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SUMMARY:Graaskamp on the Road - Atlanta
DESCRIPTION:Discover Expert Insights from a Federal Reserve Real Estate Policy Advisor\n\n\n\nJoin us for an exclusive gathering of top commercial real estate professionals at the Buckhead Club in Atlanta. This engaging and informative event features Brian Bailey\, Senior Policy Advisor in the Supervision\, Regulation & Credit Division at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. \n\n\n\nWith a wealth of experience spanning finance\, development\, and private equity\, Brian offers unparalleled insights into the evolving real estate landscape. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here!\n\n\n\n\nWhy Attend? \n\n\n\nConnect with industry leaders in a dynamic and fun setting.  Expand your network and exchange ideas with peers\, and engage with thought leaders\, explore actionable strategies\, and prepare for the challenges and opportunities ahead. \n\n\n\nSpaces are limited—RSVP now and don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn\, connect\, and grow! \n\n\n\nKey Topics We’ll Explore\n\n\n\n\nEconomic Trends: An update on the current and future state of the macroeconomy\, including employment\, prices\, and growth.\n\n\n\nReal Estate Values & Market Dynamics: Hear expert insights on the latest trends shaping commercial real estate\, including tailwinds\, headwinds\, the impact of a new administration and predictions for interest rates and inflation.\n\n\n\nBanking Sector Health: How recent regulatory changes and economic conditions are influencing lending and investment.\n\n\n\nPopulation Shifts: Understanding their transformative impact on real estate and development.\n\n\n\nRegulatory Changes: What investors and operators need to know to stay ahead.\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n11:30 a.m.Registration and Networking12:00 p.m.Lunch and ProgramWelcome and Introductions: Michael Brennan\, Graaskamp Center and Co-Founder\, Chairman\, and Managing Principal of Brennan Investment GroupKeynote Presentation: Brian Bailey\, Senior Policy Advisor in the Supervision\, Regulation\, & Credit Division\, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta1:30 p.m.Adjourn\n\n\n\nAbout Brian Bailey\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrian Bailey is a Senior Policy Advisor in the Supervision\, Regulation\, & Credit Division of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. He is responsible for providing thought leadership and monitoring emerging trends in commercial real estate and finance. He provides guidance on industry dynamics\, valuation\, operations and finance issues. Brian has been requested to share his thoughts on commercial real estate at hundreds of venues including the Federal Reserve System Board of Governors\, multiple U.S. Federal Agencies\, many universities such as the Wharton School\, industry conferences\, and syndicated radio. \n\n\n\nBrian has extensive experience\, spanning both the public and private sectors\, with commercial real estate valuation\, transaction\, development\, and financial issues. Prior to joining the Atlanta Fed\, Brian was employed by the private equity firm Tavistock Group to oversee real estate finance and acquisitions. Before joining Tavistock\, Brian was the Director of Real Estate Finance for Flagler Development Group\, Florida’s largest commercial real estate developer. Brian’s experience includes working for EY (Ernst & Young)\, where he was an executive. Brian founded an industrial development company that specialized in the acquisition\, development\, and refurbishment of industrial and office properties. Brian started in commercial real estate as a local market appraiser. \n\n\n\nAfter receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Mercer University\, Brian earned an MBA degree with concentrations in Real Estate and Finance from the University of Florida. He also attained the CCIM & CRE designations. He serves at the behest of his wife of 25-years\, three children and one stubborn cat.
URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/graaskamp-on-the-road-atlanta/
LOCATION:Buckhead Club\, 3344 Peachtree St. NE #2600\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30326\, United States
CATEGORIES:Graaskamp Center
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SUMMARY:MIT/Graaskamp Center Real Estate Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Real Estate Edge: Investment Strategies and Market Dynamics \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an exciting collaboration between the Graaskamp Center and the MIT Real Estate Center on December 13th at the Colorado Center in Santa Monica\, California! Graaskamp Center Board members\, alumni\, and invited guests are welcome to attend a day filled with engaging panels and insightful presentations\, featuring top industry leaders and faculty from both MIT and UW-Madison. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect\, learn\, and explore the latest trends in real estate. \n\n\n\nAgenda8:30 – 9:00 a.m.Registration9:00 – 9:14 a.m.Welcome: Will Wells\, Founder & CEO\, Milestone Partners9:15 – 10:15 a.m.Panel 1: Institutional Investment StrategiesModerator:  Jacques Gordon\, Director\, Graaskamp Center for Real Estate\, UW-MadisonPanelists:– Kevin Crummy\, CIO Douglas Emmett– Aroon Chinai\, Principal & Chief Investment Officer\, Holualoa– Jerry Fink\, Managing Partner\, The Bascom Group\, LLC– Justin Guichard\, Managing Director\, Oaktree Capital Management– Jessica Levin\, Managing Director\, Intercontinental Properties10:15 – 11:15 a.m.Faculty Presentation: Private Equity Real Estate Performance– Tim Riddiough\, Professor\, Department of Real Estate & Urban Land Economics\, UW-Madison– Mark Roberts\, Director of Research\, Southern Methodist University & Crow Holdings11:15 – 12:15 p.m.Panel 2: Co-GP JV Investments           Moderator:  Tod McGrath\, Lecturer\, MIT Center for Real Estate; Vice President of Finance\, BXPPanelists:– Will Wells\, Founder & CEO\, Milestone Partners– Wayne Brandt\, Founder and Managing Partner\, Capital Funding Partners– Jesse Scharf\, Partner\, Gibson Dunn– Larry Bond\, Co-Founder and Chairman\, Bond Companies12:15 – 1:15 p.m.Lunch1:00 – 1:15 p.m.Lunch Discussion – Wisconsin-MIT Updates:– Yongheng Deng\, Professor\, Chair and the John P. Morgridge Distinguished Chair in Business\, Department of Real Estate and Urban Land Economics\, University of Wisconsin – Madison– James Scott\, Director of Industry and Professional Programs; Lecturer; Research Scientist\, Real Estate Technology Hub\, MIT Center for Real Estate– Walt Tourous\, Director of MSRED Program\, Senior Lecturer\, MIT Center for Real Estate1:15 – 2:15 p.m.Alumni Presentation: Opportunities in Residential Finance– Patrick Kennedy\, CITYSPACES– Jeff Ennis\, Founding Partner\, Ocean Avenue Capital Advisors– Brian Eisendrath\, Institutional Property Advisors2:15 – 3:00 p.m.Office Asset Pricing– Tod McGarth\, Vice President\, Finance\, BXP3:00 – 3:30 p.m.Outlook for 2025: Jacques Gordon\, Director\, Graaskamp Center for Real Estate\, UW-Madison3:30 – 3:45 p.m.Wrap-Up and Adjourn– Will Wells\, Founder & CEO\, Milestone Partners– Jacques Gordon\, Director\, Graaskamp Center for Real Estate\, UW-Madison3:45 – 5:00 p.m.Networking Reception
URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/graaskamp-on-the-road-santa-monica/
LOCATION:Colorado Center\, 2450 Broadway\, Santa Monica\, California\, 90404
CATEGORIES:Graaskamp Center
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SUMMARY:Graaskamp on the Road - New York
DESCRIPTION:Register Here!\n\n\n\n\nYou are invited as our guest to join us at the Graaskamp on the Road luncheon and presentation at One Vanderbilt in New York City.  You won’t want to miss this fun\, lively and educational (invitation-only) event! \n\n\n\nOur keynote speaker is Ken Bernstein\, President\, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Acadia Realty Trust.  Acadia Realty Trust is a real estate investment trust specializing in the acquisition\, redevelopment and management of open-air retail properties.  The company currently owns and operates a portfolio of properties valued at approximately $5 billion throughout the United States.  \n\n\n\nThis includes management of a core real estate portfolio of approximately $3 billion of open-air retail properties dominated by street retail properties in key markets throughout the United States.  Acadia also operates an investment management platform that manages a series of institutional joint ventures and discretionary investment funds.  Acadia has recently completed its investments on behalf of Fund V\, acquiring approximately $1.5 billion in retail properties.  