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Events

The W. P. Carey Center for Real Estate and Finance hosts a variety of impactful events — creating a forum for the real estate community to meet, strengthen professional networks, and discuss recent and future developments. Center events also provide an opportunity for alumni to maintain engagement and help ensure the success of real estate programming at the center. View our school-wide calendar of events to explore more options. We look forward to seeing you!

CREate: An MRED scholarship celebration

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Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025 | 5:00 - 8 p.m. (MST)
 

BOND

3200 East Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ 85018

McCord Hall - W. P. Carey School of Business
The annual CREate celebration supports the Master of Real Estate Development (MRED) program at the W. P. Carey School of Business — and its exceptional alumni community. This year, we are proud to honor the legacy of Greg Vogel (BS Real Estate '85), whose dedication to this program and the industry has helped shape the real estate landscape and inspired countless professionals.
 
Greg’s contributions exemplify the values of excellence, mentorship, and community that CREate seeks to advance. Together, we’ll celebrate the past, invest in the future, and build lasting opportunities for the MRED program, its alumni, and the industry at large.


Proceeds from CREate directly fund scholarships and program support, ensuring that the next generation of MRED graduates has the resources and opportunities to excel while continuing to elevate the program’s reputation and impact within the industry.
 
*All funds will be deposited with the ASU Foundation, an independent private 501(c)(3) organization that exists to support ASU. Tax identification 86-6051042. Gifts in support of ASU are subject to foundation policies and fees. Due to the fair market value of benefits received, only payments in excess of fair market value may be considered a charitable contribution. This serves as the official tax receipt for the gift portion. Please consult your tax advisor regarding the deductibility of charitable contributions. The ASU Foundation is not a recognized charity in Canada. Please contact www.cra-arc.gc.ca/charitiesandgiving for more information.

Our sponsors support scholarships, alumni programming, and student opportunities while gaining visibility with a dynamic network of real estate professionals. Contact Wimberly Doran to learn more about our sponsorship opportunities

Thank you to our sponsors…

Legacy Builders:

     

Visionary:

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Community Anchors:
Holualoa   
Foundation Sponsor:
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Blueprint Sponsor:
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Next Generation Sponsor: DesignCell Architecture


Drink Sponsor:

 The Richman Group of Companies


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ASU Real Estate Finance Symposium

ASU Real Estate 
Finance Symposium

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Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025 | 3 – 6 p.m.
SkySong, Building 3 (Synergy rooms 1 and 2)

Save your seat and help launch a new annual forum for Arizona’s real estate finance community at the inaugural Real Estate Finance Symposium, presented in collaboration with REIAC. Attendees will hear capital markets leaders, lenders, and developers discuss today’s debt and equity environment, capital availability, and the risk/return outlook — then connect with peers during dedicated networking. There is no cost to attend for REIAC and Real Estate Council members. General admission for non-members is $50. We hope to see you there!

3:00 pm
Registration Opens
3:30 pmWelcome and Announcements – 10 minutes (Tom Johnston and Arthur Ferrari)
3:40 pmKeynote – Economic Perspectives – 20 minutes
John Chang, Senior Vice President, Chief Intelligence & Analytics Officer, Marcus & Millichap Research & Advisory Services
4:00 pm

Panel Discussion – Private Equity and Capital Flows – 45 minutes
Moderated by Joe Blackbourn, President, Everest Holdings

  • Josh Troxell, Principal, Walton Street Capital, LLC

  • Robert L. Gray, Jr., Partner, Rockwood

  • Jonathon Watson, Managing Director, AEW Capital Management

4:45 pm

Picking the Right Capital Partner – 30 minutes
Moderated by Mark Stapp, Executive Director, Real Estate Programs, W. P. Carey School of Business

  • Sharon Harper, President & CEO, The Plaza Companies

  • Rick Kauffman, Principal & CEO, Holualoa Companies

5:15 pmNetworking Reception

Land Use Law and 
Planning Conference

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Friday, Jan. 23, 2026 | 8:30 a.m.  – 4:30 p.m.
The Biltmore (Los Angeles)

Land Use Law & Planning Conference

Long recognized as California’s premier event for land use professionals, the Land Use Law and Planning Conference is now proudly hosted by Arizona State University in partnership with the W. P. Carey Center for Real Estate and Finance. This new partnership marks the next evolution of the conference — offering the same trusted updates on legislation and case law, while broadening opportunities to engage with leaders in planning, law, development, and real estate.
Arizona State University

 

Hosted annually in California, the Land Use Law and Planning Conference offers a unique opportunity to connect, engage, and stay informed on the latest developments shaping land use and planning.
 
