Hilton Austin
Austin
TX
Jan. 17 — 18, 2017
Event description


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

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Thank you to our Program Directors:
Laura Clise, Mark Delisi, Brian Montague, and Sara Neff

Tuesday, January 17

7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Registration

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Working Lunch & Introductions

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Global Peer Perspective: GPT Group (Australia)

  • In search of the green premium
  • How NABERS transformed Australia’s office market
  • Industry support for best practice green leasing
  • Making a market for net zero carbon building certification
  • Transforming waste services to close the loop on materials use
  • Embedding data capture and ESG reporting in an enterprise
Speaker:
Bruce Precious, Sustainability Manager, GPT Group

3:00 PM - 3:20 PM

Networking Break

3:20 PM - 5:30 PM

Breakout Working Sessions

  • Internal and external barriers & challenges faced at the organizational, sector and industry-level
  • Emerging trends affecting/influencing behaviors
  • Leading practices developed and deployed by members
  • Jump Start breakout session for newcomers

5:45 PM - 6:30 PM

Reception

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Optional Dinner**

Stubbs Bar-B-Q
801 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.

 

Wednesday, January 18

7:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Registration

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Networking Breakfast

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Interactive Work Session

  • Live polling session using the mobile event app
Discussion Leader:
Fulya Kocak, VP-ESG Issues, NAREIT

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

REIT Investor Panel

  • How ESG rankings, ratings and reporting frameworks influence REIT investor decision-making
  • Capital trends for 2017
  • Audience Q&A
Moderator:
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

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

Networking Break

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

GRESB Updates

  • Responses to Corporate Member feedback
  • GRESB’s 2017 areas of focus
  • Overview of GRESB modules: Health & Wellness, Infrastructure, Debt
Speakers:
Roxana Isaiu, Director-ESG & Real Estate, GRESB
Dan Winters, Head-North America, GRESB

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Leader in the Light Award Feedback

  • Live polling session using the mobile event app
Discussion Leader:
Fulya Kocak, VP-ESG Issues, NAREIT

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Green Lease Case Study

Speakers:
Brad Molotsky, Partner, Duane Morris LLP
William Teichman, Sr. Director-Strategic Operations, Kimco Realty Corporation

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

Working Lunch: External ESG Reporting Frameworks

  • An overview of the ESG reporting landscape
  • Preliminary wireframe of online repository and interactive interface for members to reference
Speaker:
John Seaton, Director, RealFoundations

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

1:45 PM - 3:30 PM

Market Sector Breakout Working Groups

  • Framing sustainability for newcomers
  • Member feedback and recommendations to the Leader in the Light supplemental
  • Emerging trends affecting members
  • The impact and implications of SASB’s Navigator on members and the industry

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Market Update Briefs

  • Tenant Energy Optimization Program
  • Regulatory developments
  • Waste tracking

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Group Discussion: Next Steps

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

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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.