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March 15-17, 2026
Kiawah Island, South Carolina
FUTURE CITY is an executive retreat for real estate principals to connect and discuss real-world solutions that will transform the world's largest asset class.
Innovating real estate: Collaborate with industry leaders to shape tomorrow’s landscape.
Why attend?
This exclusive, three-day event features off-the-record insights on subjects like Urban Policy, 3D Printed Developments, Innovation in City Management, Responsive Architecture, and the future of thriving, resilient cities.
PAST ATTENDEES
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2026 FUTURE CITY Speakers
Real estate game changers: Meet the voices behind tomorrow's solutions.
Francis X. Suarez
43rd Mayor of Miami
Francis X. Suarez has more than 13 years of experience in real estate and corporate finance, covering the gamut of clients’ real estate needs, from acquisitions and financing to sales and joint ventures.
Ian Bruce Eichner
Chairman and CEO of The Continuum Company
Ian Bruce Eichner, a seasoned developer of urban mixed-use properties, is the Chairman and CEO of The Continuum Company and has a proven track record in real estate spanning more than three decades.
2026 Schedule
All programming subject to change.
March 15
4pm
Registration & Hotel check-in
march 15
5pm
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Amir korangy
Founder, The Real Deal
march 15
5:30pm - 6pm
evening programming: Session 1
march 15
6pm - 6:30pm
From Factory to Front Door: Scaling Affordable Housing Production
A conversation on what it takes to scale affordable housing through modular and off-site construction, and why execution matters as much as policy. Rick Holliday shares lessons from the front lines of industrialized housing production and explains what it really takes to deliver at scale.
rick holiday
Co-Founder & former CEO, Factory_OS
march 15
7pm - 9pm
Networking Dinner and Drinks
march 15
9pm
Backgammon Tournament and Continued Drinks
March 16
7am
OPTIONAL: 5k Beach Run
march 16
8am
networking breakfast
march 16
9am - 9:30am
THE GREAT UNLOCK: HOW POLICY CAN HELP DEVELOPMENT HAPPEN
As development becomes increasingly tied to politics, this session examines the policies that can accelerate housing delivery, unlock stalled projects, and reshape feasibility. Jessica Katz brings firsthand perspective from inside New York’s housing leadership on turning policy into production.
Jessica Katz
Strategic Policy Advisor, Cannon Heyman & Weiss LLP
Former Chief Housing Officer for New York, HPD
Former Chief Housing Officer for New York, HPD
march 16
9:30am - 10am
RED TAPE TO RIBBON CUTTING: DEVELOPERS ON MAKING IT WORK IN CHALLENGING ENVIRONMENTS
A candid discussion on building through regulatory friction, community pressure, and shifting market conditions. David Schwartz and Humberto Lopes break down how developers keep deals alive and bring projects to completion when the odds are stacked against them.
David Schwartz
Co-founder and Principal, Slate Property Group
Humberto Lopes
Founder and CEO, H.L. Dynasty & Gotham Housing Alliance
march 16
10am - 10:30am
WHAT MOVES A CITY: BUILDING IN MOBILITY TO UNLOCK INVESTMENT
Infrastructure is destiny and we are the ones building the next generation of cities. Shifting desires and demographics tell us that significant numbers of people want to live in walking-, biking-, and community-friendly developments that transform daily living. Robin Chase will discuss smart planning that can unlock investment and deliver what people want.
robin chase
Co-Founder, Zipcar
march 16
10:30am - 11am
MAKE OR BREAK MOMENTS: HOW TO NAVIGATE THE MACRO AND GET DEALS DONE
In a volatile environment, timing and strategy determine survival. Jennifer Keesmaat examines the macro forces shaping development today and how leaders can position themselves to act when opportunity opens.
