Events
Upcoming Events
March 26, 2026
POSTPONED! The seminar will be rescheduled in the fall semester.
Landscape architecture and its role in well-being and community engagement.
Lara Kauffman. Landscape Architect - Pizza Provided!
March 31, 2026
Sponsored by the Master Builders' Association
Pittsburgh, PA
The Energy Innovation Center, 1435 Bedford Ave
Transportation and meals provided, MS, PhD or UG students are encouraged to attend.
April 14, 2026
11:00 am
- 12:00 pm
University Park, Pa
314 ECORE
Vision, Roadmap and Status on Computational Screening and Surveillance
April 27, 2026
Experience a day dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and the power of ideas. The first annual Cocoziello Institute Built Environment Showcase brings together leaders from across our community—Board members, faculty, students, and industry partners—for an inspiring celebration of discovery and impact.
October 1, 2026
A conference focusing on venture capital and intellectual property in real estate innovation.
Built Environment Showcase
April 27, 2026 Nittany Lion Inn
Experience a day dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and the power of ideas. The first annual Cocoziello Institute Built Environment Showcase brings together leaders from across our community—Board members, faculty, students, and industry partners—for an inspiring celebration of discovery and impact.
Past Events
February 26, 2026
February 25, 2026
Socially Responsible Real Estate: Turning Community Impact into High-Yield Returns - Ashley Wilson
Co-Founder of Conference Connect, Founder and CEO of Bar Down Investments, LLC, Co-Founder of Apartment Addicts & Co-Founder of HouseItLook, LLC
January 29, 2026
4:00 pm
- 5:00 pm
University Park, Pa
101 Stukeman Family Building
Building Utopia: Better Homes and Neighborhoods with Smarter Regulations by Michael Eliason, RA. Director - Larch Lab
January 22, 2026
A collaborative workshop for faculty to develop innovative research ideas in real estate.
November 19, 2025
Second Annual Insights and Impact Reception
October 23, 2025
Explore the Future of Sustainable Architecture and Real Estate!
Join us for an exclusive guided tour of Philadelphia’s groundbreaking mass timber commercial office building, developed by Equus Capital Partners. This innovative project showcases the latest in sustainable design, engineering, and development.’
Gain valuable insights from industry leaders, see cutting-edge projects in action, and explore how sustainability intersects with hospitality and urban living.
September 26, 2025
This private roundtable brings together leading industry professionals and Penn State faculty whose research is shaping the future of the built environment. This session is designed to foster strategic dialogue across a wide spectrum of innovation—from property technology and AI to next-generation materials, energy systems, housing, and ESG.
September 25, 2025
6:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
University Park, Pa
233AB HUB-Robeson Center
Join the Nittany AI Alliance for a fast-paced ideation session to spark cross-disciplinary solutions for the Cocoziello Institute of Real Estate Innovation’s Prize for AI Innovation in the Built Environment.
September 25, 2025
12:30 pm
- 2:00 pm
University Park, Pa
131 HUB
Join the Cocoziello Institute for a dynamic fireside chat featuring trailblazers redefining the built environment. From private equity and smart home innovation to AI-driven decision-making and entrepreneurial leadership, this panel brings together diverse perspectives on the future of real estate.
August 29, 2025
11:30 am
- 1:30 pm
University Park, Pa
233B HUB-Robeson Center
This talk is part of the March Construction Speaker Series, an initiative generously supported by the March Construction Endowed Speaker Series Fund. This fund was established to enhance the mission of the Cocoziello Institute of Real Estate Innovation, bringing thought leaders to campus to explore the future of real estate and construction with our students and faculty.