Austin’s industrial market is showing signs of resilience from the previous quarter. Net absorption rose sharply, while vacancy dropped slightly, according to Colliers.

Commercial real estate professionals can learn how to navigate this sector and what to expect in the coming year by attending Bisnow’s 2026 Austin Industrial Summit on Feb. 5. Regional experts will dive into financing strategies, site selection and what attracts today’s tenants.

Speakers will include:

• Greg St. Clair, principal and founder, St. Clair Commercial Realty

• Brooke Harlander, regional partner, St. John Properties

• John Colglazier, partner, Partners

• Carter Thurmond, principal, Endeavor

• Dax Benkendorfer, development and leasing partner, Balcones Real Estate Group

• Rupe Gopani, founder and CEO, Blue Acre Development

• Moderator Lance Reed, director of sales, Cisco Eagle

Click here to register and purchase tickets.

Here are five reasons CRE professionals should not miss out on this event:

1. Discover how developers are financing their projects amid economic uncertainty.

2. Explore the technologies that industrial users need for their work.

3. Learn more about the growth of industrial assets in Central Texas and developers’ considerations for site selection.

4. Gain insight into the industry’s obstacles and opportunities and what’s on the horizon for the sector.

5. Meet fellow CRE owners, developers, brokers and more during the three networking sessions.

Learn more about Bisnow’s Feb. 5 Austin Industrial Summit.