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Keynote from David Glasser

Hear more from film and television producer, and the CEO of 101 Studios

David Glasser

DAVID C. GLASSER is a highly acclaimed film and television producer and founder of the a global entertainment company, 101 Studios. He serves as co-owner and CEO of 101, and is committed to producing and distributing impactful, high-quality storytelling across film and television. Before founding 101 Studios, Glasser has overseen production, marketing, and distribution for worldwide films, garnering a total of 195 Academy Award (including Best Picture seven years in a row) and Golden Globe nominations; 40 wins for titles including, but not limited to, INGLORIOUS BASTERDS (2009), THE KING'S SPEECH (2011), SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK (2012), THE ARTISTS (2012) and DJANGO UNCHAINED (2012). Under Glasser’s leadership, 101 Studios has redefined prestige entertainment, building some of the most successful and culturally resonant franchises in modern television. He served as producer on the record-breaking hit show YELLOWSTONE, which drew 12.1 million viewers during the penultimate episode of the final season, as well as the acclaimed prequels, 1883 and 1923, and spinoffs, MARSHALS and DUTTON RANCH. 1923 made history as the biggest original premiere in Paramount+ history with a 146% increase in viewership from Season 1 to Season 2, while MARSHALS premiered with 26.5 million viewers, making the show CBS’ #1 new broadcast series across multiplatform viewers. Glasser’s producing slate also includes global successes such as LANDMAN, which attracted 35 million viewers during its series debut; TULSA KING, with 13.6 million households watching the entirety of its second season; LIONESS, whose Season 2 premiere drew 12.4 million global viewers; and MOBLAND, whose trailer garnered over 11.2 million views within a single day—underscoring 101 Studios’ ability to capture and sustain global audience attention across platforms. Additional credits include MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN, LAWMEN: BASS REEVES, THE AGENCY, and the critically acclaimed limited series GEORGE & TAMMY. Expanding the studio’s footprint even further, Glasser is producing a robust slate of upcoming projects, including THE MURDER OF JONBENÉT RAMSEY (working title) starring Melissa McCarthy and Clive Owen and FRISCO KING starring Samuel L. Jackson. Renowned for his creative vision, collaborative leadership, and instinct for compelling stories, Glasser continues to shape the landscape of contemporary entertainment—building franchises that resonate worldwide and setting new benchmarks for audience engagement and storytelling excellence.

101 Studios

CEO

Keynote

David Glasser

CEO, 101 Studios

Robert Allen

Robert Allen is President & CEO of the Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership (Fort Worth EDP), a premier economic development organization committed to positioning Fort Worth as the most vibrant and sustainable city in the United States. In this role, he leads organizational strategy, drives financial and operational performance, and provides strategic board engagement in support of business attraction and job growth for the Fort Worth region. Fort Worth EDP was recently honored with the Mac Conway Award for Excellence in Economic Development by Site Selection magazine, recognizing its success in attracting investment and driving growth. Robert joined the Fort Worth EDP at the organization’s formation in 2023, and has since been directly involved in several transformative economic development projects in Fort Worth including, the Embraer’s $70 million investment in new facilities at AllianceTexas, the launch of a new, 51- acre UTA-West Campus in Fort Worth, Bell’s more than $600 million Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) project, and Wistron’s $761 million AI manufacturing facilities at AllianceTexas. Prior to being named President & CEO, Robert served as Deputy Chief of Staff to Texas Governor Greg Abbott, and most recently served as President and CEO of the Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC). During his six years leading TxEDC, Robert spearheaded initiatives that advanced the organization’s mission to market Texas as the best state for business, including major international business missions to Japan, India, and Europe. His organization’s efforts have helped catapult Texas to a record-breaking number of Governor’s Cups as awarded by Site Selection Magazine. Robert is involved civically in the community and currently serves on the boards of Visit Fort Worth and The Real Estate Council of Greater Fort Worth. A fifth-generation Texan, Robert earned a bachelor’s degree from The University of Texas at Austin. He and his wife, Rachel, have two children.

Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership

President & CEO

Moderator

Robert Allen

President & CEO, Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership

Tarrant County in Focus

Market Performance, Economic Drivers and Why Investors Are Paying Attention

Seth Carpenter

SVP, Development, Republic Property Group

Jeff Dyer

SVP, Crescent Real Estate LLC

Sarah Lancarte

Founder, Lancarte Commercial

John Beck

Director of Business Strategy, Fort Worth, The Beck Group

Moderator

Terry Smith

Executive VP, Interbank

Mixed-Use & Urban Development

The Future of Placemaking and Repositioning

Terry Montesi

CEO, Trademark Property Company

Guy Grivas

Vice President of Retail, Hillwood

John Terrell

Partner, Carillon Crown

Marty Wieder

Marty Wieder became Executive Director of the Arlington Economic Development Corporation in February 2024. Prior to joining the Arlington EDC, he served as the City of Grand Prairie’s Director of Economic Development for almost 8 years—and also previously worked with the City of Colleyville as Director of Economic Development, GSBS Architects as Director of Marketing, Planning & Project Development, as well as either Director, President or in economic development-related positions with the City of North Richland Hills, the Northeast Tarrant and Arlington Chambers of Commerce and the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG). Marty grew up in Arlington—where he observed the work of (and early in his career got the opportunity to work with) longtime Mayor and then-Congressman Tom Vandergriff, who is known for attracting the General Motors Assembly Plant and a Major League Baseball franchise that became the Texas Rangers. Marty attended the University of Texas at Arlington, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in communication (1983) and later a master’s degree in urban affairs (1988). He taught as an adjunct professor in the Master of Public Administration program at UT Arlington’s College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs from 2021 to 2023. Marty is a member of the International Economic Development Council, Urban Land Institute, and the International Council of Shopping Centers and its Community Advancement Advisory Committee. He’s been a Director on the North Texas Commission (NTC) Board of Directors and is a Class 4 (2012-13) graduate of the NTC’s Leadership North Texas program. He served as the first Board Chairman of the North Central Texas Economic Development District. The Fort Worth Business selected Marty to its “Top 40 under 40” List in 1994. The Texas Career and Technology Council & Vocational-Technical Education Foundation of Texas recognized him and other NRH officials in 1999 as "Best in Texas" for supporting the Birdville ISD. The Northeast Tarrant Chamber granted him Chairman’s Awards in 1994 and 2001 for fostering economic development programs (which the Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives recognized in 2001 as “Best in the State”) and its Gertrude Tarpley Director of the Year Award in 2003. UT Arlington selected him to be among the Recognized Alumni of the School of Urban & Public Affairs in 2013 and the Colleyville Area Chamber of Commerce granted him their Leadership Award in 2015. Marty and his wife Bonnie have four children and five grandchildren (with the sixth due in the Summer of 2025).

Arlington Economic Development Corporation

Executive Director

Marty Wieder

Executive Director, Arlington Economic Development Corporation

John Carruth

Principal & Director of Design, Merriman Anderson Architects

Moody Younger

Partner, Younger Partners

Howard Altshuler

Howard brings more than 30 years of experience in accounting, audit and assurance, including more than two decades at a Big Four accounting firm. He has served as the lead client service partner to a number of public and private real estate companies ranging in size from $10 million to $13 billion in assets. Howard has experience with all major real estate classes, including office, multifamily, industrial, retail and hotels. Howard also has worked with property managers, land developers and construction companies. In addition to real estate operators and developers, Howard also has extensive experience working with funds, including real estate and other private equity funds, as well as with portfolio companies. He has assisted clients with fund formation, structuring, ongoing accounting and reporting. Howard has assisted clients with strategic operating and financial decisions regarding company formation, market analysis, tax structuring and planning, accounting systems, financing, investor relations, compliance and financial reporting. He has extensive experience working with REITs, partnerships and LLCs. He has also advised companies regarding SEC accounting and reporting standards, business combinations, valuation, consolidation, stock compensation, leasing and sales, internal controls, compliance and corporate governance. Howard also has international experience, having worked for four years in Shanghai, PRC, where he served multinational clients who invested in Chinese real estate. While there, he served as the lead partner for a United States IPO of a local Chinese real estate company. Howard is an active member and has held leadership roles in several industry organizations, including the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and the Real Estate Council of Greater Fort Worth (REC of FW). He has served his community as a board member for the Dallas Mayor’s Committee for the Employment of People with Disabilities and the Arts District Friends, as well as a mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters in Irving. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from the University of Houston.

