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2nd Annual University of Arizona Real Estate Symposium | Hosted by CAPLA

Insights on Development, Investment, and the Next Generation of Real Estate Leaders

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Real Estate Symposium

When

May 6, 2026, 2 – 6 p.m.

Join us as we host our 2nd Annual U of A Real Estate Symposium series, strengthening the partnership between the College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture (CAPLA) real estate program and our industry partners across the state.

Event Details

Wednesday, May 6

2-6 PM
Scottsdale, AZ - Specific location shared upon registration

RSVP TODAY!

Happy hour reception immediately following. 


KEYNOTE ADDRESS
The Path Home: Building Faster, Fairer and Sustainably
U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego
Drawing from his comprehensive housing framework, Senator Gallego will explore the structural barriers limiting housing production, from zoning and permitting, to financing and workforce constraints, and what it will take to build more homes at scale.


INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT | Halo Vista - A City within a City
Gene Strojek, Vice President of Development, Mack Real Estate Group
An exploration of the vision behind Halo Vista and what it takes to translate large-scale, mixed-use development concepts into execution from entitlements and infrastructure to delivery. 


PANEL DISCUSSION | Addressing Critical Issues in Residential Development: An Industry Conversation

Don Leake
Executive Vice President
Shelter Asset Management, LLC

Sarah Liguori
Arizona State Representative
Legislative District 5 (AZ LD5)


Happy Hour and Networking Reception sponsored by Kontexture

Hear from academic experts, industry leaders, and elected officials about real estate trends shaping development and investment across Arizona. Our program will cover major new development projects, and explore how local, state, and federal policy changes are affecting the industry.

We will also share updates on the University of Arizona's NEW Bachelor of Science in Real Estate training the next generation of real estate leaders

We look forward to seeing you there!

Contacts

Jimmy Simpson

  

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