Orlando State of the Market
Navigating Vision 2050 & DT0, Investment Hotspots & Trends
Event Ended On: Thursday June 5 2025
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Speakers and Panels
Keynote Address
Mapping Out Orlando's Future
DT0 Action Plan, Vision 2050 & The Impact on Development
The bold planning initiatives set to change zoning, density, and development, reshaping how and where the region grows
Major Projects & The Future of CRE in Orlando
Market Moves, Innovations And The Development & Design Trends Shaping the City’s Future
Curtis Frost
Robert Thorne
Ken Kupp
Tim Burrill
Joe Fogarty
Orlando’s Red-Hot Rental Market: Where Growth & Opportunity Meet
Understanding where to build, what today’s renters want, and how to stay ahead in a competitive market
Why Attend Orlando State of the Market
Why this Matters:
Orlando is in the midst of a modern land rush, with developers and investors rapidly targeting prime sites in one of the nation’s most dynamic commercial real estate markets. As population growth accelerates and new regulations reshape the landscape, understanding where to build, invest, and navigate evolving policies has never been more critical. With Orange County’s Vision 2050 and Orlando’s DT Action Plan introducing new zoning rules, infrastructure priorities, and development guidelines, the market is on the brink of transformation, directly impacting where and how projects can be built. Developers must stay ahead of the curve to capitalize on emerging opportunities. This event brings together city and county leaders, top CRE developers, investors, and owners from across asset types for a deep dive into the region’s commercial real estate landscape. Explore the biggest challenges, discover actionable solutions, and uncover the most promising opportunities. Gain first-hand insights on the policies that will shape Orlando’s growth and ensure you’re positioned to thrive in this rapidly evolving market.
What You Will Learn:
• Orlando’s Rental Boom: Will new supply outpace demand, or is the market still primed for growth? Discover where rental and industrial demand is strongest, how long it’s expected to last, and where investors can still capitalize on it.
• Attracting Tenants: Explore the significance of amenities in attracting and retaining tenants in multifamily properties including trends in luxury amenities and their influence on rental rates and property differentiation.
• Zoning & Infrastructure’s Role in CRE Growth: What policies will shape Orlando’s next wave of development? Understand how Vision 2050, transit expansion, and new zoning updates will influence where and how commercial projects are being built—and who will benefit the most.
• New Strategies For A New Look – DT Action Plan aims to transform downtown into a more dynamic, walkable, and inclusive place. Learn how developers are seizing opportunities in Orlando’s urban core.
•Healthcare’s Push for PE: With low insurance reimbursements squeezing margins, outpatient surgical groups are turning to private equity to scale operations, expand their physician networks, and grow their facilities. Meet the investors seizing the value proposition.
• The Rise of Outpatient & Specialty Care Facilities: Learn why healthcare systems are prioritizing off-campus, decentralized care facilities and how this is reshaping the medical real estate market and what it means for medical office investment.
Outlook on CRE - Discover where major developers across asset classes are investing, why they’re placing their bets there, and where they’re seeing the greatest returns from industrial and healthcare to multifamily, retail, mixed-use, and beyond.
Who Attends:
Boyd Development Corporation, Lincoln Property Company, Onicx Group, Holladay Properties, Axis Development Holdings, LLC, WMG Development, LLC, JETT Retail Development, The Herring Group, Stonemont Financial, Coastal Ridge, Brook Farm Group, Eyzenberg & Co, Wolfson Development, BMO Bank, Hirshmark Capital, Denholtz Properties, Gilbane Development Company
For questions regarding content, speaking and sponsorship opportunities please email our Event Producer, Elizabeth Herrgott, at elizabeth.herrgott@bisnow.com. To request disability-related accommodations, please contact ariel.fromm@bisnow.com no later than seven business days prior to the event.
Venue
Hilton Orlando
6001 Destination Pkwy
Orlando, FL 32819
Ballroom/Floor: Orange E-G Ballroom, Lobby Floor
Parking Information:
Valet $25 ; Self-parking $18
Agenda
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8:00 AM 9:00 AM |
Registration, Networking, & Breakfast
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9:00 AM 9:10 AM |
Opening Remarks
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9:10 AM 9:45 AM |
Keynote Address
Mapping Out Orlando's Future:
David Barilla, Executive Director Downtown Development Board/Community Redevelopment Agency, City of Orlando
Alberto A. Vargas, M.Arch, Planning Manager, Orange County Planning Division
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9:50 AM 10:35 AM |
DT0 Action Plan, Vision 2050 & The Impact on Development
Orange County’s Vision 2050 is set to reshape zoning and development, determining who can build what and where for decades to come. With hundreds of thousands of new residents expected over the next 25 years, this plan aims to guide sustainable growth, but not without controversy. Meanwhile, Orlando’s DT 2.0 initiative is transforming downtown into a more vibrant, accessible, and inclusive urban core. These shifts will impact every developer and investor in the region. Join city and county leaders, developers, and industry experts as they break down how these initiatives will shape Orlando’s real estate future and what it means for your next big project.
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10:35 AM 10:50 AM |
Networking Break
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10:50 AM 11:35 AM |
Major Projects & The Future of CRE in Orlando
Orlando is no longer just a tourism-driven market, it’s rapidly evolving into a dynamic hub for high-growth asset classes like healthcare and industrial. As population growth fuels demand for medical services and last-mile logistics, developers and investors are doubling down on projects that meet the region’s shifting needs. This panel will explore the fundamentals driving Orlando’s economic transformation.
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11:40 AM 12:25 PM |
Orlando’s Red-Hot Rental Market: Where Growth & Opportunity Meet
Orlando remains one of the nation’s hottest rental markets, with rents projected to grow 4.5% in 2025—among the strongest increases in the U.S.. With competition intensifying, understanding what renters want and where to build will be key to success. Don’t miss this deep dive into the future of Orlando’s multifamily market.
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12:25 PM 12:50 PM |
Post-Panel Networking
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