2026 NAIOP ROCKY MOUNTAIN REAL ESTATE CHALLENGE
presented by LAND TITLE 
24th ANNUAL COMPETITION DAY
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM MDT
Location to be Finalized

On the evening of April 22, 2026, MBA student teams from the University of Colorado and University of Denver will compete in the 24th Annual Rocky Mountain Real Estate Challenge presented by Land Title Guarantee Company - a real world, development competition featuring Ladera, a 240-acre master-planned community located in the Town of Timnath in Northern Colorado. 

Join Land Title Guarantee Company and NAIOP Colorado on Wednesday, April 22, as we cheer on the competing MBA Students from CU and DU as they present their plans for Ladera to a live audience of 700+ real estate professionals!    

'The Challenge" is the premier real estate competition that pairs graduate-level students from the University of Colorado and the University of Denver and industry leaders in the Colorado real estate community to evaluate development opportunities. This year’s competition will center on a 14.55-acre waterfront parcel within Ladera. The site overlooks a future 30-acre reservoir and presents students with a rare opportunity to design an activated waterfront district that engages the community and enhances the broader mixed-use environment. Currently operating as an asphalt plant and gravel pit at the end of its productive life, the site is poised for transformation. Connell LLC is committed to guiding this transition in a way that provides a community amenity which will offer spaces to live, gather, work, and thrive.

 REGISTRATION OPEN SOON! 

 DON'T MISS THE REAL ESTATE EVENT OF THE YEAR! 

• Network with 650+ Real Estate Professionals at the Real Estate Challenge hosted by Land Title!
• Featured Powerhouse Panel of Prominent Industry Judges!
• Lively competition between the CU Buffs and DU Pioneers!

SCHEDULE:  

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM    Check-In, Networking Reception with Heavy Hors d'oeuvres
6:30 PM - 6:50 PM    Welcome and Sponsor Recognition
6:50 PM - 7:05 PM    University of Colorado - Student Team Presentation
7:05 PM - 7:20 PM    University of Denver - Student Team Presentation
7:20 PM - 8:00 PM    Judges Deliberation, Special Guest Remarks and Presentation of the NAIOP Tracy Wilkes Cup
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM   Post-Event Celebration and Reception

JUDGES PANEL:

Our powerhouse panel of professionals from the commercial real estate industry brings unparalleled expertise and insight, ensuring the integrity of this year's competition. With their collective experience, they will evaluate and elevate the next generation of real estate talent, shaping the future of the industry. 

VIEW THE JUDGES PANEL

LOCATION:

To Be Finalized

ATTIRE:

Business Professional Chic or Cocktail Attire.

 MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES:

The Challenge is the premier networking event for Colorado's commercial real estate industry, offering a wide range of sponsorship options so you can select the prefect option for your marketing needs. Click Here to view the marketing opportunities NOW or contact [email protected] for more details.

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 THANK YOU TO OUR CHALLENGE SPONSORS

 

                   

     

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