2025 Commercial Real Estate Summit

2025 Commercial Real Estate Summit

By CRE Summit Foundation

Join us at the 2025 Commercial Real Estate Summit, where industry leaders gather to discuss trends, opportunities, and strategies!

Date and time

Location

Nigh University Center

100 North University Drive Edmond, OK 73034

Agenda

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Alternative Financing in Commercial Real Estate: Beyond the Traditional Bank L

Cameron Brewer

Bert Belanger


With higher interest rates and tighter underwriting, conventional CRE loans aren’t always the right fit. This panel brings together experts in PACE financing, SBA and bridge lending, Opportunity Zone...

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Commercial Brokerage in 2025: Navigating Shifts Across Multifamily, Industria.

David Dirkschneider – Multifamily Broker, Colliers

Amir Shams – Industrial Broker, NAI Real Estate Advisors

Allison Barta Bailey – Retail Brokerage Specialist (Tena

Travis Mason – Office Brokerage Specialist (Office Leasi


The brokerage landscape is evolving rapidly as higher interest rates, shifting tenant demand, and new technologies reshape commercial real estate. This session brings together leading brokers across ...

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Environmental Assessment & Cleanup Resources through OKC’s Brownfields Program

Amanda Alewine, EDFP Senior Brownfields Planner Oklahoma


Learn about the resources available through the City of Oklahoma City’s Brownfields Program, supported by the EPA. This session will cover funding opportunities and technical assistance for environme...

2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

Housing Stability Program

Darrell Beavers, OHFA


Technical guidance on accessing state-supported housing programs to address Oklahoma’s evolving housing needs.

2:50 PM - 3:30 PM

Innovation in Construction


This panel will bring together industry leaders to explore innovation across key sectors of the construction and commercial real estate industries. Each panelist will begin with a brief introduction ...

2:50 PM - 3:30 PM

AI & Smart Tech in CRE Transactions – Transforming How Deals Get Done

Melissa Gardner, Attorney


In this session, discover how artificial intelligence and smart technology are streamlining and transforming commercial real estate transactions. From deal sourcing and market analysis to underwritin...

10:00 AM - 3:30 PM

CCIM Course: Mastering CRE with AI: Tools, Tactics, and Real Results

Michael Hironimus. CCIM


4-hour course designed to equip commercial real estate professionals with essential AI skills. Learn how to use large language models for market analysis, financial modeling, and marketing strategy. ...

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

PIVOT Awards & Keynote Luncheon

Russel Evans - UCO Dean of Business

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Connecting the Metro: The Future of Regional Transit in Central Oklahoma

Brad Henry – Chairman, RTA; Former Governor of Oklahoma

Marion Hutchison – Vice Chairman, RTA

Aaron Curry – Treasurer, RTA

Chuck Thompson – Secretary, RTA


As Oklahoma’s metro grows, congestion and connectivity are becoming critical issues for competitiveness, livability, and real estate investment. This session brings together leaders of the Regional T...

Connecting the Metro: The Future of Regional Transit in Central Oklahoma

David Chapman – Director, RTA

Deshawn Heusel – Director, RTA

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

2025 Statewide Housing Needs Assessment

Francesco Cianfarani, Assistant Professor, OU Gibbs Coll


Join us for an overview of key findings from the newly released Oklahoma Housing Needs Assessment. Learn how to register on the website, access the full database, and use this powerful tool to identi...

Urban Planning, Development, and Design: Building Better Cities in Oklahoma

Matthew Myers – Founder, Switchgrass Capital

Eddie Coates – Co-Founder, CANVAS Development

Austin Tunnell – Founder & CEO, Building Culture

Ph.D


What does the future of Oklahoma’s neighborhoods and cities look like? This session brings together leading voices in urban infill, design-build innovation, and New Urbanist development to explore ho...

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Hall of Fame Happy Hour

Mo Anderson

Mark Beffort


Wrap up the day’s sessions with a toast to leadership and impact! At 3:30 p.m., directly following the Summit sessions, we’ll gather for Happy Hour and the announcement of this year’s two Hall of Fam...

Good to know

Highlights

  • 8 hours, 30 minutes
  • Ages 16+
  • In person
  • Free venue parking
  • Doors at 8:00 AM

Refund Policy

No Refunds

About this event

Business • Real Estate





🏢 2025 Commercial Real Estate Summit

Council of Presented by the Commercial Real Summit Foundation

📅 Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | 🕘 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM



About the Summit

Join more than 250 commercial real estate professionals, developers, investors, city leaders, and community stakeholders for the premier real estate event in Oklahoma. The 2025 Commercial Real Estate Summit offers a full day of dynamic panels, expert insights, and unparalleled networking opportunities.

This year’s agenda focuses on the future of commercial real estate in Oklahoma, with forward-looking discussions on innovation, affordable housing, financing, and workforce development.



🎓 CE Credit

CE approval pending, will annouce amount recieved beginning of September.



🗓️ Event Highlights

We’re finalizing an exciting lineup of speakers and sessions for the 2025 Commercial Real Estate Summit. You can take a look above at what’s already confirmed—this year’s event will be packed with timely insights and actionable takeaways.

Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of Oklahoma’s premier commercial real estate gathering!

Special Features:

  • Career Fair & Exhibitor Showcase
  • Expert Panels & Regional Spotlights
  • Networking Lunch and Happy Hour

Audience:

Ideal for realtors, brokers, lenders, investors, developers, architects, engineers, public officials, nonprofit housing leaders, and students pursuing careers in real estate or construction.



🎟️ Tickets & Registration

Individual Ticket $185 Full-day access, lunch, sessions, & - networking

CCIM Course(LIMITED SEATS) $150 Access to $ Part CCIM Course Plus - Bonus morning session. Breakfast, Lunch, . and Happy Hour Included.

PIVOT Award & Luncheon ONLY: $50 Access to PIVOT Awards & Lunch

Hall of Fame Happy Hour: $50 Access to Hall of Fame Ceremony & Happy Hour

Table of 8 $1000 Reserved table for team or clients (Limited - availability)

Exhibitor Booth $500 2 Booth attandants at full day event and - Career Fair. (Includes Breakfast, Lunch, . And Happy Hour.)

Exhibitor Booth + Table $1,000 Includes exhibitor booth and 8 event - tickets. This Deal ends Friday, Augusts 1st.



🤝 Sponsorship Opportunities

Support the growth of Oklahoma’s commercial real estate sector while increasing your brand visibility. Sponsorships include tickets, marketing exposure, exhibitor space, and premium placement.

Sponsorship Tier:

Happy Hour Sponsor $1,500

PIVOT Award Sponsor $3,000

Door Prize Any Amount

Take a Look at our Sponsor Prospectus for other sponsorship levels available.

🗓 Sponsor Deadline: August 31, 2025

📩 To sign up to be a Sponsor, get an Exibitor Booth, or ask questions, please email: cresummitfoundation@outlook.com





✅ Register Today

Spots are limited. Click “Get Tickets” to reserve your seat or select a sponsorship level. We look forward to seeing you at the 2025 Commercial Real Estate Summit!

Exhibitors:

Soto Flooring

Vesta Foundation Solutions

Old Republican Title

Sold By Misty - Solid Rock Realtors

Come visit these organizations and network with them at our event!

Bringing The Real Estate Industry Together

The Commercial Real Estate Summit™ brings the many disciplines in the real estate industry together at one time and in one place for discussion, learning and networking.

The Commercial Real Estate Summit™ is jointly produced and the University of Central Oklahoma’s Real Estate Program.

Recognize Visionaries (Pivot Awards ™)

One of the purposes of the Summit is to promote leading-edge discussions between all segments of the Commercial Real Estate Industry. We provide a venue to recognize visionaries who have made Pivotal contributions to the real estate industry (Pivot Award™). At the CRE Summit Luncheon, Pivot Award™ winners who exhibit innovation and creativity in various industry categories will be announced.

CRE Summit Goals

The Commercial Real Estate Summit™ is a non-political educational event. The Summit focuses on deal-making and leading-edge industry discussions between Commercial Real Estate Licensees, Developers, Owners, Investors, Lessors, Commercial Lenders, Planners and Government Officials.

Organized by

CRE Summit Foundation

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