Join us to celebrate over a decade of innovation and growth at the 11th Annual Vermont Development Conference, hosted at the Hotel Champlain (formerly the Hilton Burlington Hotel). This full-day event offers a dynamic blend of insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and industry inspiration. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the real estate development and land use fields, connect with thought leaders and peers in an engaging, collaborative atmosphere. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to expand your knowledge, share ideas, and enhance your professional network.
When: October 30, 2025
Where: Hotel Champlain – 60 Battery Street Burlington, Vermont
Parking: Parking is available in the Downtown Garage, below the Hotel Champlain. There is a third floor walking bridge that connects the parking garage to the mezzanine level of the Hotel Champlain. Parking codes will become available as we get closer to the event.
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Advertising and Sponsorship: Are you a part of the commercial real estate industry? Are your clients part of this industry? Partnering with White + Burke on this premier event gives you the platform to showcase your business in front of a captive audience of 300 Commercial Real Estate professionals. Contact us for a multi-tiered sponsorship package or for information on advertising in our conference booklet and event app.
Event App: The VDC has partnered with a new event app to immerse you even more in the experience of this event. Be sure to download this app to connect with your industry peers before, during, and after the conference.
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CEDs: Continuing Education Credits are not offered for this Conference. However, you are welcome to pursue this on your own and White + Burke will sign off on your participation.
Questions?: Email us
“PC is so proud to be a sponsor of the Vermont Development Conference – as we have been since its inception. I go to connect and discuss current issues, but the conversation doesn’t end with the conference. The network connections I’ve made at the VDC include people I call upon as we navigate this ever-changing world of commercial development and construction. Thank you to White and Burke for bringing this high-quality platform to Vermont every year.”
-Matt Cooke, President / CEO, PC Construction
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Past Conference Schedules and Speakers
SCHEDULE OVERVIEW
8:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
10:15 a.m.
10:45 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
1:15 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
2:15 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
3:15 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
Registration Opens
Keynote
Networking and Exhibits
Concurrent Sessions
Lunch
Concurrent Sessions
Networking and Exhibits
Concurrent Sessions
Networking and Exhibits
General Session
Cocktail Reception
DETAILED SESSION SCHEDULE
8:30 a.m. Registration Opens
Be sure to use the promo code emailed to you to access free parking for the day.
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9:00 a.m. Keynote session
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10:15 a.m. Networking and Exhibits
Top off your coffee and fuel up for the day ahead.
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10:45 a.m. Choose from four concurrent sessions
12:00 p.m. Lunch
Join the group in the general session room and use this time to catch up with your colleagues and clients and make new connections.
1:15 p.m. Choose from three concurrent sessions
2:00 p.m. Networking and Exhibits
Take a break to grab a snack and some coffee.
2:15 p.m. Choose from three concurrent sessions
3:00 p.m. Networking and Exhibits
3:15 p.m. Economic Session
4:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception sponsored by: 
Finish up the day with time to connect and reflect. Enjoy a complimentary drink from the bar and some light snacks. Stay to win a prize in the raffle!
As a long-time attendee, a past panelist, and a repeat sponsor, I am once again pleased to support and participate in the Vermont Development Conference. It’s really the only opportunity in our state for industry professionals including developers, builders, architects, engineers, lawyers, etc. to meet in one place to discuss both the challenges and opportunities in our areas of expertise. We often lament the many hurdles that we encounter on projects; here is an opportunity to learn, contribute and effect change in our industry.”
– Evan Langfeldt, CEO, O’Brien Brothers
2025 Sponsors
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Keynote Speaker Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
2025 PLANNING COMMITTEE
Stephanie Clarke, White + Burke Real Estate Advisors
Steve Shaw, Weston & Sampson
Nathalia Ellis, Freeman French Freeman
Dan Heil, VHB
Jen Stromsten, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation
Ravi Bidichandani, PC Construction
Morgan Hood, VT Gas
Emily Garrett, DRM