April 27, 2026, 7 p.m. - April 29, 2026, 9 p.m. MT
Developing Leaders Gathering
Ticketed Event
Networking Event
Registration limited to NAIOP Developing Leader members (aged 35 and under) only.
Ticketed event: $60 USD /$84 CAD Location: Squatters Pub Brewery, 147 W Broadway, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Connect with other Developing Leaders Forum members over drinks and bites at Squatters Pub Brewery, just a couple of blocks from the conference hotel in downtown Salt Lake City. Attendees will enjoy impressive city views from the exclusive Loft space. Space is limited so registering ahead of time is recommended.
Explore the best of Salt Lake City on this engaging three-hour bus tour, where a knowledgeable guide will share local stories, fascinating insights and an insider’s take on the area. Discover the city’s iconic landmarks, historic neighborhoods and cultural highlights while getting to know fellow National Forums members.
Go behind the scenes of two standout redevelopment projects transforming downtown Salt Lake City. The tour begins at The Seraph, Hines’ conversion of a former office building into residential use. Hear how the team evaluated feasibility, navigated design and structural challenges, and delivered modern units and amenities in a shifting office market. The tour continues at The Lumber Building, a 1909 brick-and-timber asset reimagined as Class A office space and now home to VanTrust Real Estate’s Salt Lake City office. The renovation blends historic character with modern systems, structural upgrades and high-end finishes in a highly accessible downtown location. Together, these projects highlight practical strategies for adaptive reuse and redevelopment, from conversion economics and design considerations to tenant demand and long-term value creation.
Lunch Keynote General Session with Senator Mitt Romney
Mitt Romney is a statesman, businessman and former Republican presidential nominee known for his bold leadership and independent voice. A singular figure in American politics, Romney brings deep insights into leadership, policy, and our nation’s most pressing challenges. He served as U.S. Senator for Utah from 2019-2025 and Governor of Massachusetts from 2003-2007. Before entering public service, Romney was a successful management consultant at Bain & Company and co-founded the highly successful private equity firm Bain Capital.
Presented by Property Reserve.
Co-presented by Jacobsen Construction, Willmeng Construction and The Boyer Company.
Explore three major projects shaping Salt Lake City’s Northwest Quadrant, hosted by the Freeman | Healey | Jensen | Hunt Industrial Team. Begin with a tour of the Torus manufacturing facility at Property Reserve Inc.’s Building G, a new Class A industrial development. Then visit UIPA’s large-scale remediation effort, unlocking more than 600 acres of future industrial land. The tour concludes with a look at the planned cargo expansion of Salt Lake City International Airport, the primary western hub for Delta Air Lines. This tour provides a firsthand look at active and planned developments, offering practical insight into land strategy, infrastructure investment and the public-private partnerships driving industrial growth in the region.
Enjoy a guided culinary experience through downtown Salt Lake City, where attendees will enjoy a curated lineup of local restaurants, sample a variety of delicious dishes, and learn about the city’s history, culture, architecture and evolving food scene along the way. This relaxed, engaging experience is a great way to connect with other National Forums members while exploring the city. Each ticket includes four food samples and one alcoholic beverage per person.
Co-presented by Property Reserve, Affinius Capital, Link Logistics Real Estate, Prologis, Inc., CenterPoint Properties, Granite Properties, Jacobsen Construction, JLL, Majestic Realty Co., Marcus & Millichap, Newmark, Panattoni Development Company, Willmeng Construction and The Boyer Company.