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The Office Conversion Playbook
How Conversions, Adaptive Reuse and Creative Financing Are Reshaping Downtown Houston's Office Market
Gwendolyn Tillotson-Bell
Chief Economic Development Officer
City of Houston
John Mooz
Senior Managing Director
Hines
Beyond the Workday
How Entertainment, Restaurants, Hotels and Public Spaces Are Transforming Downtown Houston into a 24 Hour Destination
Kyle Noonan
Co-Founder & Co-CEO
FreeRange Concepts
Ali Momin
Co-Founder and Partner
SLTX Capital
Dan Zimmerman
President
NewForm Real Estate
Why You Should Attend this Event
What You'll Learn:
Can Downtown Houston's office market reinvent itself? Hear how owners are evaluating conversions, repositioning strategies and the buildings most likely to define the next cycle.
What does it take to turn an underperforming office tower into a successful residential, hotel or mixed use project? Explore the financial, design and operational realities behind today's conversions.
Why are entertainment, restaurants, hotels and public spaces becoming some of Downtown's most valuable real estate assets?
How do you create a downtown that people don't just work in, but choose to live in, visit and return to after hours?
Which public investments are unlocking private development, and where are the biggest opportunities for future growth?
What makes a great entertainment district, and how is Downtown Houston building one that attracts residents, employers, visitors and investors alike?
How are today's market conditions creating new opportunities for acquisition, redevelopment and long-term value creation?
As Downtown continues to evolve, where are the biggest opportunities to invest, redevelop and create lasting value?
How are developers balancing preservation with innovation as they breathe new life into some of Downtown's most iconic buildings?
Which projects are changing the perception of Downtown Houston, and what do they reveal about where the market is headed?
How You’ll Do More Business: Downtown Houston is entering a new phase of transformation, with 122 tracked investment projects spanning office, residential, hospitality, retail, historic preservation and public improvements reshaping the urban core. As Downtown continues evolving into a more connected, mixed-use destination, non-employee visits reached 9.9 million in Q1 2026, up more than 8% year over year, highlighting growing momentum across business, entertainment, hospitality and civic activity. With continued investment in adaptive reuse, infrastructure and destination-driven development, hear how developers, investors and city leaders are positioning Downtown Houston for its next chapter of growth.
Who You’ll Meet During Networking: Brokers, owners, developers, investors, construction, designers, architects, financial professionals, government officials and more CRE decision-makers in Houston 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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Agenda
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8:00 AM
9:00 AM
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Networking, Breakfast & Coffee
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9:00 AM
9:45 AM
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The Office Conversion Playbook
How Conversions, Adaptive Reuse and Creative Financing Are Reshaping Downtown Houston's Office Market |
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9:45 AM
10:15 AM
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Quick Break!
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10:15 AM
11:00 AM
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Beyond the Workday
How Entertainment, Restaurants, Hotels and Public Spaces Are Transforming Downtown Houston into a 24 Hour Destination |
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11:00 AM
11:30 AM
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More Networking!
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Tickets
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