The Lewis Center Sustainability Forum, generously supported by ULI Foundation Governor Randall Lewis, brings together leaders in decarbonization, health and equity, and resilience, and real estate to discuss what they are doing, planning, and observing in the field. The forum will be a content-heavy, interactive discussion and exchange. 

This fall’s forum, organized in collaboration with ULI member leaders, will focus on advancing urban strength and adaptability in downtown San Francisco. As cities face increasing climate pressures, economic disruption, and shifting social dynamics, this gathering will explore proactive strategies that position communities not just to endure change, but to lead through it. 

The Forum will highlight how inclusive planning, proactive action, and strategic investment can reinforce both the physical infrastructure and social fabric of the city. Case studies like Mission Rock and The Kelsey will illustrate how forward-thinking development can drive opportunity, foster equity, and build lasting capacity for the future. Additional details for the day can be found here. 

Please note that registration is limited and this event is at capacity. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to [email protected].

Friends of the ULI Randall Lewis Center for Sustainability in Real Estate are invited to an evening of networking with drinks and light bites. This event is invitation only; if you’d like to receive an invitation please email [email protected]. 

Event hosted by HOK.

Activities in Moscone West – Level 2 Lobby  

You have exclusive access to activities including coffee breaks, networking lunches, and afternoon pick-me-ups; pick up the latest issue of Urban Land magazine; winning designs from the Market Street Reimagined Competition on Level 1 and 3; music from featured local artists; lounge seating and workstations; short sessions at Presentation Areas A & B; ULI research reports, learning and publications; and places to relax and recharge between sessions.

Today, the following activities are taking place from 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. PT:     

· 1:30 p.m. - 1:50 p.m. | Real Estate Market Analysis and the Anatomy of Site Selection (Presentation Area A)  

· 1:30 p.m. - 1:50 p.m. | Promoting Sustainable Transportation in Commercial Real Estate (Presentation Area B)  

· 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Afternoon Pick-Me Up  

· 2:00 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. | The Sister Lillian Murphy Community: San Francisco’s Answer to Affordable Housing (Presentation Area A)  

· 2:00 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. | Advisory Services Panel Lightning Round: Get a Glimpse of ULI Advisory Services (Presentation Area B)  

· 2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. | Pearl House: New York’s Office-to-Residential Exemplar (Presentation Area A)  

· 2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. | San Francisco’s Urban Algorithm: AI and the Experience Revolution (Presentation Area B)  

· 3:00 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. | Addressing Housing Supply at the Local Level: ULI’s Terwilliger Center for Housing and the National League of Cities Partnership (Presentation Area A)  

· 3:00 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. | Rethinking Air Conditioning Using Transformational Technology (Presentation Area B)   

 

 Visit the full schedule in the ULI Events app for detailed session descriptions or to save them to your agenda.  

Join us for a tour of the award-winning, mixed-use destination that has transformed an outdated and underutilized 85-acre racetrack into California’s largest transit-oriented development.

Situated between San Francisco and Silicon Valley and located directly adjacent to a Caltrain station, Bay Meadows Urban Village is one of the largest redevelopment sites in the Bay Area. Led by Wilson Meany, the public/private partnership project has been transformational for the City of San Mateo, drawing major tech tenants including Roblox. The tour will explore the main commercial promenade, Delaware Street, which offers 1 million square feet of class A office space and retail amenities. Attendees will also visit the town square and stroll through residential neighborhoods intermingled with 18 acres of parks and open space.

https://baymeadows.com/about/

Come tour the exhilarating transformation of Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island, part of a visionary redevelopment that will create an environmentally sustainable 21st-century San Francisco neighborhood for more than 18,000 residents. Featuring 8,000 new homes (with both market rate and affordable options), 300 acres of parks and open spaces, retail, public art, and exciting community programming, this is the future of urban living. Join us for an extraordinary afternoon with a behind-the-scenes event led by the engineers, architects, and development team that is bringing this urban revitalization to life. 

Attendees are encouraged to take the included ferry to Treasure Island from the iconic San Francisco Ferry Building. The ferry ride will include key programming with speakers from the Water Emergency Transportation Authority, the City of San Francisco, and Treasure Island Community Development, a partnership with Wilson Meany, Stockbridge Capital and Lennar. The tour will include lunch at Cityside Park, which offers unparalleled views of downtown San Francisco.

Participants will have the opportunity to visit all sites, which are split into three separate tour segments. The entire tour group will be split into three smaller groups and will alternate between tour segments, which include Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island. All segments will include tours of residential housing and the newest parts of the islands.

Friends of the ULI Art in Place program will gather for an informal breakfast at downtown San Francisco’s 111 Minna Gallery to meet with leaders working to connect artists, creatives, and real estate decision-makers. Participants will discuss ULI’s upcoming report on best practices in artist–developer collaboration and explore local efforts that demonstrate how real estate can both support—and benefit from—investments in arts and culture. Additional topics will include strategies for infusing creative placemaking into downtown revitalization and highlights from ULI Philadelphia’s work on Making the Business Case for Art in Place. Support for this event has been generously provided by former ULI Global Governing Trustee Michael Spies. All are welcome, but space is limited. Please email [email protected] to request an invitation.

Join us for a tour of pivotal research and development (R&D) projects in the East Bay as we connect start-up level spaces with groundbreaking developments created for global companies. 

The tour will start with cutting-edge incubation spaces at UC Berkeley, a leading university in start-up creation, as speakers highlight how long-range city planning and development interacted with UC Berkeley’s entrepreneurship goals to enhance the region’s capacity for innovation. 

Attendees will then hear from the developers that are capitalizing on the area’s proximity to world-class research institutions to create cutting-edge spaces that support growing companies, highlighted by Lane Partner’s stunning Berkeley Commons project. 

Come experience the intricate evolution of a research hub as we discuss the dynamic nature of the local R&D market and learn how these state-of-the-art facilities are shaping the future of tech and research in the broader East Bay. 

Join us for an immersive look at the evolving landscape of downtown Berkeley and its surrounding neighborhoods, where innovative student housing and mixed-use projects are reshaping the city’s core and serving students attending one of the foremost universities in the world. This behind-the-scenes tour will feature key projects at varying stages of development, from early entitlements and conceptual design to active construction and recently completed buildings.

Led by the developers, architects, and city officials driving these projects forward, the tour offers a rare chance to see how public/private partnerships, forward-thinking land use policy, and creative design are converging to meet the needs of Berkeley’s dynamic student and residential population while maintaining the character that makes Berkeley one of the most unique places in the country.

Join us for a limited ULI tour showcasing three innovative approaches to affordable housing in San Francisco. All three developments represent models for equitable development that deliver tangible solutions to the city’s housing crisis.

We’ll kick things off at Kapuso at the Upper Yard, a standout project turning a former parking lot into 131 affordable homes and a buzzing community hub next to a major transit stop. Then it’s off to Sunnydale HOPE SF, a sweeping 50-acre transformation bringing more than 1,700 new homes, new parks, shops, and a dynamic community center to one of the city’s largest public housing sites. Finally, we’ll visit The Kelsey Civic Center, an accessible and inclusive development in the heart of the city that offers 112 affordable units for people with and without disabilities, alongside welcoming public spaces that bring everyone together. These projects aren’t just changing the skyline—they’re redefining what’s possible in affordable housing.

Join us for a guided tour of Jackson Square, led by the Downtown SF Partnership, the community benefit district behind the most exciting transformations in downtown San Francisco.

As we explore, you’ll wander down charming, tree-lined streets and discover hidden mid-block alleys, all framed by original brick buildings that have stood since the Gold Rush days in a district that experienced an influx of investment by notable artificial intelligence, tech, and financial companies since the start of the pandemic.

It’s a chance to experience San Francisco’s rich history brought to life through stories, placemaking, and vibrant community energy.

Silicon Valley is constrained by access, resources, and the competition for talent. To meet Microsoft’s business and talent expectations, a refresh to their Silicon Valley campus meant thinking of its region and people in a new light. To grow, Microsoft needed a different diet: driving out and using waste, reusing 30 percent of campus buildings, investing in a blackwater system, using thermal storage, and designing the largest two-story mass timber project in the United States. With these strategies came an improved aquifer, restoration of the local ecosystem, easy access to vistas and connections to nature, a reimagined food delivery, reduced embodied and operational carbon, and a healthy glow.

Tour the 643,000-square-foot campus, including a stroll on the 3+-acre living roof, and learn how Microsoft’s culture of innovation, collaboration, and social responsibility inspired this holistic design approach.

This campus is LEED Platinum, WELL v2 Pilot, ILFI Net Zero Carbon, and in the final verification of LBC Petal (Water).

https://news.microsoft.com/silicon-valley-campus/; https://www.microsoft.com

Nvidia’s headquarters campus is designed to support its culture of collaboration, creativity, and employee well-being. Tour the campus, led by the Nvidia team, to get a close-up experience of the iconic buildings, Endeavor and Voyager. As Nvidia has risen to global prominence as the artificial intelligence tech leader, the company has also acquired more land surrounding its headquarters in the city of Santa Clara and is well positioned for what is next.

https://nvidianews.nvidia.com/multimedia/santa-clara-headquarters

Opened in May 2022, Google’s Bay View campus is among the largest buildings in the world to receive Platinum certification under LEED V4. The three-building development is situated on a 42-acre site and is a great example of the next generation workplace that rethinks how buildings can be designed to integrate with nature and provide healthy, sustainable places for people to do their best work.

Located immediately adjacent to the San Francisco Bay, water is an important focus of the project. All the site’s nonpotable water demands are met using the recycled water generated on site. The campus houses an innovative geothermal installation for heating and cooling that will significantly reduce the amount of water used. Bay View is also a 100 percent electric building and is powered in part by a first-of-its-kind dragon scale solar roofing technology. Combined with power from nearby wind farms, Bay View is one of Google’s first campuses expected to operate on 90 percent clean energy.

