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Adam Perry
Partner, SVP, Development & Construction
CityView
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Koren Mercer
Director, Design, Construction & Capital Planning
BKM Management
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Jay Tanjuan
Director, Development
Scannell Properties
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John Santry
Principal & Founder
Santry Development LLC
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John Pinnell
VP, Development
Sares Regis Group
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Garrett Readler
Managing Principal
Kier + Wright
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Robert Shaia
Partner
Cox, Castle & Nicholson
Why You Won't Want To Miss This Conference:
What You'll Learn:
How are developers actually getting projects entitled and approved faster in today’s regulatory environment?
Where is capital coming from in 2026, and what deals are lenders and equity partners prioritizing?
How are construction costs, labor shortages and supply chains trending, and what does that mean for project feasibility?
What creative strategies are developers using to make deals pencil in a high-cost, high-interest rate environment?
Which asset classes and submarkets in Orange County offer the strongest risk-adjusted returns today?
How are public-private partnerships evolving to unlock new development opportunities?
What role is adaptive reuse and repositioning playing as ground-up development becomes more challenging?
How are developers integrating sustainability, resilience and ESG without compromising returns?
What technologies are actually improving speed, cost and project outcomes?
How are leading firms mitigating risk across design, financing and construction phases?
What does the next 12-24 months look like for Orange County’s development pipeline?
How You'll Do More Business From Attending This Real Estate Event: Orange County remains one of the most competitive and supply-constrained development markets in the country. With rising costs, shifting capital markets and increasing regulatory complexity, getting projects from concept to completion requires sharper strategy and stronger partnerships than ever before. Join developers, investors, contractors and public sector leaders shaping the region as they break down how deals are getting done today, and what it will take to move projects forward in 2026 and beyond. From navigating entitlements and securing financing to managing construction timelines, labor challenges and evolving tenant demands, this event will provide actionable insights to help you capitalize on opportunities across multifamily, industrial, mixed-use, office, retail, hospitality and more.
Why You Should Attend This Session: 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 us.
Who You'll Network With At This Discussion: Owners, Developers, Investors, Architects, Contractors, Manufacturers, Designers, Brokers, Lawyers, Financial Institutions, Engineers, Technology Providers & Government Officials
For questions, recommendations, comments or press inquiries please email our event producer, Samantha D'Angelo at samantha.dangelo@bisnow.com.
Interested in Sponsorship?
Contact avery.warren@bisnow.com to get information on sponsorship, pricing and availability at this event.
Venue
Hyatt Regency Irvine
17900 Jamboree Rd
Irvine, CA 92614
Ballroom Name/Floor: Pavillion Ballroom + patio
Parking Rates:
2-4 hour parking rates:
Valet $37
Self $36
Agenda
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8:00 AM
9:00 AM
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Networking, Coffee & Breakfast
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9:00 AM
9:45 AM
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Getting Deals Done & Making Projects Pencil
Capital, Financing & Structuring in Today's Market, While Managing Costs, Labor & Construction Risk |
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9:45 AM
10:15 AM
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Networking Break
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10:15 AM
11:00 AM
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OC’s Next Wave: Major Projects & Development Pipeline Outlook
What’s Coming, Who’s Building & Where Opportunity Lies |
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11:00 AM
11:30 AM
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More Networking
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Tickets
Snapshot of Companies Who Attend Bisnow's Orange County Development, Construction & Design Summit:
AO, ARCO National Construction, Birtcher Development, BKM Management Company, BLT Enterprises, Camfield Partners, City of Anaheim, CityView, Dedeaux Properties, EBS Realty Partners, ECM Management, LLC, Foundwell Development Group, Goldrich Kest, Goodman Deeds LLC, Highpointe Communities Inc., Holland Partner Group, IDS Real Estate, Intracorp Companies, Irvine Company, JLL, Key Partners, KW Commercial, LBA Realty, Ledcor Development, LOWE, Marriott International, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., Meridian Capital Group, Milender White, MVE + Partners, Inc., National CORE, NMS Capital, OCvibe, Offset Capital, Oran Capital, Panattoni Development Company, Prologis, R.D. Olson Construction, Realty Investors & Advisors, Sares Regis Group, Scannell Properties, Shopoff Realty Investments, L.P., Swinerton, TDA Investments, The Kelemen Company, The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, Trammell Crow Company, Transwestern, Treespring Partners, Veranda Capital, W. L. Butler, W.E. O'Neil, Ware Malcomb, Wonderful Real Estate, WPT Capital Advisors, Yellow Iron Real Estate
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