Shaping Tomorrow: The Future of Real Estate in the Carolinas
Mon 23 Mar
3:00 PM — 4:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time
As the Carolinas continue to experience dynamic growth and demographic shifts, what does the future hold for real estate across the region? This opening session brings together visionary leaders to explore the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping our built environment. From emerging technologies and sustainability imperatives to economic development and community resilience, our panelists will share insights on how public and private sectors can collaborate to create thriving places.
Speakers
Moderator
Moderator
Howard C. and Margaret G. Bissell Director of the Pappas Real Estate Development Program NC State University College of Design
Chuck Flink, FASLA is the Howard C. and Margaret G. Bissell Director of the Pappas Real Estate Development Program at NC State University. Flink is an award-winning author, planner and landscape architect who has completed work in 250 communities, 35 states, and in Europe, Asia, and South America. He is the recipient of four dozen national, regional and local planning and design awards. In 2023…
Panelist
Panelist
SVP, Head of North Carolina Operations FUJIFILM Biotechnologies
Laurie Braxton serves as SVP, Head of North Carolina Operations for FUJIFILM Biotechnologies. Laurie brings over two decades of leadership experience from GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), where she held pivotal roles spanning large and small scale manufacturing operations, external supply, third-party sales, and business development. Most recently, as VP and Site Head at GSK's Rocksville, MD location, Laurie focused on positioning the facility for future growth, achieving…
Panelist
Panelist
Mayor of Raleigh Raleigh City Hall
Janet Cowell is the 63rd Mayor of Raleigh. She has close to two decades of executive leadership experience in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Cowell comes from a tradition of public service: her father was United Methodist minister and her mother was a school teacher. Cowell served in public office from 2001-2016, including on the Raleigh City Council, as a NC State Senator, and…
Panelist
Panelist
CEO Carolina Huricanes
Fork enters his second season as the CEO of Hurricanes Holdings, LLC. In his role he supervises all business units of Hurricanes Holdings, LLC, including the Hurricanes, Lenovo Center, the mixed-use real estate development district surrounding Lenovo Center and other business interests of the company. Fork joined the organization in July of 2024. He previously spent the better part of six years with the North…