BISWIRE/Oct. 27, 2026 — Bisnow’s inaugural Hampton Roads State of the Market will bring together owners, developers, investors, lenders, brokers and contractors on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at the Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront. The morning event will examine investment appetite, development opportunities and consumer demand across the region’s multifamily, hospitality, industrial and logistics sectors.

The Hampton Roads commercial real estate market is undergoing a major shift, driven by institutional capital, strong coastal demographics, a thriving hospitality sector and active development and acquisition across its submarkets. Record port activity is fueling demand for logistics and distribution space, while strong renter demand is supporting rent growth and renewed investor interest in multifamily.

Attendees will learn how national investors evaluate risk when acquiring retail and mixed-use portfolios, how port expansion is driving demand for industrial outdoor storage, flex space and distribution centers, and how developers are managing rising construction costs and debt markets. 

The program will feature two panels:

Live, Stay, Play: The Major Multifamily, Entertainment and Hospitality Deals, Development, Investments and Leasing Trends Shaping the Region

• Shamin Hotels

• Harbor Group International

• Monument Construction

• Virginia Beach Department of Economic Development

• Forvis Mazars (moderator)

The Commercial Playbook: Navigating Port Growth, Strategic Site Selection, Leasing Trends and Evolving Demand for Commercial Real Estate

• The Port of Virginia

• DSC Partners

• Matan

• Clancy & Theys Construction

• Kimley-Horn and Associates

• KPMG (moderator)

Sponsors include ARCO Design/Build, Clancy & Theys Construction, Forvis Mazars, Kimley-Horn and Associates, KPMG, Pinnacle Financial Partners and The Rockefeller Group. The event will take place in the Peacock Ballroom at the Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront, 3001 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451.

For more information and to register, visit the Hampton Roads State of the Market event page.

For all questions regarding content, speaker recommendations or sponsorship opportunities, please email, ian.wheeler@bisnow.com.