Meeting Schedule

Wed, February 21

Feb 21
Mission Priority

Regional Council Dinner (Invitation Only: Ticketed Event)

February 21, 2024 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Kings Kitchen, Main Dining Room
By Invitation Only Product Councils Separate Registration Required

Thu, February 22

Feb 22
Mission Priority

Registration

February 22, 2024 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time
Feb 22
Mission Priority

Regional Council Meeting (Invitation Only)

February 22, 2024 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Product Councils
By Invitation Only
Feb 22
Mission Priority

Mobile Workshop: Moving from Suburban Office Park to Urban Destination (Ticketed Event)

Though the bulk of the physical transformation has taken place over the past few years, Ballantyne Reimagined is a project 30 years in the making.  The vision of a “10-minute walkable neighborhood” guided decisions early…

February 22, 2024 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Charlotte Convention Center, Visitor Desk/MLK Blvd Entrance Tours
Separate Ticket Required
Feb 22
Mission Priority

Mobile Workshop: The Shift South – Vibrancy in South End (Ticketed Event)

WALKING TOUR:  What was once the industrial edges of Dilworth and Wilmore, has transformed into a dynamic mixed-use neighborhood that has increasingly become a magnet for entertainment, nightlife, and most recently major commercial development. Join…

February 22, 2024 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Charlotte Convention Center, Visitor Desk/MLK Blvd Entrance Tours
Separate Ticket Required
Feb 22
Mission Priority

Mobile Workshop: Sorting Out the New South (Ticketed Event)

BUS TOUR: Join us on the Community Building Initiative (CBI) bus tour, an initiative launched in 1997 by government and civic leaders to promote racial and ethnic inclusion and equity within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community. This…

February 22, 2024 12:15 PM – 2:30 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Charlotte Convention Center, Visitor Desk/MLK Blvd Entrance Tours
Separate Ticket Required
Feb 22
Mission Priority

Mobile Workshop: Moving from a Banking Center to a New Uptown (Ticketed Event)

WALKING TOUR:  Charlotte is the second largest banking center in the United States. The two largest banks here (now Bank of America and Wells Fargo) have transformed the center city with their growth, but also…

February 22, 2024 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Charlotte Convention Center, Visitor Desk/MLK Blvd Entrance Tours
Separate Ticket Required
Feb 22
Mission Priority

Welcome Reception

February 22, 2024 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Reception
Networking Open to All Attendees
Feb 22
Mission Priority

Opening Session: Transforming Charlotte – 30 Years of Building a Dynamic City

Embark on a whirlwind tour led by renowned community historian Dr. Tom Hanchett! We will delve into the remarkable transformation of Charlotte's built environment over the past three decades. From visionary education facilities to vibrant…

February 22, 2024 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time
Feb 22
Mission Priority

Keynote Session: Capital Markets: Cautious Optimism for 2024?

Over the past 24 months, capital markets has been navigating troubled waters, reflecting broader economic uncertainties, market volatility and geopolitical instability. However, stabilizing inflation and interests rates may offer cautious optimism moving forward. As 2024 arrives, is there a silver lining in the Federal Reserve’s policies? How is a rate-sensitive industry such as real estate impacted by ongoing disruptive forces?

February 22, 2024 3:45 PM – 4:30 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time General Session
Open to All Attendees
Feb 22
Mission Priority

Networking Reception

Reception Sponsored By…

February 22, 2024 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time In-person
Networking Open to All Attendees Reception
Feb 22
Mission Priority

Dine Together (Ticketed Event)

Charlotte’s culinary scene is in full swing, with many great independent restaurants. The Dine Together event will offer a small group experience to cultivate meaningful connections. We encourage participants to meet to walk to the restaurant at 6:30pm and dinner is at 7:00pm. This separately ticketed event is open to all Carolinas Meeting attendees – alcohol will be on your own (cash bar). Limited space for each dinner is available. Attendees must select ONE restaurant to enjoy.

February 22, 2024 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Charlotte Convention Center, Visitor Desk/MLK Blvd Entrance
Feb 22
Mission Priority

ULI Networks Happy Hour (WLI, YLG & NEXT)

Join the Young Leaders Group (under 35) and NEXT (35-50 age) from across the Carolinas for a joint happy hour meetup. Drinks are on your own.

February 22, 2024 8:30 PM – 11:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Mortimer's Pub, 210 East Trade Street, C148, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 In-person
Networking

Fri, February 23

Feb 23
Mission Priority

Jogging Meetup

A group of attendees are gathering for a casual 3-mile jog from the convention center to South End via the Charlotte Rail Trail. RSVP to [email protected]

February 23, 2024 6:15 AM – 7:15 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Networking
Open to All Attendees
Feb 23
Mission Priority

ULI Student Breakfast (Invitation Only)

February 23, 2024 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Charlotte Convention Center, Richardson Ballroom AD
Feb 23
Mission Priority

Continential Breakfast (Open to All Attendees)

Breakfast Sponsored By:  …

February 23, 2024 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time In-person
Networking Open to All Attendees
Feb 23
Mission Priority

Registration

February 23, 2024 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time
Feb 23
Mission Priority

ULI Leadership Breakfast (Invitation Only)

Leadership Breakfast Sponsors…

February 23, 2024 7:45 AM – 8:30 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Invitation Only
Feb 23
Mission Priority

Commercial to Residential Conversions: The Devil is in the Detail

Currently, there are around 900 million square feet of vacant office space across the United States. At the same time, the US faces a deficit of more than 3 million homes. While converting existing office…

February 23, 2024 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Concurrent Session
Open to All Attendees
Feb 23
Mission Priority

Real Deals in Today’s Capital Markets

Capital success in the Southeast-featuring industrial, office and multi family markets. Shared case studies will provide insight to inform current development strategies for our region.

February 23, 2024 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Concurrent Session
Open to All Attendees
Feb 23
Mission Priority

How the Built Environment Impacts Health and Equity in Our Communities

This panel will spotlight the connection between urban planning, sustainability, and community health, emphasizing community involvement in shaping urban designs. It underscores the vital pursuit of social and environmental justice in marginalized areas, highlighting fairness…

February 23, 2024 9:45 AM – 11:00 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time General Session
Open to All Attendees
Feb 23
Mission Priority

Transforming Urban Centers to Central Social Districts

Four years post the pandemic's onset, urban centers are grappling with reduced office occupancy rates and a waning economic vigor. Yet, within these challenges lies a unique opportunity for a transformative shift in urban landscapes…

February 23, 2024 11:15 AM – 12:15 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Concurrent Session
Open to All Attendees
Feb 23
Mission Priority

The Practicality of Sustainability: Micro & Macro Actions for Development

The incorporation of sustainability practices in real estate development is often perceived to require high upfront costs and extended project timelines. However, there are impactful strategies that involve minimal cost and effort to implement while…

February 23, 2024 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Concurrent Session
Open to All Attendees
Feb 23
Mission Priority

Closing Session & Lunch: Crane Watch

Crance Watch (Lunch Included)

February 23, 2024 12:15 PM – 1:30 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Charlotte Convention Center, Richardson Ballroom BC General Session
Open to All Attendees