Special Events: Project Tours and I.CONNECT
Follow these steps to add a special event to your registration:
- Visit the My Event Registrations page.
- Follow the prompts to sign in to your NAIOP account if you haven't already signed in.
- Under "My Corporate Event Registration," find I.CON 2025 - Central and click on it.
- Hit the green Edit Registration button under your name. Confirm your information and then hit “Next Step.”
- Scroll down to find the tour or special event you'd like to register for and click the check box next to it. Once finished, select "Next Step" at the bottom of the screen.
- Follow the prompts to check out and complete payment.
Tours
Silicon Heartland: Touring New Albany’s International Business and Technology Corridor
Monday, Nov. 3, 9:45 a.m.-3 p.m.
Ticketed event; $135 USD / $184 CAN. Lunch included.
Discover the Midwest’s largest master-planned business park, a 9,000-acre hub that has attracted more than $47 billion in investment and spans 36 million square feet of development. Home to a thriving mix of technology, life sciences, logistics, advanced manufacturing and healthcare operations, the New Albany International Business Park exemplifies how smart planning and strategic infrastructure fuel sustained economic growth. With beautifully designed campuses, sustainability-focused development and seamless connectivity to regional and global markets, the park has become a model for modern business communities. This tour offers an inside look at how New Albany has earned its nickname as the “Silicon Heartland.”
Presented by ARCO.
Co-presented by The New Albany Company.
Gateway to Global Commerce: Inside Rickenbacker’s Industrial Powerhouse
Monday, Nov. 3, 9:45 a.m.-3 p.m.
Ticketed event; $135 USD / $184 CAN. Lunch included.
Join us for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of one of the nation’s most dynamic logistics and industrial hubs. Anchored by Rickenbacker International Airport – one of the world’s only cargo-dedicated airports – the Rickenbacker area has transformed Central Ohio into a global gateway for industrial development. This immersive tour will highlight the airport’s international cargo operations, the surrounding business parks, and the strategic infrastructure that continues to attract leading developers, occupiers and investors. Participants will gain firsthand insights from local experts, explore the competitive advantages of Foreign Trade Zone #138, and see how Rickenbacker’s multimodal connectivity is fueling growth in e-commerce, distribution and advanced logistics.
Presented by ARCO.
Co-presented by CT Realty.
Networking
Power Lunch: The Real Estate Tax Playbook
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 12:15-1:45 p.m.
RSVP by adding this special event to your registration.
Join Cory Bultinck, Wipfli’s national real estate practice leader, for a timely session focused on the latest tax developments impacting the commercial real estate sector. As legislative changes and economic pressures reshape the landscape, real estate owners, developers and investors must adapt their strategies to stay competitive and compliant.
This session will explore:
- Key 2025 tax law changes affecting real estate transactions and ownership structures.
- Updates on bonus depreciation, Section 179D energy credits, and Qualified Production Property (QPP) incentives.
- Practical planning tips to mitigate risk, optimize cash flow, and prepare for audits.
- Real-world examples of how tax strategy missteps have led to lost deals and investor attrition.
Whether you're navigating succession planning, scaling operations, or preparing for M&A, this session will equip you with actionable insights to strengthen your tax position and drive long-term success in today’s volatile market.
Presented by Wipfli LLP.
I.CONNECT: Ticketed Off-site Networking Event
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Ticketed event; $149 USD / $194 CAD fee.
Location: Whistle & Keg, 343 N Front Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Join fellow I.CON Central attendees at Whistle & Keg, a brewery and beer hall in the heart of downtown Columbus' lively Arena District, a destination for major concerts and home to Nationwide Arena and the Columbus Blue Jackets. Whistle & Keg (the name is a nod to the steam whistle that rang out for years as trains ran through the city) boasts 50 pour-your-own taps, so you have the freedom to pour a little or a lot.
Presented by Panattoni Development Company.
Co-presented by Brittingham Construction and Development, Graycor Construction Company and Summit Real Estate Group.