Partner William Ahern will moderate the Navigating Capital and Unlocking Opportunity in a Shifting Investment Landscape panel. The conversation will include the following topics:

• What trends are driving demand across Orange County’s key submarkets and how are developers adapting to meet shifting tenant and resident expectations?
• Which neighborhoods and cities are emerging as the next major growth hubs for multifamily, mixed-use, retail, industrial, and office investment?
• How are investors and developers navigating today’s tighter capital markets, and what creative financing structures are gaining traction?
• What’s next for construction and design in Orange County? How are firms managing rising costs, longer timelines, and labor shortages while maintaining profitability?
• How are developers incorporating sustainability, placemaking, and community engagement into new projects to differentiate and add long-term value?
• How will broader economic trends, interest rates, migration patterns, and job growth shape Orange County’s CRE landscape in 2026 and beyond?
• What collaborative approaches are helping public and private sector stakeholders accelerate housing and mixed-use development across the region?