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Speakers and Panels
Tim Wright
Director
Cushman & Wakefield
Building Upgrades in Action: Design and Construction Decisions for Leasing Success
If, when, and how to renovate existing space to stay competitive
Dexter Warrior
Managing Partner, COO
T. Dallas Smith & Company
Scott Barr
SVP
CP Group
Ian Reves
Managing Director
IA Interior Architects
Rodney Nelson
Associate Principal
Pickard Chilton
Bill Shiverick
President
Vertical AVTV
Scott Moore
President & Principal
Humphries and Company
State of Office: Leasing Momentum, Deal Flow & What's Trading
How recent transactions and tenant movement are shaping the region's commercial outlook
Heather Lamb
Market Leader, SVP
Highwoods Properties
James Cate
Founder
Glenfield Capital
Brian Granath
Partner
OA Development
Chen-Hui Spicer
Director of Interior Design + Brand
Praxis3
Britton Gates
Principal, Building Experience
Newcomb & Boyd
Why You Should Attend This Atlanta Office Conference Event:
Why This Matters:
Atlanta's office market has shown signs of selective movement, but activity remains uneven across submarkets, asset classes and building types. The national flight to quality narrative has played out in Atlanta - with Class-A, well located properties attracting activity, and others facing challenges in tenant attraction and financial performance. There are stronger indicators than have been present locally in years through lack of additional inventory, new leasing momentum, and increased transaction volume. While underwriting fundamentals remain a challenge, these seem to be limiting activity more than investment motivation.
For owners, developers, and capital providers, today's environment requires thoughtful decisions around building upgrades, design shifts, and leasing strategy. Understanding which investments will actually appeal to tenants, versus those that are simply cosmetic or overly capital intensive, is critical to navigating the current commercial landscape. Similarly, tracking where leases and deals are happening, and what these mean for the larger picture provides insight into pricing, risk, and opportunity across the region.
This event brings many of the most active voices together to provide a view of both building-level decisions, and broader market dynamics. Attendees will gain insight into how owners are approaching upgrades, where leasing and deal flow gains have emerged and are set to continue, and what the recent uptick in activity means for the health of the sector moving forward.
What You'll Learn:
How building upgrades, design enhancements, and targeted renovations are being executed today to attract tenants and stay competitive in Atlanta’s office market
When renovations make sense versus when holding or repositioning is the smarter strategy for existing assets
Which design and construction decisions are actually driving leasing success, and how owners are prioritizing upgrades for maximum impact
Where leasing momentum is emerging across Atlanta submarkets, and how tenant movement is influencing deal flow and asset performance
What recent office transactions reveal about pricing, risk, and opportunities in the current market
How investors, lenders, and occupiers are recalibrating expectations in response to undersupplied development, distress, and selective deal activity
For questions regarding content, speaking and sponsorship opportunities please email our Southeast Director of Operations, Brandon Elsasser, at brandon.elsasser@bisnow.com. To request disability-related accommodations, please contact ariel.fromm@bisnow.com no later than seven business days prior to the event.
Agenda
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12:00 PM
1:15 PM
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Pre-Event Networking, Registration & Breakfast
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1:15 PM
2:00 PM
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Building Upgrades in Action: Design and Construction Decisions for Leasing Success
-If, when, and how to renovate existing space to stay competitive |
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2:00 PM
2:15 PM
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Brief Networking Break
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2:15 PM
3:00 PM
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State of Office: Leasing Momentum, Deal Flow & What's Trading
-How recent transactions and tenant movement are shaping the region's commercial outlook |
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3:00 PM
3:30 PM
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Closing Networking
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