I.CON East 2023: The Industrial Conference | NAIOP | Commercial Real Estate Development Association

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About I.CON East

Date: Wednesday, June 07, 2023 - Thursday, June 08, 2023

Where: Hyatt Regency Jersey City on the Hudson, Jersey City, New Jersey

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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.

I.CON East 2023 is sold out and the waitlist is now closed. If spots become available, we will reach out to individuals on the waitlist by June 1 by email.

No onsite registration will be available due to record attendance at this year’s event.

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Agenda

*Schedule is subject to change

8 a.m.

Registration Open

8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. ET

Presented by Cushman & Wakefield.

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9 a.m.

Espresso Bar Open

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. ET

Espresso Bar presented by Link Logistics Real Estate.

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9 a.m.

Tour Departure Desk Open

9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. ET

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9:30 a.m.

Tours

9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. ET

Ticketed events. Times vary within window.

Lincoln Logistics Bayonne - Sold Out
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Presented by Majestic Realty.

Urban Industrial Development from Brooklyn to Staten Island
10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Presented by NYEDC.

Linden Logistics Center
12:45-3:30 p.m.
Presented by Majestic Realty.

Boat Tour of Port of New York/New Jersey - Sold Out
1:15-4 p.m.
Presented by Majestic Realty.

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

Space is limited; register now!

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2:30 p.m.

National Forums Informational Session

2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. ET

Join Bennett Gray, vice president for National Forums at NAIOP, who will share details of the NAIOP National Forums program, which provides members the opportunity to develop a trusted circle of advisors in a non-competitive and confidential setting. Hear about how the program is structured, the benefits, application process and more. This session is open to all conference attendees.

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3 p.m.

Exhibits Open

3 p.m. - 6 p.m. ET

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3 p.m.

Happy Hour with Exhibitors

3 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET

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4 p.m.

On-site Welcome Reception

4 p.m. - 6 p.m. ET

Presented by Northeast Precast.

Co-presented by Presenting, Premier and Platinum sponsors.

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7 a.m.

Registration Open

7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET

Presented by Cushman & Wakefield.

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7 a.m.

Espresso Bar Open

7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. ET

Presented by Link Logistics Real Estate.

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7:45 a.m.

Breakfast

7:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. ET

Co-presented by Dalfen Industrial and NAI Global.

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8 a.m.

Exhibits Open

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

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8:30 a.m.

Keynote: The Future of Economic Growth: Identifying Emerging Opportunities and Risks

8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. ET

Dana M. Peterson, chief economist at The Conference Board, will provide and in-depth analysis of the current economic outlook, including a comprehensive review of key indicators including GDP growth, the labor market, inflation, and interest rates. She’ll discuss the potential impact of global events and economic policy decisions on the commercial real estate industry, outline potential future market trends and offer practical advice for how businesses can navigate the current landscape.

Speaker:
Dana M. Peterson
Chief Economist and Center Leader, Economy, Strategy & Finance, The Conference Board

Keynote presented by Prologis.

Keynote Stage presented by FCL Builders.

Co-presented by Presenting, Premier and Platinum sponsors.

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9:45 a.m.

Networking Break

9:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. ET

Presented by Rockefeller Group.

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10:15 a.m.

A New Approach to ESG Leadership for Warehouses and Commercial Buildings

10:15 a.m. - 11 a.m. ET

ESG and decarbonization initiatives can be a boon for investor and community relations – in addition to the climate benefits – but these projects can raise fears about increased demand on time and resources. Community solar allows property owners to host solar panels on building rooftops and invite their tenants, employees and communities to be part of the clean energy transition by encouraging them to subscribe to receive that energy at home at a discount. Hear from commercial real estate ESG leaders about how they have taken advantage of community solar programs to dramatically move ESG goals forward, create a new revenue stream, and build job opportunities for nearby community members.

Moderator:
Josh Burd, Editor, Real Estate NJ
Panelists:
Michael Barone, Project Manager, Rockefeller Group
David Crist, CEM, Director of Sustainability, ARCO Design/Build
Andrew Hunt, Senior Vice President, Solar Landscape
Madeline O’Donnell, Senior ESG Analyst, Principal Real Estate Investors

Session co-presented by Presenting, Premier and Platinum sponsors.

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10:15 a.m.

