Charlotte Industrial & Manufacturing Conference

Why You Should Attend This Event

Why This Matters:

The industrial sector in Charlotte experienced a measured slowdown in 2025 compared to the rapid pace of activity in preceding years. Elevated vacancy due in large-box assets due largely to a wave of new supply, combined with a slowdown in project starts, led to a more tempered pace of growth many had anticipated for 2025. Heading into 2026, several local dynamics signal reason for optimism. Cooling pace of deliveries, strong asking rents, and a more steady pipeline of active projects show signs of a stabilizing market. 

While the largest distribution facilities have faced leasing challenges, manufacturing facilities have gained prominence in the market. Large scale investments highlight Charlotte’s growing status as a manufacturing hub. A number of recent planned projects have been built with flexibility in mind - for either distribution or manufacturing tenants. With continually robust migration to the region, an initial interest rate cut from The Federal Reserve in September 2025, a ‘Fix in 26’ may very well materialize. This event will outline this opportunity for the industrial community in the region.  

What You'll Learn: 

• With supply easing, and improved leasing momentum, when will the math make sense for acquisitions and project starts for new communities locally? 
• How are cap rates, rent growth and stabilized occupancy are shaping underwriting heading into 2026?
• What signals are investors monitoring to reactivate capital at scale?
• How is the building community viewing the makeup, location, and scale of new projects as deliveries cool? 
• How prepared is the market for a wave of new project starts from a cost and labor availability perspective? 
• How are managers and owners differentiating communities to accelerate lease-up today? 
• How much focus has been shifted towards renewing existing residents, and what best practices are being implemented? 

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 sabrina.cole@bisnow.com no later than seven business days prior to the event.

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