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Connect Industrial Midwest

March 2, 2027

Joe’s Live, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont, IL 60018

The Midwest’s industrial real estate market continues to evolve, creating new opportunities while presenting new challenges for owners, developers, investors, brokers, and capital providers. Connect Midwest Industrial brings together leading professionals from across the industry for an afternoon of conversations focused on the trends, opportunities, and market forces shaping the region.

Hear from leading voices across industrial development, investment, leasing, capital markets, construction, and operations as they explore the factors driving the market, from development and construction costs and tenant demand to leasing activity, investment strategies, financing, and the evolving industrial landscape.

Connect with the executives making deals, navigating changing market conditions, and shaping the future of Midwest industrial real estate.

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1:00 PM - 1:30 PMRegistration and Networking
1:30 PM - 1:35 PMOpening Remarks
1:35 PM - 1:55 PMKeynote Interview
2:00 PM - 2:45 PMIndustry Leaders: Who's Making Moves? Buyers, Sellers & Investors on the Future of Industrial Real Estate

From warehouse and logistics facilities to data centers, cold storage, and other specialized assets, today's investors are navigating a rapidly changing landscape. Hear directly from the decision-makers behind acquisitions, dispositions, and investment strategies as they discuss capital trends, market opportunities, deal activity, and the outlook for industrial real estate over the next 12 to 24 months.

2:45 PM - 3:00 PMNetworking Break
3:00 PM - 3:45 PMWho's Financing and What’s Leasing? Capital & Occupier Trends Shaping Industrial Real Estate

Financing conditions and leasing activity remain the two biggest drivers of industrial real estate performance. As lenders become more selective and occupiers reassess their space needs, owners, developers, and investors must navigate a rapidly evolving landscape to get deals done and create value.

3:45 PM - 4:30 PMBuilding the Future: Construction, Design & AI Trends Reshaping Industrial Real Estate

Industrial real estate is evolving rapidly as developers, architects, contractors, and technology leaders embrace new approaches to design, construction, and operations. From rising tenant expectations and accelerated project delivery timelines to the growing influence of artificial intelligence, innovation is transforming how industrial facilities are planned, built, and managed.

4:30 PM - 6:00 PMCocktails, Networking & Appetizers

Keynote Conversation

Lifetime Achievement

  • Mark Goode
    Co-Founder & Principal
    Venture One Real Estate
  • Matt Goode
    Managing Partner – Acquisitions
    Venture One Real Estate

Changing Landscape Award

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Golf Tournament

Strawberry Farms Golf Course

Address:
11 Strawberry Farm Rd
Irvine, CA 92612

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October 18, 9:00am

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EBI Consulting

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