Turning the River Green - Cre Along the Chicago Waterfront 2024 | Bisnow | 19 March 2024 | Swissotel Chicago, 323 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago IL 60601, USA

The event convenes the biggest power players in the industry to help you grow your business across a complex market. With engaging discussions, exclusive networking opportunities, and the largest and most equipped audience in the field, Bisnow’s unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities of the real estate market makes attendance a value add for any CRE professional.

What you’ll learn:
• What key trends, projects, and developments are leaders planning for across the riverfront? How can Chicago make use of this unique asset?
• What new developments or upcoming riverfront projects are bellwethers for the Chicago market? Are there particular niches, updates, or opportunities that developers, or even tenants, find appealing?
• How are developers and tenants working together to make best use of the river? What can be learned from the most successful real estate partnerships?
• In the context of a fast-changing market, how can investors stay attuned to the latest financial priorities and opportunities of the riverfront development?
• What are the barriers to entry in the Chicago riverside? How can developers, owners and investors make progress?
• How are high interest rates and other economic headwinds affecting river development and expansion operations?
• How are property owners ensuring flexibility in their developments and accommodating potential shifts in market demand or changes in regional dynamics?
• How do large developments like Lincoln Yards and The 78 impact the surrounding communities?
• How have riverfront real estate investment and development been changed by Illinois’ and Chicago’s growing national profile? How can the city evolve to meet the changing needs of businesses and the community?
• What considerations should be made in design and construction of new and even existing spaces as developers plan their riverside developments?

2024 Speakers

John Tomlinson
Managing Director, Hines

Jonathon Cordell
Development Director, Lendlease

Paul Purewal
Real Estate Development, Onni Group of Companies

Sandya Dandamudi
President, GI Stone

David Wolf
Founder & CEO, Wolf Development Strategies

Matthew Fiascone
President, The Habitat Company

Murray McQueen
Former President, Tribune Real Estate Holdings

Drew Nieman
Executive Vice President, Riverside Investment and Development

2024 Sponsors

• Arthroto
• Clark Construction - CHI
• Finishing Chicago
• GI Stone
• Hines CHI
• Skender
• USA Fire Protection