Join Michael Beckerman, CEO of CREtech, in conversation with Marc Selvitelli, President and CEO of NAIOP, and Alex Thomson, Vice-Chair of Member Relations for NAIOP’s Executive Committee, as they explore the partnership between NAIOP and CREtech. This discussion highlights the evolution of NAIOP, its rebranding initiatives, and the challenges facing today’s real estate development sector. The conversation emphasizes how technology and AI can address these challenges, the importance of innovation, and the value of networking within the NAIOP community to foster collaboration between technology and real estate professionals.

Takeaways:
- NAIOP has played a significant role in shaping the careers of many commercial real estate professionals.
- The organization has evolved beyond industrial parks to include a broad range of property types.
- NAIOP’s rebranding reflects its commitment to advancing commercial real estate development.
- Technology is key to solving today’s industry challenges.
- AI is being used to improve efficiency and decision-making in development projects.
- Networking within NAIOP creates valuable opportunities for technology companies and real estate professionals to connect.
- The industry is adapting to post-pandemic changes in work patterns and tenant needs.
- Access to energy remains a critical challenge for development projects.
- Collaboration between technology and real estate sectors is essential for innovation.
- Local NAIOP chapter engagement can lead to significant professional opportunities.