The Logistics Building of the Future

10:15 a.m. - 11 a.m. ET

The design concepts of yesterday won’t solve the needs of tomorrow’s occupiers. The logistics building of the future has a multifaceted approach and challenges conventional ideas of what a distribution center is designed and utilized. Technologies like machine learning and AI redefine how each component of the industrial building interacts with each other. These new facilities utilize tried-and-true systems that already exist in the market, but leverages them in a new, innovative way.

Speaker:
Matt Brady, Architect, LEED AP, Executive Vice President, Ware Malcomb

Session Stage presented by FCL Builders.

Session co-presented by Presenting, Premier and Platinum sponsors.

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10:15 a.m.

CRE Talk: Southeast Industrial Market Outlook

10:15 a.m. - 11 a.m. ET

Join these lively discussion-based sessions, where experts will share a high-level state of the market, notes on submarkets and rent differentiation, and discuss opportunities and challenges unique to the region. Hear their personal stories and anecdotes illustrating challenges or highlights from their projects in the market, plus their outlook for CRE over the next 6-12 months. Come prepared with your questions and be ready to share your insights!

Speakers:
Richard Eyre, Vice President, Leasing, East Region, GLP
Shepard Stuart, Vice President, Development/Construction - East Region, Logistics Property Company, LLC

Presented by Bridge Industrial.

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11:15 a.m.

International Perspectives on Industrial Property

11:15 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET

This panel discussion will feature international experts who will share their insights on global industrial properties, including the differences between users, leasing market conditions, buildings and capital markets. They will discuss investment trends, market-specific trends to provide further context, and best practices that can be applied to the U.S. market.

Moderator:
Ed Lerum, Head of Global Logistics Real Estate, Norges Bank Investment Management
Panelists:
Jesse Curtis, Head of Industrial and Fund Manager, Centuria Industrial REIT, Centuria Capital Group
Sebastian Gonzalez, Chief Investment Officer, Thor Urbana

Co-presented by Presenting, Premier and Platinum sponsors.

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11:15 a.m.

Tackling the Tenant Workforce Issue

11:15 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET

A qualified, sustainable, and happy workforce is key to tenant success and exceedingly difficult to attain in today's labor market. Speakers will discuss effective practices for attracting, training and retaining workers at industrial facilities in this panel discussion. Learn about programs such as Prologis' workforce training program, workforce commutation options and others.

Moderator:
Anne Strauss-Wieder, Director, Freight Planning, North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority
Panelists:
Glenn Best, Director Manufacturing and Supply Chain Sector Strategy, New Jersey Council of County Colleges
Steven Hussain, Head of Government and Community Affairs, Prologis
Owen O’Neil, Executive Director, Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority

Session Stage presented by FCL Builders.

Session co-presented by Presenting, Premier and Platinum sponsors.

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11:30 a.m.

Networking Lunch

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. ET

Presented by CBRE.

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1 p.m.

Corporate Real Estate of the Future: Where Sustainability and Profitability Converge

1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. ET

Clean energy amenities like solar-covered parking, batteries and electric vehicle charging stations can increase NOI through energy savings, increased rent and tenant retention, and additional revenue from the energy assets themselves. In a roundtable discussion, hear how the corporate real estate of the future will integrate the evolving trends of sustainability and automation, so that owners can meet carbon reduction and ESG goals, exceed tenant specs, future-proof their properties and increase NOI.

Moderator:
James Geshwiler, Co-founder and Chief Strategy and Investment Officer, Catalyze
Panelists:
Alicia Case, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP, SITES AP, Fitwel Ambassador, LFA, Southeast Region Lead, Sustainability, JLL
Nicolette Jaze, Head of Sustainability, Galvanize Climate Solutions
Shelah Wallace, Director, Originations, Nuveen

Session co-presented by Presenting, Premier and Platinum sponsors.

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1 p.m.

The Capital Markets Outlook for Industrial Real Estate

1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. ET

In this session, speakers will examine the latest strategies for capital markets as we head into a more uncertain economic climate. Hear from capital markets experts on the development, owner and brokerage sides. This wide-ranging discussion will cover topics such as options for financing, trends in underwriting, transaction volume year-over-year, forecasts for construction and labor costs, and approach to acquisitions.

