Online Registration is now closed. You may register onsite at the REITWorld Registration Desk in Grand Canyon Foyer.
The JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge room block is SOLD OUT. To make alternative hotel arrangements in the area or to be put on a waitlist, contact Colette with Staged Right Events, colette@stagedrightevents.com.
Attend REITWorld® 2016: Nareit's Annual Convention for All Things REIT® to take advantage of the many opportunities to hear first-hand from REIT executives and learn from experts in the real estate investment community. During REITWorld, you can:
- Gather the latest insights and market intelligence from industry experts
- Identify new investment opportunities
- Forge new business relationships and strengthen existing ones
- Participate in thought-provoking conversations with peers and industry leaders
A perfect blend of private meetings, educational sessions, and networking events make REITWorld® 2016: Nareit's Annual Convention for All Things REIT® an event you won't want to miss.
5350 Marriott Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85054
Phone: 480-293-5000
* Please note this is the link to JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa website. This is NOT the link to reserve your hotel room at the NAREIT group rate. You must first register for REITWorld® 2016 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
$355.00 Guest Rooms (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, October 14, 2016.
Standard Room Amenities
Private balconies or patios with garden or area views
High-speed internet, refrigerator, cordless phones, and coffee-maker in all rooms and suites
Luxurious pure-white bedding and HDTVs
Climate control panels for personalized comfort
All rooms and suites are smoke-free
In-room safes
Dining
Stonegrill
Serving: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Dress attire: Smart Casual
Twenty6
Serving: Snacks & Light Fare
Dress attire: Smart Casual
Roy's Pacific Rim
Serving: Dinner
Dress attire: Casual
Revive Spa Bistro
Serving: Breakfast & Lunch
Dress attire: Casual
Just a Splash Bar & Grill
Serving: Lunch
Dress attire: Casual
Starbuck's
Serving: Breakfast & Lunch
Dress attire: Casual
Spa
Revive Spa
For information or reservations, please call (480) 293-3700 or visit Revive Spa online.
Golf
Wildfire Golf Club
Wildfire Golf Club features two 18-hole championship golf courses designed by Arnold Palmer & Nick Faldo; For more information, please call (888) 705-7775 or visit Wildfire Golf Club online.
Fitness
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa also features various fitness activities, including two fitness centers, multiple pools, a lazy river, as well as tennis. For more information, please visit Fitness online.
Parking
Self parking fee: Complimentary (for overnight resort guests)
On-site parking fee: $10.00 daily (for non-overnight resort guests)
Valet parking fee: $27.00 daily
Reduced valet parking fee (with paid resort fee): $17.00 daily
Pets
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa does not allow pets.
Airport Information
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Distance from hotel: 22 miles
Drive Time: 30 minutes
Scottsdale Municipal Airport
Distance from hotel: 6 miles
Drive Time: 15 min
Phoenix Deer Valley Airport
Distance from hotel: 7.1 miles
Drive Time: 15 minutes
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If you are interested in sponsoring REITWorld 2016, please view the Sponsorship Brochure and submit your Interest Form.
For additional sponsorship information and questions, please contact Chris Flood, VP-Business Development, at 202-739-9412 or cflood@nareit.com.
Conference Registration
Allison Shaw
Operations Coordinator
202-739-9420
ashaw@nareit.com
Tracie Desjardins
Operations Coordinator
202-739-9439
tdesjardins@nareit.com
Katelyn Rowland
Director, Membership & Meetings
202-739-9443
krowland@nareit.com
Afia Boone
Director, Membership & Meetings
202-739-9433
anyarko@nareit.com
Hotel Reservations
Lacey Rimoli
Housing Director, Staged Right Events
954-404-8252
lacey@stagedrightevents.com
Colette Harrington
Meeting and Convention Coordinator, Staged Right Events
954-404-8252
colette@stagedrightevents.com
Sponsorship
Chris Flood VP, Business Development
202-739-9412
cflood@nareit.com
Speakers
Katelyn Rowland
Director, Membership & Meetings
202-739-9443
krowland@nareit.com
Corporate Member Suites
Afia Boone
Director, Membership & Meetings
202-739-9433
aboone@nareit.com
Overall Conference Issues
Pam Coleman
SVP, Meetings
202-739-9427
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Platinum level:
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Available opportunities are listed below. Photos of items represented below are examples and may not be the exact item that will be purchased. Should you be interested in securing one of these sponsorship opportunities, please complete the Interest Form here. Upon receipt of your sponsorship Interest Form, a confirmation e-mail and contract will be prepared and sent out to the sponsorship contact provided.
Should you have any questions regarding sponsorship, please feel free to contact Chris Flood. Should you have questions concerning the online form or submission process please contact Tracie Desjardins. (REITWorld 2016 will officially open on August 23rd. We encourage you to visit REIT.com at that time for additional meeting information.) Please note that sponsorships will be awarded to returning sponsors on first right of refusal basis and will be honored for forms received by returning sponsors until Friday, August 5.
Monday, November 14
| 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Registration |
Tuesday, November 15
| 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Registration |
| 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Networking Room |
| 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | REITPAC Suite (invitation only) |
| 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Executive Board Meeting (closed meeting) |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Economic Outlook Moderator: Bradford Case, SVP-Research & Industry Information, NAREIT Panelists: Calvin Schnure, SVP-Research & Economic Analysis, NAREIT John Worth, SVP-Research & Investor Outreach, NAREIT |
| 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Lunch General Session: State of the Capital Markets Moderator: Timothy Naughton, Chairman & CEO, AvalonBay Communities, Inc. Panelists: Nora Creedon, Managing Director & Portfolio Manager, Goldman Sachs Steve Sakwa, Head of Real Estate Research, EVERCORE ISI A. William Stein, CEO, Digital Realty Seth Weintrob, Managing Director and Global Head of Real Estate, Morgan Stanley |
| 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Washington Update
Tony Edwards, EVP & General Counsel, NAREIT Panelists: Cathy Barre, SVP-Policy & Politics, NAREIT Robert Dibblee, SVP-Government Relations, NAREIT Kirk Freeman, VP-Government Relations, NAREIT |
| 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM | Advisory Board of Governors Reception and Dinner (invitation only) Speaker: Richard Florida, Director-Martin Prosperity Institute, University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management; Global Research Professor-New York University; and founder of the Creative Class Group |
Wednesday, November 16
| 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Registration |
| 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Networking Room |
| 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Continental Breakfast |
| 7:15 AM - 8:30 AM | Real Estate Investment Advisory Council Breakfast (invitation only) |
| 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | REITPAC Suite (invitation only) |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Value Added Through Sustainable Practices Moderator: Fulya Kocak, VP-Environmental, Social & Governance Issues, NAREIT Panelists: Rick Avery, VP-Sustainability, Engineering & Project Management, Welltower Inc. Jeffrey Bedell, VP-Sustainability, Macerich Daniel Egan, VP-Sustainability & Utilities, Vornado Realty Trust Sara Neff, SVP-Sustainability,Kilroy Realty Corporation David Rinard, Sr. Director–Global Sustainability & Strategic Sourcing, Equinix, Inc. |
| 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Lunch General Session: 2016 Election-What's it Mean & What’s Next? Speakers: James Carville, Political consultant, Author, Talk-Show Host, Speaker and Restaurateur Hugh Hewitt, Host, The Hugh Hewitt Show, Political Analyst, Contributor, NBC News and MSNBC |
Thursday, November 17
| 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Registration |
| 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Networking Room |
| 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM | REITPAC Suite (invitation only) |
| 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Networking Breakfast Buffet |
*NOTE: This schedule is subject to change.
Registration Pricing
Registration fees include general and spotlight sessions, refreshment breaks, breakfasts and luncheons.
| Registration Fees | On or Before October 14, 2016 |
On or After October 15, 2016 |
| Corporate Member* | $1,045 | $1,145 |
| Individual Member | $1,345 | $1,445 |
| Tax Exempt Member | $550 | $650 |
| Non-Member** | $2,045 | $2,145 |
*Employees of a REIT or public real estate operating company (or its sponsor) that is a NAREIT member.
**Employees and Officers of REITs (or their sponsors) that are not members of NAREIT may NOT attend this meeting as Non-Members. The REIT must be a NAREIT member.
Suite Access & Registration Policy
ALL individuals attending meetings in suites must be registered for REITWorld 2016 in order to gain access to the JW Marriott hotel rooms.
NOTE: To be granted access to any meeting in a suite you, and each individual in your party, must have a REITWorld 2016 convention badge.
Conference Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be received in writing to Katelyn Rowland at krowland@nareit.com. Full conference refunds will be issued for cancellations received prior to Friday, October 14, 2016, less a $100 processing fee.
No refunds will be granted after Friday, October 14, 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 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 are due no later than Friday, October 14, 2016, to receive the NAREIT group rate (pending availability).
Attire
Business casual attire is appropriate for all convention sessions and events.