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NCREIF events provide members with an opportunity to share ideas, information and knowledge with their industry peers.
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In addition to our general sessions and committee meetings, there are three NCREIF Academy courses being offered the days prior and after the official conference dates.
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Though NCREIF is known for its zero-tolerance policy when it comes to marketing during any of our events, our members have been forming relationships (both new and old) for decades through our fraternity-like conference environment.
GENERAL SESSIONS
Economic Conditions
Tuesday's Opening general session
A regular feature of our conferences, the Research Committee is bringing in Randall Sakamoto, President and Director of Research for Rosen Consulting Group to open up our Phoenix conference. Randall will present the current macro-economic landscape, post-election climate and potential implications on commercial real estate market conditions.
Navigating the New Cycle
wednesday general session
As we began planning this session early in 2025, there seemed to be the case for a turnaround after a market bottom. Now however, uncertainty reigns.
We turn to a panel of experts to help us make sense of conflicting data and the changing landscape of policy pronouncements out of D.C. We will discuss the cyclic factors to watch and the structural dynamics that will drive our sector in near future, for better or worse. On the stage we will hear from a data provider, an investment manager, an investor, and a consultant.
Jim Costello, Head of Real Estate Economics for MSCI will moderate this discussion. He will be joined by:
David Hansen, CIO for Property Reserve
Sally Ann Flood, Deloitte's U.S. Real Estate Sector Leader
Lisa Strope, Head of Research at TA Realty
Exploring the Consultant - Manager - Investor Relationship
wednesday general session
Hosted by our Valuation Committee, this will be an exploration of perhaps the most important relationship in institutional real estate, between the Consultant, Manager, and Investor. Panelist will discuss how they interact to make investment decisions, what metrics/analytics they rely on, particularly during periods of volatility, and what investment trends are currently shaping the market.
Our discussion will be moderated by Elizabeth Francis, Executive Director at MSCI. She will be joined by:
Dan O’Connell, Associate Partner, Townsend Group
Liz Troni, Portfolio Manager, CBRE Investment Mgmt
Kaya Murray, Managing Director, PGIM Real Estate
Michael McGowan, Portfolio Manager, CalSTRS
CRE: Focus on Residential and Innovative Technology
wednesday general session
The rapid growth of technology is reshaping the commercial and residential real estate landscape. New technologies are ever-present in the housing industry as payment solutions, short-term rental models and incentive platforms become standard. These adoptions are redefining how residents pay rent, how landlords optimize cash flows, and how the industry approaches leasing. This panel will bring together businesses on the frontlines of technological innovation in the residential sector to discuss how improvements are driving efficiency, increasing accessibility, and creating new opportunities for residential outperformance.
On stage moderating the discussion will be Lee Everett, Executive Vice President, Head of Research and Strategy with Cortland. He will be joined by:
Damon Gacicia, Director, Airbnb-friendly Real Estate
David Wyler, Chief Business Officer, Bilt Rewards