You’ll witness how Google has combined innovative technology, environmental responsibility, and employee-focused design to create a workplace of the future.

https://blog.google/inside-google/life-at-google/bay-view-campus-grand-opening/

Young Leaders will have the unique opportunity to examine the developments by Align Real Estate, Related, and Shorenstein in the South of Market (SoMa) neighborhood of San Francisco. After touring the newly built luxury rental developments, Chorus and Fifteen Fifty, waltz through the halls of the reimagined warehouse the Mart - an office complex once known as the “Twitter Building.” Following a stop to admire City Hall’s famous Beaux-Arts architecture, the tour will conclude at Saluhall, Ikea’s compact city-format retail concept to enjoy your included lunch at the city’s plant-based forward food hall. You won’t want to miss this! 

Registration is required and can be accessed through the conference registration site and added to your pre-existing registration. Limited spots available. 

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Located in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area with unparalleled views of the Golden Gate Bridge, the Presidio is a National Historic Landmark and one of America’s most visited national park sites. It has evolved over generations from the traditional territory of the Ramaytush Ohlone peoples, to a military outpost, and now a part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, a beloved national park that is a core part of San Francisco’s iconic geography. Managed by the Presidio Trust as a federal government corporation, the Trust has funded significant improvements to the public landscape over the last decade. This tour will visit two recent projects: Battery Bluff, and Presidio Tunnel Tops; both created on the tops of highway tunnels for the Presidio Parkway (highway 101, formerly Doyle Drive), connecting the heart of the Presidio to Crissy Field and Marsh, itself an iconic park project completed in 2001.

Explore the dynamic evolution of Oakland’s historic industrial waterfront neighborhoods—including Jack London District, Brooklyn Basin, and West Oakland. From decades-in-the-making megaprojects to clever conversions, this tour offers a firsthand look at the arc of what’s here and on the horizon. Hear directly from City leaders, business improvement districts, and developers about the bold plans and partnerships shaping the future of these iconic areas. Experience Oakland’s nationally recognized food scene and see the spaces incubating the next wave of culinary talent and creative enterprise. Oakland continues to be a cultural and economic center that supports a compelling long-term investment thesis. Join us to see the places, and the teams behind them, that are making Oakland a blueprint for equitable and ambitious urban transformation.

Explore one of San Francisco’s fastest-growing neighborhoods—Mission Bay, a vibrant mixed-use district anchored by Thrive City, the Chase Arena, and University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). This area has transformed dramatically over the past decade, evolving into a major hub for sports, health care, research, and entertainment.

The first phase of UCSF’s state-of-the-art hospital complex opened in 2015, setting the stage for continued expansion. Shortly afterward, construction began on Thrive City—the entertainment district surrounding Chase Center, now home to the Golden State Warriors and the newly launched Women’s National Basketball Association team, the Golden State Valkyries. This joint venture development also includes class A office buildings and a curated mix of food and beverage offerings at the ground level.

This tour will begin with an elevated overview of Mission Bay from an exclusive vantage point to discuss the strategic redevelopment efforts that enabled its rapid growth. From there, the tour will continue with a guided walk around Thrive City led by representatives from the Warriors before proceeding to UCSF’s medical campus, pausing to highlight key features where speakers will share insights into the development, design, leasing, and operations of these anchor institutions. The tour will conclude with an exploration of the wide range of Thrive City dining options that help make it not just an entertainment hub, but a vibrant community destination for residents, workers, and visitors alike.

Join NEXT for a walking tour of three class A office properties in Downtown San Francisco that have or are undergoing major reimaginations to attract and maintain tenants, including the Transamerica Pyramid (SHVO), 88 Spear Street (Presidio Bay Ventures), and 201 Spear Street (Strada Investment Group). Attendees will have access to an inside look at these three properties’ amenity updates, building improvements, and strategies to attract tenants in response to an over saturated market with an over 35 percent vacancy rate in first quarter 2025, compared to a pre-pandemic record low 4.7 percent vacancy rate in second quarter 2019. The tour wraps up with a networking lunch.

Please note: This is a walking tour that meets off-site at 201 Spear Street, a portion requires hard hats, and all attendees must execute a release of liability to participate in the tour in advance (no exceptions). The tour is approximately 1.3 miles from start to lunch; 2.2 miles from start to all stops and back to the Moscone Center from lunch.

For the first time in 150 years, a portion of San Francisco’s central waterfront will open itself to the public for industry, innovation, and living. Dogpatch Power Station, a 29-acre master plan development by Associate Capital, will encompass over 2,600 housing units; 1.6 million square feet of commercial office, life sciences, and retail uses; community facilities; and ~7 acres of open recreational space, in addition to the historic preservation of two former PG&E power plants. Come listen to Associate Capital discuss the vision for this new district development project, with a walking tour of the first phase of the project.

https://www.dogpatchpowerstation.com/

Join us on a dynamic tour of San Francisco’s transformational Mission Rock project. Over a decade in the making, Mission Rock is converting 28 acres of parking lots in San Francisco’s southern waterfront into a vibrant mixed-used neighborhood that will be adding over 1,000 new homes, over 1.6 million square feet of office and retail space, and eight acres of parks and open space.

The project is a public/private partnership between Tishman Speyer, the San Francisco Giants, and the Port of San Francisco. Join us as members of the development team discuss the overall master plan and see the on-the-ground progress that has been made in Phase One of the project, which includes the two residential buildings Verde and The Canyon, two commercial buildings including Visa’s Global HQ, a five-acre waterfront park, and 50,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space.

https://missionrock.com/

Join us as we tour a handful of recently delivered campus projects in the San Francisco Peninsula, considered a global capital of biotechnology and life sciences research.

Developed by Phase 3 Real Estate Partners in partnership with Bain Capital, GENESIS Marina is a 560,000-square-foot, purpose-built, class A life sciences campus located along the waterfront of Sierra Point Park. With robust infrastructure, flexible lab configurations, and a mix of move-in-ready and customizable suites, GENESIS Marina supports life sciences companies at every stage of growth. The campus was designed with both performance and placemaking in mind—featuring sweeping Bay views, high-end shared amenities, and a commitment to sustainability, including TRUE Gold for Zero Waste Construction and LEED Gold certification. GENESIS Marina is home to a vibrant community of biotech leaders pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery.

Vantage is a newly completed, 640,000-square-foot class A lab campus developed by Healthpeak Properties in the heart of South San Francisco. Purposefully designed to foster connection and community, Vantage offers a range of premier amenities, including a diverse dining hall, an expansive all-hands conference room, an executive boardroom, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and a full-service restaurant with a rooftop bar—all designed to enhance the experience for tenants and visitors alike.

Listen to the sponsors and stakeholders involved in these projects as they share their vision, discuss trends in today’s market, and highlight the groundbreaking amenity centers that make each project unique.

https://www.genesis-marina.com/; https://vantagessf.com/

Participate in a fast-paced, interactive UrbanPlan Lightning Round with fellow industry professionals to experience one of ULI's key impact programs for introducing the complexities of real estate development and empowering participants to play an active role in shaping better communities through the built environment.

Embark on a guided walking tour of San Francisco’s Transit Center District Plan, a transformative project that reimagines the city’s downtown transit landscape all while incorporating mixed-use towers and enhancing pedestrian connectivity. The plan’s implementation is underway, with ongoing efforts and coordination among various agencies.

This walking tour will start from the Moscone Center and take you along Mission Street, through the Transbay Redevelopment Plan, and into the heart of the city’s “New Downtown”—Salesforce Park and Transit Center and its connected Salesforce Tower, named for San Francisco’s largest office occupier. Hear urban perspectives from Salesforce and other project developers: BXP and the Transbay Joint Powers Authority (TJPA). Discover the history of the surrounding Transbay District: its latest projects, temporary uses, and plans for the Downtown Rail Extension Project aiming to connect Caltrain and the future high-speed rail services to the Center—facilitating seamless travel between the Bay Area and Southern California. 

The tour will end with an exchange with our hosts: Salesforce, BXP, and TJPA atop this new $2.3 billion center, underscoring work/life balance with the integration of the Bay Area’s multiple transit systems and Downtown San Francisco’s finest public park full of art, activities, and entertainment. Please note that this is a walking tour.

https://www.tjpa.org/salesforce-transit-center/salesforce-park; https://salesforcetower.com/

Chase Center, home of the Golden State Warriors, has quickly become one of San Francisco’s most dynamic mixed-use success stories. It anchors Thrive City, a vibrant district filled with restaurants, retail, public plazas, and year-round programming. This tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at both the arena’s hospitality-focused interiors (designed by Gensler) and the surrounding Thrive City experience. With a sharp rise in concerts, private events, and community gatherings, the area has become a major cultural and economic driver for the city. Since its opening in 2019, Chase Center has influenced $4.2 billion in local economic activity, including $2.9 billion in direct spending and over $1 billion in ripple effects—underscoring its role as a powerful economic engine for San Francisco. Learn how strategic investment, placemaking, and exceptional guest experiences helped transform this once-undeveloped waterfront into a thriving destination where sports, entertainment, and urban life come together.

At the 5th ULI Homeless to Housed (H2H) Symposium, join us for the release of "10 Principles for Addressing Homelessness: A Guide for Commercial Real Estate and Finance." This groundbreaking ULI publication further defines how the private sector can lead in combating homelessness and driving real change in local communities.

Join WLI Americas as we officially kickoff the inaugural Women’s Executive Development Program at Fall Meeting! Come learn about the program and the application process, which opens on November 10th. The WLI Executive Development Program aims to empower and develop women leaders in the real estate industry through comprehensive training, mentorship, and networking opportunities. Hear from Melina Cordero, Founder and Program Director for P20 Leadership, a cutting-edge leadership program designed for next-gen leaders in high-growth industries.

