Monday, July 13, 2026

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Opening Panel: Executive Voices: Behind the Curtain from Women Who Lead

Step into the opening session of the GlobeSt. Women of Influence Conference with a powerful, behind-the-scenes look at leadership from the women shaping the future of real estate. In this candid conversation, top executives share the triumphs, turning points, and hard-earned lessons that defined their paths to the C-suite. Attendees will gain an unfiltered look at how these leaders make decisions, navigate uncertainty, champion culture, and drive innovation, all while breaking barriers and setting new standards for the industry.

Kelly Cantley, Bozzuto Construction Company
Cassie Hrtanek, The Inland Real Estate Companies, LLC

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Executive Leadership Luncheon

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Executive Leadership Training Workshop: The Language of Leadership

In this interactive workshop, attendees will explore the communication habits, verbal cues, and professional presence strategies that strengthen leadership impact. Participants will learn how language, tone, and mannerisms shape perception in the workplace, and gain practical tools to communicate with confidence, clarity, and authority. Designed specifically for women in leadership, or those aspiring to be, this session offers actionable techniques to elevate executive presence, navigate challenging conversations, and lead with authenticity.

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Networking Break

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

The Savvy Investor: Institutional Investment Strategies

In a rapidly shifting investment landscape, today’s most successful leaders must navigate evolving investor expectations, risk profiles, and portfolio priorities with confidence and foresight. This session brings together top women shaping institutional capital decisions to explore how strategies are adapting across cycles. This session will unpack emerging trends in asset allocation, deal structures, fundraising, and partnership models, while highlighting the tactics investors are using to balance opportunity with risk.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Beyond the Balance Sheet: Strategic Asset Management

Dive into the strategies that separate top-performing CRE portfolios from the rest. This session will examine how Asset Managers are maximizing asset value through data-driven decision-making, operational efficiency, and creative repositioning. Learn how forward-thinking leaders are going beyond financial metrics to manage risk, enhance performance, and future-proof their assets in a competitive market.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Building Your Capital Stack: Insights into Capital Markets

Get an inside look at how shifting interest rates, lending standards, and investor sentiment are influencing real estate financing and investment strategies. This session brings together capital markets experts to break down current debt and equity trends, uncover where capital is flowing, and identify how savvy investors are adapting to secure competitive returns in a changing financial environment.

Leisure Networking Activities

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Activity 1

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Activity 2

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Activity 3

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Women of Influence Awards Cocktail Reception*

*This event requires a separate fee and registration.

7:30 PM - 10:00 PM | Women of Influence Awards Dinner*

*This event requires a separate fee and registration.

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

6:30 AM - 7:30 AM | Morning Yoga

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Networking Breakfast

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Opening Keynote: Owning Your Narrative: Turning Misperception into Empowerment with Amanda Knox

In a world quick to define who we are, reclaiming your story becomes an act of courage and power. Amanda Knox, journalist, author, and advocate, shares her remarkable journey from being publicly misjudged to transforming that experience into a platform for truth, resilience, and purpose. In this deeply personal and thought-provoking keynote, Amanda explores what it means to confront misperception, rebuild identity, and harness the strength that comes from owning your voice. Walk away inspired to challenge the narratives imposed on you, redefine your professional and personal legacies, and lead with authenticity, clarity, and confidence.

This session is a reminder that your story—told on your own terms—can become your greatest source of empowerment.


Amanda Knox, Journalist and New York Times Bestselling Author

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | CRE State of the Industry Panel

GlobeSt. once again welcomes back top female executives from every link in the CRE value chain to discuss the current state of the CRE market, examine transactional shifts, and break down key trends from capital resources to development, to property management. This can't-miss opening session will provide attendees with a robust look at the CRE landscape from top to bottom.

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Morning Networking Break

The Nimble Leader
The Healthy Trailblazer
The Expert Negotiator

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Networking Lunch

2:00 PM - 2:20 PM | 1:1 Unplugged I

2:20 PM - 3:20 PM | AI Literacy: Turning Buzzwords into Practical Application & Bottom-Line Value

Cut through the hype and discover how artificial intelligence is transforming The CRE landscape. This session will show owners practical ways to leverage AI for predictive analytics, operational efficiency, tenant engagement, and portfolio optimization, turning buzzwords into tangible value that impacts the bottom line.

3:20 PM - 3:40 PM | Networking Break

3:40 PM - 4:00 PM | 1:1 Unplugged II

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Anatomy of a Deal: Deconstructing CRE Transactions

Closing out the 2026 Women of Influence conference, our expert dealmakers will provide a comprehensive breakdown of the CRE transactions process, from initial analysis to final acquisition. Participants will gain a deep understanding of the key elements that drive successful CRE deals, including market analysis, property valuation, financing structures, due diligence, and negotiation strategies. Through real-world case studies and expert insights, attendees will learn how to evaluate risk, assess potential returns, and structure deals that maximize value.