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Austin Industrial Summit

Our annual preview of the key people, projects & places shaping the region's hottest asset class

Event Ended On: Wednesday February 12 2025

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Speakers and Panels

Into the Ring: The State of the Market

The State of Austin's Industrial Market, as told by those defining it.

Peter Crane
Austin Hills Commerce Center

Peter Crane

Regional Director, Development & Acquisitions, Sansone Group
Bob Rice
Hutto Crossing

Bob Rice

President and Founder, Ironwood Realty Partners

Building the Box

Trends and Best Practices for Industrial Construction and Development

Jon Levy
Airfield 130

Jon Levy

EVP, Patrinely
Lorelei Mewhirter

Lorelei Mewhirter

Principal and Director of Industrial Architecture, O'Brien Architects

Beyond the Box

Tackling innovation and change at the intersection of innovation, workforce development, and manufacturing growth

James Grimsley
Overseeing Statewide Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub

James Grimsley

Regional Innovation Director, Southern Methodist University

What We'll Cover

• Austin’s Industrial Commercial Real Estate Market Overview - An in-depth analysis of the industrial real estate landscape in Austin, focusing on key submarkets, vacancy rates, and demand for warehouse and logistics space.

• The Impact of E-Commerce and Supply Chain Shifts - Exploring how e-commerce growth and global supply chain disruptions are influencing industrial development and reshaping tenant demand in Austin.

• Site Selection and Development Strategies - A look at the critical factors for selecting industrial sites in Austin, including transportation access, proximity to labor, and evolving zoning regulations.

• The Role of Technology and Automation - Examining the role of automation, robotics, and AI in transforming industrial facilities, from improving operational efficiency to meeting the needs of high-tech tenants.

• Investment Trends in Austin’s Industrial Sector - A discussion on investment strategies and opportunities in Austin’s industrial market, with a focus on value-add properties, institutional investment, and long-term growth potential.

• Challenges in Industrial Development - Addressing the key challenges facing industrial developers in Austin, including land availability, rising construction costs, and navigating regulatory hurdles.

• Austin’s Role as a Manufacturing Hub - A look at how Austin is emerging as a center for advanced manufacturing, driven by the tech and semiconductor industries as a result of the Texas CHIPS Act, and the impact this is having on industrial real estate demand. 

 

How You'll Do More Business: Join us at Bisnow's 2025 Austin Industrial Real Estate Summit, where we'll convene industry leaders, developers, and investors to explore the latest trends and opportunities shaping the region's industrial sector. Shaped by economic growth and a burgeoning logistics and manufacturing hub, you'll garner key insights into what's driving industrial development, network with other CRE professionals, and come away with a broader understanding of how and where deals can be closed in what's shaping up to be a record year for the asset class. 

 

Who You’ll Meet: Owners, developers, investors, brokers, city and government officials, business consultants, architects, engineers, lawyers, accountants, bankers and technology leaders.

 

Why You Should Attend: Bisnow events bring together the biggest power players in the industry to identify opportunities, build your network and expand your business. With the largest audience of commercial real estate professionals in the world, no one knows how to help your business more than us. Join Bisnow as we jump into the market to analyze its strengths and strategize on its areas of opportunity. You don't want to miss this event!

 

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Venue

Renaissance Austin
9721 Arboretum Blvd
Austin, TX 78759

Ballroom: Rio Grande B
Floor: 1st Floor


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Agenda

Time Activity
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
Breakfast and Networking
9:00 AM
9:45 AM
Into the Ring
The State of Austin's Industrial Market, as told by those defining it.
9:45 AM
10:00 AM
Networking Break
10:00 AM
10:45 AM
Building The Box
Trends and Best Practices for Industrial Construction and Development
10:45 AM
11:45 AM
Beyond the Box
Tackling Innovation and Change Across Industrial Modernization.
11:45 AM
12:30 PM
Closing Networking

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