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Avenue Bellevue
Avenue Bellevue’s two sculptural towers rise prominently from Bellevue Way and NE 8th Street and punctuate downtown as the new standard for luxury living, hospitality, shopping, and dining. Its two one-of-a-kind luxury condominium towers are perched above a dynamic plaza marked with a growing retail collection and the renowned InterContinental Seattle Bellevue. This award-winning lifestyle destination presents Seattle’s east side with a new expression of international flavor, style and luxury crafted for connoisseurs of life.
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Speakers and Panels
Building the Eastside: Capital, Projects & Delivery in 2026
How Deals Are Being Funded, Built, and Brought to Market
James Rivard
Managing Principal - Real Estate
SRM Development
Richard Weir
EVP
Bosa Development
Kyran Hynes
President
Continental Properties
Torrey Davis
Project Executive
JTM Construction
Emily Kelly
Partner
Stoel Rives
Mayoral Insights: Bellevue’s Next Chapter
A Fireside Chat on the New Council, Rezoning, Housing, and the Policies Driving a Shared Vision for Sustainable Growth
Mo Malakoutian
Mayor
City of Bellevue
Lynne Robinson
Councilmember (Former Mayor)
City of Bellevue
Kelly Pratt
PNW Business Unit Leader
DPR Construction
The Connected City: The Rise of Mixed-Use Urban Districts
Where Development, Mobility, and Placemaking Converge to Shape Bellevue’s Next Chapter
Steve Kramer
Principal and Co-Founder
KG Investment Properties
Charlie Foushée
EVP
Skanska
Kemper McQuaid
EVP, Development and Leasing
Kemper Development
Doug Demers
Principal, Office Director
HKS
Aaron Laing
VP, Real Estate
IMA Financial Group
Opening Remarks | Silverstein Properties
Kristin Jensen
Executive Director
Silverstein Properties
What You'll Learn:
What You’ll Learn:
Gain insight into how the East Link light rail, Wilburton’s transformation, and the Spring District’s momentum are catalyzing a new era of urban growth across the Eastside.
New Mayor Mo Malakoutian and Former Mayor Lynne Robinson share the stage to discuss the new council’s priorities, rezoning efforts, housing, downtown growth, and Bellevue’s economic future.
Understand how Bellevue’s next wave of development is being shaped by mixed-use, transit-oriented, and sustainable design principles, redefining what it means to build for a connected, livable city.
Examine how developers are repositioning office and retail assets into vibrant, multi-functional destinations that reflect today’s hybrid work and lifestyle trends.
Gain insights into how capital partners are navigating financing challenges in a high-rate environment, from phased project delivery to public-private collaboration.
Learn how policy shifts and sustainability commitments are driving Bellevue’s evolution into a balanced, resilient urban hub where housing, workplace, and community intersect.
How You’ll Do More Business: Bellevue is entering its next phase, evolving from a tech-driven office hub into a balanced, mixed-use urban center. As new projects rise around the East Link light rail and the city embraces more integrated development, opportunities are expanding across every asset class. Learn how leading players are delivering projects, reimagining spaces, and capitalizing on Bellevue’s transformation into a connected and resilient city.
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.
Venue
InterContinental Seattle Bellevue
850 Ave Sq NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
Parking is valet-only at the venue
Valet parking rate is $18
Agenda
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3:00 PM
4:00 PM
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Breakfast & Networking
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4:00 PM
4:05 PM
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Opening Remarks | Silverstein Properties
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4:05 PM
4:50 PM
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Building the Eastside: Capital, Projects & Delivery in 2026
How Deals Are Being Funded, Built, and Brought to Market |
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4:50 PM
5:15 PM
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Networking Break
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5:15 PM
5:45 PM
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Mayoral Insights: Bellevue’s Next Chapter
A Fireside Chat on the New Council, Rezoning, Housing, and the Policies Driving a Shared Vision for Sustainable Growth |
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5:45 PM
6:30 PM
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The Connected City: The Rise of Mixed-Use Urban Districts
Where Development, Mobility, and Placemaking Converge to Shape Bellevue’s Next Chapter |
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6:30 PM
7:00 PM
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Closing Networking
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