"Where are we in this cycle?" has been a constant question in recent years, but is this the right question to be asking? Do economic cycles repeat themselves and are there staple indicators to determine a cycle "peak" and how long it will last? Industry leaders and economic experts on this panel will discuss the metrics that really matter in determining the strength of the economy and will offer a look ahead based on those metrics.

Institutional players are dominating the Los Angeles industrial market. Coupled with the incredibly tight supply and high demand—vacancy rates are as low as 1% in some markets—rates are soaring and opportunities are limited. Industrial players will talk about how investors are navigating this market, why there are such tight dynamics and if there is room for growth in a market that is already performing at top levels.

The Los Angeles market is active across sectors with high competition for assets and record-breaking prices. It seems like all players are in the game—from institutional investors to high net worth individuals and private exchange buyers. Leaders in brokerage talk about who is buying, who is selling and how these players are beating the competition.

While innovative or creative office is clearly the trend in office design, the trends for investment strategies are less clear. Last year, L.A. saw new construction office and value-add office investments flourish, while vacancies in a lot of L.A. markets are still in the double digits. Moreover, the market saw early renewals from office tenants based on expected rental increases down the road. In this definitive office market panel, industry leaders will cover these topics and forecast where the market is actually heading.