DESCRIPTION: Summit University Roundtables are two dynamic 20-minute interactive discussions with industry leaders that provide a unique opportunity to learn from experts. Choose two subjects that matter most to you and maximize your takeaways in a fast-paced, collaborative roundtable format.

ROUNDTABLE 1: Mentor Connect: Building Relationships for Commercial Real Estate Success 

• DESCRIPTION: Connect with experienced professionals and industry leaders in this roundtable discussion that provides valuable guidance, networking opportunities, and practical advice to help you navigate challenges, refine your strategies, and accelerate your growth in the commercial real estate sector.
• PANELISTS: Ashley Kuhn, President, Blair Freeman; Jay Lerner, President, The Lerner Company; John Lund, Founder & Chairman, Lund Company

ROUNDTABLE 2: Condominium Development: Recent Condominium Law Changes That Benefits Developers

• DESCRIPTION: Nebraska recently amended the condominium law which introduced significant protections and advantages for developers. This session will highlight these changes, creating new opportunities for condominium developers. This roundtable will also discuss the lost art of how to develop new condominiums.
• PANELISTS: Bob Daily, Attorney, McGrath North; Matt Weller, Vice President, Development, Hubbell Realty

ROUNDTABLE 3: Costar: The power of data and analytics 

• DESCRIPTION: CoStar has provided industry-leading commercial real estate information, analytics and news platform that delivers insights to commercial real estate professionals and other industries – helping them make informed decisions more quickly. 
• PANELISTS: Bryan Van Horn, Regional Director of Sales, CoStar Group and Jake Denker, Account Executive, CoStar Group

ROUNDTABLE 4: The Art of the Pitch 

• DESCRIPTION: A dynamic roundtable discussing the strategies behind crafting compelling sales narratives and closing high-stakes deals. Gain insights on mastering persuasion, building client trust, and turning opportunities into successes in commercial real estate.
• PANELISTS: Mandi Backhaus, Associate Broker, The Lerner Company; Trenton Magid, Executive Vice President, NAI NP Dodge