CREDA Florida Conference (28 Sep 2026)

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

CREDA Florida Statewide Conference

Monday, September 28 & Tuesday, September 29

Hyatt Regency Orlando

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Join us for the 3rd Annual NAIOP Florida Statewide Conference.

The NAIOP Florida Conference brings together the state's top leaders in commercial real estate development and brokerage for an unmatched opportunity to connect, learn, and grow. Attendees can look forward to high-quality panels featuring expert speakers who share valuable insights on market trends, economic forecasts, government affairs and the future of Florida's CRE landscape. Beyond the sessions, the conference offers dynamic networking with peers, industry partners, and decision-makers, creating the perfect environment to strengthen relationships and build new business opportunities.

Sponsorship opportunities available! All sponsorships include conference registrations and recognition on the website and during the event!

Sponsorship Opportunities Available!

NAIOP Member Early Bird discounted price - $350 (ends June 30)
NAIOP Developing Leaders - $300 (ends August 28
Non-members & Guests - $600

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Confirmed Programming & Speakers

Conference Welcome by NAIOP FL President, Clayton Bricklemyer

Conference Overview by NAIOP Central Florida President Russ Cammack, owner of RB Marks Construction

History of Host City - by Tim Giuliani, President & CEO of Orlando Economic Partnership

National Politics and the Impact on Florida's Commercial Real Estate Market - Eric Schmutz, NAIOP's Senior Director of Federal Affairs

Panel: Capital Markets Update

Confirmed Panelists:

Emma Maury, Senior Development Manager, Atrium Development Group (moderator)

Ashley Grigsby, Managing Director of Capital Markets, Transwestern Development Company

Ricky de Camps, Principal, Ares Management Corporation

Michael Weinberg, Partner/Principal, Duvalla Investments

Panel: Data Center Development in Florida:

Confirmed Panelists:

Marc Hoenstine, Managing Director of Economic Development at Duke Energy

JT Jacobs, Data Center Studio Leader - Principal - Corgan Architecture

Todd Johnson, Director of Development - Mission Critical, Ryan Companies

Roger Wehner, Vice President Economic Development for Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Panel: Florida Legislative Update and Impacts on CRE & Land Development

Confirmed Panelists:

Chris Carmody, shareholder at GrayRobinson, P.A. (moderator)

Rep. Erika Booth (Dist. 35 - R)

Rep. Danny Nix Jr. (Dist. 75 - R)

NAIOP National Speaker: Will McIntosh, Ph.D, CEO of ArcBridge Research Group & NAIOP Senior Visiting Fellow

Panel: "Why Florida?" Economic Development Success Stories

Confirmed Panelists:

Alexandra Sanchez, Senior Economic Development Manager, Duke Energy (moderator)

Heather Shubirg, VP Business Development, FloridaCommerce

Jennifer Conoley, President & CEO, Florida's Great Northwest

Edgar Campa-Palafox, Vice President Business Development, Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast

Matt Chesnut, Vice President Business Development, Space Florida

Brady Yip, Lead Economic Development Project Manager, Florida Power & Light

Panel: CRE Development Trend Setters from Across Florida

Confirmed Panelists:

Betsy Vanderley, VP of Business Development for LJA Engineering (moderator)

David Bevirt, managing director of corporate leasing at KETTLER

Alfonso Costa Jr., COO of Falcone Group

Skipper Peek, Senior V.P. of Tavistock Development

CREDA Market Update (28 Oct 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT

CREDA Market Update

Thursday, October 28

4 PM

Bob Buckhorn River Center

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Tampa Bay is changing—and the opportunities are growing.

Join CREDA Tampa Bay for our annual Market Update as we take a closer look at the new developments, emerging opportunities and evolving trends shaping the future of our region.

From major projects transforming the skyline to new opportunities across office, industrial, retail, multifamily and healthcare, Tampa Bay continues to attract investment and fuel growth. What’s next for our market—and where are the greatest opportunities for developers, brokers and commercial real estate professionals?

Hear from industry leaders as they share insights on new development, shifting market dynamics, investment opportunities and what’s driving Tampa Bay’s continued growth and prosperity.

Whether you’re developing, investing, leasing, selling or advising, this is an event you won’t want to miss.

Come for the market insight. Stay for the connections. Leave with a better view of what’s next for Tampa Bay.

Join us on Thursday, October 28 for the 2026 NAIOP Market Update. This is a can't miss industry event with over 250 commercial real estate professional in attendance!

Agenda
4 PM - Registration & Networking
4:30 PM - Program begins
6 PM-7:30 PM - Post-program reception

Your registration includes hors d'oeuvres and an open bar. Don't miss your opportunity to check the pulse of Commercial Real Estate in Tampa Bay!

Contact NAIOP executive director Kelsey Bokor at kelsey@credatb.org for more information.

Sponsorship opportunities available! Market Update Sponsorship Opportunities Final 2026. All sponsorships include recognition on the website, event emails and event tickets.

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Event Details:

October 28, 2026 | 4-7 :30 PM
Bob Buckhorn River Center, 402 W Laurel St, Tampa, FL 33607
$80 for CREDA Members; $150 (actual cost) for Non-members and guests; $60 for DL Members
Sponsorship opportunities available and all sponsorships include logo recognition & tickets

Please email Kelsey at kelsey@credatb.org or call (813) 362-8202 for more information.

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