Programming- Breakout

Rail Yard

An exploration of how AI is reshaping key functions across the commercial real estate sector—including property management, engineering, vendor operations, and security—highlighting both the opportunities it creates and the challenges it introduces.

Allied Best Practices Panel - Audrey Edwards, Elizabeth Fulk, Winter Keel, Kim DeFily, Angie Bartoli, Jose Hernandez Located in North Coast

Clear, well‑defined emergency guidelines are essential to protecting people, property, and business continuity in commercial real estate. This session outlines why structured disaster‑response protocols—and consistent training for management teams, security personnel, and tenants—are critical to minimizing risk and ensuring coordinated action during crises. Participants will explore the core elements of an effective preparedness program, the roles and responsibilities across CRE stakeholders, and practical strategies for strengthening readiness through drills, communication planning, and ongoing education.

Fire Life Safety - David Morris Located in Rail Yard

Located in North Coast

Bees are far more than a symbol of environmental stewardship—they’re essential partners in creating resilient, sustainable commercial real estate portfolios. This session introduces how pollinator health directly supports ESG objectives, from enhancing biodiversity and improving local ecosystems to strengthening community engagement and elevating property value. Participants will learn how on‑site beekeeping, pollinator‑friendly landscaping, and biodiversity initiatives can become measurable, high‑impact components of an organization’s environmental strategy. The session highlights practical steps, real‑estate‑specific benefits, and ways to integrate pollinator programs into broader ESG reporting and tenant engagement efforts.

From Idea to Impact: The Entrepreneurial Journey with Becky Hanner Located in the Rail Yard