Agenda
- Mon, Jan 26, 2026
- Tue, Jan 27, 2026
- Wed, Jan 28, 2026
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Afternoon
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2:30 pm - 3:30 pm at Grand Foyer
Registration Opens
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3:30 pm - 4:30 pm at Grand Ballroom
The Most Insightful Hour in CRE: Walker Webcast with Willy Walker and Dr. Peter Linneman Willy Walker (Chairman and CEO), Dr. Peter Linneman (Leading Economist, Professor Emeritus)
Willy Walker, Chairman and CEO of Walker & Dunlop and host of the Walker Webcast, is joined once again by renowned economist Dr. Peter Linneman for their quarterly discussion, The Most Insightful Hour in CRE, delivering expert analysis on CRE and market trends.
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Evening
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4:30 pm - 5:30 pm at California Salon & Terrace
Springboard Alumni Mixer (Invitation Only)
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5:30 pm - 7:00 pm at Grand Ballroom
Fireside Chat: Investor Perspectives & Mixer Chase McWhorter (Managing Director, Americas), Manuel Casanga (Director for Real Estate and Real Asset Investments), Michael Fogliano, CRE (Director of Real Estate Externally Managed), Shelley Santulli (Principal, Senior Investment Director, Real Assets), Matt Saverin (Senior Director)
Moderated panel discussion with advisory board members regarding key themes, topics and questions to set the stage for program discussions.
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7:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Adjourn
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Morning
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7:00 am - 7:00 am at Grand Foyer
Registration Reopens
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7:30 am - 8:30 am at Aviara Salon, Foyer and Courtyard
Networking Breakfast
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8:30 am - 8:45 am at Grand Ballroom
Welcome Remarks Tom Parker (Executive Vice President and Publisher)
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8:45 am - 9:00 am
Program Overview Loretta Clodfelter (Editorial Director), Chase McWhorter (Managing Director, Americas)
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9:00 am - 9:30 am at Grand Ballroom
Overcoming the Trust Deficit Dr. Jamil Zaki (Professor of Psychology at Stanford University and Director of the Stanford Social Neuroscience Lab.)
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9:30 am - 9:45 am at Grand Ballroom
Keynote Interview Steven DeFrancis (CEO)
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9:45 am - 10:15 am at Grand Ballroom
Roundtable Group Discussion
Each table will have a group leader as a facilitator, who will help the table pick one of several keynote topics and related questions to discuss.
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10:15 am - 10:45 am at Grand Ballroom
Roundtable Group Table Reports
Group leaders will share a summary of their group’s insights in an open forum discussion.
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10:45 am - 11:15 am at Grand Foyer and Promenade
Networking Break
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11:15 am - 12:00 pm at Grand Ballroom
A Global Perspective: The World as Our Readers See It Geoffrey Dohrmann (Chairman and CEO), Michael McGowan (Portfolio Manager), Len O’Donnell (Chairman & CEO), Christina Scarlato (Principal Portfolio Manager, Real Assets)
Geoffrey Dohrmann, Executive Chairman & CEO of Institutional Real Estate, Inc., will share key themes and insights from our global Editorial Advisory Board meetings. He will then moderate a brief Q&A session with several thought leaders about global trends related to the U.S. real estate market.
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Afternoon
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12:00 pm - 12:15 pm at Grand Ballroom
Wrap-up Summary
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12:15 pm - 1:00 pm at Grand Foyer and Promenade
“Grab ‘n Go” Box Lunch
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1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Start of Afternoon Networking Activities
-Sip and Paint: 1:00pm in the California Salon and Terrace (ends approx. 3:00pm)
-Golf: Shotgun start at 12:30pm. Walk/shuttle to the golf course (shuttle is on a first come basis). It takes approximately 10-12 minutes to walk.
-Brewery Tour: 12:45pm departure via shuttles. Meet outside the lobby/main entrance (returning approx. 4:00pm)
-Pickleball: 12:30pm departure via shuttles. Meet outside the lobby main entrance (returning approx.. 4:30pm)
-Yoga: 1:30pm (approx. 1 hour) on the Fountain Terrace
-Archery: Session 1 (1:00pm - 2:30pm) and Session 2 (2:30 – 4:00pm). Walk/shuttle to the Heron lawn. Shuttles are available on a first-come basis. It takes approximately 10-12 minutes to walk.
-Tennis: 1:30pm (ends approx. 3:30pm). Walk/shuttle to the Tennis court (near Heron Lawn). Shuttles are available on a first-come basis. It takes approximately 10-12 minutes to walk.
