Tour of Caesars Superdome

Nov 19, 2025

The Tulane Real Estate Group Cohort will tour the iconic Caesars Superdome to explore one of New Orleans’ most notable sports and entertainment landmarks. Students will gain a behind-the-scenes look at the Superdome’s operations and ongoing redevelopment, learning about the financial, logistical, and community aspects that shape large-scale venue management. This experience will offer valuable insight into how major projects like the Superdome contribute to urban growth and economic development across the city.

Spencer Burton (Virtual)

Nov 10, 2025

GWBC 300

Spencer Burton is the Co-Founder and CEO of CRE Agents, a vertical AI platform transforming how work gets done in commercial real estate. With over 20 years of experience as an investor, principal, and founder, Spencer has become a leading voice in applying AI and data analytics to CRE. He is also the Co-Creator of Adventures in CRE (A.CRE), the industry’s top platform for learning financial modeling and advancing careers in real estate.

Join us as Spencer shares his perspective on how AI and technology are reshaping the industry, what skills will define the next generation of real estate professionals, and how students can leverage financial modeling to stand out in the field.

Speaker: Jody McKibben (Virtual)

Nov 3, 2025

GWBC 300

Jody McKibben is a Vice President and Regional Manager at Marcus & Millichap, overseeing the firm’s offices across Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Birmingham, Mobile, and Baton Rouge. Since joining Marcus & Millichap in 2012, Jody has built a strong reputation for leading high-performing brokerage teams and driving market growth throughout the Southeast. Prior to joining the firm, he served as a Senior Investment Advisor at Sperry Van Ness/Investec Realty.

Join us as Jody shares insights into current investment trends, brokerage leadership, and career development in commercial real estate—from market fundamentals to building long-term success in the industry.

Speaker: Kurt Hartman

Oct 27, 2025

GWBC 300

Kurt Hines is a Senior Advisor at Hines, one of the world’s leading real estate investment, development, and management firms. Based in Atlanta, Kurt brings over 35 years of experience in the industry, having previously served as Senior Managing Director for the Southeast Region. In this role, he led the development, acquisition, and asset management of major office, multifamily, and mixed-use projects across the region.

Join us as Kurt discusses his experience shaping large-scale developments, lessons from decades of leadership at a global real estate firm, and his perspective on where the industry is headed next.

TREK: New York City

Oct 19-22, 2025

The Tulane Real Estate Group Cohort traveled to New York City for an immersive week of firm visits, property tours, and conversations with industry leaders. Students met with executives from Blackstone, Tishman Speyer, RIPCO, Brixmor, Slate Property Group, Welltower, and KABR Group, discussing current market trends, deal strategies, and career paths across the industry. Highlights included a tour of the iconic Rockefeller Center and a visit to a multifamily property in Greenwich Village, giving students a close look at development and investment in one of the world’s most dynamic real estate markets.

Speaker: Matt Schwartz – Domain Companies

Oct 6, 2025

GWBC 300 

Matt Schwartz is Co-Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of The Domain Companies, a real-estate development, investment and management firm headquartered in New Orleans. A Tulane alumnus (BSM ’99, A.B. Freeman School of Business), Matt has led the firm through more than $3 billion in development across mixed-use, multifamily, and community-focused projects in New Orleans and New York.

Join us for an engaging conversation with Matt on how large scale real-estate development evolves in post-disruption markets, the career pathways for students interested in development/investment, and how Tulane alumni are making an impact in the industry.

TREK: Chicago

Sep 24-26, 2025

The Tulane Real Estate Group Cohort traveled to Chicago to attend the Eisenberg Foundation Career Day, a two-day educational forum designed for students pursuing careers in commercial real estate. The program featured career readiness workshops, a guided site tour of a Chicago development project, and networking opportunities with professionals across the industry. It concluded with a Career and Internship Fair connecting students to more than 20 leading firms. The experience gave cohort members the chance to explore new markets, learn from industry leaders, and strengthen connections within the national CRE community.