State Of The Market 2023 - Portland | Bisnow | 10 October 2023 | TBA, Portland, Oregon, USA

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
What You’ll Learn:
• How is the current macroeconomic climate affecting developers, investors, and property owners in Portland?
• What strategies are the top developers in Portland implementing to revitalize the city and regain momentum?
• In a post-pandemic world, how has each asset class in Portland transformed or adapted?
• With the macroeconomic challenges at the national level affecting Portland's housing development, the city is experiencing a significant housing shortage. What measures are the city and developers taking to meet the increasing demand?
• What are the critical issues that need to be addressed to ensure long-term growth and success for the city?
• As a leading producer and developer of mass timber, what notable mass timber projects are currently underway in Portland?
• What are the most important factors to consider when initiating a new project in today's Portland?

How You’ll Do More Business
• After navigating through a series of challenges in Portland's CRE market, the city is poised for a resilient resurgence amidst a shifting macroeconomic landscape, reinvigorating development and investment opportunities. In 2023, the city has shown progress to revitalize the city but there’s still a long way to go. Join us as we take a closer look at the main challenges the city is facing, how Portland’s top developers are building and deploying capital, the city’s revitalization efforts, and where the opportunities lie within Portland.

Who You’ll Meet During Networking
• Owners, developers, investors, brokers, city and government officials, business consultants, architects, engineers, lawyers, accountants, and bankers.

Why You Should Attend This Summit
• Bisnow events bring together the biggest power players in the industry to help you identify opportunities, build your network and expand your business. With the largest audience of commercial real estate professionals in the world, no one knows how to help your business more than we do.

2023 Speakers

MODERATOR:
Betsy Bice
Director of Pre-Construction, Truebeck Construction

SPEAKERS:
Patrick Gilligan
EVP, LPC West

Scott Elliott
President, Edge Development

Andrew Fitzpatrick
Director of Economic Development, Office of Mayor Ted Wheeler

ADDRESSING THE NEED FOR HOUSING
Navigating Through Challenges: Policies & Permitting, Capital Markets, Resident Attraction, and Targeted Neighborhoods

Kymberly Horner
Executive Director, Portland Community Reinvestment Initiatives (PCRI)

Eric Cress
Principal, Urban Development

Jill Sherman
Co-founder, Edlen & Co.

NAVIGATING PROJECT SUCCESS IN TODAY'S VOLATILE MARKET
Forward-thinking Construction, Development, and Design

Evan Bernstein
Partner, Pacific NW Properties

Bashar Wali
President, Provenance Hotels

Danya Feltzin
EVP, SolTerra

2023 Sponsors

• R&H Construction
• Truebeck Construction