8:30 to 10:00 a.m.

Session I

Forecasts

Plenary

Residential Forecast: After years of a red-hot housing market, the Boulder Valley is seeing a cooling to more-normal sales activity. What do the latest numbers tell us about the residential market in the region? We’ll examine sales numbers, listings, average and median prices, and much more.

Commercial Forecast: Commercial real estate has endured sweeping changes during the COVID-19 pandemic. What trends are we seeing in office, retail and industrial space? We’ll take a look at major developments and sales, as well as the latest vacancy and leasing statistics.

10:15 to 11:25 a.m.

Session II

Life Sciences Ecosystems

How developers can help fuel a vital sector

Commercial

National investors are flocking to Boulder and Broomfield counties, with plans for millions of square feet devoted to the life-sciences sector. But what goes into a successful life-sciences ecosystem, and what will this expansion do for the region’s economy?

10:15 to 11:25 a.m.

Session II

Trend Lines

What rising interest rates mean for the housing market 

Residential

The housing market has changed dramatically in recent months, with rising interest rates dampening demand, including in the Boulder Valley. What effect have these changes had on mortgage rates, agent count, business models, trends in types of loans, and buyer preferences?

11:40 to 12:35 p.m.

Session III

Earth, Wind & Fire

Rebuilding after the Marshall Fire

Plenary

From emotional toil to issues with insurance, regulations, supply chains, and inflation, victims of the Marshall Fire in Louisville, Superior, and unincorporated Boulder County have weathered more than just a firestorm. What lessons have been learned from this disaster, what is the current state of rebuilding efforts, and how can similar disasters be averted in the future?

12:35 to 1:25 p.m.

Session IV

Over the Horizon

Major developments on the periphery of Boulder County

Plenary

Large developments are taking shape in communities surrounding Boulder County, with new offerings for housing, office, industrial/distribution, and other property types. What are some of the most significant projects in nearby communities, and how will those projects affect the Boulder County market?

1:40 to 2:50 p.m.

Session V

Breaking Ground

Commercial

Communities throughout the Boulder Valley are seeing a wave of new commercial construction, with some projects in the planning stage and others already emerging from the ground. Our panel of development directors will provide a complete rundown of the region’s top projects. This panel is a huge hit year after year!

1:40 to 2:50 p.m.

Session V

Short-term Rentals

Navigating the array of regulations

Residential

Area municipalities and counties have adopted different rules to govern short-term rentals, and making sense of the myriad regulations can be a confusing process. What are the different rules for area communities, and how is the short-term rental market affecting the home-buying industry?

3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Session Vi

Climate Effect

Water, Weather, Energy & the Impact on Real Estate

Plenary

Higher temperatures and extreme weather conditions are affecting a critical resource for the real estate sector: water. Some water districts and municipalities are struggling to meet the demand for new water taps, and drought conditions on the Colorado River could be felt along the Front Range. What challenges exist for developers and home builders in the Boulder Valley and Northern Colorado?