ABOUT
The Master of Real Estate Development (MRED) Program and Choate Construction are pleased to host the third annual Clemson University Real Estate Summit. To strengthen ties between the academy and industry, the event will once again bring together approximately 300 real estate practitioners, community leaders, researchers, and students in downtown Greenville to discuss market trends and emerging issues. The itinerary includes an economic forecast presentation and will include a moderated panel discussion.
Summit Themes
- The state of the national and regional economy
- Real estate capital market and space market conditions
- Real estate development opportunities and challenges
For additional information, email matthe3@clemson.edu.
2026 Event Information
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
3:30 PM to 6:30 PM
The Avenue
110 E. Court Street
Suite 600
Greenville, SC 29601
EVENT SCHEDULE
3:00 PM Doors Open - Networking
4:00 PM Program (Keynote & Panel)
MEET THE SPONSORS
Administrative support for the 2026 Clemson University Real Estate Summit is provided by the Advancement Board for Real Estate Development (ABRED). Financial support is provided by a generous group of corporate sponsors and trade organizations. Additional sponsorship opportunities exist that will directly benefit the MRED Program.
Sponsorships are available! Contact Derek Lisle for information.
Presenting Sponsor
Featured Sponsors
Keynote, Panel, and Reception
Premier Sponsors
Orange Sponsors
Atlantic South Development
Colliers
Craig Gaulden Davis Architecture
Creative Builders
DP3 Architects
Greenville Area Development Corporation
Harper General Contractors
Hughes Development Corporation
McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture
Orange Capital Advisors
Pintail
RealtyLink
SeamonWhiteside
South State Bank
United Community Bank
Windsor Aughtry
Additional Sponsors
The Furman CompanyPurple Sponsors | In-Kind
(Professional CRE Organizations Only)
GUEST SPEAKERS AND PANELISTS
FEATURED SPEAKER
Spencer Levy
CBRE Global Client Strategist & Senior Economic Advisor
Spencer Levy is Global Client Strategist and Senior Economic Advisor for CBRE, the world’s largest commercial real estate services firm. A dynamic speaker and thought leader, Spencer is a trusted voice on economic and real estate trends, frequently featured in major media outlets including CNBC, Bloomberg, and CNN. He also hosts The Weekly Take, the most downloaded podcast in commercial real estate.
Spencer meets regularly with hundreds of the world’s largest real estate investors and corporate occupiers, and he integrates those real-time insights into his presentations—offering audiences a rare, front-line perspective on global market sentiment and strategy.
With 27 years of industry experience—as a lawyer, investment banker, and research leader—Spencer brings a unique, multidisciplinary lens to his work. His engaging style and deep insights have made him a sought-after speaker at top industry events and universities nationwide.
He is a three-time CORENET Luminary Award winner for public speaking and was recently honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Commercial Real Estate. Spencer lives in Baltimore with his wife and three children and serves on the board of the Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women.
REGISTER
Registration will open soon for the 2026 Clemson University Real Estate Summit!!
LOCATION
The 2026 Clemson University Real Estate Summit will be hosted at The Avenue, located in downtown Greenville at 110 E. Court Street, Suite 600, Greenville, SC 29601.
See Greenville Public Parking for parking information.
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