Emerging Trends in Real Estate®

Thank you to everyone who joined us on November 19, 2025 for our annual signature for one of the region’s most anticipated real estate and land use outlook events. This year’s Emerging Trends report explores a market that feels uncertain but not directionless, and what that means for real estate across the Pacific Northwest.

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Featured Speakers

MARK KATZ

Senior Managing Director, JLL

Capital Markets Keynote & Panelist

EMILY KELLY

Partner, Stoel Rives

Panel Moderator

MIKE WILKERSON

Partner & Director of Analytics, ECONorthwest

Emerging Trends Keynote & Panelist

JAIME ZADRA

Managing Director, PGIM Real Estate

Featured Panelist

AGENDA

Welcome Remarks

Opening comments from ULI Northwest leadership and event co-chairs.

Top Trends Briefing

Dr. Mike Wilkerson’s overview of the Emerging Trends in Real Estate® 2026 key themes.

Capital Markets Update

Mark Katz’s deep dive into U.S. and regional capital flows, transaction data, and investor behavior.

Regional Insights Panel

A moderated discussion featuring PNW leaders across development, investment, and advisory.

Networking Reception

A chance to connect with peers and colleagues from across the region.

Thank You to Our Inspire Sponsors

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About Emerging Trends

Emerging Trends in Real Estate® is one of the most highly regarded annual industry outlooks for the real estate and land use industry, published jointly by PwC and the Urban Land Institute. By incorporating interviews and survey responses from several hundred industry professionals, the report provides an in-depth outlook by region on real estate investment, development trends, and capital markets.