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Boston Higher Ed Development & Student Housing Summit

The Future of Investing, Expansion & Campus Revitalization

Event Ended On: Wednesday April 3 2024

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Speakers and Panels

Fireside Chat: Exploring Commercial-Mixed Use Projects Across University Campuses

Observing Strategic Development Opportunities

Patricia Filippone

Patricia Filippone

VP, Suffolk Construction

Opening Remarks

Sarah Stack

Sarah Stack

Territory Sales Executive, Autodesk

Transforming On-Campus & Off-Campus University Developments

Identifying Key Design & Build Trends

Jason Wills

Jason Wills

SVP, On-Campus Development, American Campus Communities
Ruth Bennett

Ruth Bennett

Sr. Director, Capital Projects, Tufts University
Sarah Felton

Sarah Felton

Deputy Director, Division of Capital Management, State of Massachusetts

Forward-Thinking Strategies: Universities' Plans for Growth and Innovation

Discussing Impact on the Local & Regional Commmunity

Johanna Sena

Johanna Sena

Director, Government & Community Relations, Wentworth Institute of Technology

Why You Can't Miss This 2024 Boston Campus Development Event:

What You'll Learn:

  • From market trends and the state of capital markets, to the biggest projects, what is the current landscape of investing in student housing?
  • Boston has a housing shortage problem. What role do public-private partnerships play in offering student housing solutions?
  • What economic drivers are currently in place to push universities in the direction of building more commercial, mixed-use projects?
  • What strategic initiatives do universities have in place to prepare their students for the world of tomorrow?
  • How does the feasibility of financing for higher education projects differ from other asset classes?
  • Do current tailwinds in higher ed and student housing offer a lifeline for development firms currently in limbo due to macroeconomic conditions?
  • How does the development of research buildings foster collaboration between local businesses and universities?
  • Economic impact of higher ed development: What are the economic ripple effects of higher ed projects on the local and regional economy?
  • Limited student applicant pool: How are universities using campus development to attract top applicants?
  • Real Estate Investment Analysis: Where do investment opportunities and risks lie in the higher ed market?

 

How You'll Do More Business: Join us to interact with key players in Boston's higher education real estate market. You'll gain critical insights into student housing development, financing strategies, and emerging real estate trends in higher ed. This is an essential event for developers, investors, urban planners, and anyone involved in Boston's higher ed sector, providing tools and knowledge to navigate the evolving real estate landscape.

 

Who You'll Meet: Network with a diverse group of industry leaders, including university professionals, investors, owners, developers, brokers, lawyers, designers, contractors, architects and policy makers. This event is a melting pot of ideas and strategies, fostering connections and collaborations in the Boston real estate market. 

 

For questions regarding content, speaking, and sponsorship opportunities, please email our Event Producer, Joshua Piquion, at joshua.piquion@bisnow.com

To request disability-related accommodations, please contact ally.araco@bisnow.com no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Venue

The Westin Copley Place
10 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02116

Ballroom/Floor: Essex South Ballroom / 3rd Floor 


Parking Information:

$45 day rate (not valid for overnight)

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Agenda

Time Activity
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
Pre-Event Networking
9:00 AM
9:05 AM
Opening Remarks
9:05 AM
9:15 AM
Keynote Speech: Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll
Discussing the important role that universities play in growing the next generation of leaders and talent in the state.
9:15 AM
9:55 AM
Fireside Chat: Exploring Commercial-Mixed Use Projects Across University Campuses
1. The importance of public-private partnerships in supporting new developments at universities.
2. Understand how mixed-use developments offer new ways to generate revenue while maintaining a university's mission.
9:55 AM
10:05 AM
Networking Break
10:05 AM
10:50 AM
Transforming On-Campus & Off-Campus University Developments
1. Innovative development solutions for increasing campus appeal.
2. Understand how amenities and design expectations from students are changing how institutions are approach developments.
10:50 AM
11:35 AM
Forward-Thinking Strategies: Universities' Plans for Growth and Innovation
1. How universities are leveraging real estate to combat a competitive applicant pool.
2. The fine line universities need to balance between institutional needs and developments that benefit the local community.
11:35 AM
11:45 AM
Post-Event Networking

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