BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Wisconsin School of Business - ECPv6.18.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Wisconsin School of Business X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://business.wisc.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Wisconsin School of Business REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T235959 DTSTAMP:20260826T195118Z CREATED:20260805T034607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T195118Z UID:10001892-1789603200-1789689599@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Graaskamp on the Road (GOTR) DESCRIPTION:11:30 a.m. Registration & Networking\n\n\n\n12:00 – 1:30 p.m.  Lunch & Program\n\n\n\nWelcome & Introductions:  \n\nMichael Brennan\, Graaskamp Center and Co-Founder\, Chairman\, and Managing Principal of Brennan Investment Group\n\n\n\nJacques Gordon\, Director of the Graaskamp Center for Real Estate\n\n\n\nKeynote Presentation: Jeff Shapack\, Founder and CEO\, Shapack Partners\n\n\n\n\n\nQ & A from the Audience\n\n\n\n1:30 p.m. Adjourn URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/graaskamp-on-the-road-gotr/ LOCATION:The Chicago Club\, 81 E Van Buren Street\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60605\, United States CATEGORIES:Graaskamp Center,Real Estate Industry Outreach END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T235959 DTSTAMP:20260805T034430Z CREATED:20260805T034428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T034430Z UID:10001891-1789344000-1789430399@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Women in Real Estate (WIRE) Social Event DESCRIPTION: URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/women-in-real-estate-wire-social-event/ LOCATION:Grainger Hall\, 975 University Avenue\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States CATEGORIES:Graaskamp Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T193000 DTSTAMP:20260805T034320Z CREATED:20260805T034318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T034320Z UID:10001890-1788370200-1788377400@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:WREAA/Graaskamp Graduate Student Welcome Event DESCRIPTION: URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/wreaa-graaskamp-graduate-student-welcome-event/ LOCATION:Fluno Center – Skyview Room\, 601 University Ave\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53715\, United States CATEGORIES:Graaskamp Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T235959 DTSTAMP:20260805T034129Z CREATED:20260805T034127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T034129Z UID:10001889-1787702400-1787788799@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Graduate Real Estate Orientation Day DESCRIPTION: URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/graduate-real-estate-orientation-day/ LOCATION:Grainger Hall – Room 2510\, 975 University Ave\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53715\, United States CATEGORIES:Graaskamp Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T235959 DTSTAMP:20260805T033546Z CREATED:20260805T025233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T033546Z UID:10001888-1787616000-1787961599@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Graduate Orientation Week DESCRIPTION: URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/graduate-orientation-week/ LOCATION:Varsity Hall – Union South\, 1308 W Dayton St\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53715\, United States CATEGORIES:Graaskamp Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260817T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T235959 DTSTAMP:20260805T024332Z CREATED:20260805T020831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T024332Z UID:10001886-1786924800-1787356799@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Global Real Estate Master’s Program Orientation DESCRIPTION: URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/global-real-estate-masters-program-orientation/ LOCATION:Grainger Hall\, 975 University Avenue\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States CATEGORIES:Graaskamp Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T235959 DTSTAMP:20260526T183343Z CREATED:20260216T165707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T183343Z UID:10001792-1780185600-1780358399@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Wisconsin Real Estate PhD Alumni Conference DESCRIPTION:Join us on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus for a special gathering of the Wisconsin Real Estate PhD community—bringing together alumni\, faculty\, and current doctoral students for a rare opportunity to reconnect\, exchange ideas and showcase leading-edge research. Held May 31 – June 1\, 2026 at Grainger Hall\, the conference will blend thoughtful academic discussion with time to socialize\, reflect on the program’s impact\, and strengthen the lifelong connections that define Wisconsin’s real estate network. \n\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, May 31st\, 2026 I Room 4151 Grainger Hall11:30am – 1:00pm Lunch and Registration12:45 – 12:55pm12:55-1:15pmWelcome\, Chris Timmins\, Dept. of Real Estate & Urban Land Economics\, UW-MadisonOpening Remarks\, David Ward\, Former Chancellor of UW-Madison1:15 – 2:15pmFaculty Alumni Reflections on the RE ProgramSpeakers:– Richard Green\, University of Southern California– Steve Malpezzi\, Weimer School of the Hoyt Institute– Kerry Vandell\, University of California\, Irvine   2:15 – 2:30pm                   Break\n\n\n\nSession I: Mortgage MarketChair: Yongheng Deng2:30pm – 3:15pmYongqiang Chu\, UNC CharlottePaper: Partisan Loan Officers and the Racial Gap in Mortgage LendingCommentator: Dayin Zhang\, UW-Madison3:15pm – 4:00pmJun Zhu\, Indiana UniversityPaper: Unawareness\, Impatience\, and Mental Cost in Mortgage Refinancing DecisionsCommentator: Heejin Yoon\, UW-Madison/Baruch College\, CUNY4:00pm – 4:15pm                    Break\n\n\n\nSession II: Real Estate InvestmentChair: Kerry Vandell   4:15pm – 5:00pmDa Li\, University of CincinnatiPaper: Persistently Poor Performance in Private Equity Real EstateCommentator: So Hye Yoon\, Princeton/UW-Madison5:00pm – 5:45pmJacques Gordon\, University of Wisconsin-MadisonPaper: Non-Core Real Estate Returns: An Empirical ApproachCommentator: Sean Flynn\, Cornell/UW-Madison6:00pm – 7:00pmReception and Dinner @ Fluno Center7:00pm – 9:00pmDinner and Sharing Memories\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, June 1st\, 20267:30am – 8:30amCoffee & Light Breakfast8:30am – 8:45amOpening Remarks: Nicholas Petruzzi\, Senior Associate Dean for Faculty and Staff\, Office of the Dean\, Wisconsin School of Business\n\n\n\nSession III: Housing AffordabilityChair: Lu Han8:45am – 9:30amLingxiao Li\, Cal State FullertonPaper: Enable Market to Supply Affordable Housing? Evidence from the Mandatory Inclusionary Housing Policy in GermanyCommentator:Richard Green\, USC 9:30am – 10:15amDaisy Zhan & Shang