BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Wisconsin School of Business - ECPv6.17.4//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: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:20260925T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T235959 DTSTAMP:20260805T035518Z CREATED:20260805T035517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T035518Z UID:10001895-1790294400-1790380799@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Applied Real Estate Investment Track (AREIT) Fall Board Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/applied-real-estate-investment-track-areit-fall-board-meeting/ LOCATION:Fluno Center\, 601 University Avenue\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States CATEGORIES:Graaskamp Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T144500 DTSTAMP:20260826T195641Z CREATED:20260713T193537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T195641Z UID:10001874-1790929800-1790952300@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Wisconsin Real Estate & Economic Outlook Conference DESCRIPTION:Future-Ready Communities: Building Opportunity Through Housing Infrastructure and Innovation \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow can communities create more housing while preserving quality of life? How should they weigh the opportunities and tradeoffs surrounding major investments in infrastructure\, energy systems and data centers? What new policies\, financing tools and technologies can help address housing affordability while supporting sustainable economic growth? These are the complex questions shaping the future of real estate and economic development\, and they are at the heart of the 2026 Wisconsin Real Estate & Economic Outlook Conference. \n\n\n\nNationally recognized housing economist Morris Davis\, Professor at Rutgers University and Chief Housing Economist for the White House Council of Economic Advisers\, will open the conference with a national economic and housing outlook\, including insights into the nation’s landmark new housing legislation and its implications for communities\, developers and housing markets. Throughout the day\, experts from government\, industry and academia will explore innovative housing policies\, financing tools\, emerging technologies and real-world examples of communities working together to address housing affordability\, infrastructure needs and economic growth. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re in real estate\, banking\, development\, government\, planning or economic development\, you’ll leave with practical ideas for evaluating complex issues\, weighing competing priorities and building consensus around decisions that shape thriving communities. Along the way\, you’ll connect with professionals from across Wisconsin who are working to solve many of these same challenges. \n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\nWho Attends\n\n\n\nLocation & Lodging\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nJoin Is as a Sponsor\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\nFriday\, October 28:30 – 9:00 am Continental Breakfast and Registration9:00 – 9:10 am    Welcome and Introductions: Dayin Zhang\, Assistant Professor; Real Estate and Urban Land Economics; Valentino H. Pasquarella Sr. Faculty Fellow in Real Estate in Real Estate and Urban Economics; Wisconsin School of Business; University of Wisconsin–Madison9:10 – 10:00 am      Keynote Presenter: Morris Davis\, Professor\, Rutgers University; Former White House Chief Housing EconomistThe 2027 Housing Outlook: The Economy\, Housing Markets and the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act10:00 – 11:15 am Panel 1: Innovative Housing Solutions: New Tools from Washington to WisconsinCommunities across the country are grappling with rising housing costs and a shortage of homes that meet the needs of today’s workforce and families. Join national\, state and local housing leaders for a practical discussion of the latest strategies to expand housing supply and improve affordability. The session will explore recent federal housing legislation\, Wisconsin’s housing initiatives\, updates to WHEDA financing programs\, innovative TIF tools\, truth-in-zoning reforms and other regulatory approaches that can reduce barriers\, attract investment and accelerate housing development. You’ll leave with fresh ideas\, practical policy solutions and real-world examples that can help communities expand housing opportunities while balancing local priorities.Moderator: Kurt Paulsen\, Professor of Urban Planning\, Department of Planning  and Landscape Architecture\, University of Wisconsin–MadisonPanelist Ideas:Dave Armstrong\, Wisconsin State Assembly Representative for District 67 and the Executive Director of the Barron County Economic Development CorporationAmy Bliss\, Executive Director\, Wisconsin Housing AllianceRobert Procter\, attorney in Madison – completed series of fact sheets detailing new lawsJon Searles\, Community & Economic Development Director\, Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) 11:15 – 11:30 am  Networking Break11:30 am – 12:30 pmKeynote\, Lesli Gooch\, CEO\, Manufactured Housing InstituteUnlocking Housing Opportunity: The Power of Manufactured Housing to Build More Homes12:30 – 1:20 pm    Lunch1:30 – 2:45 pmPanel 2: From Opposition to Opportunity: Building Consensus for Better CommunitiesA practical discussion on navigating community opposition to housing\, infrastructure and economic development projects. Panelists will explore strategies for educating the public\, building trust and coalitions\, engaging stakeholders early and fostering productive dialogue that leads to successful projects and stronger communities. Moderator: Jerry Deschane\, Former Executive Director\, Wisconsin League of MunicipalitiesPanelists:Nicole Solheim\, Vice President\, Development for the Wisconsin Housing Preservation Corp (WHPC)John Garvin\, Manager of State Governmental Relations\, American Transmission CompanyEmily McFarland\, Executive Director\, League of Wisconsin Municipalities\, former Mayor of Watertown2:45 pm  Wrap-up and AdjournDayin Zhang\, Assistant Professor; Real Estate and Urban Land Economics; Valentino H. Pasquarella Sr. Faculty Fellow in Real Estate in Real Estate and Urban