Local Tours and Networking Events

Dates and details to come. Registration opens soon!

Boulder Showcase: The Innovation Capital of the Rockies

Discover how Boulder continues to attract investment, talent and innovation through a combination of mixed-use development, experiential hospitality and emerging life sciences and technology clusters. This tour explores the evolution of districts that blend office, residential, research and community uses to create highly desirable places to live and work. Attendees will gain perspective on how development is supporting one of the country's most innovation-driven regional economies. Lunch will be provided.

Cherry Creek: The Luxury Growth Machine 

Visit one of the region's premier mixed-use districts and explore how high-end development is redefining urban retail, residential and office environments. The tour will examine the design, leasing and investment strategies driving demand for experiential destinations and premium real estate. Attendees will gain insight into how developers are creating walkable, amenity-rich neighborhoods that continue to attract capital, tenants and consumers.

Downtown's Comeback Story: Reinventing the Urban Core

Discover how downtown Denver is evolving through transit-oriented development, strategic public investment and innovative placemaking. This walking tour highlights the role of mixed-use development, hospitality, retail repositioning and public-private partnerships in strengthening the urban core. Attendees will explore how city leaders and developers are working together to attract residents, businesses and visitors while creating a more vibrant and resilient downtown environment.

Golden's Next Chapter: How a Historic Community is Shaping Its Future

Experience how a historic Front Range community is balancing growth, innovation and quality of life through thoughtful development and redevelopment. This tour explores the transformation of legacy properties, the influence of higher education and research institutions, and the role of mixed-use projects in supporting economic growth. Attendees will also see how outdoor recreation and community identity continue to shape investment and development decisions. Lunch will be provided.

National Western Center Transformation: Where Denver's Past Meets Its Future

Explore one of Denver's most ambitious redevelopment efforts and see how historic preservation, adaptive reuse and innovation can work together to create a new destination district. This tour highlights the transformation of legacy assets into spaces that support education, research, culture and economic development. Attendees will gain insight into the partnerships, vision and long-term planning required to deliver complex, community-focused redevelopment projects. The Legacy Building at the National Western Center Complex won the 2026 Innovative Development Award from NAIOP Colorado.

RiNo: Developing in Denver's Most Dynamic Urban Neighborhood

Explore River North (“RiNo”), one of Denver's fastest-evolving neighborhoods and see how developers are delivering next-generation office, residential and mixed-use projects in a highly competitive market. The tour will highlight the role of design, amenities, hospitality-inspired experiences and neighborhood identity in attracting tenants and residents. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how urban districts are adapting to changing workplace, housing and lifestyle preferences.

Sports and Entertainment Districts Transforming Denver

Explore how major sports and entertainment venues are reshaping urban development and creating entirely new neighborhoods. This walking tour examines the planning, financing and execution of large-scale mixed-use districts that integrate residential, office, retail, hospitality and public gathering spaces. Attendees will gain insight into how developers are leveraging professional sports, entertainment and placemaking to drive investment, activate underutilized land and create year-round destinations.

Unlocking Opportunity in Denver's Urban Industrial Market

Explore Denver's Interstate 25 industrial corridor, where strong occupier demand, limited land availability and urban infill constraints are shaping one of the metro’s most compelling growth stories for developers, brokers and investors. Stretching from established infill industrial districts to emerging distribution hubs, this tour highlights a mix of shallow bay, manufacturing, service and next-generation logistics properties while examining the strategies developers are using to identify opportunities, assemble sites and deliver new product in one of the region's most competitive industrial markets.

Networking

The Pickleball Social

Monday, Oct. 5, 2-5 p.m.
Ticketed event – details and registration available soon

Get ready to serve, rally and connect in the heart of Denver. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, this fun, social event combines friendly competition with meaningful networking opportunities. Bring your own paddle or borrow one on-site at our indoor pickleball venue, step into the kitchen and enjoy an afternoon of dinks, drives and great conversations with fellow attendees. Space is limited to 50 participants, and registration opens soon. Sponsored by Ryan Companies US, Inc.

Developing Leaders Exclusive Party at BEZEL Bar

Monday, Oct. 5, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Location: BEZEL Bar, Sheraton Denver
Ticketed event; $75 USD / $105 CAN

Registration limited to Developing Leader members (aged 35 and under) only.

Kick off the conference with an exclusive evening designed for Developing Leaders at BEZEL Bar, the conference hotel’s stylish cocktail destination. Connect with peers from across North America in a relaxed setting while enjoying curated tastings from local breweries, great food and lively conversation. Whether you're attending your first conference or reconnecting with colleagues from across the chapter network, this event offers the perfect opportunity to expand your professional network, exchange ideas and build relationships with the next generation of commercial real estate leaders. Space is limited, so reserve your spot early for this popular conference tradition.