Opportunity in Action: Big Ideas. Real-World Impact.
By Rya Hazelwood, Senior Director of Communications & Marketing
Corporate real estate has never had more influence … or more responsibility.
From digital infrastructure and geopolitical volatility to culture and innovation, today’s leaders are operating in an environment defined by inflection points. The IAMC Spring 2026 Forum in Little Rock brings those inflection points into focus and equips you to respond with clarity, strategy and competitive advantage.
This year’s General Sessions move beyond inspiration. They are built to sharpen thinking, expand perspective and activate opportunity.
Opening Keynote John O’Leary | ON FIRE: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life
In a world of “accidental living,” it’s easy to operate on autopilot.
John O'Leary, #1 National Bestselling Author of On Fire and In Awe, challenges leaders to choose intention over routine. A trauma survivor who transformed adversity into impact, O’Leary reminds us that inflection points happen daily – not just in crisis, but in ordinary moments.
We may not control the path ahead, he argues, but we control how we walk it.
Monday General Session | Powering the Digital Economy: Confronting the Triple Threat to Data Center Growth
Data centers are now mission-critical infrastructure, and demand is outpacing capacity.
This high-level panel examines the triple threat reshaping data center development:
- Power constraints
- Cooling and environmental demands
- Regulatory and policy oversight
Moderated by Ford Graham, with insights from Josh Levi (Data Center Coalition), Jeff Green (QTS Data Centers), Meagan Shrader (Amazon Web Services, invited) and Kelly Patton (Arizona Public Service), this session moves beyond headlines to practical strategy.
For end users and host communities alike, grid readiness, sustainability and policy alignment are no longer optional — they are competitive differentiators.
Tuesday Morning Keynote Willis Sparks | Geopolitical Risk: Emerging Trends & Hot Spots
Politics is no longer background noise for business, it’s a market driver.
Willis Sparks, Director of Global Macro at Eurasia Group, unpacks the national and global trends shaping capital flows, supply chains and operating environments. Through vivid examples drawn from current headlines and forward-looking analysis, Sparks outlines where risk is rising and where opportunity is emerging.
Closing Keynote Kyle Scheele | Become an Idea Factory
Innovation isn’t reserved for a creative few.
Kyle Scheele, author of A Pizza With Everything On It and Host a Viking Funeral, challenges the outdated belief that creativity is innate. It’s not a personality trait: it’s a skill. And like any skill, it can be developed.
For corporate real estate teams navigating complexity at the intersection of capital, operations and strategy, building a culture of ideas may be the ultimate advantage.
The question is no longer whether change is coming. The question is how you will respond.
We look forward to seeing you in Little Rock.