AGENDA
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026
| 1:00 P.M. |
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Registration Opens |
| 1:35 P.M. |
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Welcome Remarks |
| 1:45 P.M. |
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Industrial Crossroads: Navigating Change in the Midwest Market |
| 2:45 P.M. |
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Break |
| 3:00 P.M. |
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The Future-Ready CRE Organization |
| 4:00 P.M. |
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Local Trends & Topics |
| 5:00 P.M. |
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Networking Reception
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Program Overview
Industrial Crossroads: Navigating Change in the Midwest Market
The Midwest industrial market continues to evolve as companies respond to onshoring initiatives, changing occupier demand, shifting vacancy rates, and broader economic uncertainty. This session will provide a regional industrial update focused on Chicago and the Midwest, exploring recent development activity, market fundamentals, property tax restructuring, and the impact of emerging trends and technologies. Attendees will gain practical insights into how national economic forces and local market conditions are shaping industrial real estate decisions across the region.
Speakers:
Tracey Hyatt Bosman, Managing Director, Biggins Lacy Shapiro & Co.
Mike Mangan, Principal, Cresa
The Future-Ready CRE Organization: How Leading Corporate Real Estate Teams Are Structuring for Tomorrow's Challenges
Corporate real estate organizations are evolving to meet increasingly complex business demands. Reporting structures, governance models, technology, and executive expectations all influence how effectively CRE teams support business growth and respond to change. This moderated discussion brings together corporate real estate leaders to explore how their organizations are structured today, how they're preparing for tomorrow's challenges, and the issues that keep them up at night. From organizational design and executive alignment to AI, infrastructure, talent, and long-term planning, panelists will share practical lessons on building a corporate real estate organization ready for the future.
Moderator:
Eric Nieukirk, Director, Corporate Real Estate & Economic Development, Caterpillar
Panelists:
John Gackstetter, Director of Real Estate, ABC Supply Co., Inc.
Joe Oliaro, Chief Real Estate Officer, Wagner Logistics
David Varalli, Director of Corporate Real Estate, HEICO Companies
Local Trends & Topics
Trends, Opportunities and Challenges
Inspired by IAMC’s signature Get Some Help! program, this interactive, moderated Q&A session brings together corporate real estate leaders, economic developers, and service providers to share insights and solutions on today’s most pressing CRE challenges. Come ready to ask your questions and contribute your perspective.
Moderator:
Donald Schoenheider, Executive Vice President / Market Leader – Midwest, Hillwood
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