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Mon May 04 11:00 AM — 5:30 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time

Lewis Center Sustainability Forum

Tue May 05 7:00 AM — 5:30 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Music City Center - Level 2, Lobby

Registration

Tue May 05 7:00 AM — 5:30 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Music City Center - Level 1M, Davidson Ballroom

ULI Connect

Activities in Music City Center — Level 1M Davidson Ballroom 

Visit this central meeting space for exclusive access to activities including networking lunches, coffee breaks, and afternoon pick-me-ups; grab the latest issue of Urban Land magazine; music from featured local artists; short sessions at Presentation Areas A & B; ULI research reports, learning and publications; workstations and places to relax and recharge between sessions.

Tue May 05 9:00 AM — 12:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time

UrbanPlan Lightning Round

Join a fast-paced, interactive simulation with fellow industry professionals to experience an UrbanPlan Lightning Round. With guidance from local ULI leaders, teams will respond to an RFP to revitalize a disinvested urban area engaging with the tools and constraints that developers encounter -- and LEGO! 

UrbanPlan is one of ULI's key impact programs for exploring the complexities of real estate development and empowering participants to play an active role in shaping better communities through the built environment.

Tue May 05 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time

ULI Advisory Services: Interactive Project Analysis Session

Join the ULI Advisory Services team and fellow Spring Meeting attendees in an opportunity to provide on-the-spot insight and recommendations on a local land use challenge. The session will include a short presentation about the land use challenge followed by a brief Q&A. Attendees will then have the opportunity to form small groups to address the land use challenge. Advisory Services team members and experienced Advisory Services Panel and Technical Assistance Panel participants will facilitate these small groups. The session will close with a report-out of key recommendations produced during the session.

Tue May 05 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time

Concurrent Session

Tue May 05 11:30 AM — 12:30 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time

Lunch Reception

Tue May 05 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time

General Session

Tue May 05 2:30 PM — 3:30 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time

Concurrent Sessions

Tue May 05 2:30 PM — 4:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time

Homeless to Housed Symposium

Tue May 05 4:00 PM — 5:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time

Concurrent Sessions

Tue May 05 5:30 PM — 7:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Skydeck on Broadway, 5055 Broadway, Nashville

Welcome Reception

Join us at the Welcome Reception to kick off the ULI Spring Meeting at Skydeck on Broadway located within The Assembly Food Hall in Nashville. Don't miss the chance to reconnect with your peers! 

Tue May 05 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Henricksen, 1030 16th Avenue S, Suite 101

Hot off the Press, WLI Makes Its Mark in Music City

Join us for a vibrant Nashville celebration that commemorates the ULI Spring Meeting and honors the dynamic women of WLI. Guests will connect over cocktails, soak in live Music City sounds, and roll up their sleeves for an authentic Hatch Show Print experience—creating their own commemorative poster to mark the moment. The event blends creativity, community, and recognition, spotlighting the women shaping the industry’s future while capturing the spirit of Nashville in every detail.

Tue May 05 7:00 PM — 8:30 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time

Inclusivity Reception

Join other ULI members in a reception to support equity and inclusion in the Nashville community.

Tue May 05 8:00 PM — 10:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time

Americas YLG Spring Meeting Reception

Kick off your Spring Meeting experience in style at a reception that’s equal parts curated and energetically fun, hosted by the Young Leaders Group. Forget stiff networking - this is your chance to spark real connections with peers and industry trailblazers in the vibrant city of Nashville. 

Expect an evening of smart conversation and bold flavors: craft cocktails flowing from the premium bar, paired with delectable bites and sweets. Whether you’re looking to expand your circle or trade ideas with fellow thought leaders, this is the place to start your Spring Meeting story and set the tone for the days ahead. Separate registration required.

