Meeting Schedule

Wed, February 22

Feb 22
Mission Priority

SOLD OUT – Elements of an Innovative Economy in a Downtown Environment

Sold Out

Over the years, Durham has transformed itself from the Bull City to the City of Medicine to, now, a leader in innovation. Nowhere is this transformation more apparent than downtown, where life science labs and tech hubs occupy former tobacco warehouses and textile mills. Four elements have been critical in this transformation: proximate major universities, […]

February 22, 2023 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Golden Belt, Cotton Room
Separate Ticket Required Tours
Feb 22
Mission Priority

SOLD OUT – Creative Housing Options for Building a Diverse Community

Sold Out

As Durham grows, housing for all becomes more and more challenging, but community and civic leaders have made inclusive housing a priority. To ensure this priority becomes a reality, they are collaborating with DHA, developers, and funders to build creative solutions that allow people from all walks of life to call Durham ‘home.’ Tour some […]

February 22, 2023 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Golden Belt, Cotton Room
Separate Ticket Required Tours
Feb 22
Mission Priority

SOLD OUT – Durham Speaks Through Its Public Art

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In Durham, people come together to create art that explores history and uplifts diverse narratives. Nowhere is this more obvious than at one of Durham’s newest developments—University Hill, or UHill for short. Completed in 2020, this mixed-use development is home to UHill Walls, a collection of 30+ murals throughout the 40,000 sq. ft. footprint of […]

February 22, 2023 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Golden Belt, Cotton Room
Separate Ticket Required Tours
Feb 22
Mission Priority

Regional Council Dinner (Invitation Only: Ticketed Event)

February 22, 2023 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time The Bridge Club, 2nd Floor
By Invitation Only Product Councils

Thu, February 23

Feb 23
Mission Priority

Registration

February 23, 2023 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Raleigh Convention Center, Ballroom A Lobby
Feb 23
Mission Priority

Regional Council Meeting (Invitation Only)

February 23, 2023 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Raleigh Convention Center, 301 & 302
By Invitation Only Product Councils
Feb 23
Mission Priority

SOLD OUT – Exploring the HUB RTP (Ticketed Event)

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Discover the Hub RTP, a 100-acre destination for shared experiences across an integrated community of restaurants and shops, multifamily residences, offices, and labs. The architecture and design of the Hub RTP campus reflect the creative ambition of the project: to invite discovery and spark curiosity that will shape the future. From the rehabilitation of cargo […]

February 23, 2023 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Raleigh Convention Center, Departs Main Lobby
Separate Ticket Required Tours
Feb 23
Mission Priority

SOLD OUT – P3s in Education & Entrepreneurship Partnerships (Ticketed Event)

This mobile tour will highlight recent public and private partnerships (P3s) advancing education, community enhancement, and entrepreneurship programs near downtown Raleigh. The program features tours and discussions with the YMCA of the Triangle, with the Wake County Public School System and the City of Raleigh, partnered to build a new school. Additionally, we will meet […]

February 23, 2023 10:00 AM – 12:15 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Raleigh Convention Center, Departs Main Lobby
Separate Ticket Required Tours
Feb 23
Mission Priority

SOLD OUT – North Hills: Thriving Post-Pandemic (Ticketed Event)

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A vibrant urban environment is being redeveloped to become one of the southeast’s premier urban districts. This thriving location encompasses 1m sf of retail, 1.5m sf of office, 3,500 residences, and 3 hotels. Learn how North Hill has capitalized on post-pandemic trends that have brought people to high quality developments, including the newest environmental, wellness, […]

February 23, 2023 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Raleigh Convention Center, Departs Main Lobby
Separate Ticket Required Tours
Feb 23
Mission Priority

SOLD OUT – Discovering Raleigh Downtown North (Ticketed Event)

Within Downtown Raleigh, discuss mixed-use projects that are revitalizing the northern gateway to the city. The tour will feature Smoky Hollow with Class A office space, urban apartments, a grocery store and an energetic pedestrian promenade activated with events and outdoor gathering areas encompassed by engaging restaurants and retail. Other stops include the vibrant and […]

February 23, 2023 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Raleigh Convention Center, Departs Main Lobby
Separate Ticket Required Tours
Feb 23
Mission Priority

Welcome Break

Kick-off the Meeting with some light refreshments prior to our Opening Keynote session.

February 23, 2023 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Raleigh Convention Center, Ballroom C Lobby
Networking Open to All Attendees
Feb 23
Mission Priority

Opening Session & Keynote: The Wild Quest to Uncover How the World’s Most Successful People Launched Their Careers

Go on an unprecedented adventure, from hacking Warren Buffett’s shareholders meeting to chasing Larry King through a grocery store to celebrating in a nightclub with Lady Gaga, as Alex Banayan travels from icon to icon, decoding their success. Discover the one key they have in common: they all took the Third Door. During this session, […]

February 23, 2023 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Raleigh Convention Center, Ballroom A
General Session Open to All Attendees
Feb 23
Mission Priority

Welcome Networking Reception

Kick-off the Meeting with some light refreshments prior to our Opening Keynote session.

