Thursday, April 18, 2024
7:45 AM - 2:00 PM CT

Corporations around the globe are competing for top talent and a major aspect of that is creating buy-in through culture. As companies increasingly embrace flex spaces, hybrid working, digitally bookable spaces and more geographically distributed teams, technology is central to maintaining streamlined operations and a cohesive, empowering culture. Learn more about how proptech is one of the differentiators in the creation of company culture. Join our panel of experts as they discuss the frictionless innovations creating new efficiencies and luring top talent.

RICHARD MACK

CEO, Co-Founder
Mack Real Estate Group

8:55 AM - 9:35 AM: State of the Dallas CRE Market:  Capital Markets and Investment Update

With a strong economy, favorable business climate and a growing population, the CRE market in Dallas has been incredibly active for investors and developers, and the trend is expected to continue through 2024. With thriving sectors including multifamily, retail, industrial, healthcare and office the market has seen strong demand, rising property values and rent growth.  What strategies are the most active investors in the market employing, and what factors are they considering? What volatility and risks should investors be aware of?  Are there secondary markets outside of Dallas that will start to see growth?

Corporations around the globe are competing for top talent and a major aspect of that is creating buy-in through culture. As companies increasingly embrace flex spaces, hybrid working, digitally bookable spaces and more geographically distributed teams, technology is central to maintaining streamlined operations and a cohesive, empowering culture. Learn more about how proptech is one of the differentiators in the creation of company culture. Join our panel of experts as they discuss the frictionless innovations creating new efficiencies and luring top talent.

RICHARD MACK

CEO, Co-Founder
Mack Real Estate Group

12:30 PM - 1:10 PM : Multifamily: How are Developers and Investors Keeping Up with the Demand?

Dallas has been the biggest multifamily investment market over the past several years, and the largest market with the lowest average prime multifamily cap rate.  Even with the booming numbers, DFW has not been immune to the turmoil in the financial markets and last year saw a significant decrease in the launch of multifamily projects. Is the market potentially looking at a multifamily housing shortage in the next 12 to 24 months?  Can DFW keep up with the high demand for multifamily units? What opportunities does this shortage present for savvy investors and developers aiming to initiate projects now for 2025 and 2026 delivery?

Corporations around the globe are competing for top talent and a major aspect of that is creating buy-in through culture. As companies increasingly embrace flex spaces, hybrid working, digitally bookable spaces and more geographically distributed teams, technology is central to maintaining streamlined operations and a cohesive, empowering culture. Learn more about how proptech is one of the differentiators in the creation of company culture. Join our panel of experts as they discuss the frictionless innovations creating new efficiencies and luring top talent.

RICHARD MACK

CEO, Co-Founder
Mack Real Estate Group

10:30 AM - 11:10 AM: The Current State of Lending: Strategies for Obtaining Capital in an Ultra-Competitive Market

In a fiercely competitive landscape, employing effective strategies for obtaining capital and having a
thorough understanding of market dynamics is paramount for success. This panel explores the
importance of cultivating strong relationships with lenders and investors, building a robust network that
can provide access to various sources of capital including traditional banks, private equity firms and
other alternative sources of capital, and the willingness to creatively structure deals through joint
ventures or syndications. Our panel of lenders, investors and advisors discuss how adapting to market
trends and maintaining flexibility in financing options, such as exploring mezzanine financing or bridge
loans, can also prove to be advantageous.

Corporations around the globe are competing for top talent and a major aspect of that is creating buy-in through culture. As companies increasingly embrace flex spaces, hybrid working, digitally bookable spaces and more geographically distributed teams, technology is central to maintaining streamlined operations and a cohesive, empowering culture. Learn more about how proptech is one of the differentiators in the creation of company culture. Join our panel of experts as they discuss the frictionless innovations creating new efficiencies and luring top talent.

RICHARD MACK

CEO, Co-Founder
Mack Real Estate Group

11: 30 AM - 12:30 PM ET: Networking Lunch

Corporations around the globe are competing for top talent and a major aspect of that is creating buy-in through culture. As companies increasingly embrace flex spaces, hybrid working, digitally bookable spaces and more geographically distributed teams, technology is central to maintaining streamlined operations and a cohesive, empowering culture. Learn more about how proptech is one of the differentiators in the creation of company culture. Join our panel of experts as they discuss the frictionless innovations creating new efficiencies and luring top talent.

RICHARD MACK

CEO, Co-Founder
Mack Real Estate Group

1:10 PM - 1:50 PM ET: The Future of Affordable Housing in Dallas:  What Needs to Change?

As demand outpaces supply and tightening monetary policy has led to surging mortgage rates, housing affordability has declined in Dallas. Add escalating construction costs and a tightened lending environment, how are investors and developers of affordable housing projects overcoming these headwinds? Even as state and local governments have taken steps to encourage construction, many developers and investors still feel that affordable housing deals are prohibitive in the current macroeconomic environment. What’s being done to help with the DFW affordable and workforce housing crisis?  How can investors develop a sound strategy now, so they are positioned to capitalize on potential growth in this market?

TONY FINEMAN 

Senior Managing Director, Head of Originations 

ACORE Capital 

COLIN FITZGIBBONS

President 

Hunt Realty Investments

JAY PORTERFIELD 

Executive Director

PGIM Real Estate 

MARK ROBERTS

Managing Director, Research 

Crow Holdings Capital and SMU Cox Folsom Institute for Real Estate

SONDRA WENGER

Senior Managing Director, Head of Commercial Real Estate, Americas

CBRE Investment Management 

JOEL BEHRENS  

Managing Director 

Trammell Crow Company/ High Street Residential

NADIA CHRISTIAN 

Partner

Wolverine Interests 

CLAUDIA POWERS

Managing Director

ACRON US 

JAMES ARMSTRONG

President & CEO 

Builders of Hope CDC

ASHLEY BRUNDAGE 

Executive Director of Housing Stability and Senior Vice President of Community Impact 

United Way of Metropolitan  Dallas 

ELAN GORDON  

Principal

SHIR Capital 

HARRY BLANCHARD 

Managing Director 

Vichara Technologies

ADRIENNE BAIN 

Managing Director, Capital Markets

JPI

TOM BURNS 

Managing Director 

Affinius Capital 

LEE MCCORMICK

President 

Lone Star Pace

WESLEY WILSON

Partner, Chief Financial Officer

Avanath Capital Management

MODERATOR

Corporations around the globe are competing for top talent and a major aspect of that is creating buy-in through culture. As companies increasingly embrace flex spaces, hybrid working, digitally bookable spaces and more geographically distributed teams, technology is central to maintaining streamlined operations and a cohesive, empowering culture. Learn more about how proptech is one of the differentiators in the creation of company culture. Join our panel of experts as they discuss the frictionless innovations creating new efficiencies and luring top talent.

RICHARD MACK

CEO, Co-Founder
Mack Real Estate Group

8:25 AM - 8:30 AM :  Opening Remarks 

Corporations around the globe are competing for top talent and a major aspect of that is creating buy-in through culture. As companies increasingly embrace flex spaces, hybrid working, digitally bookable spaces and more geographically distributed teams, technology is central to maintaining streamlined operations and a cohesive, empowering culture. Learn more about how proptech is one of the differentiators in the creation of company culture. Join our panel of experts as they discuss the frictionless innovations creating new efficiencies and luring top talent.

RICHARD MACK

CEO, Co-Founder
Mack Real Estate Group

7:45 AM - 8:25 AM :  Networking Breakfast

Corporations around the globe are competing for top talent and a major aspect of that is creating buy-in through culture. As companies increasingly embrace flex spaces, hybrid working, digitally bookable spaces and more geographically distributed teams, technology is central to maintaining streamlined operations and a cohesive, empowering culture. Learn more about how proptech is one of the differentiators in the creation of company culture. Join our panel of experts as they discuss the frictionless innovations creating new efficiencies and luring top talent.

RICHARD MACK

CEO, Co-Founder
Mack Real Estate Group

8:30 AM - 8:55 AM: Opening Keynote

CHRISTOPHER LUDEMAN

Global President, Capital Markets 

CBRE

Corporations around the globe are competing for top talent and a major aspect of that is creating buy-in through culture. As companies increasingly embrace flex spaces, hybrid working, digitally bookable spaces and more geographically distributed teams, technology is central to maintaining streamlined operations and a cohesive, empowering culture. Learn more about how proptech is one of the differentiators in the creation of company culture. Join our panel of experts as they discuss the frictionless innovations creating new efficiencies and luring top talent.

RICHARD MACK

CEO, Co-Founder
Mack Real Estate Group

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM : Networking Break 

Corporations around the globe are competing for top talent and a major aspect of that is creating buy-in through culture. As companies increasingly embrace flex spaces, hybrid working, digitally bookable spaces and more geographically distributed teams, technology is central to maintaining streamlined operations and a cohesive, empowering culture. Learn more about how proptech is one of the differentiators in the creation of company culture. Join our panel of experts as they discuss the frictionless innovations creating new efficiencies and luring top talent.

RICHARD MACK

CEO, Co-Founder
Mack Real Estate Group

9:35 AM - 10:00 AM : Keynote Interview 

BEN BREWER

Senior Managing Director 

Hines

Corporations around the globe are competing for top talent and a major aspect of that is creating buy-in through culture. As companies increasingly embrace flex spaces, hybrid working, digitally bookable spaces and more geographically distributed teams, technology is central to maintaining streamlined operations and a cohesive, empowering culture. Learn more about how proptech is one of the differentiators in the creation of company culture. Join our panel of experts as they discuss the frictionless innovations creating new efficiencies and luring top talent.

RICHARD MACK

CEO, Co-Founder
Mack Real Estate Group

11:10 PM - 11:30 PM : Fireside Chat 

MICHAEL COHEN

Founder & CEO

Brighton Capital Advisors 

Corporations around the globe are competing for top talent and a major aspect of that is creating buy-in through culture. As companies increasingly embrace flex spaces, hybrid working, digitally bookable spaces and more geographically distributed teams, technology is central to maintaining streamlined operations and a cohesive, empowering culture. Learn more about how proptech is one of the differentiators in the creation of company culture. Join our panel of experts as they discuss the frictionless innovations creating new efficiencies and luring top talent.

RICHARD MACK

CEO, Co-Founder
Mack Real Estate Group

1:50 PM ET: Closing Remarks

SEAN RIBBLE

Senior Director, Originations 

Nuveen Green Capital 

SCOTT GOSSLEE

Texas Market Executive, Senior Vice President

BankUnited 

KATY CARMICAL

Partner 

Hunton Andrews Kurth 

MODERATOR 

KATHERINE TAPLEY

Partner 

Norton Rose Fulbright 

MODERATOR 

In this session, Michael Cohen will explore the importance of understanding the intricacies of CMBS loan servicing workouts including loan modifications, extensions, discounted payoffs, as well as how to release cash trapped by the Servicer and loan assumption assignments. 

KATIE VAN DYK

Partner

Norton Rose Fulbright 

MODERATOR  

SCOTT DURCO

Managing Director and Head of Central Region Originations

ACORE Capital

MODERATOR

FAWAZ BHAM

Partner

Hunton Andrews Kurth 

MODERATOR

GREG CORNFIELD

Associate Editor, LA Correspondent

Commercial Observer

MODERATOR