE Talk

Cultivating a Culture of Innovation and Tech Adoption in CRE

Inside the Boardroom: How Supply Chain and Logistics Drive Site Selection

Leveraging Global Sustainability Standards for Stronger Asset Performance

Lunch Keynote General Session

Networking Break in Exhibits

CRE Talk

Capital Markets: Investing in a High Interest Rate Environment

CEO/Company Leadership Meeting – Groups 1 and 2

Networking Break in Exhibits

A Candid Conversation on Office Conversions

Developing Leaders Award Winners Reception

Off-site Networking Reception

National Forums Dinners

Registration open

Espresso Bar Open

National Forums Leadership Meeting

Breakfast Keynote General Session

Chapter Executives Meeting

National Forums Meetings

Special Event and Tours

Health and Safety Protocols

Conference Hotel

Transportation and Parking

Weather in Chicago

Keara Fanning

Rielle Green, LEED O+M AP, WELL AP, Fitwel Ambassador

Bart Johnson

Farrah Khimji, MBA, CPA, CA

Clark Lindsay

Leslie Moore

Craig Robinson

Adam Roth, CCIM, SIOR

Carolyn Salzer

Breana Wheeler

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