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DFW Executive Market Kickoff 2026

Thu Jan 15, 2026

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DFW Executive Market Kickoff 2026

Commercial Real Estate Predictions, Executive Insights and Planning for the Road Ahead

Thursday January 15 2026 @ 3:00 PM CST

$130.00

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Speakers and Panels

Keynote: Setting the Stage for 2026

Market Insights from Executive CRE Leader & SMU Cox Professor, Maria Stamolis

Maria Stamolis

Maria Stamolis

Clinical Professor, Cox School of Business, Southern Methodist University

DFW 2026 Market Outlook And Insights

Growth, Leadership, and the Future of North Texas Commercial Real Estate

Ray Washburne

Ray Washburne

President and CEO, Charter Holdings
Alan Shor

Alan Shor

Co-Founder & Co-Chairman, The Retail Connection

Why You Should Attend This Exclusive DFW Commercial Real Estate Event

What We’ll Cover:

  • 2026 Dallas–Fort Worth Commercial Real Estate Market Overview Kickoff: A deep dive into DFW’s regional performance and economic resilience, analyzing absorption, vacancy, and construction trends as North Texas continues to lead the nation in population and corporate migration.
  • Leadership Perspectives and Strategy: Insights from DFW’s top executives on navigating capital headwinds, maintaining momentum amid market recalibration, and leading organizations through a period of transformation and opportunity.
  • Economic and Policy Drivers: Exploring how population growth, infrastructure investment, and policy shifts, from property tax reform to transportation expansion,  are influencing DFW’s commercial real estate landscape heading into 2026.
  • Capital Markets and Investment Outlook: How investors and developers are adapting to shifting interest rates, lender scrutiny, and evolving deal structures while uncovering where institutional and private capital are finding long-term value.
  • Market Shifts and Growth Corridors: A look at where growth is accelerating, from Frisco and Celina to southern Dallas County, and how mixed-use, industrial, multifamily, and more development are driving regional evolution and placemaking.
  • Challenges and Long-Term Impact: Addressing construction costs, infrastructure constraints, and talent retention while exploring how today’s strategic decisions will define the Metroplex’s next decade of growth and competitiveness.

 

How You'll Do More Business: Join Bisnow as DFW leading developers, investors, and executives unpack the trends, capital shifts, and economic drivers shaping North Texas commercial real estate in 2026. From rising capital costs and infrastructure investment to new growth corridors and corporate relocations, this discussion will provide a forward-looking perspective on opportunity across every asset class. Connect with market leaders, gain actionable insights, and explore how innovation and collaboration continue to fuel one of the nation’s most dynamic commercial real estate markets.

 

Who You’ll Meet: Owners, developers, investors, brokers, public officials, consultants, architects, engineers, attorneys, accountants, lenders, and technology leaders shaping the future of Houston’s commercial real estate market.

 

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 and 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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For venue/location questions or to request disability-related accommodations, please contact claire.arhens@bisnow.com no later than 7 business days before the event.

For recommendations for speakers or panel topics, or press inquiries please email our Texas event producer Ansley Bird at ansley.bird@bisnow.com. 

Venue

Thompson Hotel Dallas 
205 N Akard St
Dallas, TX 75201

Ballroom: National Ballroom 


Parking Information:

Valet Parking: $20.00+
Self-Parking: $8/hour (1310 Elm Street)

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Agenda

Time Activity
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
Check-In And Networking
4:00 PM
4:15 PM
Keynote: Setting the Stage for 2026
Market Insights from Executive CRE Leader & SMU Cox Professor, Maria Stamolis
4:15 PM
5:15 PM
DFW 2026 Market Outlook And Insights
Growth, Leadership, and the Future of North Texas Commercial Real Estate
5:15 PM
7:00 PM
Cocktails And Networking

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