8:00 AM: State of The Office Market
Jim Montez, Transwestern
Nils Snyder, Kenwood Commercial
Steve Shepherd, Newmark
Moderator: Nils Snyder
• Analysis of vacancy rates across urban and suburban markets.
• Leasing trends in top-performing office projects and sectors.
• Rental rates shaped by demand, location, and economy.
• Broker insights on changing tenant needs and skills.
• Back-to-office trends influencing demand and hybrid work.
• Growth of co-working spaces and their market impact.
• Spec suites’ role in attracting tenants with best practices.
• 2027 projections for occupancy levels and rental trends.
9:10 AM: Break
9:25 AM: Development, Management & Investment Trends
Avery Ticer, Cushman & Wakefield
• Efficient property management via technology and cost savings.
• Overview of investment sales trends and transaction volumes.
• Opportunities in distressed property acquisitions with risk assessment.
• Development potential in high-demand areas with innovative design.
• Operational trends in sustainability, tenant engagement, and maintenance.
• Re-capitalization strategies for office assets in current markets.
• Hot markets offering strong office development and investment potential.
• Long-term forecasts for office investment and development trends.
10:35 AM: Break
10:50 AM: Tenant Improvement Solutions
• Design and pre-planning approaches that maximize project profitability.
• Balancing tenant and landlord needs for mutual benefit.
• High-quality improvements that drive greater leasing success.
• Best practices for attractive, tenant-retaining speculative suites.
• Mitigating labor shortages and ongoing supply chain challenges.
• Technology integration for smart buildings and flexible workspaces.
• Cost-effective upgrades delivering immediate office space improvements.
• Modern furniture and systems reshaping tenant improvement approaches.
• Emerging trends influencing today’s tenant improvement strategies.
12:00 PM: Adjourn