Moderator:
Tom Griggs, Managing Director – Head of Industrial & Logistics, East Region, Hines
Panelists:
Beth Demba, Head of Capital Deployment, East Region, Prologis
Jack Fraker, President, Global Head of Industrial and Logistics Capital Markets, Newmark
Peter Nicoletti, Head of Capital Markets | New York, Colliers International

Session Stage presented by FCL Builders.

Session co-presented by Presenting, Premier and Platinum sponsors.

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1 p.m.

CRE Talk: State of the Mid-Atlantic Industrial Markets

1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. ET

Speakers:
Chuck McMahon, Vice President, Development, MCB Real Estate LLC
John Pollock, Senior Vice President, Trammell Crow Company

Presented by Bridge Industrial.

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2 p.m.

Finding Potential in Forgotten Industrial Sites

2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. ET

We all know the rise in construction costs, property values and land availability can create challenges in the search for a perfect industrial site. But what if you no longer needed to worry about finding the perfect site? In this case study presentation, hear how multistory technology is being used to save cut-and-fill costs, and hear about a unique prototype design solution to utilize the “forgotten sites” previously deemed unsuitable for industrial development.

Speakers:
Luke Corsbie, PE, PLS, LEED AP, Regional Director, Civil Engineering, Ware Malcomb
Frank Di Roma, OAA, MRAIC, Regional Vice President, Ware Malcomb

Session co-presented by Presenting, Premier and Platinum sponsors.

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2 p.m.

The Business Case for Sustainable Industrial Warehouses

2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. ET

Designing, constructing and operating a sustainable and healthy warehouse not only reduces environmental impact and improves productivity, but also results in a more valuable asset. Incorporating sustainability elements into a warehouse can substantially impact operational costs, improve the longevity of building systems, and attract and retain long-term tenants. Learn about the Green Building Initiative’s Green Globes certification, sustainability and resilience measures that panelists have successfully applied, and how to make the business case for sustainable warehouses.

Moderator:
Megan Baker , Associate Vice President, Engagement, Green Building Initiative
Speakers:
Joe Carman, Vice President of Construction, Plymouth Industrial REIT
Jim Connolly, Executive Vice President - Asset Management, Plymouth Industrial REIT
Keely Felton, CEA, Senior Vice President, Nova Sustainability and Energy Group, Nova Group GBC

Session Stage presented by FCL Builders.

Session co-presented by Presenting, Premier and Platinum sponsors.

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2 p.m.

CRE Talk: Is Cold Storage Still Hot?

2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. ET

Cold storage is a hot topic in industrial real estate. But as economic uncertainty and concerns about a recession persist, will interest in cold storage cool? Are developers pursuing speculative cold storage buildings? Join the conversation on the current state of the cold storage market.

Speakers:
Sean Gilbert, Principal, Saxum Real Estate
Bob Ulliman, Vice President National Cold Storage, FCL Builders

Presented by Bridge Industrial.

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2:45 p.m.

Networking Break

2:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. ET

Presented by Rockefeller Group.

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3:15 p.m.

Addressing Today’s Supply Chain Challenges

3:15 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET

Dive into all things supply chain with this panel of experts. They’ll discuss trends in reshoring/onshoring/nearshoring, diversifying the supply chain, and just-in-case vs. just-in-time strategies. Hear about the supply chain’s latest impact on industrial demand, trends in retail warehousing, competing ports, and more.

Moderator:
Beth Rooney, Port Director, The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
Panelists:
Grayson Scott, Senior Consultant, CBRE
Brewster Smith, Head of Supply Chain Solutions, Colliers
Jeffrey Garza Walker, MRED/MBA, Executive Vice President, NAI Horizon

Session Stage presented by FCL Builders.

Session co-presented by Presenting, Premier and Platinum sponsors.

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3:15 p.m.

Leveraging Data Science and AI in CRE Investment Strategies

3:15 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET

Many CRE firms are sitting on a wealth of data that, when harnessed and refined, can lead to smarter decision-making, better underwriting, and reduced risk. Explore the industry’s opportunity for technology adoption and data science to improve investment strategies and ensure better risk management in this interactive session.

Speaker:
Itay Ron, Senior Vice President, Northeast Markets, Faropoint

Session co-presented by Presenting, Premier and Platinum sponsors.

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3:15 p.m.

The CRE Expert Bar Appointments

3:15 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET

Chat with experts at the CRE Expert Bar – an exceptional opportunity for high-level one-on-one networking.

