Registration, Networking Breakfast & Dining Area Opens

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Opening Remarks

Morning Keynote

Kathryn Wylde
President & CEO
Partnership for New York City
Keynote

Sheena Wright
President & CEO
United Way of New York City
Interviewer

Cranes in the Clouds: Development & Construction State of the Market and Outlook

Although many forecast a decline in the future, construction activity continues at a fevered pitch, resulting in extremely high labor costs. Add in ultra-high land prices and a tight lending environment for construction financing, and it’s difficult to see how new development projects make any sense in today’s market. What investment and development strategies are leading women in the industry pursuing in today’s uncertain climate?

• Sitting on the Fence: Examining the market dynamics affecting new projects
• Love the One You’re With: Redevelopment opportunities in your current portfolio
• The What If’s: Contrarian opportunities in an otherwise pessimistic outlook beyond 2017
• Du Jour: Which property types make the most sense for new development today
• Game Changers: Major projects that are creating a tailwind for neighboring projects

Elise Wagner
Partner
Kramer Levin
Moderator

Terri Belkas-Mitchell
Principal
Xenolith Partners

Jennifer Bernell
EVP – Development
Kushner Companies

Lauren Cahill
Senior Development Director
AvalonBay Communities

Charlotte Sturgis
Head of Construction
Rose Associates

Networking Break

Next! Emerging Neighborhoods & Markets on the Rise

The recent five-year surge in office and apartment rents has opened up opportunities in neighborhoods, product types and business strategies that were previously considered “off limits” but which are now viable options. In addition, with rise of innovative car services and the emergence of the “work from anywhere, anytime” culture, hard to reach areas are emerging as a hotbeds for residential, office and other uses. Add to this a growing popularity among city planners to support “central” business districts outside the city core, a wide range of with choices for new real estate activity are appearing. Where and how are leading developers and investors focusing their energy?

• Extreme Makeover: Transformative developments redefining the landscape
• Planes, Trains & Uber: Changing transportation norms affecting location and parking requirements
• Beyond Location: Alternative product types and business strategies in real estate today
• Hidden Gems: The emerging frontiers of urban renewal, change and investment
• Generations: Understanding how demographics and technology are changing location preferences

Gina Mavica
Partner
BakerHostetler
Moderator

Megan Guy
Development Director
Simone Development Companies

Katherine Kelman
Associate Director
L&M Development

Toby Moskovits
Chief Executive Officer
Heritage Equity Partners

Sukanya Paciorek
Head of Asset Management & EVP
Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation

Ideas into Skylines: Design, Technology and Innovation in 2017 and Beyond

With storm clouds forming on the horizon–designers, technologists and innovators have reason to be concerned, as down markets usually result in many good ideas landing on the cutting room floor. Just look at many of the buildings completed in 2010 / 11 to recognize the truth in this statement. And yet innovation can thrive in any environment, through boom or bust. What are the current design, technology and innovation trends that are emerging only now from this overheated market, and what will we see come to fruition in the next few years of challenging times?

• How to Make Friends & Influence People: Amenity trends at work, home and play
• Problem Solving: “Creative” and yet innovative designs for a cost-constrained world
• Beyond the Hype: Understanding wellness and human health in the built environment
• Something Old, Something New: Innovating with unique older, historic properties
• Supertall: Innovations supporting the proliferation of 1000+ foot towers

Julia Lewis
Director
PAU
Moderator

Susan Fine
Principal
Oases Real Estate

Callie Haines
SVP – Asset Management
Brookfield

Sydney Mainster
Sustainability Manager
The Durst Organization

Viki Radden
Chief Operating Officer
5 Stone Green Capital

Women’s Leadership: Being Memorable for the Right Reasons

Join Liz Weiner, Partner & Co-Founder of Felix / Weiner Consulting Group, for this interactive session where you will learn ways to develop and enhance your professional presence in the male-dominated commercial real estate industry. Liz will engage you in thought-provoking exercises and raise your awareness of the way you are presenting yourself – even when you don’t realize you’re presenting!

Liz Weiner
Partner & Co-Founder
Felix / Weiner Consulting Group

Current Affairs: Financing and Investment in Today’s Market

Real estate financing proves increasingly difficult as we move into a headwind of risk aversion among capital sources. New borrowers have a hard time without a solid track record, and even seasoned borrowers experience serious resistance and more expensive terms. At this point in the cycle, what methods are developers utilizing to fund new projects, and what dangers lurk when owners seek to refinance current holdings?

Kristen Lonergan
Partner
Greenberg Traurig
Moderator

Ruth Ann Blankenheim
Co-Founder & Principal
Harbor Road Holdings

Sherry Rexroad
CIO – Global Real Estate Securities
BlackRock

Beth Linn
Principal
Wrightwood Financial

Ashley Rissolo
VP – Finance
Ceruzzi Properties

Sondra Wenger
Managing Director
CIM Group

Rethinking Office Space: Beyond Open Layouts and Coworking

Office tenants favor more sophisticated and technologically advanced work spaces and buildings to meet the rising expectations employees have from their employers. As a result, commercial landlords are beginning to plan, develop and redevelop a new generation of office spaces that are more diverse and truly customized to how people work best. What are some of the ways leaders in the industry are tackling the challenges of redeveloping office space?

• Keeping Up with the Joneses: Top amenities that attract the best tenants
• Smarter, Better, Faster: Smart buildings and smart spaces
• The Pendulum Swings Back: Challenging the open office plan trend
• Building Upgrades: Making the most of older building stock
• Real Estate as a Service: Coworking, variable cost space & creative landlords

Nona Gross
Workplace Strategy, Design & Workplace Resources
Siemens
Moderator

Lisa Bevacqua
SVP & Director – Asset Management
Silverstein Properties

Kate Bicknell
Senior Vice President
Forest City Ratner Companies

Maggie Burns
VP – Real Estate
Breather

Elizabeth Majkowski
SVP – Operations
SL Green Realty

Sara Mirski
COO & Chief Development Officer
Sam.Boymelgreen

Networking Lunch

555TEN: How to Successfully Bring a New Development to Market

Hosted By:

Jennifer Hajjar
Vice President
The Villani Group

Laura Kirschbaum
VP – Development
Extell Development Company

Anna LaPorte
Executive Vice President
M18 Public Relations

Devra Martinez
Director – Operations
Knightsbridge Park

Pat Thompson
President
CT Marketing

Anna Zarro
SVP & Director – Residential Sales & Leasing
Extell Marketing Group

Women at the Helm: Reaching the Top of the Real Estate World

Although the real estate industry is rapidly changing, it is notable that women continue to be a small percentage of a full room. Some say that having mentors is key, while others argue that gender norms are at the core. Prior generations of women were not exposed to the opportunities available to them in this career field, but female ranks are growing as the perception of real estate being “a man’s game” slowly evolves. How can the real estate industry be sure that it’s attracting women?

• Using better language: Looking at work/life balance through a more progressive lens
• Beyond mentorship: Finding your career champion
• On their way: a new generation battles gender norms

Roberta Axelrod
Director – Residential Sales & Rentals
Time Equities

Lisa Brill
Partner
Shearman & Sterling

Andrea Kretchmer
Principal
Xenolith Partners

Alison Novak
Principal
Hudson Companies

Onay Payne
Director
Clarion Partners

Daria Salusbury
President & CEO
Salusbury & Co.

Afternoon Keynote

Rosanna Scotto
Co-Host
Good Day New York
Moderator

Dolly Lenz
Chief Executive Officer
Dolly Lenz Real Estate
Keynote

Cocktail Reception & Networking