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Evening
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6:00 pm - 7:30 pm at The Gardens
Heavy hors d’oeuvres & cocktails
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7:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Adjourn
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Morning
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7:00 am - 7:00 am at Grand Foyer
Registration Reopens
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7:30 am - 8:30 am at Aviara Salon, Foyer and Courtyard
Networking Breakfast
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8:30 am - 8:45 am at Grand Ballroom
Welcome Back & Overview
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8:45 am - 9:15 am at Grand Ballroom
“Dare Mighty Things” Adam Steltzner (Adam Steltzner, Leader & Chief Engineer of the groundbreaking NASA Mars Sample Return Mission who will speak on, “Dare Mighty Things.”)
Adam Stelzner, Leader & Chief Engineer of the groundbreaking NASA Mars Sample Return Mission who will speak on, “Dare Mighty Things.”
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9:15 am - 9:45 am at Grand Ballroom
Roundtable Group Discussions
Each table will have a group leader as a facilitator, who will help the table pick one of several keynote topics and related questions to discuss.
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9:45 am - 10:15 am at Grand Ballroom
Roundtable Group Reports
Group leaders will share a summary of their group’s insights in an open forum discussion.
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10:15 am - 10:45 am at Grand Foyer and Promenade
Break
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10:45 am - 11:30 am at Grand Ballroom
Global Capital Flow Trends Loretta Clodfelter (Editorial Director), Jeffrey Giller (Head of StepStone Real Estate), Erin Kerr (Senior Managing Director, Head of Global Institutional Capital Raising), Max Swango (Managing Director, Global Head of Client Portfolio Management)
To set the stage for a panel discussion, we will present data from our IRE.IQ database, which will provide macro equity and debt real estate capital-flows trends
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11:30 am - 12:15 pm at Grand Ballroom
Brave New World: Global Macro Trends & Real Estate Chase McWhorter (Managing Director, Americas), Thomas Mueller-Borja (Global Co-Head of Real Estate and Global Chief Investment Officer for Value-Add Real Estate), Ryan Severino (Chief Economist and Head of Research)
- What are global demographic trends, and how do they compare in historical context?
- Is the world deglobalizing, or is globalization evolving?
- What do the developed world’s government deficits mean for interest rates, and currencies moving forward?
- Is the current trade war temporary or not?
- How are these trends redefining global real estate opportunity sets?
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Afternoon
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12:15 pm - 1:15 pm at The Gardens
Lunch
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1:15 pm - 2:00 pm at Grand Ballroom
Putting AI into Perspective: Myth, Reality and Opportunity Tom Parker (Executive Vice President and Publisher), Daniel Fenton (Head of AI Platform), Daren Marrom (Managing Director, Head of Asset Management), Brandon Sedloff (Chief Real Estate Officer)
- What are the challenges and limitations of AI?
- Examine past technology shifts to better understand impact and future of AI
- Where and how is AI being used today in property management, tenant engagement and investment analytics?
- What are key risks such as data privacy and operational complexity? -
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm at Grand Ballroom
Alternative Niche Strategies Chase McWhorter (Managing Director, Americas), Elizabeth Bell (Co-Head of Real Estate), Joey Lansing (Partner, Co-President & Global Head of Portfolio Management - Real Assets), Steve Orbuch (Founder & President)
- A snapshot of established niche sectors and a review of emerging niche sectors
- What is the outlook for established niche sectors becoming core investments, and why?
- How is the fusion of infrastructure and real estate evolving within niche strategies today? -
2:45 pm - 3:15 pm at Grand Foyer and Promenade
Break
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3:15 pm - 4:00 pm at Grand Ballroom
Return of Capital: Key Metrics to Review Loretta Clodfelter (Editorial Director), Russell Appel (Founding Principal), Jesse Hom (CIO of Real Estate), Jennifer Stevens (Co-Founder & Managing Partner), Jamie Sunday (Partner & Co-Head of Secondaries)
- Issues around fund transparency and disclosure: What to look for and require?
- What are some of the key considerations to make regarding different vehicles and operational challenges within open-end and closed-end funds, as well as continuation vehicles?
- How AI could help manage assets across platforms (real estate, private credit, private equity, infrastructure, etc.)
- Where is alpha coming from now and in the future related to asset management?
- Measuring returns: IRR vs. DPI? -
4:00 pm - 4:15 pm at Grand Ballroom
Advisory Board Wrap-up Forum and Closing Remarks Loretta Clodfelter (Editorial Director), Chase McWhorter (Managing Director, Americas), Manuel Casanga (Director for Real Estate and Real Asset Investments), Tyler Fischer (Investment Officer), Michael Fogliano, CRE (Director of Real Estate Externally Managed), Shelley Santulli (Principal, Senior Investment Director, Real Assets)
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Evening
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4:15 pm - 6:30 pm
Adjourn (until Evening Reception)
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6:30 pm - 7:30 pm at Grand Foyer and Promenade
Gala Cocktail Reception
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7:30 pm - 9:00 pm at Grand Ballroom
Gala Dinner
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9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Optional After-Dinner Networking
Join us in the Top Golf Swing Suite for a few rounds of fun. Additional games, comfortable seating and light snacks will be provided.