Step into a dynamic session designed to inspire, connect, and shape the future of ULI. Member leaders and lead staff will come together for a high-impact experience that begins with a deep dive into the critical distinction between advocacy and lobbying. Then, hear from Aletha Dunston, Executive Vice President of District Councils, as she provides the latest updates on the District Council network. We’ll also participate in Futurescape 2035, ULI’s grassroots foresight initiative. Led by Angela Cain, ULI Global CEO, this strategic 12-month project is designed to forecast the future of ULI and the built environment. Through trend analysis, scenario planning, and adaptive strategy development, Futurescape will empower members to anticipate what’s next—and lead with confidence. 

Join us for a unique opportunity for students to engage with industry leaders and gain valuable insights into the real estate profession. 

Student participants will have the chance to rotate three times, meeting leaders from various markets, career levels, and professional roles. Each rotation will last for approximately twenty minutes, providing an intimate setting for small group discussions about career pathways and preparation. Historically, students have found this program to be immensely valuable, with many reporting transformational takeaways from these engaging conversations.

Building owners and developers have opportunities to support and leverage investments in active and sustainable transportation infrastructure, including through physical retrofits of existing assets, sustainable transportation certification systems, and policies to incentivize commuting via modes other than personal automobile. Join this session with David Reed, Founder & Principal of SustainMobility, as he details best practices in accommodating sustainable transportation at the building scale across the United States and beyond.

Understanding what makes a great site is fundamental to the success of any real estate project. This preview of the ULI Learning course Introduction to Market Analysis will explore a structured framework for site assessment that turns instinct into insight. Learn how to reduce risk, communicate your findings, and build confidence in your investment decisions.

Indulge in a chocolate tasting experience with Dandelion Chocolate, a bean-to-bar chocolate maker in San Francisco's Mission District, as you explore the space and connect with fellow attendees in the lobby on level 2.

This interactive session gives members an opportunity to participate in a real-time mini Advisory Services panel and have instant impact for a local San Francisco panel sponsor. The session will begin with a brief presentation by the panel sponsor. Members will then be presented with a question pertaining to the land use challenge. With facilitation by ULI Advisory Services program staff, members will briefly deliberate and offer a set of recommendations in response to the question. The session will conclude with a brief summary of the recommendations and panel sponsor feedback.

Situated in San Francisco's Mission Bay district, Mercy Housing California's Sister Lillian Murphy Community provides 191,627 square feet of high-quality affordable housing for families. Comprising buildings from four to seven stories, the development features forward-thinking design and engineering that allow it to adapt to the area's shifting terrain. Created to address homelessness and prevent the displacement of families amid San Francisco's rising housing costs, this community stands as a powerful example of progress in affordable housing. A winner of the 2025 ULI Americas Awards for Excellence, the Sister Lillian Murphy Community promotes residents' economic stability and social well-being, while offering a sustainable, resilient environment built to serve generations to come.

The Americas Content Committee Workshop will synthesize insights, recommend priorities, and advise ULI HQ on content strategy that reflects the evolving needs of members and the industry. This workshop will help ULI content become more impactful—for our members, our mission, and the future of the built environment.

Join us for Lessons from Local Trailblazers, Presented by ULI SF’s Committee for Pathways to Inclusion. This dynamic discussion features local entrepreneurial leaders Alan Dones and Lydia Tan, both of whom have carved out successful careers in real estate and impacted the landscape of our region by driving housing and commercial development alike. We’ll explore the pivotal wins, critical takeaways and identity-driven insights that shaped their journeys. We’re delighted to kick off Fall Meeting programming with real-world advice, inspiration, and actionable strategies for building lasting impact in our communities. 

This session will be moderated by Eric Tao, Managing Partner, L37 Development. Eric serves as the ULI San Francisco District Council Co-Chair, and was a driving force in the creation of our award-winning Developers of Color cohort program. Designed with our Pathways to Inclusion participants in mind, this session offers valuable insights and tangible takeaways for all Fall Meeting attendees. 

Moderator and Panelists include: 

Eric Tao, Managing Partner, L37 Development (moderator) 

Alan Dones, Managing Partner Strategic Urban Development Alliance, LLC (SUDA) – panelist 

Lydia Tan, Principal, Tan Consulting - panelist

Pearl House stands as one of New York City's largest post-pandemic office-to-residential conversion by unit count to date, and was achieved without special zoning changes or financial incentives. Its success has attracted attention from developers, industry leaders, and government officials seeking scalable solutions for future conversions, positioning the fully leased project as a leading case study in adaptive reuse. Starting in 2020, Vanbarton Group and global design firm Gensler transformed a 525,000-square-foot office tower at 160 Water Street into Pearl House, a residential building with 588 apartments, 38,000 square feet of amenities, and a new ground-level parklet. Pearl House, a winner of the 2025 ULI Americas Awards for Excellence, achieved success through a phased delivery strategy—bringing units to market in stages to generate early cash flow and meet leasing benchmarks tied to financing. With an introduction from Richard Coles (Vanbarton).

San Francisco is experiencing a renewed "flight to experience," as workers return to physical office environments, reshaping the city's commercial landscape. This shift is prompting a reimagining of workplace settings that prioritize connection, hospitality, and activation. Staffed amenities now serve as anchors of daily engagement, offering services that enhance productivity and foster community. At the street level, curated retail strategies are breathing new life into the public realm, drawing foot traffic and reinforcing San Francisco's identity as a destination for both business and culture. Together, these elements signal a broader movement toward intentional design and experiential value—one that positions the city for its next chapter of economic vitality and urban renewal.

This session will discuss the first cohort of cities in ULI's Terwilliger Center for Housing partnership with the National League of Cities (NLC) to support NLC's Housing Supply Accelerator Challenge. This challenge helps communities increase their housing supply by adapting the housing solutions and strategies outlined in The Housing Supply Accelerator Playbook: Solutions, Systems, Partnerships. As a technical assistance provider for the challenge, the Terwilliger Center will equip cities with land use and zoning expertise to remove barriers to increase housing development and support housing preservation strategies.

Blue Frontier Inc. is redefining air conditioning as we know it. By fusing ultra-efficient cooling with built-in thermal energy storage, its breakthrough technology doesn't just cut building energy use in half—it transforms every installation into a flexible battery for the electric grid. This talk explores how Blue Frontier's system reshapes the way buildings consume and store energy, slashing costs, boosting comfort, and giving utilities a powerful new tool to balance renewable power. It's a story of climate impact, elegant engineering, and the future of resilient cities.

Few people have as much insight on the current state of national and global affairs as General Stanley McChrystal. In this insightful presentation, he examines today's most pressing questions regarding the dynamic geopolitical environment. He investigates and analyzes the trends, relationships, and forces that shape the world. He details the implications that these factors will have on security, politics, energy, and the global population.

Join us at the Welcome Reception to kick off the ULI Fall Meeting at The Conservatory at One Sansome in San Francisco. Don't miss the chance to reconnect with your peers! 

At a time when San Francisco is investing in the revitalization of its downtown, the Conservatory at One Sansome offers a shining example of how historic spaces can be reactivated to welcome the public. As part of the city’s network of Privately Owned Public Open Spaces (POPOS), the Conservatory is open daily, inviting people to gather, dine, and experience a reenergized core of the city.   

Housed in a grand 1910 Beaux-Arts banking hall designed by Albert Pissis (and expanded in 1921 by George Kelham), the space was thoughtfully restored in 2023 and reimagined as a vibrant event venue and restaurant. Blending historic character with contemporary design, the Conservatory illustrates how adaptive reuse can both honor the past and breathe new life into downtown San Francisco.   

Music by Justin Ward, saxophonist will be featured.

Kick off your Fall Meeting by joining fellow first-time attendees for a special happy hour taking place during the first hour of the Welcome Reception. ULI member and staff leaders will be in attendance to welcome you, and share their insights and experiences.

Shuttle service will be available from the Marriott Marquis.

Celebrate at the WLI Americas Cornerstone Award Reception 

Hosted at the Prologis Headquarters 

Join us for a special evening as we honor and celebrate the inaugural recipient of the WLI Cornerstone Award — Gayle Starr. 

Gayle Starr, former Managing Director at Prologis, has been a tireless advocate for the advancement of women in real estate. Her leadership, mentorship, and dedication to the mission of ULI and WLI have left a lasting impact on the industry. Come raise a toast to Gayle’s remarkable career and her enduring legacy of empowering women across ULI and the broader real estate community.

Shuttle service will be available from the Marriott Marquis.

ULI Net Zero Imperative (NZI) participants and panelists from past and current cohorts are invited to join an off-site happy hour meetup to network and connect with fellow decarbonization leaders during the conference. Location to be shared in a separate invitation.

Looking for good food and even better conversation? Join NEXT Americas mid-career members for a night on the town. There will be the opportunity to choose from 6 different restaurants and discussion topics.  

To ensure intimate conversation, seats are limited, and separate registration is required. 

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This high-energy gathering brings together hundreds of real estate leaders and professionals from across the Northeast Corridor—including Boston, New York, Northern New Jersey, Westchester/Fairfield, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. Whether you're reconnecting with longtime colleagues or making new connections, this is your chance to strengthen your network and celebrate the dynamic impact of our region on the global stage. 

Admission is free, but registration is required and space is limited. This event is open only to ULI members of District Councils in the Northeast Corridor and registered for the Fall Meeting—so be sure to secure your spot early!

Join fellow members from ULI Los Angeles, ULI Orange County/Inland Empire, ULI Sacramento, ULI San Diego/Tijuana, and ULI San Francisco for the California Reception at the ULI 2025 Fall Meeting! This is your chance to reconnect with colleagues from across the state over drinks, appetizers, and conversation. 

