Special Events
Follow these steps to add a special event to your registration:
- Visit the My Event Registrations page.
- Follow the prompts to sign in to your NAIOP account if you haven't already signed in.
- Under "My Corporate Event Registration," find CRE.Converge 2024 and click on it.
- Hit the green Edit Registration button under your name. Confirm your information and then hit “Next Step.”
- Scroll down to find the tour or special event you'd like to register for and click the check box next to it. Once finished, select "Next Step" at the bottom of the screen.
- Follow the prompts to check out and complete payment.
City of Henderson Development Tour
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, 8:15 a.m.-1 p.m.
Bus departs at 8:30 a.m.
Ticketed event; $125 USD/ $169 CAD
Learn about the exciting projects underway for city-owned land including development plans for the highly sought-after Eldorado Valley. Hear the latest information regarding projects including an indoor sports facility on the site of the former Fiesta Henderson resort location, a sprawling Haas Automation manufacturing facility, and other notable projects in developing West Henderson. Visit the Raiders (NFL) and/or Aces (WNBA) team headquarters to hear about the impact of national sports teams on local development and the economy. Then engage in a driving tour of the Haas Automation facility to see the latest in automation technology and its applications and learn more about the specialized workforce development initiatives conducted in partnership with the City of Henderson and College of Southern Nevada. The tour will conclude at the Raiders Tavern & Grill at the M Resort Spa Casino for lunch, where community leaders will open the floor for questions.
Caesars Palace Behind the Scenes
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, 8:45-11 a.m.
Ticketed Event; $99 USD/ $131 CAD
Caesars Palace opened in 1966 and is one of the largest properties on the Las Vegas Strip, with over 4,000 rooms and suites in six towers and a 300,000-square-foot convention facility. Join operations staff to go “back of house” for a rare glimpse at the intricate orchestrations that go into creating five-star experiences for guests. Learn how this iconic property operates day to day, including a look at the laundry valet, loading and waste docks, banquet kitchen and central plant.
LogistiCenterSM at Miner’s Mesa
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Bus departs at 9:15 a.m.
Ticketed Event; $99 USD/ $131 CAD
LogistiCenter® at Miner's Mesa at Apex Industrial Park is a 664,300-square-foot, state-of-the-art logistics facility situated on 38.55 acres in North Las Vegas and ideally suited for manufacturing and/or warehouse/distribution and logistics companies. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the full site by bus, enjoy a brief networking/coffee break, and hear a panel discussion that delves into the collaborative effort of multiple public and private stakeholders that brought the project to life.
North Las Vegas Industrial: Vantage North
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Bus departs at 9:15 a.m.
Ticketed Event; $99 USD/ $131 CAD
Vantage North is a 350-acre logistics and distribution park located in North Las Vegas, Nevada, and the largest industrial development in Southern Nevada to date. The site, being developed in phases by VanTrust Real Estate, is the gateway to Apex Industrial Park and will eventually be able to accommodate up to 4.2 million square feet. Mass grading and infrastructure construction commenced in January of 2022, with three million cubic yards of dirt moved within the first year, requiring tremendous coordination and collaboration with multiple public and private development stakeholders.
Retail Reinvented: AREA15 and the Power of the Immersive Experience
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Bus departs at 9:15 a.m.
Ticketed Event; $145 USD / $195 CAD
AREA15, located minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, represents the world’s first purpose-built immersive entertainment district offering live events, distinctive attractions, interactive art installations, extraordinary design elements, unique retail, groundbreaking technology, bars and eateries and much more. With a robust, ever-changing roster of concerts, events, immersive art exhibitions, out-of-this-world nightlife and boundary-pushing production shows, AREA15’s curated mix of dynamic destinations represent what’s next in experiential entertainment. AREA15 has experienced significant success since opening day and serves as a major contributor to the continued economic growth and diversification of the Las Vegas market and off-strip experience. The visit to AREA15 will include a general overview tour of its 120,000-square-foot main building and surrounding campus, with entry to Wink World and Museum Fiasco, followed by a 30-minute panel discussion at The Wall with lunch provided. Q&A discussion will address the history/development of AREA15 and discussion of the adjacent development and future phases.
Life in the Sports Lane
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, 9:15 a.m.-2 p.m.
Bus departs at 9:30 a.m.
Ticketed Event; $125 USD/ $169 CAD
In the past seven years, the arrival of at least six major professional sports franchises to the Las Vegas Valley, coupled with the city’s ability to easily host a variety of high-profile competitions like the Super Bowl, WNBA Finals, Stanley Cup Finals, National Finals Rodeo and NBA All-Star Game, has transformed Las Vegas into the entertainment and sports capital of the world. With Las Vegas as the backdrop, sporting events have become opportunities to incorporate enhanced gaming, entertainment, and dining options to create unique experiences that transcend the game or sporting event itself. The first leg of this tour will include an overview of the local economy and an update on major projects in Las Vegas as well as a bus tour through the retail district in Downtown Summerlin. A tour of the Las Vegas Ballpark (home to the Athletics’ AAA team, the Las Vegas Aviators), lunch on the club level, and a panel discussion with sports executives will follow. Finally, walk next door to City National Arena to tour the Vegas Golden Knights’ practice facility.
Transportation Meets Tourism
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, 12:45-5:30 p.m.
Bus departs at 1 p.m.
Ticketed Event; $99 USD/ $131 CAD
This tour will explore the intersection of tourism and transportation, and how a local spirit of cooperation has Las Vegas uniquely positioned at the forefront of how we get around locally, regionally, nationally and beyond. Attendees will learn about the development of America’s first true high-speed rail service, the growth of private and commercial air travel in Clark County, autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicle technology being tested and deployed in Las Vegas, and the continued expansion of the Boring Company Loop system serving the Las Vegas Convention Center and the Strip.
UnCommons: Las Vegas Does Mixed-use
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, 1:45-4:30 p.m.
Bus departs at 2 p.m.
Ticketed Event; $99 USD/ $131 CAD
UnCommons is a new 40-acre mixed-use development in the southwest submarket of Las Vegas that has added nearly 400,000 square feet of office and 60,000 square feet of retail, with 800 apartments planned, creating a destination workplace community that centers on food and lifestyle in an urban, stylized, walkable environment. On this tour, explore the new class A office space complete with amenities to give the “Work From Home” crowd FOMO.
Developing Leaders Exclusive Event: Viva Las Vegas
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, 7-9:30 p.m.
Ticketed event; $99 USD / $131 CAD fee.
Location: Caesars Palace
Join us for an unforgettable networking event in the iconic "Hangover Suite" from the blockbuster movie! Take in the breathtaking views of the famed Las Vegas Strip while mingling with rising leaders from across the NAIOP chapter network. Reserve your ticket now to secure your spot in this exclusive event. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect, collaborate and build lasting relationships in one of the most memorable settings Las Vegas has to offer. Grab your ticket and get ready for an evening of networking like no other!
Special Reception at OMNIA
Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, 5:30-7 p.m.
Location: OMNIA Nightclub, Caesars Palace
Open to all conference attendees.
Kick off CRE.Converge with the ultimate Vegas experience! The legendary OMNIA nightclub, located within Caesars Palace, combines world-class service with unforgettable views and elite entertainment. Join us on the terrace for delicious food, an open bar, and music to move you – courtesy of our dedicated DJ. See you there!