Panelist
Cristina McElhinney
TA Realty
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ULI Boston - 2025 Emerging Trends & Fall Forum
Pricing
| Standard Pricing Until November 10 | Members | Non-Members |
|---|---|---|
| Private | $130.00 | $175.00 |
| Public/Academic/Nonprofit | $100.00 | $135.00 |
| Retired | $100.00 | N/A |
| Student | $55.00 | $75.00 |
| Under Age 35 | $100.00 | $135.00 |
| Pricing | ||
| Private | $150.00 | $200.00 |
| Public/Academic/Nonprofit | $120.00 | $160.00 |
| Retired | $120.00 | N/A |
| Student | $75.00 | $100.00 |
| Under Age 35 | $120.00 | $160.00 |
Refunds must be requested no later than November 11th.
Join experts from Bank of America, Cambridge Savings Bank, TA Realty, and PwC on November 12th for an in-person discussion of the highly anticipated Emerging Trends in Real Estate® 2025—ULI's flagship publication—which will be hot off the press after being launched at the Fall Meeting. It spotlights overarching trends that will play out in 2025 and affect the real estate industry over time. Shifts in markets across the United States and structural changes in property types are integral to the conversation. Come hear a summary presentation of the report and a lively, fast-paced discussion among industry leaders of the trends and related issues.
The event will kick off with a presentation by Chuck DiRocco of PwC, summarizing the key findings from the report, followed by an engaging capital markets roundup.
Over the past three years, tightening capital markets have presented significant challenges for real estate values and development projects. Rising interest rates have driven down property values and delayed many projects across the sector. Could the Fed’s recent decision to lower interest rates signal a new era of opportunity for the industry?
The capital markets panel will delve into where major capital providers (both debt and equity) see opportunities in the near term, which asset classes are gaining traction, what return thresholds are necessary to launch projects, and the obstacles that are keeping some firms on the sidelines.
The panel will feature industry leaders including:
- Rob Griffin of Newmark, Moderator
- Ian Brandon of Cambridge Savings Bank
- Cristina McElhinney of TA Realty
- John Wolff from Bank of America
Don’t miss this chance to hear directly from experts whose firms collectively manage over $1.7 trillion in assets.
Program Timing:
8:00 am Networking Breakfast
8:30 am Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2025 Presentation
9:30 am Panel Discussion
10:30 am Post-panel networking
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PwC 101 Seaport Blvd Boston, MA 02210-2149 UNITED STATES
Speakers
Moderator
Robert Griffin
Newmark
Panelist
Ian Brandon
EVP & Chief Commercial Banking Officer, Cambridge Savings Bank
Panelist
John Wolff
Managing Director, Bank of America
John Wolff is a Senior Vice President and the New England Market Executive for Commercial Real Estate Banking at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. John is responsible for the client management team delivering Bank of America’s products and services to commercial real estate clients across New England as well as warehousing facilities for CRE Finance Companies nationally. Based in Boston, MA, John has been with Bank of America and predecessor institutions since 1990. He has previously held positions as CREB Team Leader – New England Region, CREB Senior Risk Manager – National Group and New England Region, and CREB Senior Relationship Manager – Retail Shopping Center Group. Mr. Wolff received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Connecticut and a Masters of Business Administration from Boston College’s Carroll School of Management. He is the Assistant Chair of the Urban Land Institute’s Transit Oriented Development Council as well as the past President of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board’s Real Estate Finance Association. John is also a member NAIOP Massachusetts and a member of the National Multifamily Housing Council. Mr. Wolff serves on the Board of Directors for A Better City and YouthBuild Boston.
Keynote Speaker
Chuck DiRocco
Director, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Chuck DiRocco is currently the Director of Real Estate Research at PwC and is based in Washington, DC, where his focus is on Emerging Trends in Real Estate covering the U.S., Europe, and Asia. In addition, he is an author and manager of various internal and external articles and data analyses on economics and commercial real estate. He also continues to be an industry speaker, providing numerous presentations for media and at conferences, webinars, and seminars. Mr. DiRocco has over 20 years of experience in the public and private real estate industry. Before working with PwC, Mr. DiRocco was the Managing Director of Client Services and Thought Leadership for Ankura. Mr. DiRocco's role there revolved around client relationships with private institutional equity and direct lending clientele, including global investment banks, insurance companies, pension funds, and various asset lenders and owners. Before Ankura, he served as the Director of Research at Altus Group. He created and produced The Real Confidence Executive Survey, Young Professional Survey, The University Challenge, and The Yardstick. In addition, Mr. DiRocco was the Vice President of Research for the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT). Mr. DiRocco's education includes a B.S. degree in Finance and an M.B.A. from The Johns Hopkins University with a concentration in Finance and investments. Also, he is an active member of the Urban Land Institute, a Homer Hoyt Fellow, a Counselor of Real Estate, a Certified Commercial Investment Member, and a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
