Industry Insights Series

Join us for the first Industry Insights program of our series. This program explores how family offices approach investing, portfolio diversification, and long-term value creation across asset classes. Participants will hear directly from experienced family office leaders about decision-making frameworks, and evolving trends influencing capital allocation. Attendees will leave with practical insights, and a clearer perspective on how family offices evaluate opportunities in today’s market.

Speakers:

• Pete Chilian, President and Chief Investment Officer, Tolleson Wealth Management
• Chris Kleinert, CEO, Hunt Investment Holdings

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Join The Real Estate Council and leading experts to explore how nontraditional capital sources are reshaping today’s investment landscape. Panelists will discuss emerging funding structures, and how investors can leverage alternative capital to stay competitive. Come gain practical insights and meaningful connections.

Speakers:

• Andrew White, Managing Director & Head of US Real Estate Credit Investing, Goldman Sachs
• Tom Wiegand, Managing Director, Infrastructure & Public Finance, ORIX Corporation 

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Join The Real Estate Council and leading experts to examine today’s most pressing property risk challenges. Panelists will discuss insurance trends, mitigation strategies, and how owners can better protect assets in an evolving market. Attendees will gain practical insights they can apply to strengthen risk management decisions.

Speakers:

• Rob Bowlby, President GlobalPro Texas, Global Pro
• Pete Romano, Executive Vice President, North American Real Estate & Hospitality Leader, Aon

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Join TREC for a timely deep dive into the political landscape shaping policy and governance. Gromer Jeffers, of The Dallas Morning News will break down key races, voter dynamics and the issues influencing outcomes in Texas and beyond. This program will explore what the midterm results could mean for business, economic policy and the road ahead to the next national election cycle.

Speaker:

• Gromer Jeffers, Dallas Morning News

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Join TREC for an in-depth look at market trends shaping hotels, resorts, restaurants, and experiential assets across the region. Our expert panel will share insights on demand drivers, investment activity, and evolving guest expectations.

Speakers: Additional speakers will be announced soon.

• Elizabeth Herman, Vice President, CBRE
• Vipin Nambiar, Managing Director & Founder, HN Capital Partners LLC

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Join TREC and examine how self-driving technology is reshaping mobility, logistics, and urban development. The expert panel will share real-world perspectives on deployment, safety, and scale across industries. The program will explore what comes next for autonomous innovation and what it means for the future of transportation, commerce, and the commercial real estate industry.

Speakers:

• Lauren Harper, Chief of Staff, Kodiak AI
• Amanda Ventura, Public Affairs Manager, Waymo
• Phil Pierce, City Policy Lead, Zoox

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Join us as we explore the infrastructure and investments shaping one of the nation’s most dynamic logistics market. Our panel of experts will share insights on how air, rail, and roadway networks drive regional growth and global connectivity. The conversation will highlight strategic development, public-private collaboration and what lies ahead for moving goods efficiently.

Speakers:

• Steve Aldrich, Senior Vice President, Hillwood
• Laura Freeland, Executive Director, Southern Dallas County Inland Port Transportation Management Association

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