Nareit REITworks 2023 | Nareit | 28 June 2023 | Encore at Wynn Las Vegas, 3131 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA

This conference is an annual educational event where professionals can grow their network and earn continuing education credits for accounting and HR certifications, while taking away valuable insights about key topics, including:

• Sustainability
• Social responsibility
• Governance and corporate leadership
• Disclosures
• Accounting
• Financial reporting
• Human resources
• Capital markets

Why attend?

• Get the latest developments in ESG for CRE. Learn how institutional investors are managing ESG exposure; learn new trends and best practices for ESG reporting; and build skills that will help grow your career; and more.
• Earn CPE and SHRM credits. Educational sessions offer content that can help you maintain your professional designation offering up to 10 CPE credits and 7 SHRM credits.
• Expand your network. Connect with a network of professionals who specialize in advancing ESG in the real estate industry. Gain knowledge from peer exchanges and candid conversations during breaks, receptions, and dedicated networking time throughout the conference.

What will you learn at this events?

• Learning about investor perspectives on sustainability best practices for integration and stewardship
• Finding qualified candidates and cultivating talent
• Effectively communicating about sustainability in today’s environment
• Understanding the legislative landscape and the implications it has for sustainability operations
• Putting in place climate risk and mitigation strategies in the built environment
• Leveraging data to make a case for DEI
• Implementing procurement procedures for social responsibility and sustainability practices
• Preparing for the SEC’s proposed climate rule and carbon accounting

2023 Speakers

Dionna Sallis
Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Ferguson Partners Ltd.

Nicole Funari
VP, Research, Nareit

Alua Askarbek
Associate, Global Infrastructure and Real Estate Securities, Blackrock

Emily Jager
ESG Research Analyst, Fidelity Management & Research Company

Jessica Long
SVP, Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability, Nareit

Kristin Watkins
Director, Sustainability Investment Banking, Truist Securities

Katherine Elliot
Assistant VP, Sustainability & Green Investments, Equity Residential

Mr. Blakely Jarrett
Senior Director, Greenprint Center for Building Performance at Urban Land Institute

Dr. Christian Roberts
Principal, Infrastructure Strategy, KPMG

Cedric Bobo
CEO & Co-Founder, Project Destined

Dr. Brent Obleton
VP of Diversity & Inclusion, Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc.

Anna Malhari
Chief Operating Officer, Veris Residential, Inc.

Olivia Leigh
EVP, Portfolio Operations & People, Macerich

David Alagno - Moderator
SVP, HR, AvalonBay Communities, Inc.

Dr. Sotiria Anagnostou
Director, ESG Programs and Reporting, Store Capital

Peter H. Corrigan
VP, Director of Facilities Management, Neuberger Berman

Chris Laz
Associate VP, Sustainability, Realty Income Corporation

Lauren Moss
SVP, Chief Sustainability Officer, Vornado Realty Trust

Melissa Smith
Director, Sustainability, Sun Communities, Inc

Colleen Richards-Powell
SVP & Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, American Tower

Regina Johnson
Sr. Manager, Microsoft

Ye Eun (Yen) Jeong
Broadband Access and Digital Equity Fellow, OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates

Lisa Alonso
EVP & CHRO, Healthpeak Properties, Inc.

Ashley Coombs
Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Camden Property Trust

Dana Schneider
SVP, Director of Energy & Sustainability, Empire State Realty

Matt Canter
Partner, Research for GSG, Global Strategy Group

Ayris Scales
SVP, Social Responsibility & Global Iniatives, Nareit

Anita Cooke Wells
SVP, Administration & Corporate Secretary, RLJ Lodging Trust

David Norman
VP, Human Resources, Prologis

Erika Ahr
Senior Director, Corporate Sustainability Strategy, SBA Communications Corporation

Ethan Gilbert
Director, ESG, Prologis, Inc.

Jessica Long
SVP, Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability, Nareit

Ronald Becker
SVP, Operations & Sustainability, Brandywine Realty Trust

John Forester
Vice President, Energy & Sustainability, The RMR Group

Tamara Chernomordik
Vice President, ESG, Kimco Realty

Afia Boone
VP, Social Responsibility & Industry Affairs, Nareit

Rock Irvin
Chief Commercial Officer, SupplierGATEWAY

Ayris Scales
SVP, Social Responsibility & Global Iniatives, NareitCharlotte Schwarz

Charlotte Schwarz
Human Resource Director, Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc.

Fulya Kocak
CEO & Founder, Fulya Kocak, LLC

Jessica Long
SVP, Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability, Nareit

Ayris Scales
SVP, Social Responsibility & Global Iniatives, Nareit

2023 Sponsors

• Deloitte
• Lumen
• KPMG
• Yardi

PARTNERS:
• Gresb
• NBI New Buildings Institute