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The New Abnormal

8:30 AM | Betts Theatre

The world of work has shifted, and we must too. BBC’s David Meade, a household name in his native Ireland, will join us to share the proven psychology of thriving in this new world. He’ll explore how to drive change through uncertainty, build motivation, mindset, positivity, and resilience in the people who use our spaces and places, and unlock the power of purpose in our everyday lives. His electrifying style has built his reputation as an unparalleled keynote speaker on the world's stage.

Keynote Speaker:

  • David Meade | Keynote Speaker, Virtual Speaker, Entertainer

Introduced by:

SPACE

Combating Climate Change, and the Macro Level Impact on the Real Estate Industry

10:00 AM | Grand Ballroom

Speaker(s) will review why climate impacts are relevant to society, and the methodologies being built to address those issues. Speakers will address challenges and opportunities for national resilience to reduce immediate risks imposed, and the status of environmental initiatives to reverse carbonization. Topics include discussion of infrastructure changes, technology advances such as the development of new energy sources, and how policy and business are intersecting in solving these issues. 

Speakers:

  • Brendan Hermalyn | Thalo Labs
  • Anshuman Bapna | Terra.do
  • Lucia Tian | U.S. Department of Energy

Moderator:

  • Sanjiv Sanghavi | Day One Ventures

SPACE

A Fireside Chat with GSA Commissioners: Mapping CRE Strategies for the Nation’s Largest Tenant 

10:00 AM | Betts Theatre

The US government is estimated to be the country’s largest single occupier of real estate.  The US General Services Administration (GSA) is charged with a rapidly changing mission to meet civilian space requirements. Speakers will identify agile strategies to meet evolving needs and outcomes with applicability for other service providers and end users. Topics include (i) the impact of post-pandemic workplace strategy trends and RTO on the Washington DC community/market, (ii) the ability of GSA to reinvest in and adaptively reuse an owned portfolio including historic properties amidst a massive deferred maintenance pileup, (iii) meeting ambitious decarbonization and sustainability objectives, and (iv) federally driven “placemaking” case studies like the Dept of Transportation HQ in DC’s growing Southwest market.

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Moderator:

SPACE

Global Economic Trends Impacting Real Estate Markets

11:45 AM | Betts Theatre
Speakers will discuss political and economic changes which impact real estate markets. This discussion will cover all asset types and provide perspectives from an economist, a developer, and an investor. Cities and regions that are most likely and least likely to see growth will be identified as will the underlying reasons for this growth or lack thereof. We will also touch on lessons learned due to economic disruption and civil unrest. 

Speakers:

  • Leah Brooks | George Washington University
  • Peter Gordon | AllianceBernstein
  • Joshua Scoville| Hines

Moderator:

  • Matthew Feeney| CRESA

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Aligning Educational Opportunities to Meet the Developing Talent Needs of Corporate Real Estate 

11:45 AM | Room 309

Speakers will discuss trending skill requirements specific to CRE and what universities, professional organizations, and employers are doing to address those needs

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Moderator: 

SPACE

Performance Through Purpose

11:45 AM | Grand Ballroom

Many organizations discuss purpose, impact, and legacy in their workplaces – but few truly bring it alive. In this truly unforgettable session, BBC’s David Meade will guide delegates through a hands-on session that will engage, inspire, and change the way attendees look at their workplaces. Exploring the actual science and evidence behind purpose-driven organizations, he’ll fundamentally change how you look at how you create moments that matter in your organizations.

Speaker:

  • David Meade | Keynote Speaker, Virtual Speaker, Entertainer

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Occupiers and Their Impact on Communities:  The Amazon Story Continued

2:00 PM | Betts Theatre

As Amazon concluded its HQ2 search in 2019, Holly Sullivan, Amazon’s Director of Global Economic Development, spoke to a packed house at our ERS in Boston, MA. Fast forward to 2023, and Holly returns to the ERS as Amazon’s Vice President for Worldwide Economic Development to reflect on the outcomes and learnings from the two-year site selection process as well as Amazon's thoughts on the importance of community engagement from companies when investing in a location.

In a fireside chat format, Holly will provide an inside look at the challenges and success of the HQ2 process and will discuss the current status of construction at the company’s headquarters in Arlington, VA. In addition, Holly will discuss the company's global job creation efforts, the rationale behind the creation of their 18 North American Tech Hubs, and more. Holly will share how she applies lessons learned and how Amazon is integrating changing global business paradigms into their real estate and location decisions.   

Speakers:

  • Holly Sullivan | Amazon

Moderator: 

  • Del Boyette | Boyette Strategic Advisors

SPACE

3:15 PM - 4:30 PM

Closing Reception

Continental Ballroom

Space

*The final schedule may vary slightly with 5 or 10-minute adjustments.