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Speakers and Panels

Finding New Value in Cambridge: Competing for Space

Gaining Leverage in Pursuit of Space & Tenants

Andrew Lynch

Andrew Lynch

VP, Institutional

Wise Construction

Michael Wilcox

Michael Wilcox

Managing Director, Leasing

Bulfinch Companies

Ashleigh Simpson

Ashleigh Simpson

Director

MetLife Real Estate Investors

Lisa Hemmerle

Lisa Hemmerle

Director Economic Development

City of Cambridge

Adrian Walters

Adrian Walters

Director of Life Science Studio

SMMA

Jillian McLaughlin
Moderator

Jillian McLaughlin

SVP of Corporate Strategy & Development, Head of RE

SmartLabs

Andrew Lynch

VP, Institutional

Wise Construction

With more than 16 years of experience, Andrew Lynch leads Wise Construction’s institutional work across Greater Boston, with a focus on higher education and complex occupied environments. Since joining Wise in 2012 as an Assistant Project Manager, he has advanced into a leadership role through his ability to guide projects from early planning through completion. Andrew’s portfolio includes work for Harvard University, Harvard Business School, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston University, Boston College, and other institutions across the region, giving him firsthand experience navigating active campuses and technically demanding academic spaces. He is known for aligning field operations with project goals, coordinating closely with clients, designers, and trade partners to keep work moving while minimizing disruption. As a connector between the field and office, Andrew brings a practical understanding of scheduling, budgeting, and on-site logistics, helping teams deliver high-quality results in challenging environments. He holds a B.S. in Construction Management from Wentworth Institute of Technology, along with a Massachusetts Construction Supervisor’s License, OSHA 30 certification, and Lean Healthcare certification.

Ashleigh Simpson

Director

MetLife Real Estate Investors

Mr. Ashleigh R. Simpson is a Director, and Head of North East Acquisitions at MetLife Real Estate. Ashleigh was instrumental in completing $5bn of commercial real estate investments nationally including New York, Boston, Washington, D.C and Denver. Ashleigh successfully led teams during significant expansion periods at leading public and private real estate platforms. Ashleigh attended the University of Maryland, majoring in Political Science and Philosophy. He received a Masters in Real Estate Finance from the Georgetown University. Ashleigh is a United States Marine Corps veteran. Ashleigh most recently Chaired MetLife’s Military Veteran Network (MVET), Investments Chapter and a champion for service veterans.

Lisa Hemmerle

Director Economic Development

City of Cambridge

Lisa Hemmerle is the Director of Economic Development at the City of Cambridge, a city with over 5,000 businesses and over 122,000 workers. Lisa oversees policy development that supports major economic sectors and plays a pivotal role in creating and implementing strategies that improve economic conditions regionally. In 2014, Lisa created and launched the Life Sciences Corridor (LSC) in partnership with 4 other cities to focus on regional economic development efforts. In 2018, the LSC partnered with BIO International Convention to host area biotech ecosystem tours, partnering directly with MIT and MIT Koch Institute, LabCentral, as well as developer/property owners Biomed Realty Trust, DivcoWest, and MITIMCO. Prior to working for the CDD, Lisa worked as the Deputy Director of Economic Initiatives at the Boston Redevelopment Authority, developing, promoting, and implementing strategies to attract and retain Boston businesses. Lisa also founded and was the executive director of a New Hampshire nonprofit and worked for KPMG LLP as a consultant on trillion-dollar international banking clients. Lisa graduated summa cum laude from both Northeastern University in 1996 and Harvard Kennedy School in 2007. Lisa is a 2007 Lucius N. Littauer Fellow, recognizing academic achievement at Harvard Kennedy School, and a 2010 Boston Business Journal “40 Under 40” Honoree, recognizing emerging leaders in Boston. Her programs have also been recognized by the Harvard Kennedy Ash Center for Innovations in American Government and the International Downtown Association.

Adrian Walters

Director of Life Science Studio

SMMA

Adrian is responsible for leading a dedicated team through the firm's Life Science projects

Applies his architectural and scientific expertise towards lab planning and design, outreach, and thought leadership within the firm

Provides a balanced and holistic vision for each initiative, particularly paying attention to long-term goals for both the team and the client

Focuses on making client labs more sustainable

Institutional Flexibility

One of Adrian's core responsibilities is not just supporting the research behind each lab, but also the flexibility of those institutions. Though the needs of the science are extremely important, losing sight of the big picture can be harmful to the project’s precision and accuracy. Experts must strike a balance with the space provided to measure short-term deliverables alongside the overall strategic plan, and to meet each objective for both the client and SMMA’s practice.

