Steve Weikal, industry chair, real estate transformation lab, MIT Center for Real Estate, and managing partner, MET Fund II, led I.CON Central attendees through an AI-driven world of robotics, automation and advanced technologies. Weikel is co-author of the recently published NAIOP Research Foundation report “From Static to Strategic: AI’s Role in Next-Generation Industrial Real Estate.”
At I.CON Central this week in Columbus, Ohio, a panel of local leaders emphasized that the phrase is more than a slogan – it’s a practice. “It’s a phrase attributed to the practice of community stewardship carried through by leadership across sectors in the Columbus region,” said panel moderator Irene Alvarez, chief marketing and communications officer, Columbus Partnership.
At I.CON Central this week in Columbus, Ohio, Global Client Strategist and Senior Economic Advisor for CBRE Spencer Levy framed his keynote with a theme few would expect in a discussion about commercial real estate: the Beatles. Levy opened by telling the audience that much like the iconic band, CRE thrives on emotional resonance, innovation and the ability to adapt to changing landscapes.
The Collaborative Real Estate Development and Solutions (CREDS) Consortium, of which NAIOP is a founding member, recently hosted a webinar on how AI and technology are transforming procurement practices and driving smarter, more resilient supplier relationships across real estate.
In an era of unprecedented economic complexity, understanding the nuanced landscape becomes crucial for business leaders and investors. In a recent conversation on the NAIOP Inside CRE podcast, Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics, shared critical insights that can help professionals navigate the current uncertainty.
The U.S. office market is beginning to recover despite the broader economy presenting uncertain and mixed signals. Here’s a quick breakdown of the key takeaways from the latest Office Space Demand Forecast released by the NAIOP Research Foundation.
At NAIOP’s I.CON East conference last week in New Jersey, former U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo delivered a candid assessment of the U.S. economy: strong at its core but held back by what she called “self-inflicted wounds.” Despite global leadership in innovation and artificial intelligence, and a resilient tech sector, she warned that uncertainty, policy inconsistency, and trade disruptions are clouding near-term growth.
Former U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo shared insights on economic policy, trade and American competitiveness in a candid conversation at NAIOP’s I.CON East last week in New Jersey, touching on both her personal journey and the broader challenges facing the U.S. economy.
An all-star panel of East Coast industrial developers and investors wrapped up NAIOP’s I.CON East with a candid look at market dynamics across the Eastern U.S., exploring where capital is flowing, key macroeconomic influences on the sector, and the markets’ primary challenges and opportunities.
Emerging generations bring distinct expectations around company culture, technology adoption and the vital role of mentorship in career development. At I.CON East, rising generations shared their insights and perspectives on the future of the evolving CRE sector.