February 23, 2023 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Raleigh Convention Center, Ballroom C
Networking Open to All Attendees Reception
Feb 23
Mission Priority

SOLD OUT – WLI Dinner (Ticketed Event)

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Everyone is welcome to this dinner hosted by the Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI). Enjoy networking and dinner with members coming from across the Carolinas. Barcelona Wine Bar is a warm and welcoming tapas bar inspired by the culture of Spain. Ticketed event.

February 23, 2023 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Barcelona Wine Bar, Restaurant
Networking Separate Ticket Required
Feb 23
Mission Priority

NEXT Meet Up (Drop In)

NEXT members (ages 35-45) are invited to meet up at this casual, drop in event. Open to Charlotte, Triangle, and South Carolina members. Learn more about NEXT – the ULI leadership initiative for members ages 35-45.

February 23, 2023 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Whiskey Kitchen, Offsite
Networking
Feb 23
Mission Priority

YLG Meet Up (Drop In)

Young Leaders (under 35) are invited to meet up at this casual, drop-in event. Open to all.  Crank Arm Brewing is located at 319 W. Davie St., Raleigh, NC  27601…

February 23, 2023 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Crank Arm Brewing, Bar
Networking

Fri, February 24

Feb 24
Mission Priority

Registration

February 24, 2023 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Raleigh Convention Center, Ballroom A Lobby
Feb 24
Mission Priority

Continental Breakfast (Open to all registrants)

Sponsored By: Edgewater Ventures | Highwoods Properties | Hoffman & Associates | Longleaf Law Partners | Stewart | VHB

February 24, 2023 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Raleigh Convention Center, 300 Hallway
Networking Open to All Attendees
Feb 24
Mission Priority

ULI Leadership Breakfast (Invitation Only)

February 24, 2023 7:45 AM – 8:30 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Raleigh Convention Center, Ballroom B
By Invitation Only Networking
Feb 24
Mission Priority

Eating the Elephant: Getting Traction on Affordable Housing

It’s the elephant in the room: how can we deliver impactful results to the increasing need for affordable housing? Learn about several programs in the Carolinas that are making a difference in affordable housing in unique ways by creating big impacts with small projects. How did their business models evolve over time? How can the […]

February 24, 2023 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Raleigh Convention Center, 302B&C
Concurrent Session Open to All Attendees
Feb 24
Mission Priority

What Can We Learn from Life Science Successes?

The life sciences is a significant and growing sector throughout the world. It includes fields such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, bio medical technologies, life systems technologies, nutraceuticals, environmental sciences, and biomedical devices. Over the past few decades an ecosystem combining academia, governments, and private companies are attracting investment. From fostering innovative startups to attracting international companies, […]

February 24, 2023 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Raleigh Convention Center, 301A&B
Concurrent Session Open to All Attendees
Feb 24
Mission Priority

Breaking the Infrastructure Model

How do we build a thriving community? By envisioning the future we want. We begin by studying the values and assumptions made that currently comprise our infrastructure models. Both business models and public policies have led to the creation of plans and codes that are based on outdated and historic projections – projections that have […]

February 24, 2023 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Raleigh Convention Center, Ballroom A
General Session Open to All Attendees
Feb 24
Mission Priority

Ground Floor Activation…Creative Local Retail

Ground Floor Activation….Creative Local Retail brings together a dynamic group of experts in the retail arena, to share trends across the region, as well as insights into cultivating unique experiences. We’ll discover ways the public and private sector work together to attract and retain regional and local businesses, encouraging growth and economic development. We’ll hear […]

February 24, 2023 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Raleigh Convention Center, 302B&C
Concurrent Session Open to All Attendees
Feb 24
Mission Priority

Driving Real Estate Decisions

While we seem to be in uncertain times, the Carolinas continues to remain among the top regions for population growth, job growth in innovative technologies and investment . What is driving real estate decisions in the Carolinas in 2023? We’ll hear from top firms investing in the Carolinas, their process as they evaluate opportunities, and […]

February 24, 2023 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Raleigh Convention Center, 302A
Concurrent Session Open to All Attendees
Feb 24
Mission Priority

Harvesting the Value of Mass Timber

Developed in Europe in the 1990s, mass timber has made its way into the mainstream in the United States, built on a reputation as a naturally regenerating, versatile, time and cost saving alternative to steel and concrete construction. We’ll hear from industry experts on where mass timber construction is today, and where it headed, in […]

February 24, 2023 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Raleigh Convention Center, 301A&B
Concurrent Session Open to All Attendees
Feb 24
Mission Priority

Closing Session & Lunch: Crane Watch

This fast-paced program is a great way for our members to learn about innovative and exciting new projects under construction within North and South Carolina. Five developments have been selected and, while the timer is running (6.5 minutes per project), the developer will share their mini-case studies of their projects including the development and the […]

February 24, 2023 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Raleigh Convention Center, Ballroom B
Open to All Attendees