Economics; Wisconsin School of Business; University of Wisconsin–Madison\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n Keynote Presenters and Featured Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Morris Davis \n Professor\, Rutgers University; Chief Housing Economist for the White House Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lesli Gooch \n CEO\, Manufactured Housing Institute (invited) \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\nReal estate and housing professionals\n\n\n\nFinancial services professionals\n\n\n\nBuilders and developers\n\n\n\nState and local government employees\n\n\n\nNon-profit professionals\n\n\n\nAnyone interested in community and economic development\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation and Lodging\n\n\n\n\n\nHotel accommodations\n\n\n\nA block of rooms is reserved at the Fluno Center at $169 per night for the evening of October 1. Contact the Fluno Center directly at 608-441-7117 or 877-773-5866 to reserve your room. Be sure to mention that you are attending the Wisconsin Real Estate and Economic Outlook Conference. \n\n\n\nParking\n\n\n\nParking is available in the lot below the Fluno Center for $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. \n\n\n\n\nParking Maps: View the full campus garage layout and entrance locations on the Fluno Center Parking Map or the University Transportation Services Site.\n\n\n\nLive Availability: Real-time occupancy counts for these campus ramps can be checked using the Visitor Parking Availability Tracker.\n\n\n\n\nThere are also several public lots nearby: \n\n\n\n\nLake & Johnson Ramp (Lot 46). Approximately a 2 to 3 minute walk. Entrances from Lake Street and Frances Street.\n\n\n\nState Street Campus Garage: About a 6-to-8-minute walk. Entrance at 430 N. Frances Street.\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions about parking\, please do not hesitate to contact the Fluno Center at (877) 77-FLUNO (35866) or (608) 441-7117 for assistance.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\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$175 for government/non-profit and WREAA attendees$225 for corporate attendees \n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registration (before August 15)\n\n\n\n$150 for government/non-profit and WREAA attendees$200 for corporate attendees \n\n\n\nIn-person fee includes the panels\, presentations\, conference materials\, continental breakfast\, lunch\, and refreshments. \n\n\n\nWe 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: Monday\, September 21. If you would like to register after the deadline\, please call (608) 250-6401 to inquire about availability. \n\n\n\nCancellation Policy: Cancellations made by Monday\, September 21\, will receive a full refund; those made on or after September 21 are subject to the full registration fee. Substitutions may be made at any time. \n\n\n\nQuestions and Special Accommodations: If you have questions or need any special accommodations\, please do not hesitate to contact Lee Gottschalk at lee.gottschalk@wisc.edu. Requests will be kept confidential. We look forward to your participation! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Us as a Sponsor\n\n\n\nComplete this online form » \n\n\n\n\nDeadline: Friday\, September 18\, 2026. For availability after this date\, call Lee Gottschalk at 608-250-6401.\n\n\n\nSend completed form to graaskamp@bus.wisc.edu.\n\n\n\nSponsorship payments may be made online\, using this secure link.\n\nSelect Graaskamp Real Estate & Economic Outlook Conference for the Conference/Event Name and enter 01 for the Reservation Number in the payment form.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy Sponsor?\n\n\n\n\nEngage an influential audience of leaders in real estate\, housing\, banking and the public sector.\n\n\n\nElevate your brand by aligning with one of Wisconsin’s premier housing conferences and the nation’s #1 Real Estate Program (U.S. News & World Report\, 2026).\n\n\n\nChampion the conversations shaping affordable housing\, economic development and thriving communities.\n\n\n\nForge connections with current and future clients\, partners and policymakers.\n\n\n\n\nSponsor Benefits “At a Glance”\n\n\n\nAmplify Your Brand: Build visibility before\, during and after the conference through extensive recognition\, including: \n\n\n\n\nRecognition throughout the conference marketing campaign\, including email\, social media\, news releases\, media partnerships and digital communications.\n\n\n\nLogo placement on the conference website with a link to your organization’s website.\n\n\n\nRecognition verbally at the conference and in conference materials\, signage and presentation slides.\n\n\n\nA color advertisement in the conference program.\n\n\n\nRecognition in post-conference communications sent from the Graaskamp Center.\n\n\n\n\nConnect With 150+ Housing\, Finance\, Real Estate and Government/Non-Profit Professionals: Build relationships with professionals from across Wisconsin’s real estate\, housing and financial services industries through: \n\n\n\n\nExhibit space to showcase your organization and engage with attendees.\n\n\n\nComplimentary conference registrations.\n\n\n\nAn invitation to the exclusive pre-conference dinner with keynote speakers and conference leaders.\n\n\n\nBe recognized for supporting one of Wisconsin’s premier real estate conferences hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Graaskamp Center for Real Estate\n\n\n\n\nIf you have questions\, please contact Lee Gottschalk at 608-265-2032 or lee.gottschalk@wisc.edu. \n\n\n\n\n \n Conference PartnersWe’re grateful to our partners for their support of this conference and their commitment to communities across Wisconsin. URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/wisconsin-real-estate-economic-outlook-conference/ LOCATION:Fluno Center\, 601 University Avenue\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States CATEGORIES:Graaskamp Center,Real Estate Industry Outreach ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://business.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-Banner.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Graaskamp Center for Real Estate":MAILTO:lee.gottschalk@wisc.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR