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JW Marriott Reston Station
Located in the heart of Reston Station, the first JW Marriott in Virginia, the JW Marriott Reston Station is Northern Virginia’s newest luxury hotel and a central hub within one of the region’s fastest-growing mixed-use districts. With more than 40,000 square feet of meeting space and direct access to the Silver Line, it offers a highly accessible setting for bringing the region’s real estate community together. Surrounded by a growing mix of leading employers, residences, and dining, it reflects the continued evolution of Reston as a premier business and lifestyle destination.
Speakers and Panels
Remarks From The Podium
Chris Clemente
CEO
Comstock
Eric Morales
Market President
United Bank
Nunzio DeSantis
CEO & Founder
Nunzio Marc Desantis Architects, FAIA
Catalyzing Growth
The Role of Economic Diversification and Placemaking in Transforming NoVA’s Commercial Real Estate Landscape
Evan Regan-Levine
Chief Strategy Officer
JBG Smith
Henry Fonvielle
President
Rappaport
Paul Weinschenk
Chief Operating Officer
Peterson Companies
Ron Dalal
Partner
Declaration Partners
Beau Memory
President
Transurban North America
Noah Klein
Counsel
Venable
Unlocking NoVA’s Office Potential
A Deep Dive on Capital Market Appetite and Leasing Health of Office Assets in Northern Virginia
Timothy Steffan
COO
Comstock
Jennifer Burns
COO
Monday Properties
Anthony Chang
Co-Founder and Managing Principal
Silverline Equities
Katie Yanushonis
SVP, Leasing
TMG
Ryan Lopez
Senior Director
Carr Properties
Scott Adams
Partner
McGuireWoods
The Next Wave of Residential Development
Insights on Investment, Development, and Construction of Multifamily and Master Planned Communities in NoVA
Aakash Thakkar
Chief Acquisitions Officer
EYA
Neal Kumar
Managing Director
Rushmark Properties
Peter Braunohler
Managing Director, Development
Mill Creek Residential
Greg Van Wie
Development Partner
Jefferson Apartment Group
Pat McCrary
Partner
Coakley & Williams Construction (CWC)
Sean Krysick
Vice President, Commercial Real Estate
EagleBank
Bob Brant
Shareholder
Walsh, Colucci, Lubeley & Walsh
Why You Can't Miss Our First NOVA Event of the Year
What You’ll Learn:
Insights into financing, capital markets, and investor sentiment in NOVA.
Current trends and forecasts for Northern Virginia’s top submarkets.
Opportunities and challenges for multifamily and mixed-use development in Northern Virginia.
Which asset classes that currently pencil and how to identify emerging opportunities.
How master-planned communities and transit-oriented development are shaping the region.
The impact of local policies, zoning, and economic incentives on investment decisions.
Why This Matters:
Northern Virginia’s commercial real estate landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by economic diversification, emerging capital flows, and shifting market trends. As the region enters a new era of growth and opportunity, shifts in the job market and wider economy, capital investment, and development patterns will create dynamic opportunities for businesses, investors, and communities alike. As neighborhoods evolve and new projects emerge, strategic planning, market insight, and innovative approaches are more important than ever to navigate this rapidly changing landscape and capture long-term value.
For questions, recommendations, comments, press inquiries, or if you are interested in sponsoring, please email Ian Wheeler at ian.wheeler@bisnow.com. To request disability-related accommodations, please contact sabrina.cole@bisnow.com no later than seven business days prior to the event.
Agenda
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12:00 PM
1:00 PM
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Registration, Breakfast, and Networking
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1:00 PM
1:25 PM
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Opening Remarks
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1:25 PM
2:10 PM
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Catalyzing Growth: The Role of Economic Diversification and Placemaking in Transforming NoVA’s Commercial Real Estate Landscape
Explore the placemaking strategies and policies affecting the region’s ability to diversify its economic base, increase demand for tenants, foster sustainable growth, and bring back capital for commercial real estate. Discover how placemaking, key projects, and strategic partnerships are shaping Northern Virginia CRE investments and the region’s long-term economic trajectory. |
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2:10 PM
2:30 PM
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Networking Break
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2:30 PM
3:15 PM
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The Next Wave of Residential Development: Insights on Investment, Development, and Construction of Multifamily and Master Planned Communities in NoVA
Northern Virginia’s rapid population growth and shifting lifestyle preferences are fueling demand for thoughtfully designed multifamily developments and large-scale master-planned communities. From transit-oriented neighborhoods along the Silver Line to mixed-use town centers and lifestyle-driven residential districts, developers are rethinking how housing integrates with retail, entertainment, mobility and employment hubs. Explore how owners, developers and investors are delivering housing at scale while navigating rising costs, evolving zoning policies and shifting renter expectations. |
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3:15 PM
4:00 PM
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Unlocking NoVA’s Office Potential: A Deep Dive on Capital Market Appetite and Leasing Health of Office Assets in Northern Virginia
As Northern Virginia continues to evolve as a major employment hub, Office owners are adapting to shifting tenant expectations and hybrid work patterns. This panel will bring together the leaders shaping Northern Virginia’s commercial corridors to discuss how these office assets are adapting to changing market dynamics, the current leasing health of CRE, and where the next opportunities lie in NoVA. |
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4:00 PM
4:30 PM
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Closing Networking
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