Zeng\, University of Wisconsin-MadisonPaper: Generative AI and the Geography of Residential SearchCommentator: Abdollah Farhoodi\, Toronto/UW-Madison10:15am – 10:30amBreak\n\n\n\nSession IV: HomeownershipChair: Steve Malpezzi10:30am – 11:15amShengwei Guo\, University of Hong KongPaper: The Disutility of Home Sales LossCommentator: Alina Arefeva\, UW-Madison11:15am – 12:00pmZhenguo (Len) Lin\, Florida International UniversityPaper: Student Loans and HomeownershipCommentator: Michael LaCour-Little\, Cal State Fullerton12:00pm – 1:15pmLunch\n\n\n\nSession V: Housing MarketChair: Richard Green1:15pm – 2:00pmCongyan Han\, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (SUFE)Paper: Estimating Benefits and Costs of Land DevelopmentCommentator: Steve Malpezzi\, Weimer School of Hoyt Institute  2:00pm – 2:45pmYuwen Ji\, University of Wisconsin-MadisonPaper: Bank Regulation and Affordable Housing SupplyCommentator: Ben Couillard\, Mansueto Institute for Urban Innovation  2:45pm – 2:55pmConcluding Remarks\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alina Arefeva \n Assistant Professor\, Real Estate and Urban Land Economics\, Wisconsin School of Business \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Yongqiang Chu \n Director\, Childress Klein Distinguished Professor of Real Estate and Urban Economics\, UNC Charlotte \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Couillard \n Postdoctorate\, Mansueto Institute for Urban Innovation\, University of Chicago \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Yongheng Deng \n John P. Morgridge Distinguished Chair Professor\, Real Estate and Urban Land Economics\, Wisconsin School of Business \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abdollah Farhoodi \n Visiting Assistant Professor\, Real Estate and Urban Land Economics\, Wisconsin School of Business \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sean Flynn \n Assistant Professor\, Real Estate and Urban Land Economics\, Wisconsin School of Business \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jacques Gordon \n Director\, Graaskamp Center for Real Estate\, Wisconsin School of Business \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Richard Green \n Professor & Director\, Lusk Center for Real Estate\, University of Southern California \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shengwei Guo \n Assistant Professor\, Department of Real Estate and Construction\, University of Hong Kong \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congyan Han \n Assistant Professor of Finance\, Dishui Lake Advanced Finance Institute\, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (SUFE) \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lu Han \n Nathan F. Brand Chair & Professor\, Real Estate and Urban Land Economics\, Wisconsin School of Business \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n So Hye Yoon \n Assistant Professor\, Real Estate and Urban Land Economics\, Wisconsin School of Business \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Yuwen Ji \n PhD Student\, Real Estate and Urban Land Economics\, Wisconsin School of Business \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael LaCour-Little \n Professor of Finance-Emeritus \, California State University Fullerton \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Da Li \n Assistant Professor\, Department of Finance\, University of Cincinnati \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lingxiao Li \n Professor of Finance\, College of Business and Economics\, California State University\, Fullerton \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Zhenguo Lin \n Professor\, Tibor and Sheila Hollo School of Real Estate\, Florida International University \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stephen Malpezzi \n Dean\, Weimer School of Advanced Real Estate Studies\, Rutgers University \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Christopher Timmins \n Department Chair & Professor\, Real Estate and Urban Land Economics\, Wisconsin School of Business \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kerry Vandell \n Dean’s Professor of Real Estate\, Emeritus\, UC Irvine \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David Ward \n UW–Madison Chancellor\, 1993-2001; Interim Chancellor\, 2011–2013\, University of Wisconsin-Madison \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heejin Yoon \n PhD Student\, Real Estate and Urban Land Economics\, Wisconsin School of Business \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shang Zeng \n PhD Student\, Real Estate and Urban Land Economics\, Wisconsin School of Business \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daisy Zhan \n PhD Student\, Real Estate and Urban Land Economics\, Wisconsin School of Business \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dayin Zhang \n Assistant Professor\, Real Estate and Urban Land Economics\, Wisconsin School of Business \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jun Zhu \n Clinical Associate Professor of Finance\, Indiana University – Kelley School of Business \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nLodgingA room block is being held at the Fluno Center on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. \n\n\n\nFluno CenterFluno Center601 University AvenueMadison\, WI 53715Telephone: 877-773-5866 or 608-441-7117ParkingParking is available at the Fluno Center or at Grainger Hall (Lot 7).  More information to come. URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/wisconsin-real-estate-phd-alumni-conference/ LOCATION:Room 4151 – Director’s Room\, Grainger Hall\, 375 University Avenue\, Madison CATEGORIES:Graaskamp Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://business.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-02-16-104434.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T133000 DTSTAMP:20260316T165529Z CREATED:20251121T191236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T165529Z UID:10001682-1777635000-1777642200@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Graaskamp on the Road - Minneapolis\, MN DESCRIPTION:Registration & Networking: 11:30 a.m. \n\n\n\nLunch & Program: 12:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nAdjourn: 1:30 p.m. URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/graaskamp-on-the-road-minneapolis-mn/ CATEGORIES:Graaskamp Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://business.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Screenshot-2026-03-05-114547.