We will gather at The Cove by Industrious, a newly finished commercial amenities space, conveniently located just a few blocks away from the Welcome Reception in downtown San Francisco. 

Free for California ULI members attending Fall Meeting. Non-registrant California members may attend for a fee via the ULI SF website.

Kick off your Fall Meeting experience in style at a reception that’s equal parts curated and energetically fun, hosted by the Young Leaders Group. Forget stiff networking - this is your chance to spark real connections with peers and industry trailblazers in the vibrant setting of the Chorus Hall theatre. 

Expect an evening of smart conversation and bold flavors: craft cocktails flowing from the premium bar, paired with delectable bites and sweets. Whether you’re looking to expand your circle or trade ideas with fellow thought leaders, this is the place to start your Fall Meeting story and set the tone for the days ahead. Separate registration required.

Disclaimer: Singing in the Chorus is not required for participation, however is highly encouraged if one is having enough fun.

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ULI Panel Advisory Services Honorary Association (PASHA) members please join us for our annual gathering celebrating over 75 years of Advisory Services Panels, a cherished tradition that brings us all back together to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate the moments that make our community so special. Hosted bar with late-night sweet and savory bites provided. Event sponsored by the generous donation from Perkins&Will.

Join us for a special breakfast exclusive to new members! Don't miss your opportunity to make new and lasting connections with fellow members, learn more about your membership, and engage in Q&A with ULI's Membership team.

Start your morning with WLI Americas for coffee and a delicious healthy breakfast. Join us to meet other women in a relaxed and welcoming environment with the goal to broaden and enrich professional networks and strengthen industry connections. Arrive early for a special WLI gift (limited availability).

Activities in Moscone West – Level 2 Lobby 

You have exclusive access to activities including breakfast, coffee breaks, networking lunches, and afternoon pick-me-ups; pick up the latest issue of Urban Land magazine; winning designs from the Market Street Reimagined Competition on Level 1 and 3; music from featured local artists; lounge seating and workstations; short sessions at Presentation Areas A & B; ULI research reports, learning and publications; and places to relax and recharge between sessions.    

Today, the following activities are taking place from 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. PT:

· 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast & Connections  

· 10:00 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. | From Vulnerability to Value: A Risk Mitigation Playbook to Drive Resilient Development (Presentation Area A)  

· 10:00 am – 10:20 a.m. | Mass Timber Momentum in Warehouse Applications (Presentation Area B)  

· 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Lunch Reception

· 12:00 p.m. – 12:20 p.m. | Powering Growth: Grid Expansion, Emerging Investment Opportunities, and AI Tech Enabled Property Adoption (Presentation Area A)  

· 12:00 p.m. – 12:20 p.m. | From Policy to Practice: Insights from ULI’s Global Green Building Policy Dashboard (Presentation Area B)  

· 12:30 p.m. – 12:50 p.m. | ULI in Asia Pacific: A Strategic Platform for Global Insight and Impact (Presentation Area A)  

· 12:30 p.m. – 12:50 p.m. | Capital Stack Innovation in Public/Private Real Estate (Presentation Area B)  

· 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Afternoon Pick-Me Up  

· 2:10 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Case Study Presentations: Winners of the 2025 Jack Kemp Excellence in Affordable and Workforce Housing Award (Presentation Area A)  

· 2:10 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | The UrbanPlan Advantage: Member Stories and Lasting Impact (Presentation Area B)  

· 3:30 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. | Case Study Presentations: Winners of the 2025 Terwilliger Center Award for Innovation in Attainable Housing (Presentation Area A)  

· 3:30 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. | ULI Net Zero Deal Profile: How BXP’s 140 Kendrick Street Made Net Zero Pencil (Presentation Area B)  

 

Visit the full schedule in the ULI Events app for detailed session descriptions or to save them to your agenda.

Join us for breakfast in the Moscone West Lobby on Level Two. Grab a bite to eat and converse with other attendees as you get ready for the day.

The Americas YLG Steering Committee Breakfast is an opportunity for our members across the Americas who represent the Young Leaders on a regional level to connect in-person and discuss strategic planning for the meetings ahead.

Venture capital investment in proptech and contech is booming—but how much of that innovation is making it from pitch decks to job sites? This session brings together leading investors, tech founders, and real estate adopters to explore what's driving commercial real estate's newest wave of innovation—and what's standing in the way. We'll explore how new technologies are being funded, piloted, and scaled. Panelists will share perspectives on how deals get made, which tools are delivering real-world ROI, and what challenges persist in bringing innovation to the built environment.

Downtowns capture the economic pulse, cultural heartbeat, and civic spirit of their host cities, towns, and communities. Yet, depending on their context, they may be loved or reviled, in financial ruin or a vibrant destination, a source of neighborhood pride or a national embarrassment, 24x7 socioeconomic engines or gray ghost towns. Shaping the downtown experience is simultaneously an art and a science that requires orchestrating skills and systems, vision and execution, strategy and structure, placemaking and place stewarding. Learn from the visionaries and specialists leading downtown transformations across the world's greatest cities. From San Francisco to Singapore, Chicago to Copenhagen, Dallas to London, and beyond, this session convenes key voices to put a spotlight on what's working and what's not. At a time of unprecedented global change and uncertainty, what's next for downtowns, the cities they serve, and our collective urban future?

Offsite construction has entered a new era—one that delivers the cost savings, reliability, and scalability developers have been waiting for. This session brings together leaders in prefab, modular, and 3D printing to share real-world data, lessons learned from early industry challenges, and proven strategies for delivering projects faster, more affordably, and at scale. Attendees will gain an inside look at how today's offsite innovators have refined their processes to solve problems that traditional construction and first-generation offsite approaches couldn't overcome. From selecting the right project types, delivery models, and design approaches to avoiding costly execution pitfalls, our experts will break down what works, what doesn't, and how to make offsite a profitable reality. Whether you're exploring modular multifamily, panelized workforce housing, or vertically integrated 3D-printed solutions, you'll leave with actionable insights, cost benchmarks, and a clear understanding of how to evaluate and integrate offsite methods into your own developments.

As climate risks intensify, the real estate sector must proactively address regional vulnerabilities to safeguard communities, investments, and infrastructure. This session will explore strategies for assessing climate risks at the regional level and discuss opportunities and challenges to implementing resilience measures that strengthen both urban centers and smaller communities. Experts will discuss innovative approaches and partnerships in physical planning, policy frameworks, and risk management, offering insights into how stakeholders—from developers to regional policymakers—can integrate adaptive solutions to mitigate threats from natural disasters. Join us to discover actionable strategies that enhance resilience and ensure long-term sustainability in real estate.

Even the most ambitious, award-winning developments can fall short—becoming stranded assets that underdeliver on long-term value. Why? Because their creators weren't thinking big enough. In today's market, successful real estate projects must do more than meet financial benchmarks—they must integrate into the surrounding urban fabric, unlock new value streams, and catalyze community vitality. Too often, developers focus on the building or public space project, but overlook the broader context: the connections, the culture, and the potential for layered returns—economic, social, and experiential. At the same time, are we thinking small enough? While engagement is often treated as a checkbox, what communities crave is agency—the ability to shape their environment. Imagine the ROI of 5,000 residents each spending just one hour a week making their neighborhood more vibrant, welcoming, and alive. That's 260,000 hours of grassroots activation—an untapped resource that can amplify the value of your investment. This session will explore how developers, investors, and land use professionals can scale their thinking to extend impact, while also empowering communities to co-create their communities. We'll share leadership lessons and real-world examples of projects that got it right—and what it means for your bottom line when placemaking becomes a shared endeavor.

Join experts from the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific for a dynamic, forward-looking conversation that will explore the global forces and trends shaping commercial real estate.  From geopolitical shifts and macroeconomic trends to trade dynamics and the growing impact of climate change, attendees will gain fresh insights into how these factors are playing out across regions and understand key trends that will define opportunity in the year ahead. Don't miss this high-energy, globally focused discussion touching on the emerging trends that will reveal what's next for real estate worldwide.

Philanthropy is increasingly becoming an enabler to unlock development opportunities, including parks, affordable housing, and market rate development. Join us for this interdisciplinary conversation and an introduction to the P4 (public/private/philanthropic partnerships) capital stack and what it takes to catalyze investment and impact in climate, equity, and community. This session will include the voices of philanthropy, budgeting, and operations, along with ULI's new chief impact officer. The conversation will define philanthropy, types of foundations, and how they operate, including enabling ULI strategic priorities. Different types of investment strategies and supporting infrastructure will be discussed, as well as the outsized impact and outcomes.

Discover the Risk Mitigation Playbook, a guide for new commercial real estate developments with tactical strategies for stakeholders from across the value chain to help reduce and manage risk from physical climate change. Gain practical tools to enhance resilience, increase transparency, and safeguard investments.

As the industrial sector looks for new ways to address environmental impacts and create distinctive spaces, Prologis has been testing mass timber in warehouse development. Completed case studies reveal both opportunities and challenges, ranging from environmental and construction benefits to questions of value creation and differentiation. This session will share lessons learned and offer perspectives on where timber applications in warehouses may be headed.

Think forming an LLC is always the best foundation for your real estate venture? Think again. Just like a building, your business needs the right structure to rise. Join our panel of legal, financial, and entrepreneurial experts as they unpack the pros and cons of LLCs, S Corps, C Corps, partnerships, and more—all with a focus on early-stage commercial real estate ventures. Whether you're assembling your first deal or laying the groundwork for future growth, you'll walk away with the clarity to choose the right entity. This is a must-attend session for any small or medium-sized business owner or operator looking to build on solid ground. Presented by the WLI Americas Entrepreneurs Program.

