# Event Details

- **Event Name**: WBJ Real Estate Forum
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 29 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 am – Tue, 29 Sep, 2026 at 11:30 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Shifting Ground: Developments & Opportunities In Central Mass Real EstateAbout this EventThis special forum and awards program produced by the Worcester Business Journal will bring together the key players shaping the region’s evolving real estate landscape. This high-impact event will feature local business leaders, real estate executives, developers, and industry professionals for insightful discussions on current projects, emerging market opportunities, and the forces driving growth across the Central Mass region.Attendees will gain valuable perspectives on market trends, development challenges, and investment strategies, while building connections with the key stakeholders and leaders driving the region’s next wave of development.Agenda:7:15am - Breakfast & Networking8:15 am - Welcome Remarks8:30am - Panel l: Major Developments Shaping Central MassachusettsLarge-scale projects throughout Central Mass are redefining downtowns, revitalizing underutilized properties, and meeting growing demand for housing, mixed-use space, and modern commercial assets. Local CEO’s, developers, planners, and industry experts will explore the region’s most significant current and future projects, the challenges and opportunities they present and the economic impact on the region.Moderator: Mark Borenstein, Partner, Prince LobelPanelists (to date):Ralph Crowley, President & CEO, Polar BeveragesBrittany Gesner, Director of Land Development, Worcester, VHBPhil DeSimone, Executive Vice President, Kelleher & Sadowsky9:25am - Panel ll: Unlocking Housing: Affordability, Development and RegulationAs housing demand continues across Central Mass, conversations about affordability, policy, and new development have taken center stage. This panel will explore the housing landscape through the lens of adaptive reuse, rent control and stabilization efforts, and the opportunities and challenges surrounding multifamily investment and apartment development. Industry leaders will share perspectives on how policy decisions are shaping the market and how developers are adapting to meet shifting community needs.Panelists (to date):David Greaney, CEO, SynergyJoshua Lee Smith, Partner, BowditchNancy Niemi, President, Framingham State University10:30am - Real Estate Awards & Fireside Chat11:30am - Closing Remarks & NetworkingStay tuned - more event details and panelists coming soon!For further event questions and sponsorship opportunities, contact Kris Prosser, kprosser@wbjournal.com.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/41678870-9c10-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w592-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/worcester/wbj-real-estate-forum/100001989396649933
- **Event Categories**: business, meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 4 hours
  - Location: Hogan Campus Center, College of the Holy Cross
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 79.57, max: 79.57, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Worcester
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Hogan Campus Center, College of the Holy Cross
- **lat**: 42.279853
- **long**: -71.7919027
- **full address**: Hogan Campus Center, College of the Holy Cross, 1 College St., Worcester, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is WBJ Real Estate Forum being held?
  - **A:** WBJ Real Estate Forum takes place on Tue, 29 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 am to Tue, 29 Sep, 2026 at 11:30 am at Hogan Campus Center, College of the Holy Cross, 1 College St., Worcester, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing WBJ Real Estate Forum?
  - **A:** WBJ Real Estate Forum is organized by Worcester Business Journal.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** WBJ Real Estate Forum 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 Worcester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If WBJ Real Estate Forum sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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