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Fostering Excellence in Industry Partnerships At Wisconsin, forging industry collaborations is at the heart of what we do. It’s one of the many reasons the Wisconsin Real Estate Program is ranked #1 and a shining example of the Wisconsin Idea in action — extending knowledge beyond the classroom to address real-world challenges and opportunities. Keynote Presenter Christopher Kennedy, Chairman of Chicago-based Joseph P. Kennedy Enterprise Inc. (L) and Graaskamp Director Jacques Gordon (R) at the Graaskamp Center Spring Board Conference in Chicago, IL. 20th Annual Wisconsin Real Estate & Economic Outlook Conference: Addresses issues critical to the real estate and housing industries with a special focus on affordable housing. The conference featured speakers Sam Khatar, Chief Economist of Freddie Mac. Attendance (pictured right): 160+ New! Graaskamp Center – MIT Real Estate Center Real Estate Conference. Hosted in Santa Monica last December, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology/Graaskamp Center Real Estate Conference brought together an exceptional roster of thought leaders and industry experts for engaging discussions and innovative insights. Attendance: 140+ Sam Khatar, Chief Economist at Freddie Mac delivers the keynote at the Wisconsin Real Estate & Economic Outlook Conference. Annual Spring Board Dinner and Conference in Chicago: Over 150 industry leaders, alumni, grad students, and guests came together at the London House in Chicago to explore “Transforming Real Estate: Adapting to Change, Embracing Innovation.” In a time of economic uncertainty, the energy, collaboration, and insights shared were more valuable than ever. As one of our premier lifelong learning events, the spring dinner and conference provide great opportunities for board members, alumni, students and faculty to connect with one another, and featured an impressive array of industry thought leaders. Attendance: 150+

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