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General Session

Mon May 12 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM (GMT-07:00) Mountain Time Colorado Convention Center - Lower Level, Four Seasons Ballroom

Opening General Session Fareed Zakaria: Global Affairs Insights

This timely and ever-changing presentation by the world's most trusted voice on world affairs addresses what it takes to thrive amidst the forces in the society, economy, and culture which are creating the future.
Tue May 13 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM (GMT-07:00) Mountain Time Colorado Convention Center - Lower Level, Four Seasons Ballroom

General Session: Learning in Real Time: Experts Share Their Forecasts for Real Estate in ’25, ’26, and ’27

The ULI Real Estate Economic Forecast is a semiannual survey of leading industry experts. The latest edition will have been completed just before the Spring Meeting. How do the experts see 27 key economic and real estate indicators moving by the end of 2025, 2026, and 2027? How have forecasts changed from six months earlier? And why? How are tariff realities and uncertainties expected to impact CRE? What signals are the experts watching for in real estate as they look ahead? Where do the experts agree and disagree? Hear a lively debate among leading economists and analysts who participated in the Real Estate Economic Forecast survey as they explain or defend their opinions. Ask questions or challenge their views about what's ahead for the real estate industry through the end of 2025 and all the way through 2027
Wed May 14 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM (GMT-07:00) Mountain Time Colorado Convention Center - Lower Level, Four Seasons Ballroom

Closing General Session Amy Purdy: Living Beyond Limits

Prepare to be moved, as NY Times Best Selling Author and Oprah Super Soul 100 Thought Leader Amy Purdy takes the stage, sharing her breathtaking story of resilience and triumph in the face of adversity. Amy recounts the unimaginable loss of both her legs at the age 19 and her remarkable rise to becoming a professional snowboarder, 3x Paralympic Medalist and runner up on the ABC hit show Dancing With the Stars. In this empowering talk, Amy weaves in the themes of creativity, clarity and commitment into an emotional rollercoaster of powerful storytelling that will take you from tears to cheers and redefine what it means to be inspired. This captivating session promises to be an unforgettable experience, igniting a fire within you to embrace your own challenges, break barriers, and unlock your fullest potential.