A national overview of the industrial sector, from adaptive reuse and development, to the impact of the ports, the effects of robotics, intermodal logistics, and the industrial investment scene.
Join us for an afternoon of informative panels, networking and cocktails.
Avison Young
Erik Foster joined Avison Young (Chicago) in
Aries / Conlon Capital
Long-time entrepreneur Neil Freeman is Principal of Aries/ Conlon
Conor Commercial
David Friedman is President of Conor Commercial Real Estate,
Griffin Capital Company
Maxwell J. Kaminsky joined Griffin Capital
Geoffrey M. Kasselman joined Newmark Knight Frank
Logistics Property Company
Jim serves as Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
BNSF Railway
Eric Pitcher manages economic development
USAA Real Estate Company
As Managing Director of the North Central
Port of Houston Authority
Williams oversees the Port Authority’s Foreign
Geoffrey M. Kasselman joined Newmark Knight Frank
Avison Young
Erik Foster joined Avison Young (Chicago) in
Griffin Capital Company
Maxwell J. Kaminsky joined Griffin Capital
USAA Real Estate Company
As Managing Director of the North Central
Logistics Property Company
Jim serves as Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
BNSF Railway
Eric Pitcher manages economic development
Port of Houston Authority
Williams oversees the Port Authority’s Foreign
Conor Commercial
David Friedman is President of Conor Commercial Real Estate,
Aries / Conlon Capital
Long-time entrepreneur Neil Freeman is Principal of Aries/ Conlon
Reserve a room at the discounted rate.
The Dana Hotel and Spa one of Chicago’s the most unique boutique hotels.
Registration and Networking Lunch
Opening Remarks
Economic Forecast Keynote
Industrial real estate has grown immensely in the recent years, but is there a surplus or is the demand outweighing supply? Expert panelists will provide a national perspective on where the market is headed, trends on the rise, and how you can capitalize on the opportunities at the forefront of the space.
Investment Leaders Roundtable
Who is putting investment capital into the industrial sector and what does the economic future hold for the space? Will Industrial demand continue at its current rate, or will the market see a decrease in dollars? As competition tightens in core markets, will investors turn to secondary markets for opportunities? Industrial leaders discuss why this hot property type continues to be so attractive to the investment community.
Networking Break
Changing the Landscape: The Evolution of Omnichannel Commerce
When purchasing power shifted from the retailer to the consumer, logistics evolved drastically and industry had to evolve with it. From technology to site selection to rethinking the supply chain, experts will sound off on the phenomenon of e-commerce and discuss topics including today’s CRE demands, how logistics companies are keeping up, predicting 6-24 months ahead, how the industry is staying afloat in the 24/7/365 e-commerce environment, and more.
Networking Break
Growing Tides: Real Estate & Ports
Leaders will discuss the landscape of industrial property around the ports, as well as the projected growth of development. As distribution and the supply chain remain critical drivers of industrial real estate, what challenges and opportunities can we expect moving forward.
Development & Adaptive Reuse: Creating and Re-Creating Space
As one of the hottest asset classes in commercial real estate, Industrial development is booming. What type of facilities are being developed and re-developed, and what amenities are consumers looking for when they build to suit?
Cocktail Reception
In Terms of Networking… it one of the best events!
“I’ve received several inquiries from people who I met at Connect LA who want to do business. It was one of the best events, in terms of really networking, that I’ve been to in my 20 year career”
Great Networking Opportunity That Is Fun And Energized!
“We’ve been really pleased with the format and content that the Connect Conferences have created. They do a great job bringing in speakers that provide relevant information that helps educate and inform our commercial real estate community.”
Connect brought together some of the industry’s most prominent leaders.
“It was a pleasure to sit amongst them and discuss some of the main trends emerging along with the challenges we are all facing. The event was well thought-out and I look forward to future ones with Connect Media.”
The Connect Media team has done a phenomenal job!
“Particularly at organizing and coordinating their events. I found that the Connect LA event I spoke at earlier this year was extremely beneficial and educational. They really know how to throw a great conference and connect this industry!”
