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Welcome to the Fall Meeting!

We’re so glad to have you in San Francisco for the 2025 ULI Fall Meeting. If this is your first time, get ready to connect with thousands of real estate and land use professionals from around the world, explore innovative ideas, and gain insights that you can apply immediately in your work. From thought-provoking sessions and expert panels to hands-on learning and unparalleled networking opportunities, the Fall Meeting is your gateway to discovering trends, strategies, and solutions that are transforming cities and communities everywhere.

We have noted a handful of sessions we think you might like. We encourage you to browse the full schedule to discover additional sessions of interest to you.

Opening General Session: The Changing Geopolitical Landscape
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM PST 
Moscone West - Level 1, Exhibit Hall
General Stanley McChrystal offers a compelling look at today’s dynamic geopolitical landscape—examining the trends, relationships, and forces shaping global security, politics, energy, and society.
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Betting Big on Tech: What’s Driving Innovation and Adoption Across CRE
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PST
Venture capital investment in proptech and contech is booming—but how much innovation reaches the job site? This session unites investors, founders, and real estate leaders to discuss how new technologies are funded, piloted, and scaled, what’s delivering real ROI, and what challenges remain in bringing innovation to the built environment.
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General Session: Emerging Trends in Real Estate® 2026
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PST
Moscone West - Level 1, Exhibit Hall
Be among the first to hear key insights from Emerging Trends in Real Estate® 2026, ULI’s flagship report highlighting the top forces shaping markets, property sectors, and the industry’s future. Join industry leaders for a dynamic discussion of the year’s most impactful trends.
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Market Street Reimagined: Winning Ideas, Jury Insights, and What’s Next
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM PST
Market Street Reimagined invited bold ideas for one of the nation’s most iconic civic corridors, drawing 170 global submissions. Hear from the six winning teams and a panel of jurors and city leaders as they explore why these concepts stood out—and how San Francisco can turn vision into action.
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Demographic Shifts and the New Landscape of Residential Real Estate
2:30 PM – 4:30 PM PST
North America’s housing market is being reshaped by powerful demographic shifts. This session examines how population movements, generational preferences, cultural diversity, and evolving household structures are redefining demand, location, and the concept of home—spurring innovation in housing design, development, and policy.
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One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Key Provisions Affecting Real Estate and What Happens Next
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
This session unpacks the newly enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act, exploring how it passed, its key provisions, and what’s next for federal tax policy. Hear experts discuss the latest developments from Washington and their impact on real estate today and in the future.
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Learning in Real Time: Experts Share Their Forecasts for Real Estate in ’25, ’26, and ’27
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PST
Hear leading economists and analysts debate the latest ULI Real Estate Economic Forecast, covering 33 key indicators through 2027. Learn how expectations have shifted, what’s driving change, and what signals experts are watching in the economy and real estate markets.
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Mission Rock: How a Co-Creative Process Created a New Dynamic Neighborhood from the Ground Up
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PST
This session explores how Mission Rock—a 28-acre mixed-use neighborhood on San Francisco’s waterfront—came to life through an unprecedented collaboration between Tishman Speyer and five leading design firms. Panelists will share how the team’s co-creative approach shaped the master plan, balanced public and private priorities, and delivered innovative solutions in infrastructure, resiliency, and design integration.
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Getting Creative: Unlocking Affordable and Mixed-Income Housing through Innovative Financing Solutions and Public/Private Partnerships
10:30 AM – 11:30 PM PST
This session explores how innovative financing models and public/private partnerships are transforming affordable housing. Learn how blending traditional and new funding approaches can unlock capital, boost production, and create inclusive, scalable solutions for diverse communities.
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The Sea Change in CRE Lending: Implications of a Changing Landscape for Borrowers and Lenders
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM PST
This session examines how U.S. commercial real estate lenders are navigating market shifts, post-pandemic demand changes, and a high-interest-rate environment. Experts from Wells Fargo and McKinsey will discuss strategies, tools, and implications for lenders, owners, investors, and developers across the CRE value chain.
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Closing General Session: Guy Kawasaki
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PST
Moscone West - Level 1, Exhibit Hall
Join us for the Closing General Session with Guy Kawasaki, tech visionary and brand evangelist behind Apple and Canva. He’ll share insights on innovation, marketing, and building brands that inspire millions worldwide.
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Converting Vacant Commercial Space: Strategies for Success
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM PST
This session explores the rising trend of converting underutilized office buildings into housing and mixed-use developments. Panelists will discuss market trends, structural and regulatory challenges, financing strategies, and how adaptive reuse can create vibrant, resilient, and sustainable urban districts.
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Stop by one of our many hosted networking events throughout the meeting. Don't miss out on your opportunity to meet fellow attendees and expand your professional network. 

First Time Attendee Reception
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PST | BY INVITATION ONLY
The Conservatory at One Sansome, One Sansome St
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.
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Welcome Reception
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM PST | OPEN TO ALL ATTENDEES
The Conservatory at One Sansome, One Sansome St
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!
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NEXT Dine-Arounds
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM PST | OPEN TO ALL ATTENDEES | SEPARATE REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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.
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New Member Breakfast
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM PST | BY INVITATION ONLY
Moscone West - Level 2, Lobby
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.
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WLI Americas Coffee Connect
7:30 AM – 9:00 PM PST | OPEN TO ALL ATTENDEES
Moscone West - Level 2, 2018 Overlook
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).
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Full Member Networking Lunch with Speaker Scott Klososky
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM PST | FULL MEMBERS ONLY
Moscone West - Level 3, 3004+3006+3008
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.
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Americas YLG Impact & Connect Session
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM PST | OPEN TO ALL ATTENDEES UNDER 35
Moscone West - Level 3, 3014+3016
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.
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WLI Americas Curated Conversations Dine Arounds
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM PST | OPEN TO ALL ATTENDEES
Moscone West - Level 1, Lobby
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.
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The Young Leaders Group – Eat & Meet (BYOD)
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PST | OPEN TO ALL ATTENDEES UNDER 35
Each ULI Fall and Spring Meeting, the Americas Young Leaders Group organizes a “buy-your-own-dinner" (BYOD) meet-up event. 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.
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Stop by the Level 2 Lobby in Moscone West throughout the event to connect with fellow attendees, engage in thought-provoking discussions, grab breakfast, lunch, or an afternoon pick-me-up, and much more!

7 am - 5 pm | Moscone West - Level 2, Lobby

Networking; Exchange of Knowledge, Ideas, & Best Practices; Research & Industry Trends

11:30 am - 12:30 pm | Moscone West - Level 2, Lobby

Lunch Reception

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm | Moscone West - Level 2, Lobby

Afternoon Pick-Me-Up

7:30 am - 9 am | Moscone West Lobby on Level Two

Breakfast & Connections

7:30 am - 6 pm | Moscone West - Level 2, Lobby

Networking; Exchange of Knowledge, Ideas, & Best Practices; Research & Industry Trends

11:30 am - 12:30 pm | Moscone West - Level 2, Lobby

Lunch Reception

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm | Moscone West - Level 2, Lobby

Afternoon Pick-Me-Up

7:30 am - 9 am | Moscone West Lobby on Level Two

Breakfast & Connections

7:30 am - 2:30 pm | Moscone West - Level 2, Lobby

Networking; Exchange of Knowledge, Ideas, & Best Practices; Research & Industry Trends

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm | Moscone West - Level 2, Lobby

Afternoon Pick-Me-Up

Questions about the event, ULI, or your membership? 

Feel free to stop by the Ask ULI desk throughout the event. ULI staff will be available to help!