
Agenda at a Glance
Friday, November 14, 2025
Old Cabell Hall Auditorium
8:30—9:30 a.m. | Arrival & Networking over Coffee & Pastries |
9:45—10 a.m. | Welcome to the UVA Real Estate Conference Keven Lindemann, Executive Director, White Ruffin Byron Center for Real Estate |
10—10:15 a.m. | Keynote Thoughts Robert Byron, Chairman, Co-CEO, Co-Founder, Blue Vista Capital Management and Chris Nassetta, President & Chief Executive Officer, Hilton |
10:15—10:45 a.m. | Fireside Discussion Chris Nassetta, President & Chief Executive Officer, Hilton and Ben Weprin, CEO & Founder, AJ Capital Partners Moderated by Robert Byron |
10:45—11:30 a.m. | The Evolution of an Industry - Lessons from 50 Years of Leadership at Walker & Dunlop Mallory Walker, Former Chairman & CEO, Walker & Dunlop Willy Walker, Chairman & CEO, Walker & Dunlop |
11:30—11:45 a.m. | Center Awards Presentation & Overview of Afternoon |
Luncheon for all conference attendees will be provided in Shumway Hall. Students are encouraged to join the "Careers in Real Estate" luncheon program in the Grand Classrooms.
McIntire School of Commerce - Cobb & Shumway Halls
Noon—1:15 p.m. | Networking Luncheon for Conference Attendees |
12:15—1:15 p.m. | Student Luncheon: Careers in Real Estate |
1:30—2:30 p.m. | Breakout Sessions - COMING SOON! |
2:30—2:45 p.m. | Afternoon Coffee Break |
2:45—3:45 p.m. | Breakout Sessions - COMING SOON! |
4—5:30 p.m. | Celebratory Closing Reception |
Keep an eye on this website and our LinkedIn page for conference updates and speaker announcements!