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Speakers and Panels
John Carlson
President
Kemper Development Company
Leshya Wig
Partner & Managing Director
Wig Properties
Richard Weir
EVP
Bosa Development
Bret Jordan
President, NW Region
Ryan Companies
Kevin Wallace
CEO
Wallace Properties
David Otis
Director
Capstone Partners
What You'll Learn:
With 851K SF of office leasing activity in the first half of 2026, fueled by major commitments from OpenAI, Uber and Databricks, hear what is driving Bellevue’s renewed office momentum, how tenant demand is evolving and what it means for investment and the market’s next growth cycle.
With the Link Light Rail now connecting Bellevue across Lake Washington to Seattle, examine how regional connectivity is influencing development patterns, mixed-use communities and how people live, work and move throughout Bellevue.
As AI and tech companies expand across the Eastside, hear how shifting tenant requirements, flight-to-quality and an evolving employer base are influencing leasing strategies, capital deployment and where owners and investors see opportunity across Bellevue.
From Bellevue North and Onni 606 to the next wave of residential and mixed-use development, explore which projects are moving forward, what is penciling today and how developers are approaching housing, mixed-use, design and placemaking to create Bellevue’s next generation of destinations.
As Wilburton plans for up to 15,000 new homes and 35,000 jobs, get inside scoop on the projects, infrastructure, zoning and Grand Connection plans shaping the transformation of Bellevue’s next major mixed-use district.
How You’ll Do More Business: With Bellevue planning for 35,000 new housing units and 70,000 additional jobs by 2044, continued investment in housing, mixed-use development and infrastructure is creating new opportunities across the city. Join us to gain insight into which projects are moving forward, where capital is being deployed, and how to position your business to play a role in the city’s continued growth.
Who You’ll Meet During Networking: Owners, developers, investors, brokers, city and government officials, business consultants, architects, engineers, lawyers, accountants, and bankers.
Why You Should Attend This Session: Bisnow events bring together the biggest power players in the industry to help you 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.
For questions, recommendations, comments, or press inquiries please email our event producer, Bora Altunay, at bora.altunay@bisnow.com.
Agenda
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8:00 AM
9:00 AM
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Breakfast & Networking
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9:00 AM
9:45 AM
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Bellevue's Next Growth Cycle: Demand, Investment & Market Momentum
How Office Leasing, Capital Activity & Economic Growth Are Shaping the City's Next Chapter |
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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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Building a Connected Bellevue: Housing, Transit-Oriented Development & Mixed-Use Growth
Exploring Residential Demand, Light Rail's Impact, Development Feasibility & the Projects Shaping Bellevue's Next Generation of Neighborhoods |
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11:00 AM
11:30 AM
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Closing Networking
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