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600 5th Street NW
Positioned in the heart of Washington, D.C.’s vibrant Penn Quarter and Judiciary Square, 600 5th St NW transformed the former WMATA headquarters into a modern, trophy-class office destination. Developed by Rockefeller Group and Stonebridge with design by Pickard Chilton, the reimagined building delivers over 400,000 square feet of top-tier workspace across 11 stories upon its anticipated opening in 2026.
Speakers and Panels
Shaping the Future of the District
9:00 - 9:30am: A Fireside Chat on the Policies, Rebranding, Public-Private Partnerships, and Development Strategies Determining Future Growth, Investment, and Economic Resilience of Washington, D.C.
Nina Albert
Deputy Mayor, Planning and Economic Development
The District of Columbia
Paul Dougherty
President & Founder
PRP
Michael Harlow
Partner
CohnReznick
Harnessing Arenas and Offices
10:30 - 11:00am: A Fireside Chat on the Challenges of Building Entertainment Districts and Office Buildings and their Importance for the Future Economic Prospects of the District
Ted Leonsis
Chairman & CEO
Monumental Sports & Entertainment
Doug Firstenberg
Founding Principal
Stonebridge
The Downtown D.C. Renaissance
9:30 - 10:15am: How to Bring Life and Commerce Back to the Heart of the City through Mixed-use Developments, Office Revitalizations, and Public-Private Partnerships
Toby Millman
Regional Partner
Transwestern Development Company
Dan Dooley
Managing Director
Tishman Speyer
Francis Lynch
EVP & Chief Investment Officer
Carr Properties
Aileen Fuchs
President & Executive Director
National Building Museum
Mark Simpson
Director of Planning & Economic Development
DowntownDC BID
Zachary Williams
Partner
Venable LLP
D.C. State of Play
11:30 - 12:15pm: Navigating the Development, Investment, and Construction Challenges to Pencilling and Delivering Projects in 2026
Campbell Smith
Managing Director
Trammell Crow Company
Vicki Davis
President
Urban Atlantic
Matt Robinson
Principal
MRP Realty
Lee Delong
CEO, Capital Group
Clark Construction
Terence Callahan
President, DC Market
United Bank
Jamie Bobotek
Partner
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman
The Future of D.C. Commercial Real Estate Policy
11:00 - 11:30am: A Councilmember Roundtable Discussion on Encouraging Investment and Growth While Balancing Community Priorities and Sustainable Urban Planning.
Brooke Pinto
Councilmember, Ward 2
Council of the District of Columbia
Zachary Parker
Councilmember, Ward 5
Council of the District of Columbia
Charles Allen
Councilmember, Ward 6
Council of the District of Columbia
Wendell Felder
Councilmember, Ward 7
District of Columbia
Kyrus Lamont Freeman
Partner
Holland & Knight
Why You Can't Miss This Year's D.C. State of the Market
What You’ll Learn:
About current trends in D.C. multifamily development and leasing
Which local markets are hot and where are the most exciting development opportunities in the city
About the importance and success of mixed-use development in the district
About the current state of D.C.’s office inventory and how absorption, rent, and quality is trending
How federal disposition and leasing of office in D.C. could affect the office market and what new opportunities for development it may bring
What future elections and a new administration could mean for CRE in D.C.
What policies could help reinvigorate development in district
Why This Matters:
While D.C.’s office market continues to navigate its way through underutilized, outdated inventory, and federal government policies, emerging trends in residential, mixed-use and sports-driven developments are creating new growth opportunities for the city. This year’s D.C. State of the Market event will explore how industry leaders across sectors are overcoming the challenges of development and reimagining what it means to live, work, and play in the district. From federal property transformations to new development hotspots in areas like RFK Stadium, join us as we discuss how the D.C. market is evolving and the role local policies play in incentivizing and embracing a new phase of growth.
DC in the News:
Lawmakers Pitch Overhaul Of D.C.'s Housing Finance System With New $150M Fund
DC Picks Team To Redevelop Chevy Chase Library And Community Center
D.C. bill would empower mayor to push zoning changes if housing production targets fall short
Investors Pull Back From D.C. Region Amid Federal Cuts, Shutdown
D.C.'s recession risk elevated as federal job losses mount; CFO projects 3.5% GDP contraction
Why Lenders Are Competing To Finance Office-To-Residential Conversions In The D.C. Region
Rental Act, Promising Sweeping D.C. Housing Reform, Passes Final Vote
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Venue
600 5th Street NW
600 5th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Floor: 5th Floor
Parking address has the same address as the building, but is accessed from the north side of the building/G Street
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
1:30 PM
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Shaping the Future of the District: A Fireside Chat with Nina Albert and Paul Dougherty
A discussion on the policies, rebranding, public-private partnerships, and development strategies shaping the future growth, investment, and economic resilience of Washington, D.C. |
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1:30 PM
2:15 PM
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The Downtown D.C. Renaissance: How to Bring Life and Commerce Back to the Heart of the City.
Explore the strategies, challenges, and opportunities driving downtown D.C.’s transformation, including mixed-use developments, office revitalizations, and public-private partnerships that are attracting businesses, residents, and cultural activity, bringing renewed energy, commerce, and community to the urban core of the city. |
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2:15 PM
2:30 PM
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Networking Break
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2:30 PM
3:00 PM
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Harnessing Arenas and Offices: A Fireside Chat with Ted Leonsis and Doug Firstenberg
A discussion on the challenges of building entertainment districts and office buildings and their importance for the future economic prospects of the District. |
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3:00 PM
3:30 PM
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Future of D.C. Commercial Real Estate Policy: A Councilmember Roundtable Discussion
Hear from and connect with D.C. Council members on current and upcoming legislation, zoning updates, incentives, and regulatory changes that could impact development and redevelopment across the district. Gain insights into how the Council plans to encourage investment and growth while balancing community priorities and sustainable urban planning. |
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3:30 PM
4:15 PM
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D.C. State of Play: Navigating the Development, Investment, and Construction Challenges to Pencilling and Delivering Projects in 2026
Explore how key D.C. players in commercial real estate are navigating capital markets, rising project costs, construction challenges, and the realities of what it takes to pencil deals and deliver projects while responding to shifting demand and shaping the future of commercial real estate across Washington, D.C. |
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4:15 PM
5:00 PM
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Closing Networking
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