Jacksonville State of the Market
Thu Mar 05, 2026
Jacksonville State of the Market
Inside the Strategies Positioning The Region as a National Growth Engine Through Development, Infrastructure, Innovation & Investment
$129.00
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Speakers and Panels
JAXHUB-Building Jacksonville’s Innovation Economy
How global partnerships, fintech acceleration, and university collaboration are positioning Jacksonville as a next-generation tech and innovation hub
Alicia Harrington
Strengthening the Foundation: Community Investment, Workforce Stability & Access
Why housing, neighborhood infrastructure, and public-private partnerships are essential to Jacksonville’s long-term growth
Jacksonville’s Global Advantage: JAXPORT, Logistics & the Next Wave of Industrial Growth
How Port Investment, Interstates, Rail & Manufacturing Are Reshaping Northeast Florida’s Development Pipeline
The State of Commercial Real Estate Across Jacksonville
Capital, Construction & Demand: What’s Leasing, What’s Trading, and What’s Next Across Every Major Asset Class
Why Attend Jacksonville's 2026 State of the Market
Jacksonville’s next phase of growth is being shaped by powerful, interconnected forces: a globally competitive port and logistics network, mounting pressure on housing affordability and workforce retention, and shifting capital dynamics across every major asset class. As industrial and manufacturing activity accelerates, downtown and neighborhood revitalization continues, and capital becomes more selective, developers and investors must understand how these trends collide. The Jacksonville State of the Market brings together leaders across affordable housing, industrial development, and commercial real estate to provide a holistic, forward-looking view of where the market is headed. This event moves beyond headlines to examine the real constraints and opportunities defining Jacksonville’s growth in 2026 and beyond from infrastructure and labor to capital deployment and deal structuring.
Key Takeaways: What You’ll Learn:
How JAXPORT and logistics infrastructure are driving industrial demand: Understand why Jacksonville is emerging as a critical Southeastern hub for distribution and manufacturing and what that means for land, industrial development, and job creation.
Why housing affordability is now a core economic and CRE issue: Learn how wage stagnation, rising rents, and access to services impact workforce mobility, leasing demand, and long-term asset performance and why affordability affects every sector.
Where capital is flowing and where it’s hesitating: Get insight into what’s trading, what’s refinancing, and how investors are underwriting risk across office, multifamily, industrial, retail, hospitality, and mixed-use.
How industrial growth, housing, and commercial development intersect: Explore how ports, employers, housing supply, and infrastructure must align for sustainable growth and where disconnects create risk.
What’s next for Jacksonville’s submarkets and development pipeline: Hear candid perspectives on construction costs, absorption, site selection, and which neighborhoods and asset classes are best positioned for the next cycle.
For questions regarding content and speaking, please email our Event Producer, Elizabeth Herrgott, at elizabeth.herrgott@bisnow.com. Want to get involved? Contact Jordan.Hinsch@bisnow.com to get information on sponsorship, pricing and availability at this event. To request disability-related accommodations, please contact ariel.fromm@bisnow.com no later than seven business days prior to the event.
Venue
The River Club
1 Independent Drive Suite 3500
Jacksonville, Florida 32202
Ballroom: River Room
Floor: 35th
Parking Information:
Self-parking validated at Bay Street Parking Garage (indicated with a large Blue “P”)
Agenda
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8:00 AM 9:00 AM |
Registration, Breakfast & Networking
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9:00 AM 9:10 AM |
JAX Hub-Building Jacksonville’s Innovation Economy
Jacksonville is stepping into the global innovation arena with JAX Hub, a new 10-week innovation lab-meets-accelerator initiative that pairs corporate leaders, startups, and university talent to create, pilot, and scale transformative fintech and technology solutions. Spearheaded by the City of Jacksonville, Paysafe, L Marks, and the University of North Florida, JAX Hub aims to strengthen economic ties internationally, harness local expertise, and unlock new business opportunities for the region. In this fireside chat, we’ll explore how this program works, what it means for Jacksonville’s economic competitiveness, and how public-private partnerships, supported by academic talent, can accelerate innovation, attract capital, and create jobs.
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9:15 AM 9:50 AM |
Strengthening the Foundation: Community Investment, Workforce Stability & Access
As Jacksonville’s downtown and urban core continue to modernize, a fundamental question looms: who can actually afford to live here? The city is confronting a growing disconnect between housing costs and workforce reality, particularly for teachers, first responders, healthcare workers, and young professionals. This discussion will explore why affordable housing cannot be solved by one sector alone and why developers, investors, and lenders must understand the full housing ecosystem.
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9:50 AM 10:10 AM |
Networking Break
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10:10 AM 10:45 AM |
Jacksonville’s Global Advantage: JAXPORT, Logistics & the Next Wave of Industrial Growth
Jacksonville is quietly becoming one of the Southeast’s most powerful trade and distribution hubs driven by JAXPORT’s scale, steady growth, and billions in infrastructure investment. This panel connects the dots between port expansion, interstate and rail connectivity, and the surge of warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturers choosing Northeast Florida to reach 100M+ consumers within a one-day truck drive.
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10:50 AM 11:40 AM |
The State of Commercial Real Estate Across Jacksonville
Jacksonville’s growth story is showing up in every corner of the built environment from shifting office demand, a surge in hospitality and mixed-use, and steady pressure on housing supply. This closing “big picture” panel brings together top developers, investors, owners, and operators to unpack what’s penciling in 2026: where capital is flowing, which submarkets are outperforming, and how pricing, rents, and construction costs are shaping the next wave of deals.
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