Designing and Leasing Future Labs to Maximize Speed to Market

Getting Ahead during the Pre-Construction Phase

Alex Mancuso

Alex Mancuso

Director, Head of Leasing

BioMed Realty

Tim Rowe

Tim Rowe

Founder & CEO

Cambridge Innovation Center

Mike Forth

Mike Forth

Northeast Life Sciences Core Market Leader

DPR Construction

Allison Porter

Allison Porter

Director

Vicinity Energy

Thomas Joyner
Moderator

Thomas Joyner

Partner

AHA Consulting Engineers

Mike Forth

Northeast Life Sciences Core Market Leader

DPR Construction

Mike is the Northeast Life Sciences Core Market Leader for DPR Construction, an industry leader

in building R&D and manufacturing facilities ranking No. 1 in Pharmaceuticals by Engineering

News Record for the last five years (2021-2017). With over 30 years of industry experience, Mike

has built ground-up life science facilities and complex occupied technical renovations for industry

leaders such as Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Amgen, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, and Novartis. As a

core market leader for the life sciences group, Mike works closely with other experts company-

wide to provide strategic direction on a regional and national level for securing R&D and

manufacturing work. He also supports the operations teams to execute at the highest level by

providing insights on the technical aspects of life sciences projects. This forward thinking has lead

to the successful execution of more than $4B Billion of life sciences projects across the country.

Mike is a member of ISPE and sits on the board of directors for I 2 SL. He volunteers at

Northeastern University sharing industry knowledge on Integrated Project Delivery, construction,

architecture, and engineering programs. Mike holds a Bachelors degree in Engineering

Technology from Northeastern University and is a USGBC LEED Accredited Professional.

Why This Matters

What You'll Learn:

  • With rising costs, what makes Cambridge so attractive for investors, life sciences and traditional office tenants?

  • Companies like Crispr Therapeutics, Bristol Myers Squibb, Alkermes and L.E.K. Consulting recently leased up huge amounts of the space in Cambridge. What does this mean for the supply going into 2022 and how are tenants and developers gaining the upper hand in competition for space in a tight market?

  • In Cambridge, what amenities and design elements are becoming must-haves for tenants?

  • What do developers and landlords need to consider when underwriting a life science company and how can this impact the long-term value of a property and a tenant?

  • How has Cambridge's reputation of attracting top talent been impacted or accelerated over the last 18 months?

How you'll do more business:

Enhance your business by understanding the role Cambridge plays in the Boston Lab market with other rising clusters, the implications and benefits of building or signing a lease in Cambridge and how understanding the science behind tenant success provides added value to developers, landlords and their tenants. Gain exclusive insight into the top life science players in the most attractive life science hub in the country.

Who attends:

Investors, owners, developers, lenders, life sciences and office tenants, brokers, public sector companies, architects, contractors, engineers, property managers and you!

Why should you 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.

For questions, recommendations, comments, or press inquiries please email our Boston Event Producer, Chris Picher at chris.picher@bisnow.com. 

Venue

Kimpton Marlowe Hotel
25 Edwin H Land Blvd
Cambridge, MA 02141

Ballroom: Serrano Ballroom


Parking information: Parking is available at the Cambridge Side Galleria adjacent to the hotel. Parking level G3 has an elevator right up to the lobby of the hotel. $18 for up to 5 hours.

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Agenda

Time Activity
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
Pre-Event Networking
2:00 PM
2:45 PM
Finding New Value in Cambridge: Competing for Space

1. With rising costs, low vacancy rates how does Cambridge continue to leverage their community and access to local talent and technology as a selling point for developers and tenants? 2. How is the community allowing for more life science growth and how much more expansion room is there? 3. How has Cambridge's life science rise begun to impact other areas of the Cambridge community and what growth opportunity remains moving forward?

2:45 PM
3:30 PM
Designing and Leasing Future Labs to Maximize Speed to Market

1. How do you get ahead during the pre-construction phase to maximize value for developers and tenants? 2. With such a competitive leasing market right now, what steps are owners and developers taking to ensure a rapid transition into a new space? 3. How is the concept of speed to market impacting the readiness of facilities and the flexibility that these developments can have for hosting a tenant for a long period of time?

3:30 PM
4:00 PM
Post-Event Networking