The company has also completed two separate account joint ventures with institutional partners. \n\n\n\nAgenda11:30 amRegistration and Networking12:00 pmLunch and ProgramWelcome and Introductions: – Michael Brennan\, Co-Founder\, Chairman and Managing Principal of Brennan Investment Group– Jacques Gordon\, Incoming Director\, Graaskamp Center for Real Estate; Former Global Head of Research and Strategy for LaSalle Investment Management for almost three decades Keynote Presentaion: Ken Bernstein\,  President and Chief Executive Officer of Acadia Realty Trust1:30 pmAdjourn\n\n\n\nAbout Ken Bernstein \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKenneth F. Bernstein is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Acadia Realty Trust\, which he co-founded in 1998. Acadia Realty Trust is a real estate investment trust specializing in the acquisition\, redevelopment and management of open-air retail properties. The company currently owns and operates a portfolio of properties valued at approximately $5 billion throughout the United States. \n\n\n\nAcadia manages a core real estate portfolio of approximately $3 billion of open-air retail properties dominated by street retail properties in key markets throughout the United States. Acadia also operates an investment management platform that manages a series of institutional joint ventures and discretionary investment funds. Acadia has recently completed its investments on behalf of Fund V\, acquiring approximately $1.5 billion in retail properties. The company has also completed two separate account joint ventures with institutional partners. \n\n\n\nIn addition to his responsibilities at Acadia\, Mr. Bernstein is a former Trustee of the Board of Trustees for the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)\, where he also served as the Chairman for 2017/2018. He is a member of the World President’s Organization (YPO-WPO)\, where he was the founding chairman of the Real Estate Network. Mr. Bernstein currently serves as a Global Governing Trustee for the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and is a member of the Board of Trustees for Golub Capital (NASDAQ: GBDC). \n\n\n\nPreviously\, Mr. Bernstein served as Chief Operating Officer of RD Capital until its merger with Mark Centers Trust in 1998\, creating Acadia Realty Trust. Prior to that\, Mr. Bernstein was an associate with the New York law firm of Battle Fowler\, LLP. \n\n\n\nMr. Bernstein received his BA from the University of Vermont and his JD from Boston University School of Law. \n\n\n\nCapacity is very limited in order to encourage discussion and networking. We encourage you to register soon if you plan to attend. Questions? Contact the Genie Trewyn at genie.trewyn@wisc.edu.
URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/graaskamp-on-the-road-new-york/
LOCATION:One Vanderbilt\, 1 Vanderbilt Ave\, New York\, New York\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Graaskamp Center
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SUMMARY:Harrison Street/Capital One Private Equity Internal Case Competition
DESCRIPTION:Harrison Street and Capital One are sponsoring the Real Estate Private Equity’s second annual case competition. 60 students on 15 teams are participating this year\, with $11\,000 in prize money to the winning teams.  \n\n\n\nThursday\, November 7th \n\n\n\n1:00-3:30 pmPreliminary juding in team of three judges in Learning Center Rooms 3210A\, 3210B\, and 3210CEach team has a 30 minute presentation and Q&A– Presentation: 15 minutes– Q&A from judges: 10 minutes– Judge note-taking and prep for next case: 5 minutes3:30-4:00 pmJudges make recommendations to the Final Round4:00-5:30 pmHarrison Street presentation to the Real Estate Private Equity Class\, Grainger 23357:00-8:30 pmReception and Announcement of Finalists\, heavy appetizers and beverages at the Fluno Center\, 8th floor Skyview Room\n\n\n\nFriday\, November 8th \n\n\n\n9:00-11:00 amFinal Round Presentation\, Executive Dining Room\, 1266 Grainger Hall11:00-12:30 pmLunch and announcement of winners
URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/harrison-streeet-private-equity-internal-case-competition/
LOCATION:Grainger Hall\, 975 University Avenue\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Graaskamp Center
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SUMMARY:Real Estate Club Trip to Charlotte\, NC
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URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/real-estate-club-trip-to-charlotte-nc/
CATEGORIES:Graaskamp Center
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SUMMARY:Graaskamp on the Road - Denver
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou are invited as our guest to join us at the Graaskamp on the Road luncheon and presentation at the Ritz Carlton in Denver\, CO.  You won’t want to miss this fun\, lively and educational (invitation-only) event! \n\n\n\nKeynote speaker\, Matt Joblon\, Founding Partner and CEO of BMC Investments\, will share his experience leading the acquisition\, recapitalization\, or development of over $2.0 billion in transactions including 10\,000 units\, 400\,000 square feet of office\, 80\,000 square feet of retail and 716 hotel keys. \n\n\n\nThrough these exciting developments\, he will unveil the insider story behind transforming Cherry Creek into one of Denver’s most vibrant and sought-after neighborhoods—and beyond. \n\n\n\nAgenda11:30 amRegistration and Networking12:00 pmLunch and ProgramWelcome & Introductions: Michael Brennan\, Co-Founder\, Chairman\, and Managing Principal of Brennan Investment GroupKeynote Presentation: Matthew Joblon\, Founding Partner and Chief Executive Officer\, BMC Investments1:30 pmAdjourn\n\n\n\nCapacity is very limited in order to encourage discussion and networking. We encourage you to register soon if you plan to attend. Questions? Contact the Genie Trewyn at genie.trewyn@wisc.edu.
URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/graaskamp-on-the-road-denver/
LOCATION:The Ritz Carlton\, 1881 Curtis Street\, Denver\, Colorado\, 80202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Graaskamp Center
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