In every central business district across the United States, leaders are pushing for new ideas to reimagine vacant office buildings. Those buildings are crucial to the long-term health of all major cities—especially when they can pay their property taxes and not burden the city's residents with that hefty expense. Financing quickly becomes the deciding factor of whether the renovation is possible. That's where C-PACE financing can be the answer. The panel will discuss three ways that C-PACE can support the reimagining of office buildings for success. Capitalization: A C-PACE loan enabled a new property owner to leverage previous investments, amortize over 30 years, and bring down the total debt. In another loan, the C-PACE financing reduced the senior and mezzanine debt and minimized the amount of equity needed to close the capital stack. Acquisition: For two different office buildings, the C-PACE loan was a crucial component in the change of ownership and became an important part of the plan to reposition those assets. C-PACE brought down the cost of capital from other sources while also financing improvements to bring the property back to life. Conversion: A 197,692-square-foot office building is being converted to 178 apartments using a $15.8 million C-PACE loan, which will save $1,193,271 annually.

The rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is driving increases in demands for the generation and transmission of power not seen in the United States since the end of World War II. The demands for more effective and competitive AI are already impacting the availability of power, and major consumers (so-called "hyperscalers") are finding that current electric markets are unable to meet their needs. The panel will explore the challenges associated with increasing electrical generation in light of climate change concerns, and the related, if not equally important, challenge of building sufficient transmission infrastructure to deliver power where it is needed. Panelists will evaluate how construction of new electrical generation capacity and transmission infrastructure are already, and will continue to, impact land use development patterns. Discussion will include potential future impacts to land use development patterns not just for data centers, but for industrial and even residential development, depending on whether and how the public and private sectors can meet the challenge of supplying power to meet ever-growing demand in light of the risks associated with climate change.

As the fiscal strength of universities and research institutions comes under increasing pressure, developers and academic institutions are redefining their symbiotic relationship to safeguard their economic and research goals. Academic institutions' demand for real estate, whether it's lab space, student housing, or office space, was previously thought to persist despite economic and political changes. Now that universities' abilities to conduct research and enroll students are challenged, what new public/private partnership models, funding mechanisms, or urban strategies can respond to this volatility? The discussion will include speakers from around California and the country.

In partnership with NEXT and the Technology and Real Estate Council, join us for an exciting pitch event where the audience will be the judge of the best pitch. The real estate industry is ripe for innovation and these ambitious proptech entrepreneurs are leading the charge. Come meet the founders pursuing capital and customers to scale their exciting new companies. Moderated by Heather Widman from Building Ventures, each founder will pitch for five minutes followed by a 10-minute Q&A session with the audience. At the end of all the pitches, we will use live voting from the audience to pick the winner. This is a great way to meet fellow audience members as you have a chance to discuss who you think has the best pitch as well as get to meet the founders with exciting new startups!

The explosive growth of artificial intelligence has unleashed unprecedented demand for compute power—and, in turn, for the data centers and energy systems required to support it. Data centers are now at the center of global infrastructure investment, attracting capital at scale while straining existing power, water, and permitting frameworks. This session will bring together experts from the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific to examine how we can realize the transformative potential of AI without undermining climate and sustainability goals. Panelists will address critical questions: How are hyperscalers balancing speed-to-market with decarbonization commitments? Where do energy generation, transmission, and policy bottlenecks threaten growth? And what opportunities exist for investors to align returns with resilient, sustainable infrastructure?

This is an invite-only event for members of the California-Nevada Technical Assistance Leadership Exchange.

Want a game-changing way to tackle tough community housing development conversations? Stop by Homeward Office Hours to learn more about the new housing tradeoffs game for communities developed by ULI Boston/New England, in partnership with Stantec and Play the City through the support of the Terwilliger Center! This innovative experiential learning tool helps communities consider the balance of community goals, housing choices, and unexpected disruptions—all while keeping financial feasibility in mind. ULI Boston/New England will be on hand to walk you through the concept- come see how this game can spark collaboration and understanding!

We invite Full Members to join us for this opportunity to network and learn over lunch with our speaker, Scott Klososky, on HUMALOGY LEADERSHIP: The Balanced Organization. 

Scott will lead you through how technology is and will continue to impact humanity. With technology integrating into our everyday lives, what are the society impacts? What are the impacts on the different industries? Modern leaders must learn to make good decisions on the balance of using human skills and talents vs. the power of digital tools.

ULI Product Councils, ULI District and National Councils are key drivers of ULI’s impactful programming and host dozens of events focused on sustainability, resilience, health, and social equity each year. The ULI Lewis Center for Sustainability in Real Estate supports Council programming in a variety of ways – with compelling content and reports, speaker suggestions, financial support, cohort programs and more. Join the Lewis Center and other Council leaders to learn about opportunities to advance ULI’s mission and priorities with impactful programming at the local level. A simple lunch will be served. 

This program is open to all current and potential Product council, District and National Council leaders; advanced registration is requested. 

Please reach out to [email protected] to register and learn more.

Refuel and connect at the Lunch Reception, where you'll find a selection food stations across the level 2 lobby. Enjoy delicious bites and live music, explore the space and network with fellow attendees. 

*Halal and Kosher meals will be available at the lunch stations upon request.

The WLI Americas Entrepreneurs Cohort will meet with their Mentors over lunch to review their business plans as well as learn from a panel of industry experts on LLCs and partnerships in business.

This session will explore how the expansion of energy infrastructure, rising demand for data centers, and the adoption of AI technologies are reshaping commercial real estate. As grid modernization, search for clean, large-scale energy sources, and tech integration accelerate, new investment opportunities are emerging. The discussion will focus on identifying these opportunities and showcasing how AI is being deployed at the property level to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and reduce costs. Attendees will gain practical insights into leveraging these trends to enhance portfolio performance and unlock long-term value.

Join this session to learn about building performance standards—a growing form of state and local regulations that set deadlines for buildings to meet performance metrics related to energy, water, and/or emissions, or risk fines for noncompliance. Hear from practitioners about regulatory trends and their impact on real estate development and investment and what the landscape may look like in the years ahead. You'll also learn about ULI's updated Global Green Building Policy Dashboard, which summarizes building sector regulations touching on everything from building certifications to renewables to embodied carbon, for 81 markets globally. The tool is available for all ULI members on Knowledge Finder.

The Capital Stack Innovation in Public-Private Real Estate session is designed for professionals involved in structuring or financing public-private projects, including city planners, developers, and nonprofit leaders, as well as early- and mid-career professionals seeking to deepen their expertise. Attendees will learn how to identify public financing tools, strategically combine capital sources, and structure deals that balance investor and public sector goals. Given today's challenges—high interest rates, rising construction costs, and affordability pressures—innovative capital stack strategies are essential. This knowledge is critical for successfully delivering large-scale housing and infrastructure projects in the current economic climate.

Asia Pacific is entering a new urban era shaped by resilience, innovation, and shifting global dynamics. In this fast-paced 20-minute session, we'll spotlight key themes from the recent ULI Asia Pacific Summit 2025, including geopolitics and capital flows, AI and robotics, housing attainability, and livable cities. Learn how urban professionals across the region are responding to global decoupling, tech disruption, and affordability challenges, and how ULI's expanding footprint is fostering cross-border collaboration, capital movement, and innovation. This session offers a strategic lens on ULI's influence in Asia Pacific and invites you to join us in Shanghai in May 2026. Discover why Asia Pacific is a bellwether for global real estate trends, understand how ULI leverages regional insights to benefit global members, and explore how ULI's platforms drive collaboration, capital flows, and innovation across borders.

This year's Emerging Trends in Real Estate® 2026—ULI's flagship publication—will be hot off the press and launched at the Fall Meeting. It spotlights overarching trends that will play out in 2026 and affect the real estate industry over time. Shifts in markets across the United States and structural changes in property types are integral to the conversation. Come hear a summary presentation of the report and a lively, fast-paced discussion among industry leaders of the trends and related issues.

What innovative technologies and services are driving sustainability in the real estate sector? The industry is in a state of continuous innovation to evolve with the growing standards of building performance and environmental solutions available to owners, managers, and developers of real estate. Join ULI Greenprint’s Innovation Partners along with real estate leaders as they talk through commercially ready innovations that are advancing sustainability and adding value to portfolios.

The YLG Impact & Connect session is a special event for young leaders (under 35) attending the conference to hear from local rising stars on the various projects they are working on and their impact on the local community. It is also a good opportunity for young leaders to share how ULI has improved their commercial real estate career path and to connect with fellow colleagues. After the panel, young leaders and other attendees will have the opportunities to discuss the challenges most affecting them and the CRE industry during facilitated roundtables.

Join us for an Inspiring Roundtable Experience! The District Council Roundtables will give district council staff and HQ staff the chance to connect and share ideas at tables organized by topic. The DC team will send out more details about the topics as we approach the meeting. In addition to the typical roundtable topics, we will be hosting a Center for Leadership (CFL) Exchange Roundtable, and a demonstration of the new real estate development game Homeward, presented by the Terwilliger Center and ULI Boston. Let’s come together to celebrate our community, share ideas, and shape the future!

Refuel and connect with an afternoon pick-me-up, located at a food station in the lobby on level 2. Enjoy delicious treats, explore the space, and network with fellow attendees.

Join the Terwilliger Center for Housing for a dynamic session highlighting the winners of the 2025 Jack Kemp Excellence in Affordable and Workforce Housing Award: The Wilder and Market Street Village. Each year, the Jack Kemp Award honors developments that serve middle-income individuals earning between 60 and 120 percent of area median income. These innovative projects demonstrate how thoughtful design, strategic financing, and strong community partnerships can expand access to quality housing. Join project leads as they share brief presentations showcasing their development's impact, key metrics, and lessons learned. This session will be continued at 3:30 p.m. with the winners of the 2025 Terwilliger Center Award for Innovation in Attainable Housing.

