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2017 Midyear Meetings – Los Angeles

May 21, 2017 - May 24, 2017

Discover the New LA!

Los Angeles is a trend-setting global metropolis with an extraordinary history and a rich cultural heritage. And your colleagues have developed a thought-provoking program. Participate in a wide-range of discussions – from transportation and infrastructure to capital markets, housing issues, an economic outlook debate, the Top Ten, and more.

Change your routine! Get out of the office! Head to LA.

JW Marriott Los Angeles 900 West Olympic Boulevard Los Angeles , CA 90015

Schedule of Events

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 SATURDAY, May 20
 6:00P-8:00P
 Happy Hour: Cleo restaurant LA LIVE complex

Welcome to the Midyear Meetings in LA! Hosted by Greg Ibbetson, CRE, Local Program Chair and the Southern California Chapter, open to all attendees

 SUNDAY, May 21
 1:30P-5:00P
 Development Tour: Discover the New LA – The City of (Real Estate) Dreams†
 5:30P-7:30P
 Welcome Reception: The Mixing Room†

 MONDAY, May 22
 7:15A-8:00A
Opening Breakfast
 7:15A-8:15A
New Member Orientation Breakfast *
 8:15A-8:30A
Welcome Address

Scott Muldavin, CRE, 2017 Chair of the Board
8:30A- 9:30A
 Welcome to LA! Insights from an Insider

Speaker:

Matt Szabo, Los Angeles Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of Mayor Eric Garcetti

Moderator:

Stephen Navarro, CRE, President and CEO, The Furman Co,
 8:30A-9:30A
 International Committee Meeting
 9:45A-11:00A
 Point-Counterpoint: Economic Outlook

Speakers:

Marisa DiNatale, Senior Director, Moody’s Analytics
Ethan Penner, Managing Partner, Mosaic

Moderator:

Eileen Marrinan, CRE, Director of Research, Grosvenor Americas
 11:15A-12:15P
 One on One Interview with John Kilroy

Featuring:

John Kilroy, Chairman of the Board, President and CEO, Kilroy Realty

Moderator:

Scott Muldavin, CRE, 2017 Chair of the Board, Senior Advisor, Delos
 12:30P-2:00P
Welcome Luncheon

Introduction of New Members and Guest Speaker, Ashley Hand, Co-Founder, CityFi
12:30P-2:00P
 Past Chairs’ Luncheon*
 2:15P-3:30P
 Capital Markets: How Foreign Capital Affects the U.S.

Speakers:

James Costello, CRE, Senior Vice President, Real Capital Analytics
Jacqueline Denning, Managing Director, Real Estate/Investments, MetLife
Mike Hu, Senior Vice President, Gaw Capital Advisors

Moderator:

Steven Norris, CRE, Principal, Norris Realty Advisors
 2:15P-3:30P
 The Counselors of Real Estate Foundation Meeting *
 3:45P-4:45P
 Bylaws Committee Meeting
3:45P-5:00P
Housing Panel: Supply and Demand, Affordability and Access Issues

Speakers:

Mario Lopez-Alcala, Vice President, Lead Analyst Global Real Estate, MSCI ESG Research
Chris Porter, Vice President, Chief Demographer, John Burns Real Estate Consulting

Moderator:

Elizabeth Beckett, CRE, Senior Vice President, Real Estate Strategies, Inc./RES Advisors
 5:00P-6:00P
Chapter Activities Committee Meeting
Ethics Committee *
Membership Development & Retention Committee
 6:30P-8:30P
 Cocktail Reception: Los Angeles Center Studios †

TUESDAY, May 23
8:00A-9:30A
Business Issues Forums with Breakfast (four concurrent sessions)
I. Business Development Opportunities
limited to 25 CREs

Discussion Leaders:

Robert Griswold, CRE, President, Griswold Real Estate Management, Inc.
Joseph Neverauskas, CRE, Senior Vice President, Equus Capital Partners

II. Demographics: Determining the Direction of Your Business

Discussion Leader:

Chris Porter, Vice President and Chief Demographer, John Burns Real Estate Consulting

III. Disruptive Technology

Discussion Leader:

Noah Shlaes, CRE, Technology Innovation Lead, Newmark Grubb Knight Frank

IV. Global Uncertainties: Changing Global Issues and Political Uncertainty

Discussion Leaders:

Ralf-Peter Koschny, CRE, Directory Board, bulwiengesa AG
Scott Muldavin, CRE, 2017 Chair of the Board, Senior Advisor, Delos
 9:30A-11:15A
 Strategic Planning Committee *
 9:45A-11:00A
 Development Panel: The Challenge of Mixed Use Projects

Speakers:

Ryan Aubry, Director of Development, Greenland USA
Wayne Ratkovich, President & CEO, The Ratkovich Company
Rick Vogel, Senior Vice President, Related Companies

Moderator:

Patricia Flynn, CRE, Principal, The Maxima Group
11:15A-12:15P
 Trends & Outlook for Real Estate Fundamentals

Speakers:

Jeffrey Havsy, CRE, Managing Director and Americas Chief Economist, CBRE
Suzanne Mulvee, Director of Research and Real Estate Strategist, CoStar Portfolio Strategy
Andrew Nelson, CRE, Chief Economist | USA, Colliers International

Moderator:

David De La Rosa, Senior Vice President, Green Street Advisors
 11:30A-12:30P
Communications Committee Meeting
Invitation Advisory Committee Meeting *
 12:30P -2:00P 
 Member Luncheon

Award presentations
 2:15P-4:30P
 Top Ten 2017-2018

Panelists:

Peter Burley, CRE, Real Estate Investment Analyst
Joseph Nahas, Jr., CRE, Senior Vice President, Equus Capital Partners, Ltd.
Theresa Nygard, CRE, Senior Vice President, KTR Real Estate Advisors
Noah Shlaes, CRE, Technology Innovation Lead, Newmark Grubb Knight Frank
 4:30P-6:30P
 Budget & Finance Committee Meeting *
 5:00P-6:00P
Consulting Corps Committee Meeting
Education Committee Meeting
Real Estate Issues Editorial Board Meeting
 6:30P-8:30P
 Farewell Reception: JW Marriott Los Angeles
 9:30P-11:30P
 Chair’s Hospitality Suite

 WEDNESDAY, May 24
 7:00A-9:30A
 Buffet Breakfast
 7:30A-9:30A
 Executive Committee *
 9:45A-11:45A
 Board of Directors Meeting
 12:00P
 Buffet Lunch
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