CREW Northwest Arkansas 3rd Annual Signature Event with Keynote Speaker Anjee Solanki

CREW Northwest Arkansas 3rd Annual Signature Event

The Next Dollar: Generational Spending Shifts Reshaping Retail Real Estate

CREW Northwest Arkansas invites you to join us for our 3rd Annual Signature Event, an inspiring evening of industry insight, professional development and connection featuring nationally recognized speaker Anjee Solanki.

Held at the beautiful The Compton Hotel in Downtown Bentonville, this annual event brings together commercial real estate professionals and community leaders for an evening centered on ideas, innovation and the future of our industry. Guests will enjoy dinner, an engaging keynote presentation and an opportunity to celebrate the continued growth and impact of the commercial real estate community throughout Northwest Arkansas.

Featured Keynote

Every generation shops differently, values differently and spends differently. As trillions of dollars shift across age cohorts, retail brands, property owners, developers and investors must rethink where consumers shop, what they purchase and the experiences they expect.

In her keynote presentation, The Next Dollar: Generational Spending Shifts Reshaping Retail Real Estate, Anjee Solanki will provide a data-backed look at the consumer trends poised to define the next decade of retail growth.

The presentation will explore how generational differences are influencing:

• Consumer spending priorities and purchasing decisions
• Brand loyalty and expectations
• Physical versus digital shopping preferences
• Demand for convenience, experience and personalization
• Retail site selection, development and placemaking
• The strategies landlords and retailers will need to remain competitive

This timely conversation will help commercial real estate professionals better understand where consumer demand is moving and what those shifts mean for retail properties, mixed-use developments and the broader built environment.

Event Details

Thursday, October 8, 2026
5:30-  6:30 p.m. | Welcome Hour & Networking
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. | Dinner & Keynote Speaker

The Compton Hotel
200 NW A Street
Bentonville, AR 72712

Parking is available throughout Downtown Bentonville, including the adjacent public parking deck. Please allow a few extra minutes to park and make your way to the event.

About Our Speaker

Anjee Solanki serves on the CREW Network Board of Directors and is widely recognized as one of the commercial real estate industry’s leading voices on retail, consumer trends and the evolving built environment.

Throughout her career, she has advised organizations across North America while helping shape conversations around innovation, placemaking and the future of commercial real estate.

Known for her engaging presentation style and thoughtful perspective, Anjee brings a unique ability to connect emerging consumer trends with practical insights that resonate across every sector of the industry.

Registration

CREW Members: $150 ($125 Early Bird discount pricing for members only, will end at midnight, Friday, August 21st)
Non-Members: $175
Table of Eight: $1,200 ($1,000 Early Bird discount pricing for members only, will end at midnight, Friday, August 21st)
Table of Ten: $1,500 ($1,250 Early Bird discount pricing for members only, will end at midnight, Friday, August 21st)

Dress Code: Cocktail Attire

Sponsorship Opportunities

Interested in showcasing your organization at one of CREW Northwest Arkansas’ premier annual events? 

Sponsorship opportunities and reserved tables are now available.

For sponsorship information, please contact:
Daphne@daphnevought.com

Thank You to Our Sponsors

A special thank-you to our Presenting Sponsor, WACO Title Commercial Division, along with our valued Annual Sponsors and Contributing Sponsors, for their continued investment in CREW Northwest Arkansas and our mission to advance opportunities for women and professionals in commercial real estate.

Annual Sponsors

WACO Title | Bowman | BUF Studio | Colliers Arkansas | Cromwell Architects | Cushman & Wakefield | Sage Partners | BLEW & Associates | Shawmut Starlight | Sterling Bank

Contributing Sponsors

Samantha’s Garden | CBRE | Buffalo Builders | The Norman Company | Farmer's Bank & Bank of Fayetteville | Moses Tucker Partners | Topline Commercial Roofing | Horner & Shifrin | Keith Branch Photography | United Bank

We look forward to welcoming you to an exceptional evening at The Compton Hotel as we examine the generational forces reshaping retail real estate, gain fresh perspectives from one of CREW Network’s national leaders and continue building a stronger commercial real estate community in Northwest Arkansas.

Ticket Sales Close September 30th