• Mark Roberts – Managing Director of Research (Crow Holdings + Folsom Institute for Real Estate at SMU Cox School of Business) 

Economic Impact on the Real Estate Market

On the heels of a robust macroeconomic presentation, our panel of highly regarded experts will share how they see key economic and real estate indicators moving by the end of 2023, and even into 2024 and 2025. Covering off on interest rates, rents, inflation and the possibility of a recession, you’ll be in for a lively discussion on how these changing factors are directly impacting key asset classes, as well as what signals our experts are watching for as they look for where the opportunities lie.

• Rob Kibby (Moderator) – Shareholder (Munsch Hardt)
• Gray Bouchillon – Global Head of Industrial Sector (Nuveen, LLC) 
• Mark Roberts – Managing Director of Research (Crow Holdings + Folsom Institute for Real Estate at SMU Cox School of Business) 
• Steve Wyett – Chief Investment Strategist (BOK Financial) 

Debt + Equity Perspectives on Today’s Market 

The DFW area is again one of the top markets for commercial real estate investment in 2023, but the availability, cost and terms of debt and equity capital have become much more challenging. Join us as esteemed industry veterans share insights into what they're paying attention to today and what types of deals are still getting done. From this panel you’ll gain insight into the state of the capital markets and the resulting obstacles and opportunities for commercial real estate investments in Texas.   

• Joseph Cahoon (Moderator) – Director (Folsom Institute for Real Estate at SMU Cox School of Business) 
• Bert Crouch – Managing Director, Head of North America (Invesco Real Estate) 
• Mark Gibson – Chief Executive Officer, Capital Markets, Americas (JLL) 
• Joe Griffith – Retired - Former Vice Chairman, Real Estate Banking (JP MorganChase)
• Max Lamont – Co-Founder + Managing Partner (Montgomery Street Partners)
• Terry Smith – Regional President - DFW (InterBank) 

State + Federal Legislative Update

As the 2023 Texas legislative regular session is rapidly coming to a close, the looming debt ceiling and other legislative battles continue brewing in D.C. Join us as our panel of local, state and federal legislative specialists discuss the pending bills and regulations they are monitoring closely, including those related to taxes, economic development, infrastructure, ESG and foreign investment, and how they see the same impacting ongoing and future real estate development and investment strategies for those focused on the Texas market and beyond.

• Glenn Callison (Co-Moderator) – Shareholder (Munsch Hardt)
• Angela Hunt (Co-Moderator) – Shareholder (Munsch Hardt)
• Scott Braddock – Journalist (The Quorum Report) 
• Aquiles Suarez – Senior Vice President for Government Affairs (NAIOP)
• Chad West – Council Member (City of Dallas) 

A Look Into What’s Transforming North Texas

For the past several years, North Texas has led the nation in total commercial property investments, and it is apparent the strong tailwinds are continuing well into 2023 as the Metroplex remains first in the nation in this same area. Please join us as engaging industry leaders discuss the strengths of our region, key developments that are changing the way residents, businesses and projects engage with our community, how to sustain the momentum, and how to avoid the mistakes others are making under more turbulent times. This will be a fascinating panel as we hear first-hand from these creative industry players about the impact they and their projects are having on, as well as why they continue to choose to invest in, the future of North Texas. 

• Michael Krywucki (Moderator) – Shareholder (Munsch Hardt) 
• Mike Ablon – Founding Partner (PegasusAblon) 
• Robin Bentley –  Director, City of Dallas Office of Economic Development 
• Kim Butler – Executive Vice President (HALL Group) 
• Rick Perdue – President (Rosewood Property Company) 
• Scott Rohrman – Chief Executive Officer (42 Real Estate) 

Project Sponsors’ Perspective 

Intentionally structured to feature thought leaders in some of the major segments of our industry, owners and operators of hospitality, industrial, mixed-use, multifamily and office properties will share what they are experiencing in their specific segments today. As a group, they will also answer questions related to how deals are getting financed, how they are seeing occupiers react to inflationary pressures, soaring construction costs and the adverse labor market, as well as how they are staying ahead of the competition. To close, the panel will look forward and share thoughts on where they expect to see opportunities pop up later this year and into 2024.  

• Ramsey March (Moderator) – Executive Managing Director + Partner - Office Development Services (Stream Realty Partners)
• Payton Mayes – Chief Executive Officer (JPI) 
• Bob Mohr – Founder + Chairman (Mohr Capital) 
• Jason Nunley – Co-Managing Partner (Urban Logistics Realty) 
• David Perel – Chief Investment Officer (NewcrestImage) 
• Jake Young – Senior Vice President (Lincoln Property Company) 

Spotlight on New (and Old) Financing Tools 

Over the course of the past several years, new (and old) financing trends have emerged to help boost redevelopment in North Texas. This panel will explore non-traditional funding structures developers are using to get deals done, including the return of EB5, how owners can utilize ESG and C-PACE financing solutions, Historic Tax Credits, Public Finance Corporations, New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) and other tax incentive programs, as well as unique Public-Private Partnership (P3) investment strategies. Join us for our final panel of the day to learn all the things you didn’t know you needed to know about federal, state and local incentive programs and which tool is best for you. 

• Phill Geheb (Moderator) – Shareholder (Munsch Hardt) 
• Evan August – Co-Founder (August Real Estate Company) 
• Chandler Kyser – Vice President, Investments (Civitas Capital Group) 
• Keith Pettus – Executive Director - Community Development Tax Credits (JP MorganChase)