Through a cross-disciplinary program, leading experts from law, planning, development, and environmental sectors provide practical insights on state and federal case law, legislation, and emerging issues. Attendees gain both a big-picture perspective and actionable guidance that informs the daily work of planners, attorneys, developers, policymakers, and consultants.

Whether you are a seasoned professional or a student preparing to enter the field, this conference delivers the knowledge and connections needed to navigate California’s complex land use landscape.
Biltmore LA

 

Who should attend?

  • Public officials and planners shaping community development
  • Attorneys and legal consultants specializing in land use and environmental law
  • Developers, builders, and real estate professionals navigating entitlement and regulatory processes
  • Environmental professionals and regulators addressing sustainability and compliance issues
  • Students and scholars pursuing studies in planning, policy, law, or real estate

Registration fee: 650*

*Early bird registration on or before Oct. 31 ($550)

Registration is required for this program. Visitors are not permitted. Fees include conference materials sent via PDF. There will be no virtual streaming option for attendance.


 

Alisha Winterswyk

Alisha Winterswyk is a partner in the Environmental and Natural Resources practice group at Best Best & Krieger LLP.  She is a CEQA and land use lawyer that advises public and private clients on an array of environmental, planning and municipal laws. Alisha’s practice is both transactional and litigation-based as she takes a “soup-to-nuts” approach to representing clients and in the development process. Over the past several years, Alisha has contributed to the UCLA Land Use Law and Planning Conference as a speaker and she is delighted to now serve as a co-chair for this fantastic event.


David Smith

David Smith is a partner with Manatt, Phelps & Phillips and splits his time between the firm’s Orange County and San Francisco offices. Mr. Smith counsels land developers, conservation companies, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, and individuals at the intersection of law and government on land use entitlement, real estate development and regulatory compliance. He is frequently engaged in entitlement and permitting matters for development projects that are, or have the potential to be, particularly contentious and complicated.

Mr. Smith’s expertise includes all facets of land use and related regulatory compliance including the California Environmental Quality Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, the Endangered Species Act, the Clean Water Act, climate change, the McAteer-Petris Act and California’s planning and zoning laws. In addition to his practice, Mr. Smith frequently speaks at law schools and conferences throughout the state.


Matthew Burris

Matthew Burris is the Deputy City Manager over Community and Economic Development for the City of Rancho Cucamonga. He has over 17 years of experience working with local government working for a variety of private sector firms as well as for local governments as an employee. Matt also served as a Planning Commissioner for California’s newest City of Jurupa Valley. In addition to his work in community development, Matt has regularly taught planning courses for both UC Berkeley and UC Riverside.

He is a Certified Planner, a LEED Accredited Professional, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies from UC Santa Barbara, as well as a Master of Science in City and Regional Planning and a Master of Science in Engineering from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Both Matt in his professional capacity, and many of the projects he has been instrumental in, have won state and national awards.


 


Attend this year's conference and earn up to 7.0 Credit Hours (0.7 CEU) from Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE)* and APA - American Planning Association.**

*This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) credit by the State Bar of California for credit hours stated above. UCLA Extension certifies that this activity conforms to the standards for approved educational activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education.

**This activity has been approved for Continuing Professional Development Program (CM) credits by the American Institute of Certified Planners.
Real Estate Council Breakfasts

Real Estate Council Breakfasts

Our Real Estate Council Breakfast events are for members of the W. P. Carey Real Estate Council. Participating council members attend interactive panels that focus on sharing valuable insights and innovative solutions about growing challenges in the industry. Complete our form to be added to our invitation list. 

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