Conference Perspectives

Baker Program student Sameer Godiwala shares his thoughts on the day’s keynote speakers and panel discussions involving Disruption in the real estate industry.

Michael Gross, Keynote Speaker at the 34th Annual Cornell Real Estate Conference

Every year, the Cornell Real Estate Conference in New York City brings together esteemed individuals to discuss important and urgent topics affecting the real estate business. This year, Disruption is the theme. This is why we are proud to announce that Michael Gross (SHA `97), Vice Chairman for WeWork, will be featured as one of three… Continue Reading Michael Gross, Keynote Speaker at the 34th Annual Cornell Real Estate Conference

Ben Rowe, Co-founder and Managing Partner of KHP Capital Partners: Developing at a Discount

On Thursday, October 6th, 2016, the Cornell Baker Program’s Distinguished Speaker Series stage was once again graced with a wealth of experience and lively discussion. Cornell alum Ben Rowe engaged the audience with his approach to value creation and property evaluation, as well as his take on disruption in hospitality. Ben Rowe is a Founder… Continue Reading Ben Rowe, Co-founder and Managing Partner of KHP Capital Partners: Developing at a Discount

J. Allen Smith, Keynote Speaker at the 34th Annual Cornell Real Estate Conference

The annual Cornell Real Estate Conference has always featured a premier lineup of speakers, from the engaging Panel Discussions to the accomplished Keynote Speakers.  For the 2016 Conference, Cornell is proud to announce that J. Allen Smith (B.S.’80, M.P.S.’86), CEO of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, will be featured as one of three Keynote Speakers. … Continue Reading J. Allen Smith, Keynote Speaker at the 34th Annual Cornell Real Estate Conference

MaryAnne Gilmartin, 2016 Industry Leader and Keynote Speaker at the 34th Annual Cornell Real Estate Conference

If you are a regular reader of the Cornell Real Estate Review Blog, you know that much has already been said about the upcoming 34th Annual Cornell Real Estate Conference. With an incredible lineup of speakers, panels and the fascinating theme of disruption in real estate, this event promises to attract the who’s who of… Continue Reading MaryAnne Gilmartin, 2016 Industry Leader and Keynote Speaker at the 34th Annual Cornell Real Estate Conference

2016 Cornell Real Estate Conference: John Vazquez Senior Vice President of Global Real Estate Verizon

The 34th Annual Cornell Real Estate Conference is pleased to feature John Vazquez as one of the panelists on the Think Big/Think Bold: Disruptive Design in the Innovation Economy John M. Vazquez is Senior Vice President of Global Real Estate at Verizon. He is responsible for over 101 million square feet of real estate, 4,700… Continue Reading 2016 Cornell Real Estate Conference: John Vazquez Senior Vice President of Global Real Estate Verizon

2016 Real Estate Conference: Peter Cavanaugh Ecosystem Transformation Leader at GE

Cornell’s 34th Annual Real Estate Conference is excited to welcome Peter Cavanaugh, Ecosystem Transformation Leader at GE. Mr. Cavanaugh will be a panelist on the “Think Big/Think Bold: Disruptive Design in the Innovation Economy” panel at the conference. Mr. Cavanaugh is an ideal candidate to discuss this topic, as in his role at GE, Cavanaugh… Continue Reading 2016 Real Estate Conference: Peter Cavanaugh Ecosystem Transformation Leader at GE

2016 Cornell Real Estate Conference: Bruce Batkin CEO Terra Capital

Cornell’s 34th Annual Real Estate Conference is excited to welcome Bruce Batkin, Chief Executive Officer of Terra Capital Partners, as moderator for the topic of “The Intersection of Change and the Design/Built Environment”. Mr. Batkin has over 35 years of experience in real estate acquisitions, finance, development, management and investment banking. Prior to founding Terra,… Continue Reading 2016 Cornell Real Estate Conference: Bruce Batkin CEO Terra Capital

2016 Cornell Real Estate Conference: Doug Hocking Principal KPF

Douglas Hocking serves as Principal of Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF), a global architecture firm based in New York City. He joined KPF after graduating from the College of Architecture, Art and Planning at Cornell University in 1990. In his 26 years at KPF, Hocking has worked on some of the firm’s most respected and… Continue Reading 2016 Cornell Real Estate Conference: Doug Hocking Principal KPF

2016 Cornell Real Estate Conference: Brandon Weber CEO & Founder of Hightower

Brandon Weber is CEO and founder of Hightower, a leasing management platform for the commercial real estate industry. Hightower has raised almost $22 million in funding and now powers end-to-end leasing for thousands of commercial landlords and brokers around the world. The company is headquartered in Manhattan with 65+ employees and offices in 6 cities.… Continue Reading 2016 Cornell Real Estate Conference: Brandon Weber CEO & Founder of Hightower