Data Forum

Join us for this year’s Spring Data Forum, a participatory gathering held during the ULI’s Spring Meeting and focused on the use of data in real estate development.

This spring’s discussion will empower participants with a greater understanding of data in real estate, and, how organizations can improve with greater mastery of data. The forum welcomes ULI members from all areas of the industry with an interest in data; especially those who are frustrated with the status quo and would like to see things evolve.

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Registration for the Spring 2023 Data Forum is now available. Register today using the Spring Meeting attendee portal or email [email protected]


  • 8:30 - 8:40 AM ET: Introduction

    Offers an event overview and review of goals, presentation about core topics of the day with focus on physical asset 'master' data and documentation in real estate development

  • 8:40 - 9:40 AM ET: Presentation Discussion

    A moderated panel discussion featuring experts from different fields discussing the use of data in real estate development. The discussion will cover high-level data originating from design teams, troublesome metrics, and various data sets required by different groups.

  • 9:40 - 9:50 AM: Break
  • 9:50 - 10:30 AM: Workshop - "What data do you need, and why?"

    Attendees will participate in a group discussion on the subject (broadly) of the kinds of data they need/use in their practice and why they use it, identify high-level data needed from design teams, and identify needs stemming from findings

  • 10:30 - 10:50 AM: Workshop Group Findings

    Discuss findings from the workshop

  • 10:50 - 11:00 AM: Closing Remarks
    • (1) Understand the importance of physical asset 'master' data and documentation in real estate development, and its impact on disposition / acquisition, leasing, and operations.
    • (2) Identify the data originating from design teams and how it is leveraged throughout an asset’s life.
    • (3) Explore the various data sets required by brokers/realtors, underwriters, investors, insurers, and public sector actors and how friction can be reduced.
    • (4) Understand the benefits of data sharing and collaboration in the real estate industry as well as the role of technology in data collection, sharing, and utilization in real estate development.
    • (5) Identify opportunities for innovation and progress in real estate development through the use of data.