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National Forums Symposium 2023

May 17-19, 2023
Boston, Massachusetts

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About National Forums Symposium

Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2023 - Friday, May 19, 2023

Where: Boston Park Plaza, Boston, Massachusetts

NAIOP’s National Forums Symposium brings together prominent industry professionals from across North America to share best practices, strengthen relationships with fellow Forums partners, and identify how best to capitalize on business opportunities. Learn more about NAIOP’s National Forums program.

Online registration is closed. If you would still like to register for the conference or a tour, please visit the NAIOP registration desk on site in the Boston Park Plaza, Fourth Floor Foyer.

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Agenda

*Schedule is subject to change

Day 1 Agenda

Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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7 a.m.

Registration

7 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. ET

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7:30 a.m.

Executive Committee Meeting

7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET

By invitation only. Lunch will be served.

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4 p.m.

Research Foundation Trustees Meeting

4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. ET

By invitation only.

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6 p.m.

Off-site: NAIOP Research Foundation Governors' Reception and Dinner

6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. ET

By invitation only.

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Day 2 Agenda

Thursday, May 18, 2023
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7:30 a.m.

Registration

7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. ET

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8:30 a.m.

Research Foundation Governors and Industry Trends Task Force Meeting

8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET

By Invitation Only. Breakfast will be served.

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9 a.m.

Workshop: Negotiating to Win

9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. ET

SOLD OUT. A waitlist is available.

Great negotiators play to win, and their understanding of the tools and tactics of the trade help them secure more value for their clients. This workshop will help you to identify common negotiating tactics so you can neutralize them and succeed in negotiation.

Open to all Forums members; space is limited. Pre-registration is required and is complimentary. Continental breakfast and lunch will be served.

Facilitator:
Michael J. Lipsey, CCIM, CRB, CPM, MICP, President, The Lipsey Company

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12 p.m.

Off-site Project Tours

12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET

Ticketed events.

Boston Scientific Global Distribution Center Tour - FULL
1:15-4:30 p.m., Bus departs at 1:30 p.m.
Only open to U.S. citizens per site security protocols.
Presented by Granite Properties and BREEAM USA.

The Epicenter of Tech and Life Sciences
Noon-4:30 p.m., Bus departs at 12:15 p.m.
Presented by Granite Properties and BREEAM USA.

The Fenway Tour - FULL
1-3:30 p.m., Bus departs at 1:15 p.m.
Presented by Partner Engineering and Science, Inc..

Seaport District Tour
1:30-4:15 p.m., Bus departs at 1:45 p.m.
Presented by Granite Properties and BREEAM USA.

Space is limited; register now!

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2 p.m.

CEO/Company Leadership Groups 1 and 2 Meetings

2 p.m. - 5 p.m. ET

CEO Leadership Group Meeting Lunch presented by Ware Malcomb.

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4:30 p.m.

National Forums Leadership Reception

4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. ET

By invitation only.

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5:30 p.m.

Welcome Reception

5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. ET

Presented by Keller Augusta and Rockefeller Group.

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7 p.m.

Forum Dinners

7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. ET

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Day 3 Agenda

Friday, May 19, 2023
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6:45 a.m.

Registration

6:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET

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7:30 a.m.

Breakfast Buffet

7:30 a.m. - 8 a.m. ET

Breakfast will be served until 8 a.m.

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8 a.m.

Keynote General Session

8 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. ET

Hear an economic outlook – and what it all means for commercial real estate – from commercial real estate economist and quantitative investment strategist Heidi Learner, head of innovation for Altus Group.

Heidi Learner

 

Speaker:
Heidi Learner, Head of Innovation, Altus Group

 

 

 

 

 

 

Presented by Link Logistics Real Estate.

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9:30 a.m.

National Forums Meetings

9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET

Lunch will be served at 12Noon.

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Tours

Additional options for elevating your conference experience.

Project tours giving you an up-close look at commercial real estate in the Boston area.

 - Boston Scientific Global Distribution Center Tour - FULL

 - The Epicenter of Tech and Life Sciences

 - The Fenway Tour - FULL

 - Seaport District Tour

Space is limited; register now!

 

Tours for National Forums Symposium

Registration

Online registration is closed. If you would still like to register for the conference or a tour, please visit the NAIOP registration desk on site in the Boston Park Plaza, Fourth Floor Foyer.

 

Registration Fees

Fee Type Fee
National Forums Member Complimentary
NAIOP Executive Committee Member not on a Forum (Executive Committee Meeting Only) Complimentary
NAIOP Research Foundation Trustees and Governors (Trustees and Governors Meetings Only) Complimentary
NAIOP Industry Trends Task Force Members not on a Forum (Industry Trends Task Force Meeting Only) Complimentary

 

Confirmation

All registrations processed online receive an automatic order confirmation and receipt. If you register via fax, mail, or phone, a receipt must be requested by contacting education@naiop.org.

 

Cancellation Policy

All cancellations must be in writing. Cancellation notices should be sent to the NAIOP Education Department education@naiop.org or faxed to (703) 904-7003.

 

Recording and Videography

Attendees of National Forums Symposium may be captured by audio and video and consent to appear in conference recordings and promotional materials. For questions or to request not to appear in conference recordings, email hamilton@naiop.org.

 

Special Accommodations

Do you require a special accommodation to participate in this meeting? i.e., specific dietary needs (kosher/halal), audio captioning, mobility assistance, etc.? Please email education@naiop.org at least 7 days prior to the conference with your specific request.

 

Hotel and Travel

Conference Hotel

Book a room at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel. See additional hotel information, including a link to the direct online booking website.

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Transportation and Parking

The Boston Park Plaza has easy access to a major airport and offers parking options.

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Weather in Boston

Business casual attire is recommended for speakers and conference attendees. Average May temperatures in Boston range from a high of 67 degrees to a low of 51 degrees. Bring a sweater or jacket as temperatures in the meeting rooms may vary.

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