Schedule
All programming subject to change.
March 9
Registration
march 9
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Amir korangy
march 9
"Impact of Technology on Urban Living"
Take a long-lens look at the impact 21st-century technology has had on urban living - and will have on 21st-century urban planning.
Amir korangy
march 9
"3D Building Disruption"
Construction-scale, 3D printing robotics deliver sustainable and resilient buildings across a whole host of development classes — all without sacrificing on quality design. Learn how more builders and developers are embracing this innovation and what it means for the future of homebuilding.
Graeme Waitzkin
march 9
Innovation segment: “Unlocking the Future with Amazon Key”
Roie Telyas
march 9
Innovation segment: “Five Blocks on Your Digital Identity"
Sam Michelson
march 9
Networking reception + Professional Headshots
march 9
Backgammon Tournament
March 10
Optional: 5k run or workout class
march 10
networking breakfast
march 10
“Rise of the Machines: AI & The Robotics Impact on Urban Development”
Self-driving cars, assistive robotics and construction tech driven by AI are all poised to impact urban development and how we build our cities, buildings, and homes. If the robot revolution is coming, how does urban development plan and react to that tectonic change?
Brent Wadas
march 10
“AI: What’s in it for You”
AI over the last few years has been promising a lot, but what’s actionable and worth investing in today? What does it take to introduce AI into your workflow, what types of AI works and, most importantly, does it work in the development world?
Casey Berman
march 10
“The New Ways We Build: Mass Timber & Innovative Construction Materials””
Mass Timber is the process of standardizing housing materials for mass production. By doing this, materials for homes can come as kits, reducing time and money spent building. Developers are building new homes in a new way, while avoiding every left-coast regulatory tripwire you can imagine in San Francisco.
Danny Haber
march 10
“Making it Work: Office to Resi Conversions”
The market force tea leaves have spoken; a lot of offices need to become housing. As complex a problem as it is, there are technologies and techniques that can help you effectively and efficiently identify & complete conversion projects. Get a crash course on the specifics of office-resi conversions from a leading converter.
Robert Fuller
march 10
netwoking lunch
march 10
Private Meetings and Downtime
Additional activities include but are not limited to fishing excursions, skeet shooting, bicycle tours, kayaking, tennis, pickleball, spa treatments - among several others.
march 10
Future city golf classic
For the attendees who purchased the golf pass.
march 10
Networking Reception & Dinner at Mingo Point
march 11
Optional: 5k run or workout class
march 11
networking breakfast
march 11
“The Trump Effect: Inflation, Tariffs, and the New Blueprint for Development“
Trump’s tariffs will likely lead to more inflation, and mortgage rates edged up after the election, crimping the residential market. That’s not great. But this is a developer-in-chief, after all, and if he makes expected tax cuts, that could help the industry. So what does a former policy maker and current construction CIO think about a second Trump term’s impact on the industry?
Congressman Patrick E. Murphy
march 11
“Resilient Urban Planning”
Climate resistance is becoming more and more relevant to single-family homes, urban planning, and building design. Come hear how adaptive infrastructure and resilient buildings are combating extreme weather conditions for today and tomorrow.
Manny Angelo Varas
Matthijs Bouw
Nicole Engels
march 11
“The Process of Tech Adoption”
A round room discussion including parting words and final thoughts on the program we’ve experienced over the last three days. What are our takeaways, what are our action items, and how can we better include and adopt new technology and techniques in our work and projects?
Amy Polvado
march 11
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 2025 will be hosted at Kiawah Island, South Carolina on March 9 - 11, 2025.
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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