Senior Housing Boot Camp

The Art of Assessing a Deal

NIC Academy

Senior Housing Boot Camp

The Art of Assessing a Deal
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM Loews Chicago Hotel, Chicago, IL

Join us for a transformative one-day course dedicated to honing your skills in deal assessment and market analysis. Led by seasoned industry experts, this immersive experience uses real-world scenarios, data, and case studies, offering you a hands-on opportunity to refine your approach. Whether you are new to the sector or looking to stay up to date on the latest best practices, this course will help you elevate your expertise in senior housing deal assessment.

Senior housing professionals participating in a NIC learning session

WHAT TO EXPECT

Gain invaluable insights into today’s senior housing market dynamics, including trends, transaction volumes, and key valuation factors.
Hear directly from expert facilitators on how they dissect market supply and demand, formulate investment theses and craft winning strategies.
Deep dive into the world of capital acquisition for property financing, uncovering essential strategies for success.
Master the art of assessing potential acquisitions or developments, focusing on critical decision points.
Leverage operational opportunities, design considerations, sales expertise, disposition strategies, financing options, and valuation methods to evaluate prospective transactions.
Engage in dynamic discussions with industry leaders and peers and expand your professional network.
Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity for hands-on learning in an intimate setting. Cap off the day with a networking reception alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.
“People don’t just learn about how to value a deal … they take home connections as well.”

BOOT CAMP AGENDA

Program Highlights
Speakers & Facilitators
Welcome & Industry Overview
Brooks Blackmon, Blueprint Healthcare Real Estate Advisors
David Jennings, Atria Senior Living
Caroline Clapp, NIC
Market & Operational Assessment
Dushyanth Biyyala, Head of Growth / Sage
Katie Meyer, SVP of Operations / Renew REIT
Graham Johnson, VP, Investments / Life Care Services (LCS)
Peter Kravaritis, VP, Asset Management / Sunrise Senior Living
Investment & Capital Considerations
Robb Cozad, VP, Investments / Ventas, Inc.
Mary Kate Cruise, Vice President / AEW Capital Management, L.P.
Zach Britton, Director / Locust Point Capital, LLC
Industry Perspective & Lunch
Julie Robinson, Clarion Partners LLC
Hands-On Case Study & Deal Analysis
Brooks Blackmon, Blueprint Healthcare Real Estate Advisors
Bid Review & Wrap-Up
Brooks Blackmon, Blueprint Healthcare Real Estate Advisors
David Jennings, Atria Senior Living