Hear from passionate UrbanPlan champions as they share how the program delivers lasting value, both during the exercise and out in the field. Discover how UrbanPlan sharpens key real estate and planning skills, builds meaningful connections, and enhances professional development for participants and program member leaders alike. Join us to learn how this dynamic program is advancing careers and strengthening communities across the Americas.

In recent years, the North American residential real estate market has transformed due to shifting demographic trends. This session explores population movements, generational preferences, and cultural diversity reshaping housing across metropolitan centers and rural communities. Attendees will learn how aging baby boomers, the rise of millennials and gen z as homeowners, gen x as the sandwich generation, and the influence of multicultural populations are redefining demand, location, and the concept of home. It examines younger generations' shift toward urban living and reverse migration to suburbs and smaller cities fueled by remote work. Participants will also consider how a growing senior population with unique needs—such as accessible design and proximity to health care—impacts development patterns and market offerings. The session addresses fluctuating immigration rates and internal migration within North America, invigorating some regions while challenging others. Developers and policymakers are rethinking affordability, infrastructure, and inclusive community development. Changing household structures—such as multigenerational living and single-person households—drive innovation in housing design and amenities. Whether you are a developer, agent, investor, or urban planner, you will leave with a deeper understanding of how demographic change is both a challenge and a catalyst for innovation in the residential property market.

San Francisco's Market Street is one of the most iconic civic corridors in the country—and one of the most complex. Earlier this year, ULI San Francisco launched the international Market Street Reimagined ideas competition, drawing more than 170 submissions from around the world. The six winning concepts offered bold, creative visions for Market Street's future, ranging from radical hospitality to transformative greening. In this session, hear directly from the winning teams in rapid-fire presentations, then join a distinguished panel of jurors and a city leader to unpack why these ideas rose to the top, what they reveal about Market Street's challenges and opportunities, and how San Francisco is preparing to move from imagination to action.

The traditional public transit model must be reimagined for an effective, equitable, and sustainable existence. This panel will share the growing integration of autonomous vehicles (AVs) into the Bay Area's transportation landscape, not as a replacement, but as a complement to public transit. It will explore how AVs are addressing the "first and last five-mile" challenge, forging vital connections between underserved areas and transit hubs. Attendees will learn how AV deployments are enhancing the regional transportation network, creating a more interconnected and efficient system that represents the future of mobility. Special focus will be placed on how AVs could expand access for individuals who are unable to drive—such as seniors, people with disabilities, `and those in isolated communities—thereby improving their access to employment, education, and other essential opportunities.

As houses of worship across North America close at an accelerating pace, a unique opportunity has emerged to reimagine how these properties can serve their communities. This binational panel of experts will explore how congregations can embrace placemaking strategies to repurpose their land in ways that reflect evolving community needs—ranging from affordable housing to inclusive public spaces and other civic functions. Panelists will share case studies from Nashville, Canada, and San Francisco that highlight best practices, financial feasibility, and the strategic partnerships across sectors, communities, and governments necessary to navigate the complexities of these transformative projects.

Dive into the exciting world of proptech and climate tech in this engaging panel discussion with three experienced venture investors. Proptech encompasses cutting-edge technologies revolutionizing the real estate industry, while climate tech focuses on innovative solutions addressing climate change. Curious how these fields overlap and can impact your work? Our panelists will share what they look for in a startup, lessons learned from a large sample of investments, and candid insights on past challenges.

Explore the future of mobility through a global lens as leaders from Asia, Europe, and the Americas spotlight cutting-edge transportation technologies—from flying cars to self-parking and driverless vehicles. Learn how these innovations are shaping resilient, high-functioning urban environments across the world.

Join PwC’s Chuck DiRocco as he dives deeper into the findings of the 2026 Emerging Trends in Real Estate® report. This session will be an opportunity to double-click on sections of the report that stood out and spend time covering the hot-off-the-presses data and stats in more depth.

Join the Terwilliger Center for Housing for a dynamic session highlighting the winners of the 2025 Terwilliger Center Award for Innovation in Attainable Housing: The Kelsey Ayer Station, Sendero Verde, and The Aster. Each of these projects exemplifies innovative yet replicable mixed-income and deeply affordable developments. Through brief, high-impact presentations, project leads will share how their developments were financed, designed, and implemented to serve residents earning well below the area median income. Learn how these communities are creating lasting impact through inclusive development, innovative partnerships, and a commitment to housing equity.

How do you get to net zero and make the numbers work? ULI's Net Zero Deal Profile (NZDP) series shines light on real-world projects that are achieving ambitious carbon goals and demonstrating financial viability. This session dives into the story of BXP's 140 Kendrick Street, an existing office building retrofitted into a high-performing, carbon-neutral, net zero asset. Explore how the development team aligned the scope with sustainability and investment goals to deliver long-term value, and gain insight into the transparent cost and capital data that makes this case study a standout. Learn how ULI's NZDPs are helping the industry move from aspiration to execution, one deal at a time!

From the literal gold rush of 1849, San Francisco has been a boom and bust town. What is unique about San Francisco that makes for such dramatic cycles, what can we learn about when the next cycle will begin, and what is being done to accelerate its rebound? The latest and most severe cycle may be the bust experienced from the COVID pandemic. San Francisco has been the poster child for problems that were occurring in urban downtowns. Office and retail occupancy decreased, which resulted in the downtown being labeled as a Doom Loop. Will history repeat itself? Are the elements that helped San Francisco rebound in the past again pointing to another once in a cycle opportunity again to participate in the next downtown Boom? Hear about why a tower significantly taller than the current tallest tower West of the Mississippi is moving forward and why downtown will have an electronic music enterprise housed in a building as iconic as Capital Records in Hollywood. To help accelerate the recovery, ULI and the City of San Francisco partnered to convene an Advisory Services panel of experts from around the country on how to revitalize downtown San Francisco. The panel provided strategic recommendations for leveraging the city's existing physical assets, identifying opportunities for financial incentives, and implementing reforms that promote the economic and social health of the downtown. Learn where downtown San Francisco stands today and what is likely to happen tomorrow.

The flex office product type is here to stay. It is now a mature part of the real estate commercial office market. Occupiers are now more educated than ever and know what they want. Flex office operators are now reacting to strong signals from customer demand. This session, presented by the Flex Space and Experience Council, will bring together a number of professionals who can articulate what the supply side of the market is developing to meet the demand. The panelists will discuss the different business models that are attracting occupiers and the varied revenue sources that create value. Understanding what the flex office profit centers are is an important step to being able to value and underwrite investments in this product type.

Sustainability's profile is changing, but the value-add still exists. Follow the journey of companies who have realized financial benefit through strategic planning for—and implementation of—sustainability, efficiency, and resilience measures at the portfolio level. Learn the basics of carbon accounting and how to leverage currently available tools and strategies into increased value while moving toward a net zero operations equation.

This session brings together industry leaders to explore breakthrough construction methods that improve traditional practices and deliver sustainable results. Top-down construction streamlines the building process by creating a production-like atmosphere on-site, enabling rapid floorplate manufacturing, shortening construction timelines, and lowering costs and carbon. Complementing this approach, nano-modified concrete offers increased strength, faster curing times, and reduction of water and cement usage—cutting material costs while significantly lowering embodied carbon. Taken together, by reducing construction costs by roughly 30 percent, top-down and nano-modified concrete enable many projects to pencil out as financially viable projects that otherwise would not have done so—benefitting all real estate product types and holding particular potential to increase the supply of housing. Attendees may wish to review their projects that did not pencil before and see if these two techniques make them pencil now.

On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law an act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14., which is commonly referred to as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. In this session, leaders will explore how the bill came to pass, examine key provisions, and discuss what may lay ahead on the tax policy front. Listen to the hot topics coming from Washington, D.C., impacting tax law and the real estate community, with a lively discussion of what's on the table for future provisions and what's impacting real estate right now.

Leaders in the development and construction industry discuss the impact of unprecedented market and economics conditions on the cost and complexity of developing new housing and strategies they are using to manage this complex environment. Questions addressed include the following: • What is happening in the labor markets, and what are builders doing to ensure access to skilled workers and to control costs? • Are tariffs increasing the cost of construction right now? Are they changing sourcing practices? • Has the slowdown in housing construction changed the developer/construction company dynamics? What about the general contractor/subcontractor dynamics? • Are the complexities of this environment pushing developers to grapple with new technology, or is that one more unknown to manage? • What can developers and builders do to push the feasibility needle in 2026?

Geopolitical shifts, supply chain disruptions, and the race for talent are rewriting the global playbook for production and service delivery. This dynamic discussion will explore how companies across the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific are reshoring operations, rethinking outsourcing, and leveraging global talent hubs to stay competitive.

Building on the themes introduced in the general session, this panel will take a deeper look at the forces shaping the future of real estate in 2026 and beyond. Join PwC and senior industry executives for a candid conversation about how the trends identified in Emerging Trends in Real Estate® are playing out on the ground. Panelists will share how they’re navigating uncertainty, capitalizing on emerging opportunities, and adapting their strategies to meet evolving market demands. Expect a dynamic discussion that goes beyond the headlines—exploring what’s driving change, what’s at stake, and how leaders are preparing for what’s next.

Join your peers to shape the future of ULI and ensure it remains influential, indispensable, and impactful for many years to come. In this grassroots strategic forecasting session, you will identify key drivers of change, analyze the impact on the built environment and real estate sector over the next decade, and envision the future of ULI in four key areas: Belonging, Convening, Knowledge, and Impact. Your bold forecasts about ULI in the year 2035 and beyond will help guide the development of a long-term strategic plan to navigate change and build the ULI of the future. 

