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
