Bringing Together Real Estate Markets, Analysis, and Investment Experts

2026 Texas Tech Real Estate & Banking Conference

Friday, October 16, 2026 | Overton Hotel and Conference Center, Lubbock, Texas

Experience the energy of a room filled with industry-leading peers engaging in dynamic discussions. Register for our annual conference and connect with commercial real estate industry experts

Elevate Your Career

Connect with Industry Experts

Elevate your career at the Texas Tech Real Estate Conference. Immerse yourself in a vibrant network of industry leaders, acquire valuable insights, and forge ahead in the ever-evolving real estate market.

Join us to unlock boundless opportunities for personal and professional growth through collaboration and innovation.

Experience Lubbock at Its Finest:

Unique, Modern, and Still West Texas

Our annual conference is held at one of our favorite commercial properties in Lubbock, TX: The Overton Hotel and Conference Center. Located within walking distance from Texas Tech University, this property has luxurious rooms with workspaces, close proximity to shops and restaurants, and more.

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The Overton - Lubbock, Texas

October 16, 2026

Overton Hotel and Conference Center – Lubbock, Texas

8:30 AM

Conference Check-In

8:45 AM

Career Connections Breakfast

10:00 AM

Conference Welcome

10:15 AM

Opening Session

Spencer Levy, CBRE

11:00 AM

Networking Break

11:15 AM

Concurrent Real Estate & Banking Sessions

Vision to Vertical: The Making of Major Real Estate Projects
Zach Edwards, Goldman Sachs
Mike Berry, Hillwood
David Hudson, Hanover Company
Kim Butler, HALL Group (moderator)

The Future of Money: How AI, Real-Time Payments, and Digital Assets Will Reshape Banking
Jeff Casey, Gartner

12:15 PM

Networking Break

12:30 PM

Lunch Served

1:00 PM

Lunch Fireside Session
Craig Hall, HALL Group
John Brownlee, Brownlee Waggoner Holdings, LLC (moderator)

2:00 PM

Networking Break

2:15 PM

Concurrent Real Estate & Banking Sessions

Capital Markets in Motion: Trends, Tensions, and What Comes Next
Russ Ingrum, Cushman & Wakefield
Sean Rae, Crow Holdings Development
De'On Collins, JLL
Chris Cleghorn, Invesco (moderator)

Economic Headwinds and Tailwinds: What They Mean for Community Banks
William T. Chittenden, Ph.D., Southwestern Graduate School of Banking

3:30 PM

Closing Remarks and Reception

9:00 AM

Student-Alumni Networking

9:00 AM

Student-Alumni Networking

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