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T200000 DTSTAMP:20260304T162620Z CREATED:20251121T191037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T162620Z UID:10001681-1777312800-1777320000@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Graaskamp Graduation Celebration-Coopers Tavern DESCRIPTION: URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/graaskamp-graduation-celebration-coopers-tavern/ CATEGORIES:Graaskamp Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T235959 DTSTAMP:20260420T173313Z CREATED:20260202T183435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T173313Z UID:10001783-1776297600-1776470399@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:2026 Graaskamp Center Spring Board Dinner and Conference DESCRIPTION:Join Us for Insights\, Strategy\, and Connections for the Next Era of CRE\n\n\n\nCommercial real estate is undergoing a structural reset. The lines between office\, industrial\, retail\, and multifamily are blurring as demographic shifts\, technology\, and changing user demands reshape the market around broader themes of Living\, Working\, and Experiencing. Asset types once considered niche are moving into core portfolios\, forcing investors to rethink underwriting\, risk\, and capital allocation. This conference brings industry leaders together to examine how “core” is being redefined in a market where flexibility and discipline drive advantage. \n\n\n\nAt the center of this transformation is technology. Artificial intelligence is accelerating change\, fueling demand for data centers and elevating digital infrastructure as essential real estate. Panelists will explore how AI and cloud growth are shaping development\, utilities\, and portfolio strategy\, while retail reemerges as a resilient\, experience-driven sector. Together\, these conversations highlight how capital is being reallocated across a rapidly evolving commercial real estate landscape. \n\n\n\nBoard members and their guests receive complimentary registration. The dinner and conference have sold out for the past ten years so register soon if you plan to attend. If you’re interested in registering for this event\, please email either Genie Trewyn (genie.trewyn@wisc.edu) or Lee Gottschalk (lee.gottschalk@wisc.edu) or click on the registration link down below. \n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\nPresenters\n\n\n\nSponsorship Opportunities\n\n\n\nOur Sponsors\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nLocation and Parking\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\nThursday\, April 165:30 pm  Reception6:30 pm     Dinner7:00 – 7:10 pm      Opening Remarks: Jacques Gordon\, Director\, Graaskamp Center for Real Estate7:15 – 8:00 pm  Dinner Keynote Presenter: Karen Murphy\, Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President of Stadium Development\, Chicago BearsWhere Sports Meets Urban Strategy: Real Estate\, Risk\, and DevelopmentDrawing on her leadership at the intersection of sports\, real estate\, and large-scale development\, Karen Murphy will explore how transformational stadium projects are evaluated\, structured\, and delivered in today’s evolving urban landscape\, including inside look at some of the strategic considerations shaping the Chicago Bears’ stadium future.  Karen is also a WSB Badger alum!8:00 pm     Informal Networking at The Exchange\n\n\n\nFriday\, April 177:45 – 8:30 am  Networking Breakfast8:30 – 8:40 amWelcome and Remarks: Jacques Gordon\, Director\, Graaskamp Center for Real Estate8:40 – 9:30 am    Keynote Presenter: Emi Adachi\, Managing Director & Co-Head of Global Investment Research\, HeitmanThe CRE Outlook:  Where Capital Is Moving and Why9:30 – 9:45 am  Networking Break9:45 – 10:45 am   Session 1: Beyond the Big Four: The Blurring Lines Between Core and Alternative Real EstateTraditional lines between office\, industrial\, retail\, and multifamily are blurring as demographic shifts\, technology\, and changing user needs reshape commercial real estate into broader\, needs-based categories such as Living\, Working\, and Experiencing. Asset types once considered niche are increasingly becoming part of core portfolios. Panelists will explore how these shifts are redefining investment strategy—from underwriting and risk to capital structuring—and what a new definition of “core” means for today’s capital allocation decisions. Moderator: Fred Cooper\, Founder\, Fin River Advisors LLCPanelists:  • Joey Lansing\, Co-President & Global Head of Portfolio Management\, Harrison Street Asset Management• Julie Thick\, Managing Director & Central Region Market Manager\, JP Morgan • Kimberly Adams\, Managing Director\, Clarion Partners • Peter Stelian\, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder\, Blue Vista 10:45 – 11:00 am  Networking Break11:00 am – 12:00 pmSession 2: Powering AI: Data Centers\, Capital Allocation and CRE StrategyArtificial intelligence is accelerating demand for data centers and redefining digital infrastructure as a core component of commercial real estate. Fueled by data-hungry applications such as cloud computing\, e-commerce\, and AI\, data centers have become essential to how modern economies operate. You’ll learn how these forces are reshaping site selection\, power and water constraints\, development economics\, and capital allocation. Discuss where data centers fit within CRE portfolios\, how investors are underwriting risk and return and what the rapid expansion of this asset class means for markets\, utilities\, and long-term real estate strategy.Panel session coordinators: Jacques\, Aaron\, SarahModerator: Kevin Brennan\, Co-Founder\, Chief Investment Officer and Managing Principal\, Brennan Investment GroupPanelists:• Sean Reynolds\, Senior Managing Director\, JLL• Matt Weisberg\, Managing Director\, Blue Owl• JC Witt\, Senior Vice President\, Data Center Investments\, Prologis12:00 – 1:30 pm   Luncheon: Interactive Table Conversations on CRE TrendsJoin us for a lively luncheon designed to spark real conversation. Each table will focus on a timely commercial real estate topic\, guided by a topic leader to kick off discussion and keep ideas flowing. Bring your perspective\, compare notes with peers\, and dive into the trends shaping our industry right now.1:30 – 2:30 pm  Session 3:  Retail Renaissance: Why the Sector Is Strong Again — and What Comes NextRetail is reemerging as a resilient and attractive sector within commercial real estate. Experience-driven formats\, strong suburban demand\, and renewed institutional interest are supporting high occupancy and consistent performance across well-located assets. Panelists will examine the drivers behind retail’s resurgence\, from essential neighborhood and strip centers to mixed-use destinations that integrate dining\, entertainment\, residential\, and medical uses.  