I.CON West 2021: The Industrial Conference

I.CON IS INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE.

About I.CON West

Date: Tuesday, August 31, 2021 - Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Where: Westin Long Beach, Long Beach, California

The premier event exclusively focused on the development, operation and expansion of industrial real estate, I.CON is the nation’s largest gathering of industrial real estate professionals.

Hear the big ideas, trends and new technologies in industrial development from the best in the business, and make new professional contacts in the enthusiastic networking environment.

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Learn about the latest trends and emerging technologies

I.CON West provides prime opportunities for industrial real estate leaders to connect, hear from expert speakers, and learn about the latest trends and emerging technologies transforming the sector.

At I.CON West, examine:

Last/middle mile and urban infill
Environmental and entitlement issues
Speculative cold warehouse development opportunities
Updates and new entries to capital markets
Industrial innovation
Acceleration of e-commerce and supply chain update

Plus, tour some of the most talked-about projects in the region and meet with the teams bringing the projects to life.

Agenda

*Schedule is subject to change

3 p.m.

Registration Open

Time: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. PT

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6:15 a.m.

Registration Open

Time: 6:15 a.m. - 7 p.m. PT

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7:15 a.m.

Project Tours

Time: 7:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. PT

Separate fee and registration required.

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8 a.m.

Espresso Bar Open

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

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8 a.m.

Port of Long Beach Tour

Time: 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. PT

The Port of Long Beach is the premier U.S. gateway for trans-Pacific trade and a leader in innovative goods movement, safety, environmental stewardship and sustainability. As the second-busiest container seaport in the United States, the Port handles trade valued at $170 billion annually. Supporting 2.6 million jobs across the nation, more than 575,000 in Southern California, the Port of Long Beach is one of the few U.S. ports that can welcome today’s largest vessels, serving 175 shipping lines with connections to 217 seaports around the world.

Don’t miss this special, 90-minute narrated boat tour. Once aboard, see up-close the operations at the second-busiest Port in the nation, with towering cranes, the most advanced and green terminal in the world, new infrastructure projects such as the Gerald Desmond Bridge Replacement, and possibly even catch a glimpse of local marine life including sea lions and dolphins.

Ticketed event; $75 USD/$90 CAD fee. Limited to 125 people.

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8 a.m.

Prologis Breakfast

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

By invitation only.

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11:30 a.m.

Exhibits Open

Time: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. PT

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11:30 a.m.

Lunch

Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. PT

Lunch presented by CBRE.

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12:15 p.m.

Keynote: Leading with Transformative Influence

Time: 12:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. PT

Through his experience leading a turnaround as the former CEO of Prologis, Walt Rakowich realized leaders today must lean into timeless values and principles, but with a fresh perspective on the new and complex realities of our leadership climates. Transformative Influence – or transfluence – is leadership that is positively influential in a transformative way and is the subject of his latest book. Leaders who are committed to transfluent leadership can produce incredible results by being a light in the lives of those they lead. Learn how to engage your values and your organization with purpose and passion in this inspiring talk.

Speaker:
Walt Rakowich
Former CEO of Prologis, leadership speaker and author

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1:45 p.m.

Networking Break

Time: 1:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. PT

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2:15 p.m.

Opportunities in Urban Middle/Last Mile

Time: 2:15 p.m. - 3 p.m. PT

Escalating demand for e-commerce products in dense urban areas requires a network of last-mile facilities to quickly deliver products from fulfillment centers to customers’ doorsteps. The need for faster delivery creates opportunities for underperforming buildings to be converted into last- or middle-mile delivery centers. In some areas, multilevel distribution centers are being introduced as the ground-up solution to provide high square footage in densely populated urban areas. Hear from a variety of perspectives addressing the design, financing, development and operation of urban last/middle mile facilities.

Moderator:
Sergio Valentini, Director, Architecture, Ware Malcomb

Panelist:
Ben Conwell, Senior Managing Director and Practice Leader, Cushman and Wakefield
Brendan Kotler, Senior Vice President, Investment Officer, Capital Deployment, Prologis
Patrick Schlehuber, Executive Vice President, Investments, Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc.

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3:10 p.m.

