Builders of Color Coalition and Coffee Connectors Host 2024 CRE Student Summit - Boston Real Estate Times

BOSTON–The Builders of Color Coalition and NorthBridge Partners’ Coffee Connectors are joining together to host the 2024 Boston Student Summit, a one-day event designed to connect first-generation and underrepresented college students with opportunities in the commercial real estate (CRE) sector.

Attendees will gain insight into diverse career paths within CRE and develop their professional networks through interactive sessions, networking events, and engaging presentations.

This summit is specifically tailored for first-generation and underrepresented college students interested in learning about commercial real estate and building a career in this dynamic industry.

This exclusive event provides students with an invaluable opportunity to learn about the commercial real estate industry, explore various career options, and expand their professional networks. Through informative sessions, keynote speeches, and targeted networking opportunities, participants will gain insights from CRE professionals and industry leaders.

Here are the details:

WHAT: The Builders of Color Coalition and NorthBridge Partners’ Coffee Connectors are joining together to host the 2024 Boston Student Summit, a one-day event designed to connect first-generation and underrepresented college students with opportunities in the commercial real estate (CRE) sector. Attendees will gain insight into diverse career paths within CRE and develop their professional networks through interactive sessions, networking events, and engaging presentations.

This summit is specifically tailored for first-generation and underrepresented college students interested in learning about commercial real estate and building a career in this dynamic industry. The summit has accepted 120 students from over 230 applicants, representing more than 36 institutions across the Boston and New England area.

The days schedule is as follows:

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Registration

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Breakfast, Opening Remarks, and Introduction to Commercial Real Estate

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM: Keynote Speaker

10:15 AM – 11:00 AM: Session #1: Careers in Commercial Real Estate

11:00 AM – 11:45 AM: Session #2: Commercial Real Estate Organizations Supporting Young Professionals

11:45 AM – 12:15 PM: Lunch Break

12:15 PM – 1:30 PM: Session #3: The Power of Networking & Lunchtime Breakouts

Power Hour: Exclusive networking for Coffee Connectees and CREST Alumni

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM: Closing Remarks, Surveys, and Exit Tickets.

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Open Networking

The summit has secured 23 sponsors. Additionally, to ensure students can fully participate, each attendee will receive a $250 stipend designed to eliminate barriers such as missing work or covering transportation costs.

This exclusive event provides students with an invaluable opportunity to learn about the commercial real estate industry, explore various career options, and expand their professional networks. Through informative sessions, keynote speeches, and targeted networking opportunities, participants will gain insights from CRE professionals and industry leaders.

WHEN: Friday, November 8, 2024

8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

WHERE: One Financial Boston