Presentations and Materials from the Working Forum are now available!
The Leader in the Light Working Forum is a collaborative workshop that provides Nareit Corporate Members the opportunity to take an active role in advancing sustainability leadership for REITs.
Many corporate members are now looking to be at the forefront of sustainability in the U.S. and rely on events such as the Leader in the Light Working Forum to provide them with valuable insight, expertise and knowledge sharing among peers.
Join various sustainability thought leaders for two days of interactive discussions alongside your peers.
Please note that this meeting is by invitation only.
For registration questions, please contact Afia Boone
Thank you to our Program Directors:
Laura Clise, Mark Delisi, Brian Montague, and Sara Neff
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Tuesday, January 17 |
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7:30 AM - 5:30 PM |
Registration |
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM |
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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM |
Global Peer Perspective: GPT Group (Australia)
Bruce Precious, Sustainability Manager, GPT Group |
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3:00 PM - 3:20 PM |
Networking Break |
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3:20 PM - 5:30 PM |
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5:45 PM - 6:30 PM |
Reception |
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7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Optional Dinner** Stubbs Bar-B-Q801 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701 **This is a pre-paid event. Please contact Afia Boone, aboone@nareit.com, if you would like to register for the Optional Dinner. |
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Wednesday, January 18 |
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7:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
Registration |
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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM |
Networking Breakfast |
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8:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
Fulya Kocak, VP-ESG Issues, NAREIT |
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9:00 AM - 10:15 AM |
Lou Schotsky, First Vice President-Investments, Equity Residential Panelists: Laura Craft, Head-Global Sustainability, Heitman Michael Hudgins, Managing Director, EII Capital Management Sherry Rexroad, Managing Director-Global REITs, BlackRock |
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10:15 AM - 10:30 AM |
Networking Break |
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10:30 AM - 11:00 AM |
Roxana Isaiu, Director-ESG & Real Estate, GRESB Dan Winters, Head-North America, GRESB |
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
Leader in the Light Award Feedback
Fulya Kocak, VP-ESG Issues, NAREIT |
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11:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Speakers: Brad Molotsky, Partner, Duane Morris LLP William Teichman, Sr. Director-Strategic Operations, Kimco Realty Corporation |
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12:00 PM - 12:45 PM |
Working Lunch: External ESG Reporting Frameworks
John Seaton, Director, RealFoundations |
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12:45 PM - 1:45 PM |
NAREIT Member Panel: Success Stories Speakers:Jeffrey Bedell, VP-Sustainability, Macerich Michael Chang, Director-Energy & Sustainability, Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. Kelly Meissner, Director-Sustainability, Ventas, Inc. Sara Neff, SVP-Sustainability, Kilroy Realty Corporation |
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1:45 PM - 3:30 PM |
Market Sector Breakout Working Groups
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3:30 PM - 4:00 PM |
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4:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
Group Discussion: Next Steps |
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4:30 PM |
Working Forum Concludes |
The Presentations and Materials from the 2017 Leader in the Light Working Forum are only available to registered attendees.
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500 East 4th Street
Austin, TX 78701
* Please note this is the link to the Hilton Austin's website. This is NOT the link to reserve your hotel room at the NAREIT group rate. You must first register for Leader in the Light Working Forum in order to book your hotel room. After your registration is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation e-mail that will contain the hotel reservation link.
NAREIT Room Rate
$219 single/double occupancy
Hotel Cancellation Policy
NAREIT requires a one night, non-refundable deposit paid to the hotel at time of reservation. Cancellation of additional room nights (not the entire reservation) without penalty requires notice 72 hours prior to arrival, otherwise additional room and tax penalties may apply and will be charged to the credit card on file.
Any changes to your hotel reservation may be done on the hotel room block site up until 72 hours prior to arrival or by emailing colette@stagedrightevents.com. All change requests are subject to room availability. Please do not call the hotel directly.
NOTE: Hotel reservations at the group rate are subject to availability after Friday, December 30, 2016.
Restaurants & Lounges
Java Jive on Fifth
Serving: Coffee, Light Breakfast & Lunch
Dress attire: Casual
Liberty Tavern
Serving: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Dress: Casual
Parking
Self Parking: $28.00
Valet Parking: $37.00
Business Center
The Business Center offers a complete range of technological, Internet, and business services, and is open Monday-Friday, 7:00am - 7:00pm, Saturday-Sunday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Airport Information
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Distance from hotel: 7 miles
Drive time: 15 minutes
Forum Registration Fee**
On or Before December 30 - $895
After December 30 - $995
**Registration for this event is limited to NAREIT Corporate Members
Optional Dinner Fee - $95
Attire
The dress attire for this event is casual. Jeans and Cowboy Boots are encouraged!
Hotel Reservations
Hilton Austin
500 East 4th Street
Austin, TX 78701
NAREIT Group Rates:
Single/Double - $219
Cut off date to receive group rate (pending availability) is Friday, December 30, 2016.
Conference Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be received in writing to Afia Boone at aboone@nareit.com. Full conference refunds will be issued for cancellations received no later than Friday, December 30, 2016, less a $100 processing fee.
No refunds will be granted after Friday, December 30, 2016.
Hotel Cancellation Policy
NAREIT requires a one night, non-refundable deposit paid to the hotel at time of reservation. Cancellation of additional room nights (not the entire reservation), without penalty, requires notice 72 hours prior to arrival, otherwise additional room and tax penalties may apply and will be charged to the credit card on file. Any changes to your hotel reservation may be done on this site up until 72 hours prior to arrival or by emailing colette@stagedrightevents.com. All change requests are subject to room availability. Please do not call the hotel directly.