2026 Schedule
All programming subject to change.
March 15
4pm
Registration & Hotel check-in
march 15
5:30pm
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Amir korangy
Founder, The Real Deal
march 15
6pm - 6:30pm
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
march 15
6:30pm - 6:45pm
The Power to Predict: Understanding Real Estate Bill Impact Before it Becomes Law
Policy and real estate are deeply entwined. But the legislative process is messy, obscure, and difficult to navigate. Imagine if you could peel back the layers and see who sponsors what, what's moving where, and its impact, all before the bill becomes law. Enter TRD Policy Pro. Your new one-stop shop for New York state and city real estate policy. Join us for an exclusive sneak preview of how TRD will empower you to drive policy discussion, not just follow it.
Adam Farence
Software Developer & Data Journalist, The Real Deal
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
Morning Session
Corey Johnson
Former Speaker of the New York City Council
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
Ian Bruce Eichner
Chairman & CEO, Continuum Company
march 15
10am - 10:30am
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 holliday
Co-Founder & former CEO, Factory_OS
march 16
10:30am - 11am
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
11am - 11:15am
The Deal Doesn't Pencil — But Does Your GC's AI Say Otherwise?
Sponsored presentation
AI isn't coming to the AEC industry. It's already here, and the architects, engineers, and contractors you work with are using it to get faster, leaner, and smarter about where the money goes. The question for owners and developers isn't whether to buy an AI tool. It's whether you understand how this shift changes the dynamics of every deal you're trying to get across the finish line. We'll talk about what's actually happening on the ground, where the information asymmetry is growing, and how to make sure AI-driven efficiency shows up in your pro forma, not just theirs.
kp reddy
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 capital markets, 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
guest checkout
Frequently asked questions
HOW CAN I ATTEND FUTURE CITY?
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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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