Executive Director and Associate Professor of the Practice at MIT’s Center for Real Estate He oversees the Master of Science Real Estate Development degree program as well as the Center for Real Estate’s industry relations and partnerships. In addition to his administrative role, Mr. Shen also teaches and is a proponent for the Center for… Read more

Real Estate Investment Strategy Director, Vulcan With 30 years of commercial real estate experience, Lori Mason Curran leads the formulation of investment strategy for Vulcan’s real estate portfolio. She has an extensive background in the valuation of commercial real estate and her ongoing market research is used to inform acquisition, disposition and overall investment decisions…. Read more

Global Head of Occupier Thought Leadership/Vice President, CBRE Julie Whelan leads a global team of researchers tasked with identifying major trends impacting commercial real estate occupiers across all industries. Julie also works directly with CBRE professionals across the Advisory & Transaction Services business to advise clients on real estate markets and strategies around the world…. Read more

Partner, Cox, Castle Nicholson, LLP David is a partner in the Los Angeles office of Cox, Castle Nicholson, LLP.   David has practiced land use and environmental law for over thirty years. He is recognized as one of Southern California’s leading entitlement lawyers.  He serves as a trusted strategic advisor to his clients, assisting developers and… Read more

Managing Director, Accordia Partners, LLC. Mr. Sykes currently serves on the following Boards; The Natixis Loomis Sayles Funds Board of Trustees, Apartment Investment and Management Company (NYSE:AIV), The Eastern Bank Board of Advisors, The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston External Diversity Advisory Board, Real Estate Executive Council (Former Chairman & Emeritus), The City of Boston’s… Read more

Co-Founder and Principal, Intelligent Buildings, LLC Tom Shircliff is an entrepreneur and executive with broad experience in Fortune 500 management, small business and venture capital-funded startups. He is currently co-founder and principal of Intelligent Buildings, LLC where he has become a recognized expert in the field of commercial real estate technology and cybersecurity risk management…. Read more

Managing Partner, Natland Jana Sečkářová is a partner in Natland investment group which has various residential development projects on the Czech market and active ownership interests in medium-sized companies on the Czech and Slovak markets. Jana Sečkářová received her international master’s degree in Economics and Management from the Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague…. Read more

Professor and Director of the CREFC Center for Real Estate Finance at NYU Schack, New York University | Schack Institute of Real Estate Timothy H. Savage is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the NYU Schack Institute of Real Estate, where he is the Faculty Director of the CREFC Center for Real Estate Finance.  He is the… Read more

Managing Director, Aegir Port Property Advisers Franc J Pigna is the Managing Director and founder of Aegir Port Property Advisers (a State of Florida Certified Minority Enterprise). Established in 2003, Aegir is the pioneer property consultancy exclusively focused on meeting the unique real estate challenges faced by ports and associated industries. This is accomplished through… Read more

Research Director, Colliers As Research Director, Jeff Myers leads the research operation of the Boston office of Colliers. A 20-year industry veteran, Jeff brings an extensive commercial real estate background that includes expertise in city planning, market research, landlord representation and more. Since joining Colliers in September 2021, he has focused on synthesizing real estate,… Read more