May 25, 2023 – Truist Park, Atlanta, GA

CityBuilders hosted its fourth annual Symposium and Industry Networking Event on Thursday, May 25th, at Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves. The focus of this year’s event combined insight and experience from prominent real estate developers, capital providers, and leaders from the world of global logistics.  CityBuilders  partnered with the Department of Supply Chain Management at the Harbert College of Business to bring audiences this cutting-edge event.

Hosts included David Welch, CEO of Robinson Weeks Partners based in Atlanta, Georgia, Kim Kuerten, Executive Director, Graduate Executive Programs at Harbert College of Business, Dr. Justin Benefield, Faculty Director of the MRED Program, and Greg Winchester, Head of Industry & Alumni Relations and Adjunct Professor at Harbert.

A select group of professionals from the industrial real estate and logistics industries will shared their views and challenges for the coming years.

The Symposium featured guest speaker Mr. Carl DeLuca, Head of Real Estate Solutions, Americas at DHL Supply Chain for a Keynote Presentation.

Three Panel discussions then followed with the following speakers:

• • The Current Landscape & Outlook for Logistics and E-Commerce
    • Scott King, JLL; Mike LaFerle, The Home Depot; Adam Langston, Passport Shipping; Stacy Watson, Georgia Ports Authority; Denson White, APM Terminals
  • Capital & Credit Providers
    • Paige Collier, Pinnacle Financial Partners; Eric Lind, PCCP; Greg Michaud, Voya Investment Management; Lance Patterson, Patterson Real Estate Advisory Group; Michael Smith, Regions Bank; Rob West, CRE National Real Estate / Truist
  • Meet the Developers
    • Wes Hardy, Dermody Properties; Gardner Lee, Grown Capital Partners; Rob Rain, Johnson Development Associates; Mike Ruen, High Street Logistics Properties; Lisa Ward, Core5 Industrial

Following the plenary sessions, an exclusive industry networking event was held at the Xfinity Rooftop Lounge at Truist Park. From this venue, attendees watched the Atlanta Braves v. Philadelphia Phillies.

Thanks to our 2023 Sponsors!

2023 Symposium Pictures