Not Your Grandfather’s Warehouse: Solving the Complex Challenges of Today’s Industrial Market

Time: 3:10 p.m. - 3:55 p.m. PT

The logistics market is still red-hot, but external forces are trying to cool it. This panel will address technical, regulatory and political challenges – and provide solutions to help your business navigate those challenges. Panelists will also share recommendations for how to communicate these solutions to the decision makers and other groups involved. Learn how to solve traffic congestion through creative circulation innovation; work with specialized regulatory agencies; overcome negative perceptions concerning emissions; address the wrongful assumption that warehouses only generate low-paying jobs, and more.

Moderator:
John Condas, Partner, Allen Matkins

Panelists:
Orlando Acevedo, Director of Business Development and Communications, Town of Apple Valley
Stephen Batcheller, Partner, Western US – Logistics Group, Transwestern Development Company
Aric Evatt, President, Urban Crossroads, Inc.
Jason Krotts, Principal and Co-Founder, Real Estate Development Associates, LLC

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4:05 p.m.

Industrial Innovation: Disruption, Adoption and Impact

Time: 4:05 p.m. - 4:50 p.m. PT

Why are the top owners, developers, and tenants focused on innovating in commercial real estate’s hottest product type? Panelists will discuss how awareness of disruptive technology inside the building and out is creating opportunity for light industrial stakeholders. Are supply chain analytics and locational intelligence opening up new geographic corridors of development? How is building design changing to accommodate growth in grocery, e-commerce, data center and life science demand? How are delivery technologies are poised to disrupt the way goods are distributed and what impact will that have on developers and owners? How has the capitalization and disposition process been impacted by an acceleration of technology adoption in the past year? Panelists will discuss the disruptors poised to create opportunities with the incredibly competitive industrial market and how an innovation mindset within organizations is critical to success.

Moderator:
James Camp, Senior Managing Director, Rockefeller Group

Speakers:
Scott Maxwell, Managing Principal, Cresa
Scott Recknor, Partner/Head of US Asset Management, Ares Real Estate Group
Eric Safko, CEO, ARCO Design/Build
David Willett, Head of North American Fulfillment Center Real Estate, Wayfair

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5 p.m.

Welcome Reception

Time: 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. PT

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Day 3 Agenda

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

7 a.m.

Registration Open

Time: 7 a.m. - noon PT

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7 a.m.

Espresso Bar Open

Time: 7 a.m. - 11 a.m. PT

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8 a.m.

Exhibits Open

Time: 8 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. PT

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8 a.m.

Breakfast

Time: 8 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. PT

Breakfast presented by Clarion Partners.

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9 a.m.

Keynote: State of the CRE Economy

Time: 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. PT

As the chief economist at JLL, Ryan Severino manages the economics team and is responsible for global and regional economic research, analysis and forecasting, as well as property market forecasting. Hear his analysis of current conditions and where the industry is headed next so you can make strategic decisions for your business.

Speaker:
Ryan Severino, Chief Economist, JLL

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9:45 a.m.

Networking Break in Exhibits

Time: 9:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. PT

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10:15 a.m.

The Acceleration of E-commerce and the Modern Supply Chain

Time: 10:15 a.m. - 11 a.m. PT

Consumer buying habits dictate that products be provided on a next-day, same-day, or even hourly basis. How will commercial real estate evolve to meet this demand? This session will examine how 3PLs are addressing choke points in the supply chain; onshoring and reshoring issues; the impact of increasing construction prices and land prices on the development of e-commerce buildings; and other key considerations for e-commerce growth and the challenges of the supply chain.

Moderator:
David Hudson, President – Griffin Partners Development, Griffin Partners, Inc.

Panelists:
Chris Burns, Regional Executive Vice President, Duke Realty
Gregg Healy, Executive Vice President, Savills
Barbara Perrier, Vice Chairman, CBRE
Richard Thompson, International Director, Supply Chain & Logistics Solutions, Americas, JLL

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11:10 a.m.

Key Considerations for Speculative Cold Storage

Time: 11:10 a.m. - 11:55 a.m. ET

Within the thriving industrial real estate sector, the cold storage class of warehouses has attracted investor and developer attention as demand continues to grow for food and pharmaceutical delivery. Explore opportunities for developing speculative cold storage warehouse and the specifications these buildings require, including clear height, slab design, suite sizes, building access, insulated walls, construction timelines and more. Learn about cap rates for cold storage and what to expect for future demand.

