THE CHOICE IS OURS. THE MOMENT IS NOW.
OCTOBER 22, 2026
A summit on women, leadership, and the future of commercial real estate.
This is not a women’s conference. It is a conference about the most consequential untapped opportunity in commercial real estate — what happens when the people who hold decision-making power and the people blocked from it are finally in the same room, working the same problem, with the same data.
About the Summit
The Inflection Point brings together leaders across commercial real estate for a half day of conversation, insight, and momentum. From development and investment to design, construction, and leadership, the summit highlights the people and ideas shaping the future of the industry. Attendees will hear from industry professionals, connect with peers and mentors, and explore the challenges and opportunities redefining commercial real estate today.
Featured Speakers
Industry leaders, innovators, and emerging voices.
Julie Ashmore, JD
President and CEO
Ashmore Consulting
Naomi Boyd, PhD
Dean
Daniels College of Business
University of Denver
Blaire Butler
Principal
Essex
Harry Klaff
Principal, President, U.S.
Avison Young
Christopher Ludeman
Ludeman Ventures & Strategies
Former Global President of Capital Markets, CBRE
Aviva Sonenreich
Managing Broker
Warehouse Hotline
Marilee Utter, CRE
President
Citiventure Associates
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Gilda Zaragoza
CEO
Invalesco Group
Leina Zimmerman, LEED AP MCR
Principal
Powerplay PSD, Inc.
Jennifer Luce
SVP, PNC Bank
President, CREW Denver
Schedule
8:15 – 8:30am
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Naomi Boyd
Dean, Daniels College of Business
8:30 – 9:10am
Opening Keynote
Harry Klaff
President, U.S. Avison Young
9:15 – 10:00am
Lightning Labs
Leina Zimmerman, LEED AP MCR
Principal, Powerplay PSD, Inc.
Gilda Zaragoza
CEO, Invalesco Group
Aviva Sonenreich
Managing Broker, Warehouse Hotline
10:15 – 11:00am
The Bias Lab
Julie Ashmore
President & CEO, Ashmore Consulting
Naomi Boyd, PhD
Dean, Daniels College of Buisness
11:05 – 11:40am
Closing Keynote - Fireside Chat
Christopher R. Ludeman
Ludeman Ventures and Strategies
Blaire Butler
Principal, Essex
11:45 – 12:00pm
Closing challenge & Commitment
Marilee Utter
President, Citiventure Associates
Become a Sponsor
Sponsorships aren’t buying logo placement — they’re buying proof of leadership at a moment when the industry’s own 20-year dataset says the status quo isn’t working. Proceeds fund scholarships for the next generation of CRE leaders, including the Susan Stanton Scholarship at the University of Denver.
PRESENTING SPONSOR
$10,000
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Opportunity to deliver opening remarks aligning your organization with advancing women in CRE
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2-3 minutes
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Prominent logo placement as Presenting Sponsor across all event branding and communications
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Featured recognition in pre-event marketing
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Featured recognition in post-event materials
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Custom branded slide in main-stage rotation
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Opportunity to provide a curated attendee takeaway
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Optional, aligned with event tone
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Premium reserved table for 10
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Opportunity to collaborate on one insight prompt or theme integrated into the program
TABLE SPONSORS
$1,250
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Reserved table for 10
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Logo placement on table signage
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Recognition in event program and rotating main-stage presentation
KEYNOTE SPONSOR
$5,000
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Opportunity to introduce keynote speaker with brief remarks
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Brand alignment with keynote session (logo on keynote slide and
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Reserved premium table for 10
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Recognition across all marketing materials and on-site signage
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Optional inclusion in post-event thought leadership summary (quote or insight)
EXPERIENCE SPONSORS
$2,500
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Opportunity to co-host a facilitated breakout or interactive session
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Brand recognition tied specifically to that experience (e.g., 'Networking Lab sponsored by...')
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Opportunity to provide a facilitator or subject-matter contributor in partnership with organizers
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Reserved table for 10
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Recognition in program agenda and session materials
Event Details
Location
DU Welcome Center (fka The Cable Center)
2000 Buchtel Blvd S, Denver, CO 80210
Time
Oct 22, 2026
8am – 12pm Program
12pm – 1pm Student-Industry networking
Co-hosted By
