Agenda
Wednesday, February 25
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Registration
Sponsored by Bohler Engineering
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Welcome Reception (ticketed)
Kick off the conference by connecting with peers from across the state in a relaxed networking setting. Enjoy drinks, light hors d’oeuvres, and great conversation as we gather to welcome attendees.
Ticket Fee: $20
Thursday, February 26
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Registration
Sponsored by Bohler Engineering
8:30 AM – 9:45 AM
CREDA NC Board Meeting
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Project of the Year Awards
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Inside the Room: Why Commercial Real Estate Needs a Seat at the Table
Sponsored by McIntosh Law Firm
Bobbi Jo Lazarus, Shareholder, Elliott Davis & NAIOP Charlotte President (Moderator); Brenden Jones, Majority Leader NC House; Michael Lee, Majority Leader NC Senate
State policy impacts project timelines, permitting, infrastructure, and economic development, yet many in CRE underestimate their influence. Legislative decisions don’t happen in a vacuum. If commercial real estate isn’t represented in the room, our priorities may be left behind.
11:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Networking Break
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
Luncheon: Navigating Market Currents – Economic Outlook & Federal Reserve Insights
Sponsored by ISG, LS3P, and Moore&VanAllen
Matt Martin, Regional Executive, Federal Reserve of Richmond
Explore the latest economic trends in North Carolina and the monetary policy developments shaping the commercial real estate landscape. Gain expert insights into the Federal Reserve’s current stance, interest rate outlook, and what these shifts mean for CRE professionals as we plan for the year ahead.
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
Awards, General Session & Closing Remarks:
Reimagining Healthcare Real Estate: From Campuses to Connected Communities
Thorn Bacchich, Executive Vice President, Development, Flagship Healthcare Properties; Leslie Colucci, Vice President, Program Management, Meadows & Ohly; Patrick Faulkner, Senior Healthcare Development Partner, The Keith Corporation; Heather Morefield, Executive Director of Real Estate, UNC Health
Explore the shift from traditional, single-use healthcare facilities to dynamic, mixed-use developments that foster wellness, workforce growth, and community resilience. This session will highlight innovative strategies for creating integrated environments that support both patient care and broader societal needs.
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Networking Break & Move to Clubhouse (Shuttles Available)
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Closing Reception
Sponsored by McAdams