Panelist
Panelist
Mayor Janet Cowell
Mayor of Raleigh City of Raleigh
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 as NC State Treasurer.
Prior to being elected mayor in 2024, Cowell served as President & CEO of the Dix Park Conservancy. Cowell started her career as a stock analyst in Asia. In recent years, she served as corporate director for two publicly-traded companies.
She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and the Wharton School of Business.
Speaking at
Mon 23 Mar
3:00 PM — 4:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time
Shaping Tomorrow: The Future of Real Estate in the Carolinas
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.