Date: Tuesday, September 12, 2023 - Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Where: Atlanta, Georgia
I.CON Cold Storage is SOLD OUT. To join the waitlist, please email education@naiop.org (include company, email address, and NAIOP Member ID, if applicable). If space is available, you will be contacted via email by Sept. 7.
No on-site registration will be available due to venue capacity.
Select from different project tours giving you an up-close look at Atlanta.
- Tour #1: Atlanta Cold Storage [Sold Out]
- Tour #2: Lindt/Ghirardelli Distribution Center [Sold Out]
Add a tour to your conference registration to make the most of your time at I.CON Cold Storage. We encourage you to register for the project tour of your choice before it reaches capacity!
Reception presented by Bridge Industrial and Ware Malcomb.
Hyatt Centric Buckhead Atlanta, 3301 Lenox Square Parkway NE
Saxum Real Estate and JLL are hosting an after-hours party for all attendees of NAIOP's inaugural I.CON Cold Storage conference. Join our hosts at the rooftop of Hyatt Centric Buckhead for drinks, passed hors d'oeuvres and a live band. This celebratory event will be held after the conference opening reception at the Westin Buckhead.
*Please note that this is a sponsor-hosted party and is not officially part of the NAIOP I.CON Cold Storage conference and is not sponsored by NAIOP.
Breakfast presented by BentallGreenOak and Catalyze.
Cold storage is considered a niche asset class with relatively few players compared to traditional industrial space. Hear from top developers and owners of the largest cold storage firms who are leading the charge to institutionalize a specialized asset class. How did they emerge into a space that only saw its first speculative project delivered in the past few years? What have they learned along the way that is changing how they proceed in the future? What does the future hold for cold storage? How can firms be in the best position to capitalize on emerging opportunities? Learn more about the challenges facing cold storage owners and developers today, including navigating a difficult and volatile capital markets environment.
Moderator:
Cory Singer, Vice President Business Development, FCL Builders
Speakers:
Josh Lewis, Chief Operating Officer, RL Cold
Jeff Manno, Co-Founder/Managing Partner, FlexCold
Anthony Rinaldi, Founder and Managing Principal, Saxum Real Estate
Kevin Rivest, Managing Partner, Head of U.S. Cold Storage, BentallGreenOak
Cold storage warehouses stand apart from traditional industrial buildings – and not just because the temperature inside is a little chillier. This session will identify key considerations for cold storage design and construction, including budgeting/pricing, design/build timeframes, and greenfield or interior tenant improvement approaches. Learn about major design best practices – refrigeration, electrical, structural, fire protection, thermal, and more – that contribute to the optimal functioning of a cold storage environment. This session will also break down the variants within cold storage, from 3PLs to frozen and perishable processing, as well as trending markets.
Moderator:
Kate Lyle, NCARB, Director, Industrial Cold & Food, Ware Malcomb
Speakers:
Josh Cronan, Vice President, ARCO Design/Build
Vince Free, President and CEO, FREEZ Construction
Todd Jessup, President of FLEXSPACE and Co-founder of FlexCold
Dean Soll, Partner, Open Concepts
Find out the most effective ways to design, plan for and market to the cold storage end user/occupier. The first step: Figuring out just who, exactly, is operating in this space. Are some manufacturers looking to go in-house and manager their own distribution centers? What is the demand for 3PLs in the current market and how do they operate? Who are the other players taking space? Learn more about the increasing demand and leasing velocity, particularly with regards to speculative cold storage. And analyze the key decision criteria that end users are using and how they are prioritizing these needs. This is a prime opportunity to get an overview of who, where and why end users/occupiers are taking cold storage space.
Moderator:
Chris Cummings, Partner, OnPace Cold
Panelists:
William Casey, General Manager, Pinnacle Real Estate-Gordon Food Service Real Estate
Juan Camilo Meisel, Founder and CEO, Grip
Blair O’Connor, Senior Director of Real Estate, Wonder Group, Inc.
JD Schwefler, Head of Site Selection and Design Solutions, Arcadia Cold Storage
Presented by Bohler and PREMIER Design + Build Group.