Weaver

Real Estate Industry Leader

Moderator

Howard Altshuler

Real Estate Industry Leader, Weaver

Hospitality, Tourism & Entertainment

Demand Drivers Powering 2026

Shawn Ellis

Founder & CEO, House of Tangram

Kristin Assad

COO, Stockyards Heritage Development Co.

Vik Khasat

Owner and Founder, The Dirdie Birdie

Moderator

Zach Sams

EVP, Kensington Vanguard National Title

Why You Should Attend this Tarrant County Commercial Real Estate Event

What You'll Learn:

What is Tarrant County becoming and how are today’s development decisions shaping its long term trajectory within North Texas?
Why are billion dollar mixed use and entertainment driven projects accelerating and what does that signal about investor conviction?
Is mixed use now the standard model for growth in Texas?
Is hospitality’s recent surge sustainable and why does Texas continue to outperform national trends?
Is multifamily supply keeping pace with population growth or is more density still needed?
Where is capital deploying next across mixed use, hospitality and residential and what is driving those decisions?
Which asset classes are seeing the most momentum and where are new opportunities emerging?
How are entertainment, retail and residential uses coming together to create stronger, more resilient placemaking strategies?
What role do hospitality, tourism and entertainment play in fueling real estate demand across Fort Worth and surrounding cities?
How will continued investment in destination attractions and large-scale projects impact visitation, spending and development activity?

How You’ll Do More Business: Join Bisnow to hear from local industry leaders, developers and investors about the trends and opportunities shaping the region right now. According to O'Connor & Associates, Tarrant County added $14.4B in business value in 2025, a 25.3% jump year-over-year, signaling strong momentum across the commercial real estate landscape. We’ll break down major development projects, rising submarkets and the economic forces redefining the county. From multifamily values increasing more than 25% and adding over $8B in value to the hospitality sector surging more than 43%, gain insight into the strategies fueling expansion and capital deployment across Fort Worth and surrounding cities. Don’t miss the chance to stay ahead in one of Texas’ fastest-growing and most dynamic markets.

Who You’ll Meet During Networking: Brokers, owners, developers, investors, construction, designers, architects, financial professionals, government officials and more CRE decision-makers in Tarrant County and beyond.

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 we do. 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

The Crescent Hotel
3300 Camp Bowie Blvd
Fort Worth, TX 76107

Ballroom: Crescent Ballroom

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Agenda

Time	Activity
8:00 AM 8:50 AM	Networking, Breakfast & Coffee
8:50 AM 9:00 AM	Opening Remarks and Commercials
9:00 AM 9:30 AM	Fireside Chat with David Glasser What drew David Glasser to Fort Worth, and what made him stay? Hear his perspective on the people, opportunities and growth that continue to drive Tarrant County forward
9:30 AM 10:15 AM	Tarrant County in Focus Market Performance, Economic Drivers and Why Investors Are Paying Attention
10:15 AM 10:45 AM	Networking Break
10:45 AM 11:30 AM	Mixed-Use & Urban Development The Future of Placemaking and Repositioning
11:30 AM 12:15 PM	Hospitality, Tourism & Entertainment Demand Drivers Powering 2026
12:15 PM 12:45 PM	Closing Networking

Tarrant County News & Projects

Loews to Add Third Hotel in Arlington Entertainment District

New Five-Story AC Hotel by Marriott Coming to Northeast Tarrant County

Texas Shines As Lone Star In Murky National Hospitality Market

Restaurant, entertainment venue to anchor part of $1.7 billion Fort Worth development

Fort Worth Readies Next Phase Of Convention Center Expansion: The DFW Deal Sheet

Dallas-Fort Worth’s multifamily boom propelled it to the nation’s biggest jump of apartment units over single-family rental homes

Arlington EDC Approves Incentives for Lincoln Square Redevelopment

Design begins on Mansfield’s $1 billion mixed-use community, new City Hall

Hines seeks taxing district for West Fort Worth megadevelopment Brown Ranch

Data center moves forward after Fort Worth Zoning Commission vote

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