Jennifer Keesmaat
Urban Strategist, Former Chief Planner of Toronto
march 16
11am - 11:15am
Sponsored presentation
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Founder and General Partner, Shadow Ventures
march 16
12pm - 1pm
netwoking lunch
march 16
1pm - 5pm
Private Meetings and Downtime
Additional activities include but are not limited to skeet shooting, bicycle tours, pickleball, and more.
march 16
1pm - 5pm
Future city golf classic
For the attendees who purchased the golf pass.
march 16
6pm - 9pm
Networking Reception & Dinner at Mingo Point
march 17
7am
Optional: BEACH yoga class
march 17
8am
networking breakfast
march 17
9am - 10am
roundtable discussion
A series of intimate roundtables designed for peer-level conversation and direct exchange. Topics include the future of tech real estate, the future of luxury development, and the future of office.
march 17
10am - 10:30am
Magnet City: How Miami positioned itself for an investable future
Miami has become one of the most closely watched growth stories in the country. Francis Suarez discusses how the city attracted capital, talent, and development, and what other markets can learn from its playbook.
Francis Suarez
43rd Mayor of Miami
march 17
10:30am - 11am
Capstone: The Future City Playbook — Key Takeaways and What Comes Next
A closing session focused on what the industry should take away from the retreat and what development leaders should watch out for next. Bob Knakal delivers a forward-looking synthesis of the key themes shaping the future of cities.
bob knakal
Chairman & CEO, BKREA
march 17
11am - 5pm
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Tickets
INDIVIDUAL
$6,500
FUTURE CITY 2026
- Three-day, two night accommodations at The Sanctuary Hotel & Resort.
- All sessions, meals and networking events as programmed in our agenda.
- The Real Deal Swag.
- A 3-month print + digital subscription.
Individual + GOLF
$7,000
FUTURE CITY 2026
- Three-day, two night accommodations at The Sanctuary Hotel & Resort.
- All sessions, meals and networking events as programmed in our agenda.
- The Real Deal Swag.
- A 3-month print + digital subscription.
- PLUS: Golf access on Monday, March 16th.
DEVELOPER
$4,500
FUTURE CITY 2026
- Three-day, two night accommodations at The Sanctuary Hotel & Resort.
- All sessions, meals and networking events as programmed in our agenda.
- The Real Deal Swag.
- A 3-month print + digital subscription.
PAST SPEAKER HIGHLIGHTS
Making it Work: Office to Resi Conversions
Robert Fuller
Residential Leader, Studio Director, Principal, Gensler
The Trump Effect: Inflation, Tariffs, and the New Blueprint for Development
Patrick E. Murphy
CIO, Coastal construction
3D Building Disruption
Graeme Waitzkin
COO, ICON
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Our Testimonials
Real stories, real change: Testimonials from participants shaping the future.
"Amir and the team at The Real Deal did a fantastic job and the event was a tremendous success from start to finish. I met a lot of great people, learned a lot and had some fun on top of it. The only negative about it was that I realized that I made a big mistake by not attending in the past. I can't wait for next year!"
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“Thrilled to have given the kickoff presentation at Future City, addressing the monetary policy outlook but also policymakers evolving views on AI and how it will transform banking, real estate, and the labor market for the long term. Thanks to Amir Korangy and the team at The Real Deal for extending the invitation again this year.”
“Great time learning about AI and the future of real estate! I enjoyed the conversation, the company, and kudos to The Real Deal for hosting another awesome event.”
“It was a fantastic event! I learned so much. It was truly a pleasure to meet you and your superb team.”
“I had a great time, made a lot of good contacts and even some friends. I thought your team did a really good job of balancing programming and networking and that it was set up in a way that made it easy to meet people. I will definitely be keeping my eye on futute events and hope I have the opportunity to join you at Future City again next year.”
Frequently asked questions
HOW CAN I ATTEND FUTURE CITY?
Please fill out the form at this link to apply to attend. A member of our sales team will be in touch.
WHEN AND WHERE WILL FUTURE CITY TAKE PLACE?
Future City 2026 will be hosted at Kiawah Island, South Carolina on March 15 - 17, 2026.
WHY SHOULD I ATTEND FUTURE CITY?
Future City is where principals in real estate gather to uncover the latest socio-economic and urban ecology influences on urban planning and design.
WHO ATTENDS FUTURE CITY?
More than 200 real estate industry leaders, academics, technologists and experts in construction, development, and architecture. Past attendees include:
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