Wed May 06 7:30 AM — 6:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Music City Center - Level 2, Lobby

Registration

Wed May 06 7:30 AM — 6:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Music City Center - Level 1M, Davidson Ballroom

ULI Connect

Activities in Music City Center — Level 1M Davidson Ballroom 

Visit this central meeting space for exclusive access to activities including networking lunches, coffee breaks, and afternoon pick-me-ups; grab the latest issue of Urban Land magazine; music from featured local artists; short sessions at Presentation Areas A & B; ULI research reports, learning and publications; workstations and places to relax and recharge between sessions.

Wed May 06 8:00 AM — 10:00 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time

WLI Americas Coffee Connect & Innovation Grants Announced

Start your morning with WLI Americas for coffee and a delicious continental breakfast. Join us to meet other women in a relaxed and welcoming environment with the goal to broaden and enrich professional networks and strengthen industry connections. We will also be announcing the recipients of the WLI Americas Innovation Grants! Come and celebrate all of WLI's successes!

Wed May 06 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time

Concurrent Session

Wed May 06 10:30 AM — 12:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time

Americas YLG Impact & Connect Session

The YLG Impact & Connect session is a special event for young leaders (under 35) attending the conference to hear from local rising stars on the various projects they are working on and their impact on the local community. It is also a good opportunity for young leaders to share how ULI has improved their commercial real estate career path and to connect with fellow colleagues. After the panel, young leaders and other attendees will have the opportunities to discuss the challenges most affecting them and the CRE industry during facilitated roundtables.

Wed May 06 11:30 AM — 12:30 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time

Lunch Reception

Wed May 06 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time

General Session

Wed May 06 2:30 PM — 3:30 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time

Concurrent Sessions

Wed May 06 4:00 PM — 5:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time

Concurrent Sessions

Wed May 06 6:00 PM — 9:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time

WLI Americas Curated Conversations Dine Around

Nashville's dining scene is a dynamic, nationally recognized blend of elevated Southern comfort food, innovative farm-to-table concepts, and a booming craft cocktail culture, evolving from its traditional roots to offer world-class, diverse options from hidden speakeasies to celebrity chef-driven restaurants.

The WLI Curated Conversations Dine Arounds will be an intimate dining experience in small groups to cultivate meaningful connections. We will first convene at Music City Center. Each dinner group will be hosted by a WLI Nashville member, who will lead their small group on a walking tour to their restaurant destination. 

Groups will enjoy a seated dinner featuring inviting fireside chats to discuss key issues and topics of the day. 

This separately ticketed event is open to all Spring Meeting attendees. Limited spaces are available. Attendees must select a restaurant when registering.

Thu May 07 7:30 AM — 2:30 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Music City Center - Level 1M, Davidson Ballroom

ULI Connect

Activities in Music City Center — Level 1M Davidson Ballroom 

Visit this central meeting space for exclusive access to activities including networking lunches, coffee breaks, and afternoon pick-me-ups; grab the latest issue of Urban Land magazine; music from featured local artists; short sessions at Presentation Areas A & B; ULI research reports, learning and publications; workstations and places to relax and recharge between sessions.

Thu May 07 7:30 AM — 2:30 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Music City Center - Level 2, Lobby

Registration

Thu May 07 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time

Americas YLG ‘Rise & Grind’

Join other Young Leaders from across the Americas as they explore leadership. They'll hear from an expert in human-centric leadership and will learn tips on how best to develop and apply leadership tenets to advance in their careers.

Thu May 07 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time

Concurrent Session

Thu May 07 11:30 AM — 12:30 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time

Lunch Reception

Thu May 07 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time

Concurrent Sessions

Thu May 07 2:30 PM — 3:30 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time

General Session

Thu May 07 5:00 PM — 8:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time

The Red Party hosted by Gensler & ULI Women’s Leadership Initiative WLI

In celebration of the 2026 ULI Spring Meeting, we invite you to the legendary Gensler & WLI Americas signature Red Party! Please join us for cocktails and the flavors of Nashville, celebrating the unique tastes from our city in recognition of our diverse perspectives.