Events

04 Mar2020

2020 Spring Conference Schedule of Events

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

9:00 am-4:30 pm	Golf at El Camaleon Mayakoba Golf Course -- Optional Off-Site Event El Camaleon Mayakoba Golf Course offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed fairways and greens keep this course difficult yet friendly. This course hosted the first PGA Tour event outside the US and Canada and offers constantly changing views. Please note: This is an optional, ticketed event that requires an additional fee to participate.
6:00 pm-7:00 pm	Opening Reception
7:30 pm-10:00 pm	Dine Around (first come, first served) Join CORFAC colleagues for a dinner out. Attendees will pay for their individual meal at the time of the dinner. Available on a first-come, first-served basis. Meet in the hotel lobby at 7:15. The first 10 attendees in the lobby will receive a seat at the restaurant. No advanced sign up is available. Price: No registration fee required -- guest will pay for their own meal at the dinner.
10:00 pm	Rendezvous at the Grand Hyatt
Thursday, March 5, 2020
7:30 am-8:30 am	Networking Breakfast with the Sponsors
8:30 am-9:15 am	Opening Remarks 2020 CORFAC President Alan Joel, CCIM
9:15 am-10:15 am	Keynote Speaker on US-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) Free Trade Agreement Kenneth Smith served as Mexico´s Chief Negotiator for the modernization of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) that led to the signing of the USMCA. He has been an integral part of Mexico’s negotiating team representing several government agencies, and began his career with the team negotiating NAFTA in 1992. During this session, Ken will share his insights on the new free trade agreement launching in North America. Session Sponsored by Compstak
10:15 am-10:45 am	Sponsor Break
10:45 am-12:00 pm	Global Real Estate Trends: Panel Session A panel of Mexico’s top CEOs will discuss factors that are driving international corporations’ commercial real estate decisions. Moderated by Miguel Cavazos, CCIM, SIOR, Chief Managing Partner, Citius Capital/CORFAC International, the panelists are: David O’Donnell, President and CEO of O’Donnell Since 1994, O’Donnell has developed and acquired approximately 11.3 million square feet of industrial properties, in 9 markets throughout Mexico, investing $750 million in joint ventures with Prudential and AIG. In 2018, O’Donnell closed its first Mexican publicly listed fund, O’Donnell Capital Management, totaling $150 million, 25 percent of which has been committed. Kenneth Smith, Partner of AGON Consulting, Mexico's Former Chief Negotiator for NAFTA Kenneth Smith is a Partner at AGON, a Mexican consulting firm that specializes in competition, regulatory affairs, and international trade. Ken focuses on helping international clients to identify trade and investment opportunities derived from the new generation of FTAs that Mexico has negotiated, such as CPTPP, the MX-EU FTA, and the NAFTA/USMCA. Constancio Villarreal, CEO of Metroalianza Real Estate Group Session Sponsored by Coeo Space
12:00 pm-1:00 pm	Networking Lunch
1:15 pm-4:30 pm	Snorkeling Tour of the National Park of Puerto Morelos -- Optional Off-Site Tour Discover the incredible marine life by snorkeling in two different reefs of the National Park of Puerto Morelos, the second largest barrier reef in the world. Discover the underwater world inhabited by beautiful multicolored fish and spectacular reef formations. Learn about local biodiversity thanks to the explanations provided by our knowledgeable guides. Rest in the charming and exclusive beach club while admiring the turquoise tones of the Caribbean Sea. Please note: This is an optional, ticketed event that requires an additional fee to participate.
6:30 pm-7:30 pm	Evening Reception
7:30 pm-10:00 pm	Dinner on Your Own
10:00 pm	Rendezvous at the Grand Hyatt
Friday, March 6, 2020
8:00 am-9:00 am	Networking Breakfast with the Sponsors
9:00 am-10:00 am	Business Opportunities for Investment in Mexico: Christian Carlsen, IKANO Industry Christian Carlsen is responsible for the international expansion of IKANO industry, a division of the IKANO Group, which exclusively supplies mattresses and upholstered furniture for the IKEA retail network. Carlsen’s international career includes a number of senior management positions with global corporations in Asia, Europe and South America. Session Sponsored by CoStar
10:00 am-10:30 am	Sponsor Break
10:30 am-1:00 pm	Deal Making Session and Networking Lunch Join us for a specialty breakout deal-making session designed to connect members from around the world for business development opportunities. The session will continue into a networking lunch for members. Session Sponsored by Buildout
1:00 pm-4:30 pm	Tour of Tulum -- Optional Off-Site Tour Experience the only walled city built by the Mayans along the Caribbean. This ancient fortress rising on top of a cliff overlooking the coast was so formidable in its day, the Spanish bypassed the area on their way to conquering the peninsula. Several structures still have original paintings on the walls. The views are spectacular and the site offers a unique look back in time. Please note: This is an optional, ticketed event that requires an additional fee to participate.
6:00 pm-7:00 pm	Awards Dinner Reception
7:00 pm-10:00 pm	Awards Dinner
10:00 pm	Rendezvous at the Grand Hyatt
Saturday, March 7, 2020
8:30 am-9:30 am	Breakfast
9:30 am-11:30 am	Technology Trends to Build Your Business From social media to cloud-based tools, technology is fueling advancements that increase productivity. CORFAC Executive Committee Member Phill Tomlinson will lead a hands-on workshop focused on a range of technology tools. Session Sponsored by RealMassive
11:30 am-12:30 pm	Lunch
11:30 am-1:30 pm	Board of Directors Lunch Meeting
1:30 pm-4:30 pm	Shopping in Playa del Carmen -- Optional Off-Site Tour Visit Playa del Carmen’s famous 5th Avenue, a traffic-free street close to the beach where you will discover plenty of shops with loads of unique gift ideas. There are lots of little bistros, intimate restaurants and small sidewalk cafes, perfect for getting a coffee, drink or afternoon snack. Please note: This is an optional event.

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