UCF Real Estate Conference

UCF Paves the Way for
Florida’s Real Estate Initiatives

The theme of this year’s conference is Priorities for a Prosperous Central Florida Future. Hear from expert speakers and panelists who will be providing their insights into the key trends, opportunities and challenges on the road ahead for the greater Orlando market. And network with Central Florida’s leading real estate professionals.

Agenda

2:30 – 3 p.m.

Registration & Networking

3 – 3:15 p.m.

Welcome & Introductions:

• Sheila Potts, CCIM, Interim Director, Dr. P. Phillips Institute for Research and Education in Real Estate
• Paul Jarley, Dean, UCF College of Business
• Jim Gray, Managing Director, CBRE

A Word from Our Sponsor:

• Katie George, Principal Relationship Manager, Real Estate Lending, Additional Financial

3:15 – 4 p.m.

Keynote Speaker:

• Darin Mellott, Senior Director, Capital Markets Research, CBRE

4 – 4:45 p.m.

Panel, Central Florida Market Trends:

• Michael Boyd, Director of Leasing, Boyd Development Corporation
• Jeffrey Robbins, VP of Development Related
• Todd Watson, Managing Partner, Cadence Partners, LLC

Moderator:

• Marie Shorey, CCIM, President, Palkiper Commercial Real Estate Services

4:45 – 5:30 p.m.

Panel, Priorities for the Future:

• Crystal Sircy, COO & Senior VP for Business Development, Orlando Economic Partnership
• Tom Sittema, Executive Chairman, Conversus
• Craig Ustler, President, Ustler Development

Moderator:

• Bill Moss, Director, Dr. P. Phillips Institute for Research and Education in Real Estate

5:30 – 5:50 p.m.

Awards & Recognition

• Sheila Potts, CCIM, Associate Director, Dr. P. Phillips Institute for Research and Education in Real Estate
• Geoffrey Turnbull, Ph.D., Professor and Jim Heistand – NAIOP Eminent Scholar Chair in Real Estate P. Phillips Institute for Research and Education in Real Estate
• David Harrison, Ph.D., Professor & Howard Phillips Eminent Scholar Chair in Real Estate
• Jonathon Bates, MBA, Assistant VP, Real Estate, Facilities & Business Operations, UCF

5:50 – 6 p.m.

Wrap up & Adjourn

6 – 7 p.m.

Cocktail Reception & Networking

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