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San Francisco’s Urban Algorithm: AI and the Experience Revolution

Tue Nov 04 2:30 PM — 2:50 PM (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time Moscone West - Level 2, Presentation Area B
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.

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Managing Principal Cushman & Wakefield-US

J.D. Lumpkin is the Executive Managing Director and Investor Services Lead of Cushman & Wakefield’s San Francisco office. J.D.’s brokerage practice is primarily focused on agency leasing in downtown San Francisco and he is consistently ranked among the top commercial real estate brokers in the Bay Area. With 22 years of experience at Cushman & Wakefield, he has leased and sold over 9 million…

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Founder & Managing Director Presidio Bay

K. Cyrus Sanandaji is the Founder and Managing Principal of Presidio Bay Ventures, where he leads a $5.4 billion portfolio spanning 5.8 million square feet across 39 assets. Under his leadership, the firm focuses on three core product types: mission-critical, commercial, and high-density infill housing. Presidio Bay pursues both acquisition and development opportunities across these sectors, from value-add repositioning to ground-up projects, which often converge…