You’ll learn about adaptive reuse\, technology\, disciplined development\, and why retail is reclaiming its place within diversified CRE portfolios.Moderator: Beth Rosen\, Vice Chair\, Ripco Real EstatePanelists:• Talia Davis\, Senior Director of Real Estate\, Alo Yoga• Lauren Holden\, Managing Director & Head of Retail\, AEW • Domenic Lanni\, Co-Founder & Principal\, L3 Capital• Amy Sands\, Partner\, Head of Investment\, 11North Partners2:30 pm  Closing RemarksJacques Gordon\, Director\, Graaskamp Center for Real Estate\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKeynote Presenters and Featured Speakers\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dinner Keynote Presenter Karen Murphy \n Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of Stadium Development\, Chicago Bears \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Conference Keynote Presenter: Emi Adachi \n Managing Director and Co-Head of Global Investment Research\, Heitman \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panelist: Domenic Lanni \n Co-Founder and Principal\, L3 Capital \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panelist: Michael Borchetta \n Director\, Harrison Street \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend?\n\n\n\n\nCommercial real estate professionals\n\n\n\nReal estate investors and institutional capital partners\n\n\n\nBanking\, lending\, and capital markets professionals\n\n\n\nOwners\, developers\, and operators across asset classes\n\n\n\nAdvisors and service providers supporting real estate investment and operations\n\n\n\nProfessionals seeking strategic insight into the forces reshaping commercial real estate\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship Opportunities\n\n\n\nJoin Us as a Conference Sponsor and Reinforce Your Brand as an Industry Leader!\n\n\n\n\nMake connections. Share ideas. Get inspired. Engage with leading minds from every corner of the real estate industry and connect with senior real estate leaders from across the U.S. who share your passion for shaping the future of the built environment.\n\n\n\nReinforce your brand as a global industry leader by supporting a best-in-class conference and the Wisconsin Real Estate Program\, consistently ranked #1 by U.S. News & World Report (2026) for the fourth consecutive year and #6 Real Estate MBA\, 2026.\n\n\n\nElevate your visibility and influence with exclusive exposure to an invitation-only audience of 150 key industry decision-makers\, alongside top Real Estate MBA and MS students—the next generation of real estate leaders.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAvailable Sponsorships\n\n\n\nApril 17th – Reception and Dinner\n\n\n\n$2\,500 Dinner Reception\, (3) complimentary registrations \n\n\n\n$5\,000 Dinner\, (4) complimentary registrations \n\n\n\n$2\,500 Dinner Keynote\, (3) complimentary registrations \n\n\n\nApril 18th – Conference\n\n\n\n(2) complimentary registrations – Sponsored by Brennan Investment Group \n\n\n\n(3) complimentary registrations – Sponsored by CIBC \n\n\n\n$1\,500 Networking Break\, 3 opportunities available; (1) complimentary registrations \n\n\n\n$1\,500 per Panel: 2 opportunities available; (1) complimentary registrations \n\n\n\n\nNearshoring Panel\n\n\n\nSenior Housing Panel\n\n\n\nData Centers\n\n\n\nCEO Panel \n\n\n\n$2\,500 Conference Keynote\, (3) complimentary registrations\n\n\n\n\nWe would be happy to customize a sponsor package for your organization based on your desired level.  Bottom of Form \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank You to our Sponsors! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDraper and Kramer\, Inc.\n\n\n\nBrennan Investments\n\n\n\nCIBC\n\n\n\nLogistics Property Company\n\n\n\nFirst National Bank of Omaha\n\n\n\nJP Morgan\n\n\n\nFin River Advisors LLC\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIntercontinental Real Estate Corp.\n\n\n\nHarrison Street\n\n\n\nThe Kalikow Group\n\n\n\nRIPCO Real Estate\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Information\n\n\n\nBoard members receive complimentary registration and may invite one guest at no charge. This event fills quickly so we encourage you to register soon if you plan to attend. Register now! \n\n\n\nLodging Options\n\n\n\nThe Blackstone\, Autograph Collection \n\n\n\n4 minute walk to the Chicago Club636 S Michigan Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60605(312) 447-0955 \n\n\n\nSilversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown \n\n\n\n7 minute walk to the Chicago Club10 S Wabash Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60603(312) 372-7200 \n\n\n\nHotel Blake\, Ascend Hotel Collection \n\n\n\n8 minute walk to the Chicago Club500 S Dearborn St\, Chicago\, IL 60605(312) 293-4089 \n\n\n\nConference Location & Parking Options\n\n\n\nThe Chicago Club81 E Van Buren St\, Chicago\, IL 60605 \n\n\n\nParking options near The Chicago Club:  All events will take place at the The Chicago Club. \n\n\n\n\nGrant Park Public South Garage: https://www.millenniumgarages.com/grant-park-parkingLocation: If driving Southbound on Michigan Ave\, the entrance will be accessible from the leftlane between Jackson and Adams.  If driving Northbound on Michigan Ave\, the entrancewill be from the left lane just after Van Buren Street.Staff on Duty:    None Self-Park\n\n\n\nPark One: http://www.park1chicago.comLocation: Northwest corner of Van Buren and Wabash\, with the 24hr entrance on Wabash.Staff on Duty: 24 Hours.\n\n\n\nLAZ Parkinghttps://www.lazparking.com/local/chicago-ilLocation:  Southeast corner of Van Buren and Wabash\, with the 24hr entrance on both Van Buren and Wabash.Staff on Duty:  None Self-Park URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/2026-graaskamp-center-spring-board-dinner-and-conference/ LOCATION:The Chicago Club\, 81 E Van Buren Street\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60605\, United States CATEGORIES:Graaskamp Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://business.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-Banner-Draft-jpg.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T235959 DTSTAMP:20251121T190448Z CREATED:20251121T190447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T190448Z UID:10001678-1775692800-1775951999@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:On Wisconsin Weekend DESCRIPTION: URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/on-wisconsin-weekend/ CATEGORIES:Graaskamp Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T235959 DTSTAMP:20251121T190324Z CREATED:20251121T190322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T190324Z UID:10001677-1774569600-1775347199@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:International Trip to London and Paris DESCRIPTION: URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/international-trip-to-london-and-paris/ CATEGORIES:Graaskamp Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T133000 DTSTAMP:20260129T171627Z CREATED:20251121T190155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T171627Z UID:10001676-1772710200-1772717400@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Graaskamp on the Road – Orange County\, CA DESCRIPTION:Registration & Networking: 11:30 a.m. \n\n\n\nLunch & Presentation: 12:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nAdjourn: 1:30 p.m. URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/graaskamp-on-the-road-orange-county-ca/ LOCATION:Pacific Club\, Newport Beach\, CA\, 4110 MacArthur Blvd\, Newport Beach\, California\, United States CATEGORIES:Graaskamp Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://business.