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Join us at the Dawn Club for the Inclusivity Reception, hosted by ULI San Francisco’s DEI Committee! You’re invited to kick off an evening of reception-hopping by celebrating ULI’s mission to create equitable and resilient communities worldwide. As part of the ULI Fall Meeting, this inclusivity reception welcomes all attendees—members, guests, and partners alike—to connect, celebrate, and experience the vibrancy of San Francisco’s diverse community. Stop by the Dawn Club to enjoy craft cocktails, fuel up on light bites, delight in live local music, and connect with mission-minded peers all in the revitalized Dawn Club. 

Originally a speakeasy during prohibition, the Dawn Club existed in the same Monadnock Building on Market Street in the 1930's and 1940’s and became the epicenter of the Great Revival in San Francisco. You can learn more about the historic institution, from its heyday to the sudden close in 1946, and finally to its return to glory in 2023, here. 

In the spirit of local flair and flavor, the evening will feature some of San Francisco’s most beloved talent and tastes. Catering is provided by The Sarap Shop, a first-gen restaurant that has transitioned from a food truck to an outpost at the Chase Center and a permanent location in the SOMA Pilipinas Cultural district. We’re delighted to highlight plant-forward Filipino American comfort food that lives up to its name (Tagalog lesson time! Sarap=delicious) 

Did you pack your dancing shoes? The Fog City Swing Trio is well on their way to becoming the “world’s smallest big band,” and they’re here to remind everyone that San Francisco remains a historic jazz town. 

All attendees must present their Fall Meeting badge and their physical, government-issued ID to access the venue. 21+ only.

From famous firsts like martinis and sourdough bread to iconic eats like Mission burritos and Dungeness crab, San Francisco is what foodie dreams are made of. It's no coincidence that San Francisco has more Michelin starred restaurants than any destination in the Americas. The WLI Curated Conversations Dine Arounds will be an intimate dining experience in small groups to cultivate meaningful Connections. 

We will first convene at the Moscone Convention Center at 6:00pm for check-in and announcements. Each dinner group will be hosted by a WLI San Francisco member, who will lead their small group on a walking tour to their restaurant destination. 

Groups will enjoy a seated dinner featuring inviting fireside chats to discuss key issues and topics of the day. 

This separately ticketed event is open to all Fall Meeting attendees. Limited spaces are available. Attendees must select a restaurant when registering.

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Cancellation Policy
Please note: No refunds will be provided for cancellations made after 12:00 pm eastern on October 29th.
 

Each ULI Fall and Spring Meeting, the Americas Young Leaders Group organizes a “buy your own (BYO)” Dinner Meet-up event. This event is open to all young leaders under 35 attending the Meeting. No fee or registration is required. A location will be determined in advance and all registrants in this demographic will be invited to an informal dinner where each person is responsible for the cost of their own meal.

Meet us in the Castro! The ULI SF DEI Committee invites you to Rikki’s, the only sports bar in the San Francisco Bay Area dedicated to celebrating women’s sports. Join us for a no-host gathering to cap off night two of the ULI Fall Meeting. This LGBTQ+ Meet-up is open to all: the LGBTQ+ community, allies, Fall Meeting attendees and non-attendees alike. 

Located in San Francisco’s historic Castro District—long recognized as a cornerstone of LGBTQ+ activism and culture—Rikki’s brings new energy to this legacy with a modern, welcoming space that celebrates inclusion, community, and the joy of women’s sports. 

"From the 1960s to the 1990s, Rikki Streicher operated queer and lesbian bars in San Francisco which provided a safe and inclusive gathering space for all members of the LGBTQ community. Rikki was a supporter of women’s sports, including through the Maud’s and Amelia’s sponsored sports teams and as one of the founders of the Federation of Gay Games. Rikki was instrumental in creating spaces for women and women’s sports in San Francisco, and we want to tell her story and those of other community leaders." 

Rikk’s co-owner Danielle Throe recently served on ULI San Francisco’s Technical Assistance Panel for the City of Mountain View focused on affordable and middle-income housing. Thank you, Danielle, for your dedication to creating inclusive and resilient communities throughout the Bay Area!

Activities in Moscone West – Level 2 Lobby  

You have exclusive access to activities including breakfast, coffee breaks, networking lunches, and afternoon pick-me-ups; pick up the latest issue of Urban Land magazine; winning designs from the Market Street Reimagined Competition on Level 1 and 3; music from featured local artists; lounge seating and workstations; short sessions at Presentation Areas A & B; ULI research reports, learning and publications; and places to relax and recharge between sessions.    

Today, the following activities are taking place from 7:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. ET:     

· 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast & Connections  

· 10:00 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. | Making the Most of Your ULI Membership (Presentation Area A)  

· 10:00 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. | From Compliance to Capital: How Investment-Grade Sustainability Data Is Transforming Real Estate (Presentation Area B)  

· 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Lunch Reception  

· 12:30 p.m. – 12:50 p.m. | Unlocking Value in Real Estate: AI-Driven Innovation and Transformation (Presentation Area B)  

· 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Afternoon Pick-Me Up  

· 2:00 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. | Top Five Follow-Up Mistakes That Cost You Millions in Sales (and How to Avoid Them)  (Presentation Area A)  

· 2:00 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. | Building the Future 2025: Transformative Trends in State, Local, and Federal Housing Policy (Presentation Area B)    

 

Visit the full schedule in the ULI Events app for detailed session descriptions or to save them to your agenda. 

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Join us for breakfast in the Moscone West Lobby on Level Two. Grab a bite to eat and converse with other attendees as you get ready for the day.

The adaptive reuse of former military bases in the San Francisco Bay area has transformed these once-restricted single-purpose areas into vibrant, multifunctional hubs, blending historical preservation with modern urban needs, while providing infrastructure for future development. This session will focus on the Presidio—one of the oldest military bases in North America, which has been converted into a national park with museums, restaurants, offices, and residential units—and the Alameda Naval Base—a major hub for the Navy's Pacific operations during Pacific War, which has now also been adapted for diverse uses, most notably for artists and distilleries.

The ULI Real Estate Economic Forecast is a semiannual survey of leading industry experts. How do the experts see 33 key economic and real estate indicators moving by the end of 2025, 2026, and 2027? How have forecasts changed from six months earlier? And why? How are tariff realities and uncertainties expected to impact CRE? What signals are the experts watching for in real estate as they look ahead? Where do the experts agree and disagree? Hear a lively debate among leading economists and analysts who participated in the Real Estate Economic Forecast survey as they explain or defend their opinions. Ask questions or challenge their views about what's ahead for the real estate industry through the end of 2025 and all the way through 2027.

Mission Rock will be a 28-acre mixed-use urban neighborhood located on the San Francisco Bay waterfront, across from Oracle Park. The defining first phase, completed in 2024, consists of 8 acres of open space, over 1,000 new homes with 40 percent reserved for moderate-income households, 1.4 million square feet of office space, and 200,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space, which emerged from a meaningful collaboration between Tishman Speyer's public/private partnership and their design team. In a collaborative process designed and led by Studio Gang, with Henning Larsen, MVRDV, WORKac, and SCAPE, their contributions to the neighborhood work simultaneously and in communication with each other. The result is a neighborhood in which the buildings work together not only in terms of their character, but also functionally, with innovative approaches such as shared technical equipment. As San Francisco and other cities navigate recovery from the pandemic and confront the transformation of postindustrial waterfronts or surface parking into dynamic places for people, Mission Rock shows how a co-creative process can lead to successful placemaking. In this panel, representatives from Tishman Speyer and all five design studios will discuss how the uniquely collaborative process helped the team evolve the master plan into a cohesive approach, balancing the priorities of the public/private partnership and enabling features such as shared infrastructure and resiliency.

For decades, real estate has been organized around separation—seniors in retirement communities, students on campuses, workers in office districts, and families in subdivisions. While this made projects easier to finance and manage, it also left us with inefficiencies, inequities, and single-use assets that are struggling to adapt. Today, demographic shifts, rising care demands, hybrid work, and the push for resilient, community-serving places are driving a new model: age-integrated real estate. These developments intentionally bring together multiple generations, services, and amenities into cohesive ecosystems. From senior-anchored, mixed-use hubs to fully intergenerational districts, they represent a new value proposition—projects that deliver care, connection, and community across life stages while also creating financial resilience and long-term market relevance. This panel will explore what it takes to make age-integration work—from design and operations to finance, policy, and risk management. Speakers will share lessons from global precedents and local innovations, along with the opportunities and challenges of scaling these models. A central focus will be the role of public/private partnerships in making projects viable. Attendees will leave with concrete strategies to reposition assets, unlock new tenant mixes, and meet emerging demand for communities that serve everyone—at every age.

Rising insurance costs are impacting property operating margins, valuations, and investment decisions. Lindsay Brugger, VP of Urban Resilience for ULI, will moderate this panel of CRE insurance experts as they analyze why insurance prices have recently been rising so sharply, examine the impacts of rising costs on CRE including changing lending standards, and explore strategies for securing property insurance coverage for varied development project typologies. The panel will dive deep into how migration patterns, demographic changes, climate events, and both federal and state regulations have made permanent impacts to the CRE insurance industry and identify CRE market response trends and best practices.

This timely and highly relevant session will explore the future of downtowns and central business districts (CBDs) through a global lens—drawing on insights from North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. As many cities reimagine the role and purpose of their downtowns, this conversation will spotlight international strategies and best practices for revitalization and long-term competitiveness.

Join your peers to shape the future of ULI and ensure it remains influential, indispensable, and impactful for many years to come. In this grassroots strategic forecasting session, you will identify key drivers of change, analyze the impact on the built environment and real estate sector over the next decade, and envision the future of ULI in four key areas: Belonging, Convening, Knowledge, and Impact. Your bold forecasts about ULI in the year 2035 and beyond will help guide the development of a long-term strategic plan to navigate change and build the ULI of the future. 

