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Second Annual Bisnow Elevate Retreat Kicks Off with 250 Rising Stars in CRE

April 30, 2024 Bisnow

BISWIRE/April 30, 2024 — Bisnow, the leading platform for commercial real estate news and events, is excited to announce the commencement of its highly anticipated 2024 Elevate retreat. Following the resounding success of last year's inaugural event, Elevate has once again gathered rising stars in the commercial real estate industry for multiple days of immersive learning, networking and skill-building. Over 250 attendees were accepted to join this year due to the skyrocketing of inbound applications.

From April 29 to May 1, Bisnow will host this exclusive group of CRE investors, owners, developers, capital providers and brokers in Nashville. Attendees have the unique opportunity to engage in educational workshops, gain insights from industry leaders and forge invaluable connections with like-minded professionals at the forefront of their fields.

Building upon the success of last year's event, Elevate 2024 aims to equip participants with essential skills to navigate dynamic market landscapes, foster effective leadership, master the art of deal-making and leverage networking opportunities for future success. With curated workshops, keynote speeches and interactive sessions, Elevate offers a comprehensive platform for attendees to enhance their knowledge, refine their strategies and expand their professional horizons.

 Keynote speakers this year include:

  • Jeffrey DiModica | President & Managing Director, Starwood Property Trust — Learn about macro economy, investing, lending, special servicing and more. 

  • Anna Wong | Chief US Economist, Bloomberg — Hear insights from this previous employee of the Federal Reserve Board, White House Council of Economics Advisers and U.S. Treasury. 

  • Pamela Meyer | Founder, Calibrate, Inc. — Through a unique exploration of cues, Pamela shows you how to spot deceit, elicit hidden information and build trust in a post-truth high-tech world.

  • Simon Ziff | President and Co-Founder, Ackman-Ziff Real Estate Group— He will lead an interactive discussion with attendees, connecting sponsors directly with capital providers while helping refine their pitches. 

Workshops at Elevate 2024 will cover a wide range of topics critical to success in CRE, including underwriting strategies, career advancement tactics, the impact of proptech on the industry and essential leadership principles. Led by experts and thought leaders in their respective fields, these workshops promise to deliver practical insights and actionable takeaways for attendees. 

 Workshop leaders include:

  • Don Tepman (StripMallGuy) | President and Founder, TownCentre Capital 

  • Kelly Nagel | Head of Residential, EDENS

  • John Drachman | Co-Founder & Head of Capital Markets, Waterford

  • James Nelson | Principal & Head of Tri-State Investment Sales, Avison Young

  • Mitchell Schear | Former President of Vornado/Charles E. Smith

  • Bob Knakal | NYC Investment Sales Legend

Participation at Elevate is by invitation or via application only. Managers are encouraged to nominate their team members for consideration. Qualifications to attend include deal-facing leaders with less than 10 years of experience looking to expand their professional development. 

For more information and to submit an application, please visit Bisnow's Elevate page at https://www.bisnowelevate.com/apply-to-attend. 

Contact Courtney Blackman at courtney.blackman@bisnow.com