TRENDS 2026
As aerospace, defense technology, and national security initiatives continue to expand across Central Texas, their influence on commercial real estate is accelerating. TRENDS 2026 will explore how these mission-driven industries are reshaping development, investment strategy, and long-term regional growth. Join us April 28 from 1:00pm-5:00pm at the Brazos Hall [204 E 4th St] for a forward-looking conversation on how aerospace and defense innovation is becoming a powerful driver of real estate opportunity and transformation in Central Texas. 2 hours of TREC CE pending approval – Provider #10625.
Keynote speaker Kara Stetson, Deputy Chief of Staff for the U.S. Army Transformation and Training Command, will provide insight into the evolving defense and technology landscape and its strategic impact on the Austin region.
Following the keynote, an expert panel of industry leaders will examine how this growth is influencing every sector of the market from office demand and industrial infrastructure to multifamily development and regional economic strategy. Panelists include Andrew Smith (Lincoln Property Company – Office), Zane Cole (JLL – Industrial), Michael Lynd, Jr. (Kairoi Residential – Multifamily), and Susan Davenport (Opportunity Austin – Economic Development).
Schedule:
1:00 PM-1:30 PM – Doors Open
1:30 PM-1:40 PM – Welcome
1:40 PM-2:15 PM – Keynote Presentation
2:15 PM-2:30 PM – Break
2:30 PM-3:30 PM – Panel Presentation
3:30 PM-4:00 PM – Panel Q&A
4:00 PM-5:00 PM – Networking Social – sponsored by PJS
Keynote:
- Kara Stetson – Deputy Chief of Staff, US Army Transformation and Training Command
Panel:
- Zane Cole – Senior Managing Director, JLL – INDUSTRIAL
- Susan Davenport – President & Chief Executive Officer, Opportunity Austin
- Michael Lynd, Jr. – Chief Executive Officer, Kairoi Residential – MULTIFAMILY
- Andrew Smith – Senior Vice President, Lincoln Property Company – OFFICE
THANK YOU UNDERWRITERS!
