NAIOP Florida Conference (28 Sep 2026)

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

NAIOP Florida Statewide Conference

Monday, September 28 & Tuesday, September 29

Hyatt Regency Orlando

>>REGISTER THROUGH NAIOP CENTRAL FLORIDA HERE<<

Join us for the 3rd Annual NAIOP Florida Statewide Conference.

The NAIOP Florida Conference brings together the state's top leaders in commercial real estate development and brokerage for an unmatched opportunity to connect, learn, and grow. Attendees can look forward to high-quality panels featuring expert speakers who share valuable insights on market trends, economic forecasts, government affairs and the future of Florida's CRE landscape. Beyond the sessions, the conference offers dynamic networking with peers, industry partners, and decision-makers, creating the perfect environment to strengthen relationships and build new business opportunities.

Sponsorship opportunities available! All sponsorships include conference registrations and recognition on the website and during the event!

Sponsorship Opportunities Available!

NAIOP Member Early Bird discounted price - $350 (ends June 30)
NAIOP Developing Leaders - $300 (ends August 28
Non-members & Guests - $600

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Confirmed Programming & Speakers

Conference Welcome by NAIOP FL President, Clayton Bricklemyer

Conference Overview by NAIOP Central Florida President Russ Cammack, owner of RB Marks Construction

History of Host City - by Tim Giuliani, President & CEO of Orlando Economic Partnership

National Politics and the Impact on Florida's Commercial Real Estate Market - Eric Schmutz, NAIOP's Senior Director of Federal Affairs

Panel: Capital Markets Update

Confirmed Panelists:

Emma Maury, Senior Development Manager, Atrium Development Group (moderator)

Ashley Grigsby, Managing Director of Capital Markets, Transwestern Development Company

Ricky de Camps, Principal, Ares Management Corporation

Michael Weinberg, Partner/Principal, Duvalla Investments

Panel: Data Center Development in Florida:

Confirmed Panelists:

Marc Hoenstine, Managing Director of Economic Development at Duke Energy

JT Jacobs, Data Center Studio Leader - Principal - Corgan Architecture

Todd Johnson, Director of Development - Mission Critical, Ryan Companies

Roger Wehner, Vice President Economic Development for Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Panel: Florida Legislative Update and Impacts on CRE & Land Development

Confirmed Panelists:

Chris Carmody, shareholder at GrayRobinson, P.A. (moderator)

Rep. Erika Booth (Dist. 35 - R)

Rep. Danny Nix Jr. (Dist. 75 - R)

NAIOP National Speaker: Will McIntosh, Ph.D, CEO of ArcBridge Research Group & NAIOP Senior Visiting Fellow

Panel: "Why Florida?" Economic Development Success Stories

Confirmed Panelists:

Alexandra Sanchez, Senior Economic Development Manager, Duke Energy (moderator)

Heather Shubirg, VP Business Development, FloridaCommerce

Jennifer Conoley, President & CEO, Florida's Great Northwest

Edgar Campa-Palafox, Vice President Business Development, Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast

Matt Chesnut, Vice President Business Development, Space Florida

Brady Yip, Lead Economic Development Project Manager, Florida Power & Light

Panel: CRE Development Trend Setters from Across Florida

Confirmed Panelists:

Betsy Vanderley, VP of Business Development for LJA Engineering (moderator)

David Bevirt, managing director of corporate leasing at KETTLER

Alfonso Costa Jr., COO of Falcone Group

Skipper Peek, Senior V.P. of Tavistock Development

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