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Thank you to everyone who attended and supported the 2024 LightBox PRISM Conference in Dallas, TX.
Explore the PRISM Resource Center to hear from leading subject matter experts and take a deep dive into the key takeaways and insights from the conference.
PRISM Perspectives
An inside look at some of the key topics and themes covered at PRISM 2024 in Dallas.

Connecting the Dots on Tomorrow with Today’s Leaders: Insights from PRISM →
“Using AI is like handing a knife to someone. If you play with it the wrong way, you’re going to…

PRISM 2024 Honors Six Outstanding Professionals at Annual Awards Ceremony →
Now in its 8th year, the LightBox PRISM Awards is an event dedicated to recognizing the achievements of professionals in…

Two Experts Reveal the Opportunities of Data Connectivity in Commercial Real Estate →
“We’re sitting on an opportunity our predecessors didn’t have.” -Patrick Jacolenne, DataLogIQ 360 At the LightBox PRISM 2024 conference, the…

Inside the Beltway: MBA’s Mike Flood Unveils Key Trends Shaping Commercial Real Estate Lending →
Flood cautions audience to “see through the noise and beyond the bluster” At PRISM 2024, Mike Flood, Senior Vice President,…

Leading Analysts Examine CRE Green Shoots in a Hyper-Local and Uncertain Market →
Manulife’s Dr. Victor Calanog “is expecting one or two rate cuts this calendar year,” cautioning that “nuance is required across…

PFAS and CERCLA: What’s Next? →
The recent news that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) designated two PFAS chemicals (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) as hazardous…

PRISM 2024 Track Tackles the Urgency and Challenges of Assessing Climate Risk in CRE →
Suzy Gardner of Trusted Advisors GAP Services moderating the LightBox PRISM 2024 panel on climate risk featuring Rich West from…

PRISM 2024 Market Review: Manus Clancy Reveals Five Reasons for Optimism →
As the protracted downturn in commercial real estate (CRE) drags on, attendees came to the LightBox PRISM 2024 conference eager…

Harnessing the Power of AI in Commercial Real Estate →
Keynote Speakers Anat Baron, Futurist and Daniel Fenton, JLL at LightBox Prism24 Two Experts Weigh in on the Opportunities of…
PRISM Session Recordings
Gain access to on-demand session recordings from PRISM 2024 and delve into insights from top subject-matter experts. Explore a broad spectrum of topics, from technology applications to strategic benchmarking, business strategies, growth planning, and more!
The Next Great Transformation
Anat Baron, Futurist, Tech Entrepreneur and Former Head of Mike’s Hard Lemonade, provides valuable insights into the latest technology tools and their impact on our businesses, as well as the exponential changes ahead.
The Implications and Opportunity of AI/ChatGPT in CRE
It’s hard to underestimate the impact that AI and machine learning is having on all aspects of commercial real estate. In this track, Daniel Fenton, Head of Head of Product, AI Platform at JLL, highlights early innovations in the application of these evolving technologies and the exciting potential opportunities for improving efficiencies.
Real Estate’s New Paradigm of Opportunity and Loss: The Case for Calibrating Components of Risk and Value
Collateral risks and opportunities are more broad-based than ever before. A diverse mix of expert panelists delve into issues that appraisers, environmental due diligence consultants, risk managers, and lenders need to consider to quantify the components of value at highest risk for commercial real estate.
Building Data Bridges: The Challenges and Opportunities of Digitization and the Modernization of Collateral Data
This track highlights the challenges the commercial real estate industry faces in accessing and managing the growing universe of property data.
Panel Discussion: PFAS and CERCLA—What’s Next?
An expert legal, lending and technical panel provide timely updates on the status of the U.S. EPA’s designation of PFAS as a hazardous substance, a summary of key terms and provisions, and the potential impacts on environmental due diligence.
Annual PRISM CRE Market Forecast
Victor Calanog, Global Head of Research and Strategy for Real Estate Private Markets at Manulife Investment Management, provides an in-depth look at the latest cyclical and structural trends impacting the commercial real estate market.
Market Trends Through the LightBox Lens
Higher interest rates and spikes in labor, insurance, and utility costs have taken a big bite out of CRE activity, lending, and property valuations. Are we getting close to the end of this negative cycle? Manus Clancy, Head of Data Strategy at LightBox, provides insights into why we are not yet out of the woods, but that better days are coming.
A First-hand View Into Why Dallas is a Hotbed of CRE Investment and Development
The PRISM host city of Dallas is at the top of many lists of commercial real estate’s most active metros for construction, investment, and home-building. JLL expert Torrey Littlejohn is joining to cover the factors that make Dallas look so appealing to investors and developers.
“Inside the Beltway” Fireside Chat on CRE Lending Trends, Distress and Opportunity
Mike Flood of Mortgage Bankers Association, provides a unique “Inside the Beltway” perspective on the more significant trends and forces shaping commercial real estate lending.
Connecting the Dots on Tomorrow with Today’s Leaders
Leaders in environmental due diligence and commercial real estate appraisals share their thoughts on how technology is reshaping traditional processes; climate risk and the changing calculus of risk management; and strategic responses to top business challenges.
PRISM Awards
Congratulations to all our LightBox PRISM 2024 Award Winners!
The LightBox PRISM Awards are the benchmark for excellence in the property due diligence, commercial real estate lending, and appraisal industries. The award categories recognize creativity, innovation, service, and achievement in the areas of leadership, technology, and influence. Learn more >
Learn moreThe 2024 PRISM Award Winners

William R. Weissman
Environmental Attorney
PRISM’s highest honor is reserved for the individual who has made career contributions to the industry. This individual will be recognized for years of commendable service, leadership and dedication to improving the industry.

Courtney Morrison
Stantec
Highlights a rising leader who has demonstrated impressive achievement in the areas of leadership, visibility, professional competency or industry involvement in the early stage of their career.

Craig Benton
Synovus Bank
Recognizes an outstanding individual who shines beyond their organization with a demonstrated commitment to championing the industry as a whole, sharing their intel widely, and furthering the understanding of property risk management in the field.

Ramboll
Recognizes a firm or institution that has embraced technological innovation within their internal team to advance how their organization assesses, manages and minimizes property risk. The winner has expanded the boundaries of what is possible by establishing new best practices and achieving efficiency in how data is accessed, processed and analyzed in a way that has a demonstrated, measurable impact.

Langan
Recognizes a firm or institution that has a demonstrated focus on creating a positive company culture for its employees. The winner has made strides to improve and retain top talent, to support existing employees during a challenging time, and keep them engaged and involved in company culture specifically with respect to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts.
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