Houston State of the Market

Wed Apr 08, 2026

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Houston State of the Market

A Citywide Look at Connectivity, Urban Evolution And Cultural Energy

Wednesday April 8 2026 @ 8:00 AM CDT

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Clint Bawcom

EMD & Houston Market Leader, Transwestern

Jessica O’Neill

President, Houston Dynamo Football Club

Taylor Moss

Founder, DeisoMoss

Emily Durham

SVP of Food and Beverage, JLL

Danny Rice

Danny joined Colliers Houston in July 2023 as President of the firm's brokerage operations which includes over 120 brokers, marketing and administrative staff. With over 17 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry, Danny has been involved in many facets of the business including brokerage, marketing, research, technology, management and operations. As Colliers and the Houston market continues to expand, Danny's focus is to develop, recruit and assist the top brokers in the market and provide their clients with a high-level of service. Prior to relocating to Houston in 2023, Danny was the Executive Managing Director & Market Leader for over 5 years for the Central & West Florida markets at Colliers, which encompass the metropolitan areas of Orlando, Tampa, Clearwater, Sarasota, Ft Myers and Naples. While in Florida, Danny managed a team of over 145 professionals that focused on the leasing and sales of all property types, including Office, Medical, Industrial, Retail, Multifamily, Land, and Debt/Equity Mortgage Banking as well as niche services including Student Housing, Seniors Housing, Marinas, Golf Courses, and Hotels/Hospitality. From 2014 to 2018, Danny worked at Xceligent, one of the leading providers of commercial real estate information and research. Throughout Danny’s tenure at Xceligent, he grew from a local Sales Rep in Florida to quickly becoming Regional Vice President of Sales for the Florida markets and then Executive Vice President of National Accounts before becoming Chief Revenue Officer. Danny oversaw a team of 9 Regional VP’s, 60+ outside sales reps, 20+ inside sales reps and 20+ customer success and marketing professionals. He was also heavily involved in product and development efforts within the organization. Danny’s career started at Colliers within the Orlando office where he began as an intern for the research department before becoming the GIS/Research & Technology Administrator as well as various other roles before becoming an Office broker specializing in landlord and tenant representation throughout the greater Orlando market. Danny was the recipient of the Orlando Business Journal's 40 under 40 in 2022 and recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in Orlando by the Orlando Sentinel.

Colliers

President

Danny Rice

President, Colliers

Arsean Maqami

Co-President, DC Partners

Glenn Silva

COO, Lone Star Pace

What You'll Learn About The Houston Commercial Real Estate Market

What You'll Learn

How shifting migration patterns within the metro are reshaping demand, with Harris County returning to positive population growth in 2024–2025 after several years of outmigration
How major connectivity initiatives and infrastructure investments are influencing where development, reinvestment and long term growth are taking shape across Houston.
Which mobility and corridor plans have the potential to unlock new development opportunities and shift demand patterns in 2026 and beyond.
How cultural institutions, sports facilities and entertainment anchors are driving investment and foot traffic, with districts like East End, Midtown and the Museum District seeing increased activity tied to lifestyle and tourism trends.
How the 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to influence investment, hospitality demand and district activity, with Houston projected to see significant increases in tourism spending, hotel occupancy and global visibility as a host city.
How Inner Loop neighborhoods outside Downtown are evolving, and what drives momentum in districts such as Montrose, Midtown, East End, Heights, and the Museum District.
Which growth corridors and core neighborhoods show the strongest long term potential based on demographics, infrastructure commitments and development activity.
How hospitality, entertainment, cultural venues and sports anchors are influencing district identity and shaping demand for mixed use and community focused development.
What market forces will shape Houston’s next phase of expansion, and how these compare with other large Sun Belt cities competing for investment and talent.

How You'll Do More Business By Attending: Houston remains one of the nation’s most active real estate markets, with population demand, neighborhood reinvestment and shifting economic trends all shaping where growth is headed. As of 2025, housing activity across the metro has strengthened, with more balanced inventory and renewed buyer demand in many core and suburban neighborhoods. Inner-loop areas like The Heights and Montrose continue to attract residents and investors seeking walkable, experience-driven environments

This event will give you a blueprint for navigating this new era. You’ll discover where real estate demand and investment are clustering, how mobility and infrastructure plans are shaping growth corridors, and how experience-driven developments, such as hospitality, entertainment, and cultural anchors, are influencing demand and district identity. You'll hear from top owners, developers, investors, neighborhood builders, operators, and civic leaders about where Houston is headed, which neighborhoods and asset types are poised for growth, and how to position yourself for success in a shifting 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 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

Time	Activity
8:00 AM 9:00 AM	Breakfast and Networking
9:05 AM 9:50 AM	Houston’s Next Move Deals, Drivers And Development Defining the Next Decade
9:50 AM 10:05 AM	Networking Break
10:05 AM 10:50 AM	Impact and Influence of Hospitality, Entertainment and Culinary Anchors The Houston Experience
10:50 AM 11:35 AM	Reimagining Houston’s Urban Core What’s Next for the Inner Loop Beyond Downtown
11:35 AM 12:00 PM	Closing Networking