Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2026

Description

ULI Kansas City marks its 40th anniversary in 2026, a year that promises to deliver many milestones in the Kansas City region. Please join ULI Kansas City and the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce for a deep dive into the real estate trends, economic forces, and market forecasts shaping the year ahead. Keynote speaker Haley Anderson (LinkedIn), Director of Financial Markets and Real Estate at PWC, will provide an overview of the Emerging Trends in Real Estate® United States and Canada 2026 report. Now in its 47th edition, the annual outlook is one of the most highly regarded reports for the real estate and land use industry, featuring insights from leaders across the real estate sector, including investors, fund managers, developers, property companies, lenders, brokers, advisors, and consultants. Topics include data centers, senior housing and storage facilities and their impact on the Kansas City region.

Event Program 

Welcome

Diane Gallagher, Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce

Katherine Carttar, ULI Kansas City

Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2026: Navigating the Fog

Keynote Speaker: Haley Anderson, PwC

How Global Trends Shape Kansas City Development

Jon Stephens, PortKC

Suzanne Dimmel, Cushman & Wakefield

Mike McKeen, EPC

Global Event, Local Impact: How KC Will Leverage the World Cup

Kathy Nelson, KC Sports Commission/Visit KC & KC2026 Board

Mark Jorgenson, KC2026 Board Chair

Moderator: Jill McCarthy, Kansas City Area Development Council

40 Years of ULI KC: A Conversation with Past Chairs

1990s: Chuck Cianciaruso, JE Dunn Construction (retired)

2000s: Robb McKim, PGAV Architects (retired)

2010s: Lynn Carlton, Burns & McDonnell

2020s: Michael Collins, Grayson Capital

Moderator: Audrey Navarro, Clemons Real Estate

Networking Happy Hour following the program.