Mid-Atlantic Industrial Summit
Defying the Odds: Exploring Investment Strategics, Occupier Demands, Site Selection Strategies, And The Impact of Today's Policies, Tariffs, and Emphasis on Manufacturing on Tomorrow's Development Pipeline
Event Ended On: Tuesday September 16 2025
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Speakers and Panels
Setting The Stage: Industrial Site Selection and Investment Amidst Today's Macroeconomic Environment
Kate Nolan Bryden
Ben Swift
Orlando Gutierrez
From Dirt to Doors: Understanding the Development, Construction, and Design Pipeline for Delivery of New Projects in the Mid-Atlantic
Adam Cook
Brandon Donithan
Why You Can't Miss this Conversation
Why This Matters:
Across the country, industrial's story in 2025 has been a challenge -- with too much supply built from the pandemic e-commerce boom, and, years later, not as much demand to meet the established supply. But the Mid-Atlantic is one of the exceptions to this trend. Because of a lack of space in the Greater Washington area, the D.C. region has seen about 15.4 million square feet in deliveries of new industrial properties since 2025, in comparison to the 24.9 million square feet in Baltimore and 66.4 million square feet in Philadelphia, according to Savills. Now, in the second quarter of 2025, the D.C. region saw a 6.6% vacancy rate and positive net absorption — new occupancy — of 1.7 million square feet, higher than the five-year quarterly average for the region. So what does this mean for the Mid-Atlantic in terms of demand, opportunities for new development, and its role in the overall industrial story?
Join top industry leaders as they discuss the latest market trends, development strategies, and opportunities shaping the future of industrial real estate in the region.
What You'll Learn:
- Which submarkets in the Mid-Atlantic are currently experiencing the highest demand for industrial space? How are developers adjusting their site selection strategies to meet these emerging trends?
- With manufacturing facilities projected to reach 25% of total U.S. industrial demand by 2028, driven by factors like reshoring, supply chain resilience and advancements in technology, what strategies are manufacturers employing to address the growing competition for land and resources, particularly for build-to-suit facilities?
- Given the impact of tariffs on the flow of goods and consumer spending power, how are industrial leaders adjusting their strategies in the face of rising costs and uncertainty?
- What are the latest leasing strategies and dynamics being implemented to accelerate absorption of new build and second generation, vacant, product?
- With continued demand, what level of rental rate increases can be successfully implemented to drive asset performance?
- Following interest rate cuts from The Federal Reserve, what direction are valuations and cap rates shifting for investors looking to deploy capital in the Nashville market?
- Where do land pricing and availability stand in preferred locations? What types of projects are in the development pipeline to appeal to existing and future tenants?
Who’s in the Room? Top owners, developers, investors, providers, and officials building and investing in tomorrow's industrial pipeline
Articles & Projects:
- 21-Acre Industrial Property Slated for Redevelopment in Carroll-Camden Industrial Area
- Turnbridge, Manekin Secure $275M for Industrial Park Development in DC Suburbs
- Turnbridge Equities and Manekin Break Ground on Hampton Logistics Center, a 506,559 SF Class A Industrial Park at the Port of Virginia
- Matan Cos. Eyes 2 MSF Industrial Campus
- Lovett Industrial and Heitman Acquire Industrial Park in Chesapeake, VA
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Venue
The Hotel at the University of Maryland
7777 Baltimore Ave.
College Park, MD 20740
Ballroom: Crossland Ballroom
Parking Information:
Valet parking- $24 and Self-parking- $12
Agenda
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8:00 AM 9:00 AM |
Registration, Networking and Breakfast
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9:00 AM 10:00 AM |
Setting The Stage: Industrial Site Selection and Investment Amidst Today's Macroeconomic Environment
- Gain insights on the key factors driving industrial development decisions, from workforce availability and infrastructure to incentives and land costs
- How are industrial occupiers, developers, and investors adapting their strategies in response to the changing landscape of trade policy and tariffs? - What strategies are being employed to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities? - How do successful projects overcome land-use restrictions, permitting delays, utility constraints, and infrastructure gaps? Dive into the regulatory, zoning, and planning challenges shaping the future of industrial development in the region — and how developers and municipalities can align for success |
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10:00 AM 10:30 AM |
Networking Break
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10:30 AM 11:30 AM |
From Dirt to Doors: Understanding the Development, Construction, and Design Pipeline for Delivery of New Projects in the Mid-Atlantic
- Developers discuss how to prioritize tenant needs, from the pre-development process through building completion.
- Gain an insight into how the industry is building and designing for a tenant's wish list, including loading docks, parking, ceiling heights and power loads. - Learn more about the outlook for new industrial opportunities and development pipeline |
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11:30 AM 12:00 PM |
Closing Networking
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