Moderator:
Kate Lyle, Studio Manager, Industrial Cold & Food, Ware Malcomb

Speakers:
David Aschenbrand, VP Cold Storage, Bridge Industrial
Eric Cox, Vice President, CBRE
Chris Cummings, National Director - Food Advisory Services, Colliers International-Atlanta
Ken Reiff, Co-Lead Food & Beverage Advisory Services, Cushman & Wakefield

12:05 p.m.

Capital Markets Outlook

Time: 12:05 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. PT

Analyze what is happening with capital markets today; what has changed due to the COVID pandemic; and what the outlook holds for 2021 and beyond. This session will discuss new market entrants as well as allocation strategies to keep pace with product and asset class shifts.

Moderator:
Adam Pastor, Director, Eastdil Secured

Panelists:
Graydon Bouchillon, Global Head of Industrial, Nuveen
John Garrigan, Principal, Head of Acquisitions, LBA Realty|LBA Logistics
Andrew Goodman, Managing Director - Head of Dispositions, Link Logistics Real Estate
Bret Hardy, Executive Managing Director, Newmark Knight Frank

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12:50 p.m.

Closing Thoughts

Time: 12:50 p.m. - 1 p.m. PT

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Keynote: Leading with Transformative Influence

Walt Rakowich
Former CEO of Prologis, leadership speaker and author

Keynote: State of the CRE Economy

Ryan Severino

Ryan Severino
Chief Economist
JLL

Health and Safety Protocols

The safety and well-being of conference attendees are top priorities for NAIOP. For meetings in 2021, 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.

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Fee Type	Standard USD	Standard CAD
Member Regular	$650	$852
Member On-site	$700	$917
Nonmember Regular	$875	$1,147
Nonmember On-site	$925	$1,212
Developing Leader Member	$475	$622
Student	$195	$255

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Code of Conduct

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Recording and Videography

Attendees of I.CON East may be captured by audio and video and consent to appear in conference recordings and promotional materials. For questions or to request not to appear in conference recordings, email hamilton@naiop.org.

Cancellation Policy

All cancellations must be in writing. Cancellations of full conference registrants received after August 9, 2021, will be charged a fee of $100 per attendee. You may send a substitute in your place without a penalty. Nonmembers substituting for a member will pay the fee difference. Cancellations received after August 23, 2021, will forfeit the registration fee. No refunds will be made for no-shows. Special events (tours) are nonrefundable. Cancellation notices should be sent to education@naiop.org or faxed to 703-904-7003.

Hotel and Travel

Conference Hotel

Book a room at the Westin Long Beach. See additional hotel information, including a link to the direct online booking website.

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Transportation and Parking

The Westin Long Beach has easy access to three major airports and offers parking options.

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Weather in Long Beach

Business casual attire is recommended for speakers and conference attendees. Average August temperatures in Long Beach range from a high of 84 degrees to a low of 64 degrees. Bring a sweater or jacket as temperatures in the meeting rooms may vary.

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Speakers

Sponsorship Opportunities

Registration Open

Registration Open

Project Tours

Espresso Bar Open

Port of Long Beach Tour

Prologis Breakfast

Exhibits Open

Lunch

Keynote: Leading with Transformative Influence

Networking Break

Opportunities in Urban Middle/Last Mile

Not Your Grandfather’s Warehouse: Solving the Complex Challenges of Today’s Industrial Market

Industrial Innovation: Disruption, Adoption and Impact

Welcome Reception

Registration Open

Espresso Bar Open

Exhibits Open

Breakfast

Keynote: State of the CRE Economy

Networking Break in Exhibits

The Acceleration of E-commerce and the Modern Supply Chain

Key Considerations for Speculative Cold Storage

Capital Markets Outlook

Closing Thoughts

Health and Safety Protocols

Confirmation

Code of Conduct

Recording and Videography

Cancellation Policy

Conference Hotel

Transportation and Parking

Weather in Long Beach

Graydon Bouchillon

Chris Burns

James Camp

Benjamin Conwell

Kate Lyle

Gregg Healy

David Hudson

Jason Krotts

Barbara Perrier

Sergio Valentini

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