Bisnow: Washington D.C. State of the Market
On April 23, 2026, Bisnow hosted a commercial real estate networking event and conference Washington D.C. State of the Market. The topics covered: Exploring the city’s current commercial real estate market across asset classes and how the future of federal and local policies will shape the future development of the district.
Speakers and Panels
Harnessing Arenas and Offices – A Fireside Chat on the Challenges of Building Entertainment Districts and Office Buildings and their Importance for the Future Economic Prospects of the District.
Ted Leonsis, Chairman & CEO, Monumental Sports & Entertainment
Doug Firstenberg, Founding Principal, Stonebridge
Shaping the Future of the District – A Fireside Chat on the Policies, Rebranding, Public-Private Partnerships, and Development Strategies Determining Future Growth, Investment, and Economic Resilience of Washington, D.C.
Nina Albert, Deputy Mayor, Planning and Economic Development, The District of Columbia
Paul Dougherty, President & Founder, PRP
Michael Harlow, Partner, CohnReznick – Moderator
The Downtown D.C. Renaissance – How to Bring Life and Commerce Back to the Heart of the City through Mixed-use Developments, Office Revitalizations, and Public-Private Partnerships
Toby Millman, Regional Partner, Transwestern Development Company
Dan Dooley, Managing Director, Tishman Speyer
Francis Lynch, EVP & Chief Investment Officer, Carr Properties
Aileen Fuchs, President & Executive Director, National Building Museum
Mark Simpson, Director of Planning & Economic Development, DowntownDC BID
Zachary Williams, Partner, Venable LLP – Moderator
The Future of D.C. Commercial Real Estate Policy – A Councilmember Roundtable Discussion on Encouraging Investment and Growth While Balancing Community Priorities and Sustainable Urban Planning.
Brooke Pinto, Councilmember, Ward 2, Council of the District of Columbia
Zachary Parker, Councilmember, Ward 5, Council of the District of Columbia
Charles Allen, Councilmember, Ward 6, Council of the District of Columbia
Wendell Felder, Councilmember, Ward 7, District of Columbia
Kyrus Lamont Freeman, Partner, Holland & Knight – Moderator
D.C. State of Play – Navigating the Development, Investment, and Construction Challenges to Pencilling and Delivering Projects in 2026
Campbell Smith, Managing Director, Trammell Crow Company
Vicki Davis, President, Urban Atlantic
Matt Robinson, Principal, MRP Realty
Lee Delong, CEO, Capital Group, Clark Construction
Terrence Callahan, President, DC Market, United Bank
Jamie Bobetek, Partner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman – Moderator
For more information about the event, please visit: https://www.bisnow.com/events/washington-dc/washington-dc-state-of-the-market-10441
By Alex Arlander, Gilbert Castro | ENC News
