In addition to learning about Akzo Nobel’s real estate operations, there will be several presentations providing practical insights, observations, and recommendations on the most effective strategies for recovering value and mitigating risks from surplus properties:

• Expert’s Guide to the “Fun House” of Industrial Surplus Property – Panel discussion focusing on key factors and considerations (financial, legal, operational and otherwise) that create challenges and risks – as well as positive opportunities – for owners of industrial surplus properties
• Sparrows Point Terminal – Forging a Bright Future at the Former Bethlehem Steel Facility – Case Study examining the past, present and very bright future of one of the largest and most iconic former steel manufacturing facilities and epic brownfield redevelopment sites in the U.S.
• Dirty Surplus Sites – Good Dogs, Bad Dogs and Cujo! – Panel discussion on strategic options for dealing with the full range of surplus sites, from the good dogs to the demonic hounds from hell