Slated for September 12-13, 2024, the Wisconsin Real Estate Trends Conference will take place in Chicago, Illinois. A Welcome networking reception will kick off the conference on Thursday, September 12 at the Prudential Plaza terrace. The program continues Friday morning, September 13 at the Willis Tower location of Convene. This year's conference program is chaired by UWRE alums and WREAA Board Members, Chad Messer of Sagard and Mitesh Patel of Northwestern Mutual Investment Management Company. The agenda includes keynote talks from Dr. Richard Florida, Founder of the Creative Class Group and Co-Founder of City Lab and author of The New Urban Crisis and The Rise of the Creative Class; and from Emi Adachi, Managing Director, and Co-Head of Global Investment Research at Heitman, who will provide a Market Update and share insights on Heitman’s approach to market analysis. Panel topics will feature inclusionary zoning, redeveloping obsolete real estate into industrial and big tech’s role in real estate. A series of small-group industry forums will be offered to provide attendees with a unique opportunity for sharing and networking. Registration will open in early June.

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Through the generous support of UW-Madison Real Estate alumni and friends, WREAA has the resources to fund and select four annual scholarship recipients. The 2024 recipients are highlighted on the WREAA Network Blog. Many thanks to the alumni volunteers who donated their time and expertise to read and evaluate the scholarship applications and essays submitted by students.

The WREAA Board of Directors has launched the nomination process to fill the position of At-Large Director, Recent Graduate. The position plays a vital leadership role in the governance of the WREAA and represents the perspective and interests of recent graduates of the UWRE Program, to the Board. Candidates for the role should have graduated within the last 2 to 3 years from the UWRE Program and should be active WREAA members involved in their local region. To learn more about the position and submit a nomination or an application, visit the WREAA website. Nominations or applications should be submitted by May 10 by email to WREAA. 

Invite a colleague to join the WREAA Network as an affiliate member! This membership category is for individuals who did not graduate from the UW Real Estate Program, but who are currently working in the industry and share our strong interest in advancing the University of Wisconsin Real Estate Program. Affiliate members can attend WREAA's educational and networking events at member rates! Refer your colleagues to the WREAA website to join as an Affiliate member.

Membership dues continue to be accepted for the 2024 calendar year and production of the 2024 WREAA Membership Directory is underway. Reserve your copy of the directory by renewing your membership today! To continue your support of the Wisconsin Real Estate Program, visit our website or email the WREAA Office for help in renewing your membership.