With more than 30 years’ experience as a lender, credit officer, appraiser, instructor and economist, KC Conway is recognized for accurately forecasting real estate trends and ever-changing influences on markets across the United States. As principal and futurist with Red Shoe Economics, he provides the most concise and up-to-date information for successful commercial real estate investments and strategic outcomes.
Keynote:
KC Conway, CCIM, CRE, MAI, Commercial Real Estate Economist and Futurist
Presented by FCL Builders, Metl-Span and Primus Builders.
Moderator:
Marc Duval, Managing Director, Capital Markets, JLL
Panelists:
Ankit Bhatt, Vice President of Investments, Oxford Properties Group
William Nelson, Principal, Cold Storage Investing, BentallGreenOak
Chris Porter, Executive Director, PGIM Real Estate Finance
Industrial refrigeration systems are arguably the most critical component of a refrigerated warehouse facility. The industry has evolved significantly over the past decade, and the options are vast when planning a new project or upgrading an existing system. Experts will discuss in-depth the pros and cons of packaged industrial refrigeration equipment so that investors, developers and operators can make informed decisions.
Speakers:
Matthew Hirsch, President, Primus Builders, Inc.
Michael Jones, AIA, President, Primus Design Services, LLC.
Michael McGinnis, Jr., P.E. President, Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc.
Cold storage development often requires a specialized approach, and leasing is no exception. Get an insider overview of the cold storage leasing market, including demand drivers and growth expectations, the market outlook, second-generation space, and speculative freezer or cooler space. Find out how cold storage leases are structured and what sets them apart from dry industrial leases. Our speakers will discuss the various types of users entering leases – 3PL, food production, grocery stores, e-commerce, specialty products, etc. – and how to address the need for facility specialization.
Moderator:
David Sours, Senior Vice President, National Food Facilities Group, CBRE
Panelists:
Dave Aschenbrand, Vice President, Cold Storage, Bridge Industrial
Chris Copenhaver, Senior Director, Cushman & Wakefield
Rick Kingery, Senior Vice President, Colliers International
Matt Wassel, Principal, Saxum Real Estate
KC Conway, CCIM, CRE, MAI
Commercial Real Estate Economist and Futurist
With more than 30 years’ experience as a lender, credit officer, appraiser, instructor and economist, KC Conway is recognized for accurately forecasting real estate trends and ever-changing influences on markets across the United States. As principal and futurist with Red Shoe Economics, he provides the most concise and up-to-date information for successful commercial real estate investments and strategic outcomes.
Select from different project tours giving you an up-close look at Atlanta.
- Atlanta Cold Storage [Sold Out]
- Lindt/Ghirardelli Distribution Center [Sold Out]
Add a tour to your conference registration to make the most of your time at I.CON Cold Storage. We encourage you to register for the project tour of your choice before it reaches capacity!
Space is limited.
Tours for I.CON Cold StorageI.CON Cold Storage is SOLD OUT. To join the waitlist, please email education@naiop.org (include company, email address, and NAIOP Member ID, if applicable). If space is available, you will be contacted via email by Sept. 7.
No on-site registration will be available due to venue capacity.
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All cancellations must be in writing. Cancellations of full conference registrants received after Monday, August 21, 2023, 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 Tuesday, September 5, 2023, 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.
Do you require a special accommodation to participate in this meeting? Please email education@naiop.org at least 10 days prior to the conference with your specific request and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Book a room at the Westin Buckhead Atlanta. See additional hotel information, including a link to the direct online booking website.
The Westin Buckhead Atlanta is located near two airports. On-site parking is available.
Business attire is recommended for speakers and conference attendees. Average September temperatures in Atlanta range from a daytime high of 85 degrees to an evening low of 62 degrees. Bring a sweater or jacket as temperatures in the meeting rooms may vary.
Best Practices in Cold Storage Facility Development provides practical information for developers, designers, tenants and anyone else interested in knowing more about this complex property type.
Authored by industry experts from Ware Malcomb, FCL Builders and Cold Summit Development, this 40-page e-book explains pre-development considerations along with detailed speculative and build-to-suit design and construction approaches.
The first cold storage conference created for industrial real estate developers, I.CON Cold Storage will provide insights from leading professionals about opportunities and challenges in this dynamic sector.
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