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WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2024 | 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Alumni Memorial Union | Marquette University

REDEFINING REAL ESTATE: The Interdisciplinary Approach to Real Estate Challenges

The competitive world of commercial real estate increasingly hinges upon the ability to deploy creative solutions and diverse thinking to new challenges, setting apart success from failure. This year's conference theme, "Redefining Real Estate: The Interdisciplinary Approach to Real Estate Challenges," explores the unique and groundbreaking strategies used by leading figures across various sectors of the industry, including investment, development, law, and construction. Attendees will have the unparalleled opportunity to gain insights from professionals renowned for their innovative approaches and transformative projects. Join 400 other real estate practitioners, alongside highly talented students, for an unforgettable event filled with networking, learning, and collaboration.

Keynote

John Thomas Vice Chair of the Board, Healthpeak Properties, Inc.; Former President and Chief Executive Officer, Physicians Realty Trust

“Merging Strengths: Lessons Learned from an Interdisciplinary Career”

Law. Real estate. Healthcare. John Thomas has built a career on deftly navigating interdisciplinary fields to create value. As co-founder of Physicians Realty Trust, he navigated the company through their recent merger with Healthpeak (completed in Q1 2024), capitalizing on the many strengths at each company - and within their people. Join in to hear John speak about success strategies, and lessons learned, from his career, including how having a diverse background of experiences can create unseen opportunities and advantages.

Speaker bios...

Expert Panel: Leveraging Interdisciplinary Strategies for Real Estate Success

Special Guest Speaker

Shaka Smart Men's Head Basketball Coach Marquette University

Highlights from the 2023 conference

Agenda

8 a.m.	Registration Begins
8:30 a.m.	Opening Remarks
8:45 a.m.	Keynote
9:45 a.m.	Student Speakers
10:00 a.m.	Networking Break
10:10 a.m.	Panel: Leveraging Interdisciplinary Strategies for Real Estate Success
11:10 a.m.	Special Announcement
11:40 a.m.	Closing Keynote
12 p.m.	Conference Concludes

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