Each CRE Expert will be available for 15-minute time slots to meet individually for consultations with attendees.

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CRE Experts:
Sebastian Gonzalez, Chief Investment Officer, Thor Urbana
Andrew Hunt, Senior Vice President, Business Development, Solar Landscape
Marisa Long, Senior Vice President, Antenna Group
Amanda Valdes, Manager, Business Development & Industry Relations, Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
Shelah Wallace, Director, Originations for New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware, Nuveen Green Capital
Blair Wegescheide, Manager, Port Efficiency – Facilities & Goods Movement, Port Authority of New York & New Jersey

Presented by Bridge Industrial.

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4:30 p.m.

I.CONNECT: Ticketed Off-site Networking Event

4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. ET

Location: Liberty House (76 Audrey Zapp Drive, Jersey City)

Ticket fee: $99

Presented by HILCO Redevelopment Partners.

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Keynote: The Future of Economic Growth: Identifying Emerging Opportunities and Risks

Dana M. Peterson
Chief Economist and Center Leader, Economy, Strategy & Finance, The Conference Board

With more questions than answers in today’s economic landscape, Dana M. Peterson, chief economist for the Conference Board, has established herself as a visionary, and the go-to expert providing insightful analysis and predictions to corporations, associations and government organizations looking for clarity and foresight into how economic drivers might impact their businesses in the short- and long-term. With over two decades of experience in the field, she serves as the globally recognized think tank’s public face and primary spokesperson on all things related to the economy.

Peterson’s research and insights expand across topic areas that directly impact financial market implications, including monetary policy; fiscal and trade policy; debt, taxation; environmental, social and governance principles; consumption; and demographics.

In addition to serving as chief economist of The Conference Board and a member of its Executive Committee, Peterson also leads the organization’s U.S. Economy, Strategy & Finance (ESF) Center – directing and managing its research programs and spearheading the quality and integrity of creation and dissemination of its full knowledge portfolio. Alongside her work and research, Peterson is a member of the Board of Directors for NBER, NABE, and the Global Interdependence Center, First Vice Chair of the New York Association for Business Economics, and a member of the NBEIC, the Forecasters Club, and the Council on Foreign Relations.

Keynote presented by Prologis.

Dana Peterson

Tours

Join other attendees for an unforgettable ticketed networking event and select from four project tours giving you an up-close look at groundbreaking industrial developments in the New York and New Jersey region.

- Lincoln Logistics Bayonne - Sold Out
- Linden Logistics Center
- Boat Tour of Port of New York/New Jersey
- Urban Industrial Development from Brooklyn to Staten Island - Sold Out

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

Space is limited; register now!

Tours for I.CON East

I.CON East 2023 is sold out and the waitlist is now closed. If spots become available, we will reach out to individuals on the waitlist by June 1 by email.

No onsite registration will be available due to record attendance at this year’s event.

Fee Type	Standard USD	Standard CAD
Member Regular	$850	$1,128
Nonmember Regular	$1,195	$1,585
Developing Leader Member Regular	$725	$962
University Faculty Regular	$850	$1,128
Student	$195	$259

Confirmation

All registrations processed online receive an automatic order confirmation and receipt. If you register via fax, mail, or phone, a receipt must be requested by contacting education@naiop.org.

Code of Conduct

NAIOP is dedicated to providing a positive and harassment-free event experience. Harassment of event participants through the app, in person, or any other channel is prohibited and may result in removal from the event. All communication should be appropriate for a professional audience. If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a member of NAIOP staff immediately.

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  Tuesday, May 16, 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, May 30, 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.

Special Accommodations

Do you require a special accommodation to participate in this meeting? i.e., specific dietary needs (kosher/halal), audio captioning, mobility assistance, etc.? Please email education@naiop.org at least 7 days prior to the conference with your specific request.

Hotel and Travel

Conference Hotel

Book a room at Hyatt Regency Jersey City on the Hudson. See additional hotel information, including a link to the direct online booking website.

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Transportation and Parking

Hyatt Regency Jersey City on the Hudson is located near the PATH train. On-site parking is available.

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Weather in Jersey City

Business casual attire is recommended for speakers and conference attendees. Average June temperatures in Jersey City range from a high of 75 degrees to a low of 60 degrees. Bring a sweater or jacket as temperatures in the meeting rooms may vary.

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