Presenter

Mr. JD Lumpkin

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 square feet, including the historic Salesforce Tower lease (714,000 SF).

A recognized authority within the real estate community, J.D. is a regular guest speaker on numerous industry panels and a prolific thought leader who has appeared regularly in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Bloomberg, The San Francisco Business Journal, The San Francisco Chronicle and other industry publications. J.D. leads C&W’s Investor Services Council in San Francisco and is among 15 members of the company’s National Investor Services Leasing Group.

Speaking at

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

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

Mr. JD Lumpkin, Cushman & Wakefield-US

K Cyrus Sanandaji, Presidio Bay

Type Open to All Attendees Special Program

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.