ULI Kansas City marks its 40th anniversary in 2026, a year that promises to deliver many milestones in the Kansas City region. 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, 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. 

Welcome:

• Diane Gallagher, KC Chamber
• Katherine Carttar, ULI Kansas City

Keynote: Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2026 - Navigating the Fog

• Haley Anderson, PwC

How Global Trends Shape Kansas City Development

• Jon Stephens, Port KC
• Suzanne Dimmel, Cushman & Wakefield
• Mike McKeen, EPC
• Moderator: Drew Eanes, JE Dunn Construction

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, KCADC

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.