Bringing together the entire IOS community
The only B2B real estate investment conference exclusively focused on the unique needs and challenges of investing in, owning, and operating industrial outdoor storage properties.
Where is the IOS market headed?
From vacancy runway to rent sustainability and institutional capital flows, explore what’s shaping IOS in 2026 and beyond—and what it means for your strategy.
IOS by the numbers
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stakeholders from across the industry
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industry expert speakers
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collaborative sponsors & exhibitors
Join industrial outdoor storage leaders at the premier IOS forum
Make lasting, meaningful connections
At the Industrial Outdoor Storage Forum, networking is intentional—not incidental. You’ll connect directly with the decision‑makers allocating capital, owning portfolios, and operating IOS sites nationwide.
With 200+ senior‑level attendees, the forum offers a highly focused, intimate environment that prioritizes meaningful conversations over crowded exhibition halls. Every interaction is designed to help you build relationships that translate into real opportunities.
Meet with the biggest names in IOS
You'll connect with the full IOS ecosystem: institutional investors, private equity funds, industrial REITs, developers, owners, operators, lenders, brokers, logistics executives, contractors, property managers, technology providers, and municipal planners.
This focused forum brings together the decision-makers who allocate capital, close deals, and solve operational challenges. No crowded exhibition halls. No wasted conversations.
Whether you're acquiring, developing, operating, or financing IOS facilities, you'll be surrounded by peers who understand your business—and can help you grow it.
Hear from the experts.
Learn directly from the leaders shaping the IOS sector. Last year's agenda featured 40+ senior executives from IOS ownership, operations, capital, and lending, including:
- Greg Pearson – Managing Director, Fortress Investment Group
- Eric Hoffman – VP, Real Estate Americas, J.P. Morgan Asset Management
- Joe Noon – SVP, Head of Investments, Realterm
- Jeremy Scheck – Director of Acquisitions, Dayton Street Partners
- Zach Dobin – Head of Acquisitions, IOS, Triten
- Matt Haley – Managing Principal, Apricus
Get a pulse on the market
Hear in‑depth discussions on the most pressing forces shaping the IOS market, including:
- Commodities volatility: Construction pipelines, materials demand, and storage implications
- IOS institutionalization: Cap rate compression, pricing risk, and underwriting discipline
- Capital & credit markets: Interest rates, lending constraints, and development feasibility
- Geopolitics & port realignment: Where IOS demand is forming—and why
- Electrified IOS: Power access, EV fleets, and infrastructure readiness as value drivers
Stand out in the IOS market
Reach the decision-makers who matter and amplify your brand’s presence where it counts.
Custom-built packages ensure your business stays visible—and memorable—throughout the event.
Reach out to Gareth Tapper at sponsorIMN@informa.com.
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