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Screenshot-2026-01-27-104017.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T190000 DTSTAMP:20251205T204611Z CREATED:20251121T185929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T204611Z UID:10001675-1772035200-1772046000@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Real Estate Club Career Fair DESCRIPTION:Student registration start & end: \n\n\n\n\nStart: Monday\, Dec 1st\, 2025\, 12:00am\n\n\n\nEnd: Tuesday\, February 24\, 2026\, 11:59pm\n\n\n\n\nEmployer registration start & end: \n\n\n\n\nStart: Monday\, Dec 1st\, 2025\, 12:00am\n\n\n\nEnd: Wednesday\, February 18\, 2026\, 11:59pm\n\n\n\n\nAdditional details will be provided upon registration. Please feel free to email the Career Fair Coordinator\, Erin Zhu (eyzhu2@wisc.edu)\, with any questions. URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/real-estate-club-career-fair-2/ LOCATION:Gordon Commons\, 770 W Dayton St\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53706\, United States CATEGORIES:Graaskamp Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260123T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260123T235959 DTSTAMP:20251121T185256Z CREATED:20251121T185237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T185256Z UID:10001674-1769126400-1769212799@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:MSRE Orientation DESCRIPTION: URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/msre-orientation/ LOCATION:Grainger Hall\, 975 University Avenue\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States CATEGORIES:Graaskamp Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260116T235959 DTSTAMP:20251121T185032Z CREATED:20251121T185030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T185032Z UID:10001673-1768176000-1768607999@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Graduate Students Winter Break Study Trip to New York City DESCRIPTION: URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/graduate-students-winter-break-study-trip-to-new-york-city/ LOCATION:New York City CATEGORIES:Graaskamp Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T123000 DTSTAMP:20251121T184744Z CREATED:20251121T184743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T184744Z UID:10001672-1765706400-1765715400@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Fall Semester Commencement DESCRIPTION: URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/fall-semester-commencement/ LOCATION:The Kohl Center\, 601 W Dayton St\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53715\, United States CATEGORIES:Graaskamp Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T133000 DTSTAMP:20250915T181739Z CREATED:20250915T175415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T181739Z UID:10001642-1763118000-1763127000@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Graaskamp on the Road - New York City DESCRIPTION:One Vanderbilt\, McDermott Will & Emery Law Offices \n\n\n\nKeynote Speaker: MaryAnne Gilmartin\, Founder and CEO of MAG Partners \n\n\n\n11:30 a.m. Registration & Networking \n\n\n\n12:00 p.m. Lunch & Program \n\n\n\n1:30 p.m. Adjourn \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here! URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/graaskamp-on-the-road-new-york-city/ CATEGORIES:Graaskamp Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://business.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/graaskamp-on-the-road-banner-nyc-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T120000 DTSTAMP:20250915T174316Z CREATED:20250915T174315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T174316Z UID:10001639-1763110800-1763121600@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Friday Graduate Seminar Series – RE 365/765 DESCRIPTION:109 E Wilson – Site Visit and Case Study \n\n\n\nFollow-up to pre-development case study by Quad Capital for 109 in Spring 24. Site visit plus detailed presentation on development process. \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Dan Kennelly (Quad Capital) URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/friday-graduate-seminar-series-re-365-765-5/ CATEGORIES:Graaskamp Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T181500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T203000 DTSTAMP:20250915T175145Z CREATED:20250915T175143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T175145Z UID:10001641-1763057700-1763065800@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Real Estate Club Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/real-estate-club-meeting/ LOCATION:Pyle Center\, 702 Langdon St.\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States CATEGORIES:Graaskamp Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T235959 DTSTAMP:20250915T174526Z CREATED:20250915T174525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T174526Z UID:10001640-1762905600-1763164799@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Global Real Estate Master’s (GREM) Student Field Trip to New York City DESCRIPTION: URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/global-real-estate-masters-grem-student-field-trip-to-new-york-city/ CATEGORIES:Graaskamp Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T120000 DTSTAMP:20250915T172606Z CREATED:20250915T172402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T172606Z UID:10001637-1762506000-1762516800@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Friday Graduate Seminar Series – RE 365 / 765 DESCRIPTION:Work-outs and Restructurings – What happens when a deal goes awry? \n\n\n\nFocus on key legal considerations and tactics in workouts\, with a practical case study by Andrew Cathlina. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: Adam Goldstein (Greenberg Trauig law firm) and Andrew Cathlina (Wanxiang) URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/friday-graduate-seminar-series-re-365-765/ LOCATION:Room 3335 Grainger Hall\, 975 University Ave\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53706\, United States CATEGORIES:Graaskamp Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T235959 DTSTAMP:20250915T171340Z CREATED:20250915T171339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T171340Z UID:10001636-1762387200-1762559999@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Harrison Street/Capital One Real Estate Private Equity Case Competition DESCRIPTION:The Real Estate Private Equity Club assigns students to 15 teams of three to four based on academic year\, classes completed\, and internship experience. Students have nine days to build an underwriting model\, presentation\, and executive summary for a team of judges comprised of Harrison Street and Capital One employees\, UW Faculty\, and UW students. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, check out last year’s case competition! Real Estate Private Equity Club Hosts Second Annual Case Competition with Harrison Street and Capital One | Wisconsin School of Business URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/harrison-street-capital-one-real-estate-private-equity-case-competition/ LOCATION:Grainger Hall\, 975 University Avenue\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States CATEGORIES:Graaskamp Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T120000 DTSTAMP:20250915T174034Z CREATED:20250915T173628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T174034Z UID:10001638-1760691600-1760702400@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Friday Graduate Seminar Series – RE 365 / 765 DESCRIPTION:Milwaukee Field Trip – Focus on Affordable Housing\, Sustainable Development\, Community Development \n\n\n\nCoordinated with Chris and Paul to bring the Affordable/Sustainable sector to general real estate students \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSpeakers: City of Milwaukee Planning Dept\, LISC\, General Capital\, Gorman Company\, Neutral\, Irgens URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/friday-graduate-seminar-series-re-365-765-4/ CATEGORIES:Graaskamp Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T120000 DTSTAMP:20250915T173325Z CREATED:20250915T173209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T173325Z UID:10001635-1760086800-1760097600@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Friday Graduate Seminar Series – RE 365 / 765 DESCRIPTION:Industrial Development and Investment \n\n\n\nDeep dive in industrial market dynamics and case study of industrial development by Stotan. Format will be Steve and Dan presenting as an “equity pitch” with students writing an assignment to recommend whether to invest in their platform. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: Steve Disse and Dan Fogarty (Stotan Industrial) URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/friday-graduate-seminar-series-re-365-765-3/ LOCATION:Room 3335 Grainger Hall\, 975 University Ave\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53706\, United States CATEGORIES:Graaskamp Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T133000 DTSTAMP:20250915T181518Z CREATED:20250910T201314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T181518Z UID:10001634-1760007600-1760016600@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Graaskamp on the Road-Charlotte DESCRIPTION:Keynote Speakers \n\n\n\n\nGraeme (Greg) Keith\, Jr.\, Chairman & CEO\, will share lessons from his 40+ year career spanning over 480 projects and $5.6 billion in developments across the U.S. and internationally.\n\n\n\nHunter Miller\, CFO\, will discuss TKC’s investment strategy\, capital markets approach\, and financial leadership\, drawing on his 18 years of experience in real estate investment and finance.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n11:30 a.m. Registration & Networking \n\n\n\n12:00 p.m. Lunch & Program \n\n\n\n1:30 p.m. Adjourn \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here! URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/graaskamp-on-the-road-charlotte/ LOCATION:Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel\, 303 S Church St\, Charlotte\, North Carolina\, 28202\, United States CATEGORIES:Graaskamp Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://business.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/graaskamp-on-the-road-banner-nyc.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251003T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251003T144500 DTSTAMP:20250918T210519Z CREATED:20250724T202815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T210519Z UID:10001578-1759480200-1759502700@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Crosswinds and Crossroads — Risk and Resilience in Housing DESCRIPTION:Register Now!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFederal housing policy is in flux\, with recent and anticipated shifts reshaping long-standing programs\, incentives\, and regulatory frameworks. From changes in tax policy and affordable housing financing to evolving oversight and funding priorities\, these disruptions are having a significant impact on housing markets—particularly for affordable and workforce housing. \n\n\n\nExpert panelists who are leaders\, policymakers\, and advocates will discuss how they are navigating today’s policy uncertainty\, and more importantly\, how they are working to build resilience\, identify solutions\, and leverage emerging opportunities. With a focus on actionable strategies\, panelists will discuss how to adapt to the changing federal landscape while continuing to advance housing affordability and equity. \n\n\n\n\nKeynote and Featured Presenters\n\n\n\nModerators and Panelists\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\nSponsor Information\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nLocation and Lodging\n\n\n\n\nJoin Us! \n\n\n\n\nLearn from a range of experts — from the public and private sectors\, from government and business and from academia — who are on the front lines of housing market research\, policy and practice.\n\n\n\nExplore these questions and identify programs and solutions.\n\n\n\nJoin us and you’ll have the opportunity to network with a diverse and passionate group of 150+ housing\, banking\, real estate\, government and non-profit professionals to share ideas and best practices\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now!\n\n\n\n\nKeynote and Featured Presenters\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessica Lautz\, Keynote Presenter \n Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Research\, National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) The core of Dr. Jessica Lautz’s research focuses on analyzing trends for both NAR members and housing consumers. She is in demand as a speaker and by major media outlets to provide commentary on the real estate market. She has testified before Congress on behalf of NAR. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carlos Garriga\, Keynote Presenter \n Senior Vice President and Director of Research\, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Carlos Garriga’a research focuses on macroeconomics\, monetary economics\, housing and credit markets\, asset pricing\, and public economics. He is a member of the Bank’s Management Committee and is on the FOMC council that advises the Bank president on monetary policy and the broader economy issues. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thom Amdur\, Speaker \n Senior Vice President for Policy & Impact\, Lincoln Avenue Communities Thom is a nationally recognized leader in affordable housing and community development policy. He previously served as President\, National Housing & Rehabilitation Association (NH&RA)\, where he received the NHP Foundation’s Affordable Housing Advocacy Award.  