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Real Estate and Construction Symposium

The In Business Madison Real Estate and Construction Symposium brings together industry professionals to discuss trends in commercial real estate, development, and construction as well as offer insight into the challenges and opportunities specific to Wisconsin’s Capital Region. This year, it will be hosted from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, April 16, at Madison Marriott West. Ticket costs $82.83 and includes beer, wine, soda, and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Purchase here.

Schedule & Speakers
4:00 – 4:45 p.m.: Networking
Doors open for networking opportunities featuring a showcase of exhibit booths of local commercial real estate, construction, and development organizations. The booths will also be available throughout the symposium.
4:45 – 5:00 p.m.: Presentation Begins
5:00 – 5:45 p.m.: Keynote Presentation with Q & A
Interview/conversation with EIC Katie Dean and Anne Neujahr Morrison, Principal, and Sarah Neujahr, Principal, of New Year Investments
5:45 – 6:00 p.m.: Networking Break
6:00 – 6:45 p.m.: Panel Discussion
6:45 – 7:00 p.m.: Closing Remarks
Topic areas may include:
  • Startups and the building market, including life sciences and technology businesses
  • Housing and housing shortages (affordable housing, multifamily housing and the “missing middle,” etc.)
  • Market trends in industrial spaces, Class A special industrial
  • State of offices and the workplace, in a time of hybrid and remote work
  • Legal and financial considerations including city approvals, lending and regulatory
  • Construction costs, tariffs
  • How people in the industry are using AI
  • Sustainability and green building
Panelists:
Paul Muench, associate director, University Research Park
Erica Mullins, executive vice president | principal, Strang
Kevin Ramakrishna, shareholder, Reinhart, Boerner, Van Deuren s.c.
Jeff Whipple, vice president, Interstate Partners

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