Together We Build, United We Rise
Join the Dr. P. Phillips School of Real Estate and Dr. P. Phillips Institute for Research and Education in Real Estate for the preeminent meeting of commercial real estate owners, practitioners and decision makers in Central Florida at the 2026 UCF Real Estate Conference on Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 1:30-7 p.m., at the Dr. Phillps Center for the Performing Arts.
Hear from expert speakers and panelists, state and local leaders and UCF scholars 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.
Meet Our Speakers
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Andrew Barbakoff
Senior Vice President, PCCP, LLC -
Drew Belani ’05 ’17MSRE
Luxera Group at Compass -
Ross Cooper
President & Chief Investment Officer, Kimco Realty -
Scott Dillon RDML, USN (Ret.)
Instructor and Associate Director of the Dr. P. Phillips Institute for Research and Education in Real Estate -
Nicholas Fouraker, CCIM
Owner, 4ACRE Commercial Real Estate -
David Harrison, Ph.D.
Director, Dr. P. Phillips Institute for Research & Education in Real Estate; Professor & Howard Phillips Eminent Scholar Chair in Real Estate -
Paul Jarley, Ph. D.
Dean, Barry S. Miller College of Business -
Craig Kopko
Chief Development Officer, WMG Development, LLC -
Ian McCook
Managing Partner, Terian Capital -
Melissa Quinn
Sr. Managing Director, Orlando, JLL -
Brooklynn Rogers
President, UCF Real Estate Society -
Elliott Simmonds
Managing Director - North Florida, Alliance Residential Company -
Chris Stott
Executive Chair, Lonestar Data Holdings -
Craig Ustler
President, Ustler Development, Inc. -
Chuck Whittall
President, Unicorp National Developments, Inc. -
Rebecca Wilson
Partner, Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, PA
Our Sponsors
Dr. Phillips Charities
Dr. Phillips Charities, comprising Dr. Phillips, Inc. and The Dr. P. Phillips Foundation, are two distinct funding organizations known for their support of worthy capital projects and innovative non-profit programs that address critical Central Florida needs, demonstrate the potential for ongoing community support, and have a significant, lasting impact on the community.
The Dunhill Companies
The Dunhill Companies, a regional leader in commercial real estate services and was founded in 1989, on the core principles of integrity, knowledge and exceptional customer service.
Franklin Street
Franklin Street is a privately held, full-service commercial real estate services firm headquartered in Tampa, Florida.
Nelson Mullins
Established in 1897, Nelson Mullins is a full-service Am Law 100 firm of more than 1,000 attorneys, policy advisors, and professionals with offices across the United States.
KPM Franklin
Providing civil engineering, geospatial & land surveying, aerial surveying, planning and landscape architecture services for land development projects throughout Central Florida.
The CCIM Institute: Florida Chapter Central District
The mission of the Florida CCIM Chapter is to provide the highest quality marketing and networking opportunities, services, and education that will enhance our members’ ability to conduct business successfully.
Lifestyle Group Oceans Commercial
Specializing in Luxury Properties, Commercial & Development Real Estate throughout Florida.
CBRE
With more than 155,000 professionals in over 100 countries, CBRE is the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment and a premier provider of critical infrastructure services.
Colliers
Colliers Orlando provides strategic solutions for investors, property owners, occupiers, and developers seeking to maximize value in a dynamic market.