He serves on the Board of Directors of numerous community development organizations including the Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erika Poethig\, Speaker \n Executive Vice President\, Civic Committee and Commercial Club of Chicago and Former Special Assistant to the President for Housing and Urban Policy in the White House Domestic Policy Council Poethig led policy development on the housing\, community and economic development for the Build Back Better Agenda. Under her leadership\, the Biden-Harris Administration created action plans and policies to prevent evictions and foreclosures\, increase the supply of rental and for-sale housing\, improve housing affordability for low- and moderate-income Americans. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nPresenters and Moderators\n\n\n\n\nThom Amdur\, Senior Vice President for Policy & Impact\, Lincoln Avenue Communities\n\n\n\nRob Brooks\, Wisconsin State Representative\, Assembly District 59\n\n\n\nKarl Eckart\, Vice President of Intergovernmental Affairs\, NAHB\n\n\n\nMark Eppli\, Teaching Professor\, Department of Real Estate & Urban Land Economics\, Wisconsin School of Business\n\n\n\nCarlos Garriga\, Senior Vice President and Director of Research\, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis\n\n\n\nLu Han\, Nathan F. Brand Chair Professor in Real Estate and Urban Economics at the Wisconsin School of Business and Faculty Director of the Urban Economics and Real Estate Ph.D. program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison\n\n\n\nJessica Lautz\, Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Research\, National Association of REALTORS® (NAR)\n\n\n\nElmer Moore\, President\, Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority\n\n\n\nErika Poethig\, Executive Vice President for Strategy and Planning at the Civic Committee and Commercial Club of Chicago; Former Special Assistant to the President for Housing and Urban Policy in the White House Domestic Policy Council\n\n\n\nBryan Schreiter\, Senior VP of Commercial Lending\, Associated Bank\n\n\n\nDavid Weiss\, CEO\, General Capital Group\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\nTimeSession8:30 – 9:00 a.m.  Continental Breakfast and Registration9:00 – 9:10 a.m.Welcome and Introductions: Lu Han\, Nathan F. Brand Chair Professor in Real Estate and Urban Economics at the Wisconsin School of Business and Faculty Director of the Urban Economics and Real Estate Ph.D. program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison9:10 – 10:00 a.m. Keynote 1: The 2026 Economic and Housing OutlookPresenter: Jessica Lautz\, Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Research\, National Association of REALTORS® (NAR)10:00 – 11:15 a.m. Panel 1: Charting a Course Through Federal Housing Policy UncertaintyAs federal housing priorities shift and longstanding programs face disruption\, the future of affordable and workforce housing hangs in the balance. Recent policy changes have introduced volatility in tax incentives\, regulatory oversight\, and funding mechanisms—creating challenges for developers\, advocates\, and communities alike.This panel brings together experts working at the intersection of policy and practice to explore how the housing sector can respond proactively. Panelists will share insights on navigating political and regulatory uncertainty\, and offer forward-looking strategies to strengthen housing resilience\, support innovation\, and advance affordability in today’s unsettled policy environment.Moderator:  Mark Eppli\, Faculty Associate\, Real Estate Department\, UW-MadisonKarl Eckart\, Vice President of Intergovernmental Affairs\, NAHBErika Poethig\, Executive Vice President for Strategy and Planning at the Civic Committee and Commercial Club of ChicagoThom Amdur\, Senior Vice President for Policy & Impact\, Lincoln Avenue Communities 11:15 – 11:30 a.m.  Networking Break 11:30 – 12:30 pmKeynote 2: The Economics of Housing: Affordability\, Policy\, and the Road AheadCarlos Garriga\, Senior Vice President and Director of Research\, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis12:30 – 1:20 pmLunch1:30 – 2:45 p.m.Panel 2: Housing Under Pressure: Building Solutions for Wisconsin Amid Policy and Market ChallengesWisconsin\, like many states\, is grappling with a growing shortage of affordable and workforce housing—an issue felt acutely in both urban centers and rural communities. As federal housing policy continues to shift\, state and local leaders must navigate the ripple effects of federal decisions while crafting solutions that address local needs.This panel will examine how federal policy uncertainty intersects with Wisconsin’s housing landscape\, and how state-level efforts are rising to meet the challenge. From funding gaps to regulatory barriers and development pressures\, panelists will explore what’s being done to expand access to housing\, support economic development\, and build long-term resilience in communities across the state. The conversation will focus on practical strategies for overcoming current constraints and strengthening Wisconsin’s housing future.                                                               Moderator:  Elmer Moore\, President\, Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development AuthorityPanelists:Rob Brooks\, Wisconsin State Representative\, Assembly District 59Bryan Schreiter\, Senior VP of Commercial Lending\, Associated BankDavid Weiss\, CEO\, General Capital GroupLegislative Representative2:45 p.m.Wrap-up and Adjourn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank You to Our Conference Sponsors and Partners\n\n\n\n\nStevens Construction Corp.\n\n\n\nMandel Group Inc.\n\n\n\nHovde Properties\n\n\n\nMadison Development Corp.\n\n\n\nStark Company Realtors\n\n\n\nWisconsin Bankers Association\n\n\n\nLeague of Wisconsin Municipalities\n\n\n\nWisconsin REALTORS® Association\n\n\n\nWisconsin Bankers Association\n\n\n\nWisconsin Housing Preservation Corp.\n\n\n\nWisconsin Housing Alliance\n\n\n\n\nFour Ways to Register\n\n\n\n1. Call: 1-800-348-8964 or 608-262-24512. Register online »3. Fax: 1-800-741-74164. Mail completed registration form to:The Pyle CenterRegistration Office702 Langdon StreetMadison\, WI 53706-1487 \n\n\n\nRegistration Fees\n\n\n\n$170 for government/non-profit and WREAA attendees$200 for corporate attendeesEarly Bird Registration (before August 15) \n\n\n\n$150 for government/non-profit and WREAA attendees$180 for corporate attendeesIn-person fee includes conference materials\, continental breakfast\, lunch\, and refreshments. The program includes two virtual keynotes broadcast at the conference and two in-person panels. We are grateful for the support of our conference sponsors whose contributions help to keep registration fees low\, allowing non-profit and government professionals to attend this important forum. \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: Friday\, September 15.  