PER COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE FUTURISTS AND KEYNOTE SPEAKERS, HERE’S WHERE THE ACTION IS

It’s no secret that commercial real estate futurists’ and keynote speakers’ phones are ringing off the hook lately. Why? Well, we’d imagine the changing shape of the industry, ongoing debates about the future of work and the rising impact of new technology trends have something to do with it, just for starters. Anyhow, all said and done, unless you’re a part of the industry, or a meeting and event planner in the space, you may be wondering what sorts of firms that commercial real estate futurists and keynote speakers tend to work with. So we put together a quick guide to different forms of commercial property holdings to provide a better sense. Simply scroll down to find out more of the types of real estate we’re often asked to talk on.

• Office – Buildings leased to businesses as workspace, like office towers, business parks, and co-working spaces.
• Retail – Stores and shops rented to retailers and restaurants, such as malls, shopping centers, strip malls, and standalone storefronts… Increasingly being discussed among commercial real estate futurists.
• Industrial – Warehouses, manufacturing facilities, distribution centers, storage facilities, and flex space used for research, production, storage and logistics.
• Multifamily – Apartment buildings, condos, townhome complexes, and other rental housing units.
• Hospitality – Hotels, motels, resorts, and other lodging and accommodation properties operated by hospitality companies. Another area where commercial real estate futurists and keynote speakers are frequently asked to weigh in.
• Mixed-Use – Properties combining multiple types like office, retail, residential, hospitality, entertainment, etc. into a integrated development.
• Healthcare – Hospitals, medical office buildings, senior living facilities, specialized care facilities (e.g. addiction treatment centers).
• Self-Storage – Storage facilities rented to individuals and businesses to store possessions, inventory, files, equipment and more.
• Land – Undeveloped land purchased for future commercial development purposes.
• Specialty – Unique commercial buildings like theaters, arenas, data centers, mini storage units, etc.

Turning to today’s best-known commercial real estate futurists, the word on the street is that the sector, size, location and purpose of the property are key factors determining the commercial real estate type and usage.