Click here to let us know you’re interested. Registration not required.

Join us for an overview of your membership benefits and a platform to ask questions so you can make the most of your membership. Whether you are looking to get more involved but don't know how, interested in a specific ULI program but don't know who to contact, working to expand your professional network, or trying to find answers to questions about a new project or trend, we have answers!

From underwriting to leasing, sustainability data is now embedded in real estate transactions. Join Maureen Waters, president, Measurabl, and Kelly Soljacich, entrepreneur in residence, Moderne Ventures, for a discussion on how this shift is reshaping the industry.

In the search to address the global affordable housing crisis, innovative financing models and public/private partnerships (P3s) can help overcome the challenges of limited capital and scarce public funds. This session will explore how blending traditional funding mechanisms with novel approaches can unlock new opportunities for affordable housing development. By leveraging the strengths of both public and private sectors, we can create sustainable, scalable, and inclusive housing solutions that meet the needs of diverse communities and increase housing production. Join us to discover how these collaborative efforts are transforming the affordable housing landscape and paving the way for a more equitable future, including highlights of projects and communities utilizing creative approaches.

Can we be better and do better together? This session will explore the tension between regionalism and localism in addressing the growing urban challenges among the 101 cities in the Bay Area. Experts and practitioners will discuss how cities within the region can collaborate on shared issues, such as land use planning, housing, urban infrastructure, and climate resilience, while balancing and respecting the unique needs and interests of individual communities. Panelists will share case studies that highlight successful regional approaches, as well as the barriers that often hinder collaboration between cities.

Five years on from the pandemic, the commercial real estate (CRE) market has been impressively resilient. Developers and lenders jointly navigated the structural shift in demand patterns driven by the pandemic amid the lift-off in rates from the zero lower bound from the Great Financial Crisis. Today, market activity continues apace but faces a new set of questions: uncertainty around the durability of the AI boom, the resilience of the US consumer, and the sustainability of debt. In this context, competition for high-quality opportunities has intensified. CRE players have responded by re-organizing internally, leveraging different kinds of data, drawing on new sources of capital, and exploring new partnerships. The panel, led by experts from Wells Fargo and McKinsey & Company, will discuss these dynamics and their implications for CRE lenders as well as players up and down the value chain (e.g., owners, investors, developers, and asset managers).

The skies above our cities are becoming the next frontier in urban mobility. From drone deliveries to air taxis, Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is transitioning rapidly from concept to reality, reshaping how we plan and design communities. Join us as a panel of industry experts, innovators, and public-sector leaders discuss how AAM is beginning to affect infrastructure, land use, and local economies across the United States and beyond. This session will offer planners, policymakers, and developers practical insights and guidance to help them get ready for the growing role of air-based transportation in everyday life.

The Olympic and Paralympic Games and FIFA World Cup are big events with even bigger impacts. While the official program only lasts a few weeks, careful planning takes years—and the events' effects last even longer. A host city's earliest decisions on how to approach partnerships, investment, and infrastructure will have significant, lasting impacts on the surrounding built environment far beyond the final broadcast. This session will examine how the planning and execution of major sporting events shape their host cities—and how those cities can shape the character of those events in turn. Looking back, what is the legacy of the 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris today, nearly 18 months after the Closing Ceremony? Looking ahead, what choices are the 2026 World Cup host committees making, nearly six months out? This panel will celebrate successes, review lessons learned, and hear from organizers and experts with direct experience about how host cities prepare to welcome the world while balancing the needs of local residents. Attendees will gain a better understanding of how large-scale, limited-duration events impact cities and what they mean for real estate outcomes more broadly, including critical topics such as urban regeneration, long-term investment, and legacy benefits.

Finding the right data, preparing and transforming it, and visualizing it at scale is time-consuming and diverts valuable resources away from analysis and decision-making. Learn how Google's easy-to-use geospatial datasets and AI-powered tools enable you to reveal powerful business and sustainability insights about the built environment, all without GIS experience or training.

Join your peers to shape the future of ULI and ensure it remains influential, indispensable, and impactful for many years to come. In this grassroots strategic forecasting session, you will identify key drivers of change, analyze the impact on the built environment and real estate sector over the next decade, and envision the future of ULI in four key areas: Belonging, Convening, Knowledge, and Impact. Your bold forecasts about ULI in the year 2035 and beyond will help guide the development of a long-term strategic plan to navigate change and build the ULI of the future. 

Click here to let us know you’re interested. Registration not required.

Refuel and connect at the Lunch Reception, where you'll find a selection food stations across the level 2 lobby. Enjoy delicious bites and live music, explore the space and network with fellow attendees. 

*Halal and Kosher meals will be available at the lunch stations upon request.

Discover how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the real estate industry by streamlining operations, digitizing lease management, and transforming the finance function. This session explores practical applications, emerging trends, and strategic considerations for AI in real estate—from contract and document reviews to predictive analytics and optimizing the investment management process. Join thought leaders and practitioners to learn how to harness AI to drive growth, efficiency, and competitive advantage in real estate.

Refuel and connect with an afternoon pick-me-up, located at a food station in the lobby on level 2. Enjoy delicious treats, explore the space, and network with fellow attendees.

As federal leadership shifts, the 2025 Building the Future report documents how local and state actors are modernizing permitting systems, reforming property tax frameworks, and aligning housing production with transit and infrastructure to drive faster, fairer, and more sustainable housing outcomes. Featuring case studies and policies from around the country, as well as updates from the 2024 report, this session will highlight innovative housing policies having an impact on housing production and supply. For a close-up view of two prominent profiles from the 2025 report, the session will highlight housing policy innovations in Florida and California.

Did you know 44 percent of salespeople give up after just one follow-up attempt, yet 80 percent of sales require five to close? That equates to MILLIONS lost, that could be won simply by following up! This interactive session will reveal critical errors that could be undermining you and your sales teams' successes. We'll dive into common pitfalls that sabotage even the most promising leads. You'll learn actionable strategies to refine your follow-up process, boost conversions, and drive sales growth. Take advantage of this opportunity to gain powerful insights to bring back to your teams and maximize revenue potential by reclaiming those lost millions.

As remote work continues to reshape urban landscapes, many downtown business districts face an oversupply of vacant office space, impacting local economies. A natural solution is to convert underutilized office buildings into housing and mixed-use developments. According to JLL, office conversions reached record highs in 2022, 2023, and 2024, with no signs of slowing. However, these projects come with significant challenges, including structural limitations, regulatory hurdles, and financial feasibility concerns. To address these barriers, cities are introducing zoning reforms and financial incentives to encourage adaptive reuse. Successful conversions not only increase housing supply but also create dynamic, resilient commercial districts by integrating residential, retail, and office spaces. Conversion projects can be successful, including a focus on sustainability. This panel will explore key factors for executing effective office-to-residential and mixed-use conversions, including market conditions, structural adaptability, regulatory considerations, and financing strategies.

What happens when yesterday's malls become tomorrow's neighborhoods? Across the country, underperforming retail centers are being reimagined as thriving, mixed-use districts that bring walkability, public life, and urban energy to new markets. These large-scale redevelopments offer a unique opportunity to deliver people-first urban experiences in places long shaped by car-centric infrastructure and single-use zoning. This panel features the developers and visionaries behind some of the most ambitious retail transformations underway—including CityPlace in West Palm Beach, Hillsdale in San Mateo, Charleston Place in Mountain View, and Bristol in Santa Ana. Through these real-world case studies, we'll explore strategies for delivering a high-impact public realm, phasing and brand-building, bringing retailers on board, and activating spaces that keep people coming back. It's not just about real estate—it's about creating places people love.

From NIMYism to YIMBYism, a region's ability to produce housing has been defined by the role of community advocacy. This session will explore the impact of advocacy and activism on housing development, from environmental review processes to community benefits agreements, using California as a case study, and how that influence is changing in the face of new pro-housing legislation. It will also provide insight into how to address and bridge community feedback in order to create more successful projects.

Get an inside look at how scale, proximity, and long-term conviction drive value creation in modern industrial markets. This session will explore how the acquisition of a 950,000-square-foot portfolio on the San Francisco Peninsula fits into a broader strategy: deepening presence in high-barrier submarkets through adjacency and operational leverage. Learn how Prologis identified the opportunity to expand its existing footprint, creating a cluster of high-performing assets that reinforce one another operationally, financially, and strategically. Hear directly from the investment and marketing teams about how critical mass in a submarket amplifies pricing power, tenant optionality, and land control. The discussion will unpack what made this portfolio compelling, and how proximity to an existing multibuilding campus enhanced the business case and long-term positioning for market penetration.

Venture capitalists (VCs) are shaping the commercial real estate (CRE) landscape through strategic investments in property technology (proptech) enabled by artificial intelligence (AI). Get firsthand insights on where VC visionaries are placing their AI proptech bets and why. Join proptech investor, advisor, and serial entrepreneur Chris Moreno as he asks some of the sharpest minds in venture capital what their analysis is telling them about the transformative potential of AI in CRE and where specifically they think the biggest opportunities and challenges lie. They'll dive into what's over-hyped, what they think may actually be under-hyped, and what is a realistic timeframe for seeing the return on investment in AI.

Close out a memorable week in San Francisco with a neighborhood celebration inspired by a recent ULI Advisory Services Panel that helped reimagine this downtown corridor. As part of Downtown SF’s First Thursdays series, Front Street—just a short walk from Moscone—will transform into an open-air festival with live music, games, giveaways, exclusive drink specials, and food from local favorites. 

This gathering is organized by ULI San Francisco and community partners and is not an official ULI Fall Meeting event. 

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