Call (608) 250-6401 for availability after this date. No refunds after September 15 but substitutions are allowed. \n\n\n\nCancellation Policy: Cancellations made before Monday\, October 2\, will receive a full refund; those made on or after October 4 are subject to the full registration fee. Substitutions may be made at any time. \n\n\n\nQuestions: If you have any questions\, please contact Lee Gottschalk at lee.gottschalk@wisc.edu or 608-265-2032. If you have a disability and desire accommodations\, please advise us when you register. Requests will be kept confidential. \n\n\n\nLocation and Lodging\n\n\n\n\n\nHotel accommodationsA block of rooms is reserved at the Fluno Center at $138 per night for the evening of October 2. Contact the Fluno Center directly at 608-441-7117 or 887-773-5866 to reserve your room. Be sure to mention that you are attending the Wisconsin Real Estate and Economic Outlook Conference.  \n\n\n\nParking\, Travel and DirectionsA 290-stall parking facility (Lot 83) is conveniently located beneath the Fluno located at 314 N Frances St\, Madison. The rate is $15 per day. We encourage you to arrive early the day of the conference\, as there will be only one parking lot attendant on duty. There are also several public lots nearby. For additional information on getting to the Fluno Center by plane\, car\, or bus\, please click here. \n\n\n\nSponsor Opportunities: Why Should You Join Us as a Sponsor?\n\n\n\nWe’re pleased to invite you to join us as a sponsor for the 2025 Wisconsin Real Estate & Economic Outlook Conference! The support of our sponsors is critical and has played a key role in making this event impactful and widely accessible. Now in its 21st year\, the conference brings together 150+ leaders from real estate\, housing\, finance\, and policy to explore critical issues facing our industry. \n\n\n\n\nJoin Us as a Sponsor Now!\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nVisibility and Exposure:  Build valuable name recognition for your company by supporting a high-profile conference on critical real estate\, housing\, and community development issues. Your organization will receive extensive brand outreach throughout the conference marketing campaign – online via multiple media outlets and national press releases\, and in the printed materials and verbal recognition at the conference.\n\n\n\nDirect Access to the Wisconsin Housing\, Real Estate and Banking Community:  Network with a wide variety of professionals and policymakers interested in the issues and opportunities presented by the real estate and housing markets. Attendees include real estate and finance professionals\, non-profit groups\, government and service agencies\, and developers. We expect a capacity crowd at 150 professionals. \n\n\n\nChampion accessible housing education: Invest in your community and support critical housing and economic development issues by helping us keep the registration fee low so non-profit and government professionals can afford to attend this important forum. Your sponsorship helps maintain affordability and broad access to the event\, supporting a diverse\, cross-sector dialogue on pressing housing and policy issues.\n\n\n\nCompetitive Edge: Take advantage of a unique opportunity to broaden your competitive edge by improving your company’s image\, prestige\, and credibility by supporting a world-class conference and the University of Wisconsin-Madison Graaskamp Center for Real Estate\, the global leader in real estate education.\n\n\n\n\nSponsor Levels\n\n\n\n\nLead partner: $7\,500 – 7 complimentary conference registrations; 3 invitations to the pre-conference dinner.\n\n\n\nPlatinum:  $5\,000 – 5 complimentary conference registrations and 2 invitations to the pre-conference dinner.\n\n\n\nGold: $2\,500 – 3 complimentary conference registrations and 1 invitation to the pre-conference dinner.\n\n\n\nSilver level:  $1\,000 – 2 complimentary conference registrations\n\n\n\nBronze level:  $500 – 1 complimentary conference registrations\n\n\n\n\nEvent Sponsorship Opportunities\n\n\n\nPre-conference dinner – $3\,000 – 3 complimentary conference registrations and 2 invitations to the pre-conference dinner. \n\n\n\nContinental breakfast – $1\,500 – 2 complimentary registrations \n\n\n\nRefreshment breaks – $1\,000 – 2 complimentary registrations \n\n\n\nLuncheon – $3\,000 – 3 complimentary conference registrations and 2 invitations to the pre-conference dinner. URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/crosswinds-and-crossroads-risk-and-resilience-in-housing/ LOCATION:Fluno Center\, 601 University Avenue\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States CATEGORIES:Graaskamp Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://business.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/conference-bannerburst-02.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250930T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250930T200000 DTSTAMP:20250910T200837Z CREATED:20250910T200835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T200837Z UID:10001633-1759251600-1759262400@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:RE Networking Event-Milwaukee (CARW) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/re-networking-event-milwaukee-carw/ CATEGORIES:Graaskamp Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T153000 DTSTAMP:20250910T195732Z CREATED:20250910T195600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T195732Z UID:10001632-1758891600-1758900600@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Sandburg Studios MS & BBA Site Madison Site Tour DESCRIPTION:Meet the developer (Cody Wiseman\, Wiseman Capital) of this innovative project on Madison’s east side to take a dilapidated Super 8 model and convert it to luxury affordable housing. See how this developer is responding to Madison’s changing workforce (teachers\, traveling nurses\, etc) and its housing needs. Witness the steps they took to upgrade\, update\, and convert the property while managing timeline and financial feasibility. https://www.wmtv15news.com/2025/06/02/troubled-madison-motel-transformed-into-community-driven-housing-project/ URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/sandburg-studios-ms-bba-site-madison-site-tour/ CATEGORIES:Graaskamp Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T233000 DTSTAMP:20250910T194634Z CREATED:20250910T194600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T194634Z UID:10001631-1758879000-1758929400@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Applied Real Estate Investment Track (AREIT) Board Meeting via Zoom or In-Person DESCRIPTION:Please contact Genie Trewyn at genie.trewyn@wisc.edu if you are interested in attending person or via Zoom to hear the student Applied Real Estate Investment Track Board Meeting discuss their investment portfolio strategies for the coming academic year. Hear feedback from the board members on the strategy and you are welcome offer your insights as well. URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/applied-real-estate-investment-track-areit-board-meeting-via-zoom-or-in-person/ CATEGORIES:Graaskamp Center END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR