# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 Commercial Real Estate Summit - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 am – Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Join us at the 2025 Commercial Real Estate Summit, where industry leaders gather to discuss trends, opportunities, and strategies!About this Event🏢 2025 Commercial Real Estate SummitCouncil of Presented by the Commercial Real Summit Foundation📅 Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | 🕘 8:30 AM – 5:00 PMAbout the SummitJoin more than 165 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.Early bird registration is now open, Select "Get Tickets" and select the "Early Bird Registration" to get your ticket almost half off the regular price. Deadline for earlybird is December 31st, 2026.Thank you to our previous 2025 Sponsors and Exhibitors, sponsor opportunities will be available in beginning of November. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/392dd6c0-9dcc-11f0-9488-c5bafeb22235-rimg-w958-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg Exhibitors:- Solid Rock RealtorsCopper Mark Public AdjusterCommissioners of the Land OfficeORECUCO Real Estate Club"subURBA" Author David ChapmanBison Restoration CompanyStewart Title ComanyCome visit these organizations and network with them at our event!Agenda🕑: 08:30 AM REGISTRATION & NETWORKING WITH CONTINENTAL BREAKFASTInfo: Registration opens at 8:30 AM. Come early to grab breakfast before our welcome session, featuring Breakfast with Russell Evans, followed by the Keynote and the Urban Development Panel with David Chapman.🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:50 AMWelcome Breakfast with Russel Evans Keynote & Urban Development Panel Host: J. David Chapman, PhDInfo: Kick off the Summit with a dynamic morning program. Dr. Russell Evans will open with an economic outlook, sharing insights on the trends shaping Oklahoma’s economy and their impact on commercial real estate. Following his remarks, J. David Chapman, PhD will facilitate the Urban Developers Panel, featuring some of Oklahoma’s most forward-thinking developers. The discussion will highlight urban infill, pocket neighborhoods, adaptive reuse, and walkable design, exploring how innovative projects are creating people-centered, resilient communities and what it means for the future of development across the state.🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMAlternative Financing in Commercial Real Estate: Beyond the Traditional Bank Host: Cameron Brewer, T Bank Info: Access to capital remains one of the most critical—and complex—factors in successful commercial real estate development. This session brings together industry professionals to explore a variety of funding mechanisms available to CRE developers and investors. Panelists will discuss Small Business Administration (SBA) loan programs, Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (CPACE) financing, and other innovative funding strategies shaping the market. Matthew will address TIF and Opportunity Zones🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMAI & Smart Tech in CRE Transactions – Transforming How Deals Get DoneHost: Melissa Gardner, AttorneyInfo: 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 underwriting, due diligence, and closing, technology is changing the way professionals work—and compete. Our featured speaker will share practical insights and examples of how AI tools are being used to automate tasks, enhance data accuracy, and improve client experience throughout the transaction process. You’ll also learn about emerging trends, recommended platforms, and how to adopt tech tools in a way that adds value without losing the personal touch that drives deals. 🕑: 10:00 AM - 03:30 PMCCIM Course: Mastering CRE with AI: Tools, Tactics, and Real Results Host: Michael Hironimus. CCIMInfo: 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. From lease abstraction to social media content creation, this session will show you how to integrate AI into everyday workflows and boost efficiency across the CRE lifecycle. Earn 4 Hours of OREC CE Credit.🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMEnvironmental Assessment & Cleanup Resources through OKC’s Brownfields PrograHost: Amanda Alewine, EDFP Senior Brownfields Planner OKC Info: 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 environmental assessments, remediation, and site cleanup. Whether you're redeveloping vacant lots or managing potential contamination, discover how these tools can help reduce risk, support revitalization, and move your projects forward🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM2025 Statewide Housing Needs Assessment Host: Francesco Cianfarani, Assistant Professor, OU Gibbs Info: : 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 identify housing needs across the state.🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PMLUNCHEON KEYNOTEHost: Richard Andreski, CEO of Trinity Metro in Fort WorthInfo: Transit is transforming real estate markets across the country. Richard Andreski, CEO of Trinity Metro in Fort Worth, will share lessons learned from implementing commuter rail and bus rapid transit in one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions. His keynote will explore how regional mobility investments can reshape site selection, attract talent, and unlock new development opportunities in Oklahoma. 🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:50 PMConnecting the Metro: The Future of Regional Transit in Central OklahomaHost: Brad Henry, Chairman, RTAInfo: As the Oklahoma City Regional Transit Authority (RTA) advances its plans, new opportunities are emerging for the commercial real estate sector. This panel will explore how the implementation of regional transit can reshape development patterns, unlock new corridors of investment, and drive longterm value across the metro. Panelists will discuss the timeline and vision of the RTA, how CRE professionals can position themselves around future transit infrastructure, and what lessons can be learned from other markets that have leveraged transit to spur growth. 🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:50 PMConnecting the Metro: The Future of Regional Transit in Central OklahomaHost: and Deshawn Heusel, Director, RTA (Edmond) 🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:50 PMHousing Stability Program SessionHost: Darrell Beavers, OHFAInfo: Technical guidance on accessing state supported housing programs to address Oklahoma’s evolving housing needs.🕑: 02:50 PM - 03:30 PMCommercial Brokerage in 2025: Navigating Shifts Across Multifamily, IndustriaHost: David Dirkschneider, ColliersInfo: : 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 the four major asset classes—multifamily, industrial, retail, and office to share insights into their respective sectors, discuss market challenges, and explore strategies for thriving in a changing environment. From last-mile logistics to experiential retail, hybrid office demand to multifamily investment trends, panelists will explore how client expectations, data tools, and deal structures are redefining the role of the broker in 2025 and beyond.🕑: 03:30 AM - 05:00 PMInaugural Hall of Fame Celebration & Closing ReceptionHost: Mo AndersonInfo: Wrap up the Summit with a special celebration at 3:30 p.m., directly following the sessions. Join us for Happy Hour as we announce and recognize this year’s Hall of Fame inductees, Mark Beffort and Mo Anderson—two visionaries whose leadership and impact have shaped Oklahoma’s commercial real estate industry. Awards will be presented during this reception, with a formal Hall of Fame Gala to be hosted in spring 2026 to honor their achievements. Enjoy drinks, networking, and the chance to celebrate two of the industry’s most influential leaders. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edmond/2026-commercial-real-estate-summit/100001733562926379 - **Event Categories**: business, workshops, art, literary-art, artificial-intelligence - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 500, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Edmond - **state**: OK - **country**: United States - **location**: Nigh University Center - **lat**: 35.6551629 - **long**: -97.4714181 - **full address**: Nigh University Center, 100 North University Drive, Edmond, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 Commercial Real Estate Summit - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/8c5883425922da81cf5e877ad12e10452cce3941a8e504469b43bd0124f2b978-rimg-w500-h500-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1759216212 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 Commercial Real Estate Summit being held? - **A:** 2026 Commercial Real Estate Summit takes place on Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 am to Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Nigh University Center, 100 North University Drive, Edmond, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for 2026 Commercial Real Estate Summit? - **A:** Tickets for 2026 Commercial Real Estate Summit are priced at USD 500 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityRegular Price RegistrationUSD 185AvailableEarly Bird SpecialUSD 125AvailableTable for (7+ 1 UCO Student) - $1000USD 94AvailableSTUDENT ONLY - ID RequiredFreeAvailableExhibitorUSD 500AvailableSponsorFreeAvailableExhibitor BoothUSD 250Available - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Commercial Real Estate Summit? - **A:** 2026 Commercial Real Estate Summit is organized by CRE Summit Foundation. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 Commercial Real Estate Summit is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Edmond, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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