Commercial Real Estate Symposium

Thank you for you interest in attending the Commercial Real Estate Symposium! Day 1 will feature the Comprehensive Introduction to Commercial Real Estate course, which focuses on training new professionals the basic skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in commercial real estate, including a detailed look at the different product types and services, technology you need to succeed, industry trade groups you can tap into and more.

We’ll also look at the opportunities available in the shifting CRE market, how to do valuations and finances and proven ways to grow your brand.

Day 2 will provide junior and senior agents and brokers with valuable insights on topics, including: international opportunities, capital and funding for small businesses, using AR/VR to attract investors and cryptocurrency and NFTs in CRE.

Agenda 

*All times are listed in PT.

7 a.m. 
Welcoming Remarks and Introductions
James Huang, President, eXp Commercial

7:15 a.m. 
Comprehensive Intro to Commercial Real Estate
Dr. Bill Nieves 

7:30 a.m. 
Commercial Product Types and Services 
Daniel Eng, Founder, Engvest Commercial Realty
Brett Swarts, Founder, Capital Gains Tax Solutions
Tawnya Gilreath, M&A Advisor / Business Broker, LA Business Pros
Jaben Starnes, Commercial Real Estate Broker, Blanq Real Estate
Holly Carver, Co-Founder and Broker Associate, Rocket City Real Estate
Lisa Earnhardt, Co-Founder and Sales & Leasing Associate, Rocket City Real Estate

8:30 a.m. 
Break

8:35 a.m. 
Vylla Title
John Tavarez

8:45 a.m. 
Commercial Real Estate Tools and Technology
Kris Krisco, CEO, Buildout
Jeff Finn, CEO, RealNex
Ardian Zagari, Co-Founder, Brevitas
David Vigilante, Director of Product Management, Reonomy
Bernard Ablola, Director of Marketing, eXp Commercial

9:30 a.m. 
Finance and Underwriting 
Mitch Ginsberg, CEO, CommLoan
Steven Weiss, EVP of Capital Markets, Rosewood Realty Group

10:00 a.m. 
Plugging in Through Trade Groups 
Alex Ruggieri, Society of Exchange Counselors
Doug Bruhnke, Global Chamber
G. Lamont Blackstone, Project R.E.A.P.

11:00 a.m. 
Break

11:10 a.m. 
Is Commercial Real Estate Right For You? 
Robert Creamer, Founder, Learn Commercial 
Michael Simpson, Founder, NCREA

12:00 p.m. 
eXp Commercial Explained 
James Huang, President, eXp Commercial

12:30 p.m.
The Future of Real Estate 
Jason Gesing, CEO, eXp Realty
Jeff Whiteside, CFO & Chief Collaboration Officer, eXp World Holdings

1:00 p.m. 
The Future Workspace 
Andy Velkme, VP Workplace Solutions Central Region, Upflex
Gabe Baker, VP of Product, Frame

1:45 p.m. 
Fortitude Investment Group 
Tommy Thompson, Vice President, Southeast, Fortitude Investment Group

Important: This event is free. We will not ask for any financial information to attend. Please report any suspicious activity regarding this event.

Agenda

*All times are listed in PT.

7 a.m. 
Welcoming Remarks 
James Huang, President, eXp Commercial

7:15 a.m. 
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Financing 
Charles Rho, President, VelocitySBA

8:00 a.m. 
Using AR/VR Technology to Attract Investors to Your Property
Matt Bonds, U.S. President, RealSee

8:30 a.m. 
The Future of Technology in Commercial Real Estate
Duke Long, Second Century Ventures
Obie Walli, CEO, Dealius
Ember Erickson, Co-Founder and Head of Revenue, Biproxi

9:00 a.m. 
Inclusion in Commercial Real Estate
Jessica Nieto, ONEeXp
Donnel Williams, President, Black Real Estate Professionals Alliance
Desiree Patno, CEO, NAWRB

9:30 a.m. 
Comparing Business & Real Estate Brokerage
Kylene Golubski, Executive Director, IBBA
Neal Isaacs, VR Business Brokers

10:00 a.m. 
Corporate Services, RELO and Commercial REO
Dawn Conciatori, Vice President Referral Generation, eXp Realty
Eric Powers, CEO 7LCRE
Fred Schmidt, Managing Partner, Valuation Alliance

10:30 a.m. 
State of the Commercial Real Estate Industry
KC Conway, Founder and President, Red Shoe Economics 

11:30 a.m. 
Global Opportunities in Commercial Real Estate
Meghan Kelley, VP Global Operations, eXp Realty
Renata Sujto, Broker of Record – International, eXp Realty
Samuel Caux, Managing Broker, France, eXp Global
Andrew Thompson, Designated Managing Broker, South Africa, eXp Global

12:00 p.m. 
The Coming Digital Asset Disruption and How it Impacts Commercial Real Estate
Olivier Manuel, President, Rich Devices

12:30 p.m. 
Vylla Title
John Tavarez

1:00 p.m. 
JTC Americas
Justin Amos

1:30 p.m. 
O’Connor Tax Reduction Experts
Shalonda Marshall

2:00 p.m. 
TransGlobal
Philip Hu

2:30 p.m. 
CommLoan 
Jonathan Mangiapane

Important: This event is free. We will not ask for any financial information to attend. Please report any suspicious activity regarding this event.