Berkeley State of the Market
Wed Jul 22, 2026
Berkeley State of the Market
Join Berkeley Mayor Adena Ishii and leading developers, investors, and operators to understand student housing, multifamily, and AI-driven development and CRE opportunities
$129.00
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Speakers and Panels
Keynote from Berkeley's Mayor
Hear Berkeley's Vision for the City's Innovation Ecosystem and Future Growth
Adena Ishii
Can Berkeley Deliver the Housing It Needs?
Development, Investment, Policy and the Future of Affordable, Student, and Market Rate Housing
Berkeley at a Crossroads
Investment, Development, Project Feasibility and the City's Next Chapter
Why You Won't Want To Miss This Conference:
Berkeley is entering a pivotal moment as housing projects move from planning to construction, innovation districts gain momentum, and new zoning policies reshape opportunities for growth. With demand evolving beyond the traditional student market and public-private partnerships driving investment, the city is positioning itself for its next chapter. Join the industry's leading developers, investors, and public officials to explore the trends, projects, and strategies shaping Berkeley's future.
What You'll Learn:
- Gain insight into the major developments in Berkeley's pipeline and the projects expected to have the greatest impact across the market.
- Understand the outlook for multifamily and student housing development, including the opportunities and challenges shaping new construction.
- Learn how developers, investors, and city leaders are addressing housing demand, affordability, and long-term growth.
- Explore how Berkeley's research institutions and innovation ecosystem are creating opportunities across AI, technology, and commercial real estate.
- Discover how today's capital markets and financing environment are influencing acquisitions, development, and investment decisions.
- Hear how industry leaders are evaluating project feasibility while navigating evolving policies, infrastructure needs, and entitlement processes.
- Learn how successful partnerships between the public and private sectors are driving investment and supporting Berkeley's next phase of development.
How You'll Do More Business: Join us to gain insight into Berkeley’s evolving real estate landscape, where multifamily and student housing demand remains strong. According to Matthews, over 400 multifamily units are currently under construction in Berkeley, and vacancy has stabilized around 8.0%, with leasing momentum particularly strong near UC Berkeley and transit corridors. Further, according to CBRE MarketBeat, the Bay Area life sciences sector saw net absorption turn positive in Q4 2025 for the first time in several quarters, signaling gradual improvement in lab and R&D space demand. Learn where capital is flowing, which development strategies are gaining traction, and how local stakeholders are influencing project outcomes. Walk away with actionable intelligence on emerging opportunities across multifamily, life sciences, mixed‑use development, and technology‑driven growth, and position your business to compete in Berkeley’s next chapter.
Why You Should Attend: Whether you're looking to invest, develop, finance, or do business in Berkeley, this event brings together the people making decisions across the city's real estate landscape. Hear directly from the public and private sector leaders influencing development today while building relationships that can lead to your next deal, partnership, or project.
Who You'll Network With At This Discussion: Owners, Developers, Investors, Financial Institutions, Government Officials, Architects, Construction, Designers, Brokers, & Lawyers.
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Venue
DoubleTree By Hilton Berkeley Marina
200 Marina Blvd.
Berkeley, CA 94710
Ballroom Name: Islands Ballroom
Parking Information:
$20 Discounted Self Parking Rates
Agenda
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8:00 AM 9:00 AM |
Networking, Breakfast & Coffee
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9:00 AM 9:30 AM |
Keynote with Berkeley's Mayor
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9:30 AM 10:15 AM |
Can Berkeley Deliver the Housing It Needs?
Development, Investment, Policy and the Future of Affordable, Student, and Market Rate Housing
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10:15 AM 10:45 AM |
Quick Networking Break!
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10:45 AM 11:30 AM |
Berkeley at a Crossroads
Investment, Development, Project Feasibility and the City's Next Chapter
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11:30 AM 12:00 AM |
More Networking!
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Tickets
Berkeley News and Projects
Oxford Elementary site sold to Berkeley housing developer for $3M
Berkeley officials approve city's largest housing tower that developer says may not get built
Expanding California’s Affordable Housing Stock: A Local Perspective
Planned life sciences project in San Francisco Bay Area nixed in favor of housing
Developer pulls plug on California Theatre project in downtown Berkeley
Berkeley hotel adjacent to UC campus purchased by California university system
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