CONFERENCE PROGRAM
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THURSDAY, MARCH 7
Registration
2:00–5:00 pm | Mountain View Room
Dinner Party
6:30–10:00 pm | Larkspur Restaurant
Located at the base of Vail Mountain, Larkspur’s contemporary American cuisine begins with premium products and culinary imagination. Bordered by an open kitchen, massive hearth, and glassed-in wine room, our restaurant is a study in comfort and grace. As “the most dynamic restaurant in Vail,” (Wine Spectator magazine), you’ll enjoy and experience world-class cuisine and service. Transportation to Larkspur leaves the Vail Cascade starting at 6:00 pm. Please be prompt! If you plan on driving to Larkspur, directions will be available at the registration desk.
Kids’ Night Out Program
(includes dinner)
Wild Weird Science
5:30–10:00 pm | Creekside
Our mad scientists welcome your kids to their secret laboratory for some wildly entertaining science experiments that will tickle the funny bone, excite your kids, and teach a little bit about the wonders of science. The kids will get to try their own science experiments and help out our mad scientists as they present experiments with Mento Madness, make Insta-Snow indoors, crazy goop, bubbling potions, floating objects, static electricity, and more. The kids will work in scientific teams to solve a few challenges, collect data, and boldly go where no one has gone before – all in the hopes of becoming the “Awesome-Incredible Science Team of the Night” and win the “Golden Lab Coat.”
FRIDAY, MARCH 8
Breakfast
7:30–8:00 a.m. | Cascade Ballroom
Breakfast for Spouses, Guests, and Children
8:00–10:00 am | Mountain View Room
Meetings
Managing Growth
8:00–9:00 am | Cascade Ballroom
Rents and values continue to ascend on a trajectory that, according to economists, should last for quite a few years. In this environment, the question isn’t whether rents will rise but how far can you push them? This session will zero-in on ways to run your properties more efficiently and effectively, from identifying the next generation of amenities and services, to leveraging technology, both in the corporate office and the leasing office, to boost NOI and attract and retain more renters.
Capital Ideas
9:00–10:00 am | Cascade Ballroom
Private-sector lenders, like banks, life insurance companies, and conduits are emerging from the shadows and giving the GSEs a run for their money. Interest rates are at historic lows, and return expectations on equity continue to fall. Where is the smart money investing today? How are underwriting strategies on acquisition and development deals evolving? This session picks the brains of some of the industry’s top financiers to gauge the opportunities and risks inherent in today’s capital markets.
Skiing
10:30 am–4:00 pm
Time to hit the slopes! Enjoy some of the best skiing in the country.
Reception and Texas Hold ‘em Tournament
5:30–9:30 pm | Cascade Ballroom
Whether you are a novice or an expert, join us for the Sixth Annual MFE Summit Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament. Each event is a normal freeze-out, with the game continuing until one player has all the chips. Limits and blinds will be raised at regularly scheduled intervals. Players are eliminated from the tournament when they lose all of their chips. Food and cocktails served.
Kids’ Night Out Program
(includes dinner)
Kids’ Night Out Goes Safari
5:30–10:00 pm | Creekside
It’s a fun night where we mix the sights, sounds, and fun of a real life Safari with exciting games and exotic animals. The kids will work their way through our madcap collection of wacky Safari crafts, contests, chilling jungle challenges, and crazy wild games. At the end of the evening, we’ll showcase the “What’s Crawling in The Jungle” exhibit with Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches, Hercules Beetles, and of course world famous “Rosie the Tarantula.”
SATURDAY, MARCH 9
Breakfast
7:30–8:00 a.m. | Cascade Ballroom
Breakfast for Spouses, Guests, and Children
8:00–10:00 am | Mountain View Room
Meetings
Messrs. Mojo Rising
8:00–9:00 am | Cascade Ballroom
The multifamily industry is soaring to new heights, as rents and occupancies continue to grow. But how can you make this momentum last? And as your bottom line improves, so too does the competition, meaning it’s never been more important to differentiate yourself. This lively, moderated power panel will pick the brains of some of the industry’s top CEOs to examine what informs their strategic planning; where they’re finding the most success; how the opportunities found in this cycle differ from previous cycles; and ultimately, how they’re marshaling their forces and leading their companies forward to new heights.
Under Construction
9:00–10:00 am | Cascade Ballroom
After several years of muted development activity, the industry has amped up its pipeline, and then some. While the multifamily world as a whole remains perennially undersupplied, some core markets are already starting to overheat. So, what secondary markets are primed to be the next hot ticket? Where are developers finding the best development and acq-rehab yields? And more to the point, where are developers finding the capital to turn their visions into reality? The answers from this panel of builders may surprise you.
Skiing
10:30 am–4:00 pm
Time to hit the slopes! Enjoy some of the best skiing in the country.
Après Ski Cocktail Party
5:00–6:30 pm | Mountain View Room
Immediately after skiing, enjoy food and cocktails with other attendees.
