2025 Commercial Real Estate Summit
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 73034Agenda
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Alternative Financing in Commercial Real Estate: Beyond the Traditional Bank L
Cameron Brewer
Bert Belanger
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
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Environmental Assessment & Cleanup Resources through OKC’s Brownfields Program
Amanda Alewine, EDFP Senior Brownfields Planner Oklahoma
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Housing Stability Program
Darrell Beavers, OHFA
2:50 PM - 3:30 PM
Innovation in Construction
2:50 PM - 3:30 PM
AI & Smart Tech in CRE Transactions – Transforming How Deals Get Done
Melissa Gardner, Attorney
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
CCIM Course: Mastering CRE with AI: Tools, Tactics, and Real Results
Michael Hironimus. CCIM
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
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
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
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Hall of Fame Happy Hour
Mo Anderson
Mark Beffort
Good to know
Highlights
- 8 hours, 30 minutes
- Ages 16+
- In person
- Free venue parking
- Doors at 8:00 AM
Refund Policy
About this event
🏢 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:
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.
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