San Jose State of the Market

Thu Jul 09, 2026

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San Jose State of the Market

Strategies for Growth and the Future of Retail, Hospitality and Urban Experience

Thursday July 9 2026 @ 8:00 AM PDT

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Finding Success in San Jose

Strategies, Opportunities and What It Takes to Win in Today’s Evolving Market

Razmig Boladian

Managing Partner, Rubicon Point Partners

Kelly Snider

Director of Real Estate, SJSU

Dixie Baus

Director of Real Estate Development, Eden Housing

Erik Solivan

Director of Housing, City of San Jose

Hospitality and Retail

Activating San Jose Through Dining, Entertainment and Experiential Retail

Erik Hayden

Founder, Urban Catalyst

David Mulvehill

President, Nuvo Hospitality Group

Jeff Kreshek

SVP, Western Region President, Federal Realty Investment Trust

Alex Shoor

Alex Shoor is a civic entrepreneur and community advocate driven by two interconnected goals: a) make Silicon Valley communities more equitable, affordable, vibrant & sustainable, and b) make government as responsive, cost-efficient, & innovative as possible. Started in his living room in December 2016 with four people, Alex Shoor is the co-founder and Executive Director of Catalyze Silicon Valley. In prior roles, Alex was a policy aide for Santa Clara County Supervisor Ken Yeager and Director of Government Affairs for a Bay Area nonprofit organization. Alex managed community engagement for the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) on extending its transit service in Silicon Valley and on California’s high-speed rail project. Before pivoting to policy, Alex worked in communications in New York City. He started his career as a political staffer on Capitol Hill and a grassroots organizer on a US Senate campaign in Alaska. Raised in Silicon Valley, Alex came home in 2012 after a dozen years away. Alex lives off The Alameda in San Jose and is active in his community, launching a farmers market in his neighborhood, teaching cooking classes to affordable housing residents, and founding the successful effort to get a San Jose street named after Barack Obama. Alex is currently serving on the Santa Clara County advisory board for the homeless service provider PATH. Previously, he served for a decade on the Advisory Board of the New Leaders Council’s Silicon Valley chapter and two terms, including time as Chair, on San Jose's Housing and Community Development Commission. Alex studied Political Science and African American Studies while earning a BA from Vanderbilt University and holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Southern California. Alex is a foodie who loves to cook creative comfort food, which he is forced to counterbalance by regularly exercising.

Catalyze SV

Executive Director

Alex Shoor

Executive Director, Catalyze SV

Why You Should Attend This San Jose State of the Market Event

What You'll Learn:

What major mixed-use projects, office-to-residential conversions and transit investments will have the greatest impact on San Jose?
How are developers creating vibrant, community-driven environments that attract residents, retain employers and activate retail?
How are developers adapting design, delivery and portfolio strategy to respond to AI-driven growth, affordability pressure and evolving tenant expectations?
What does it take to find success in San Jose’s evolving commercial real estate market today?
Where are the strongest opportunities across development, investment, and leasing in San Jose?
Which asset classes are seeing the most traction and why are investors prioritizing them?
How are developers and operators adapting strategies to navigate today’s market conditions and unlock value?
How are hospitality and retail concepts evolving to better activate Downtown San Jose?
What types of dining, entertainment, and experiential retail are driving foot traffic and creating energy?
How can landlords and operators successfully activate vacant storefronts and underutilized spaces?
What role do sports, entertainment, and nightlife play in shaping a more vibrant and competitive downtown?

How You'll Do More Business: Join us to gain insight into the transformative projects, policy shifts, and infrastructure investments redefining Downtown San Jose as the market moves from correction toward recovery. According to JLL, the office sector recorded roughly 1.5 million square feet of positive absorption in 2025, a sharp turnaround from 2.5 million square feet of losses in 2024. Meanwhile, CoStar Analytics reported that average asking rents in San Jose’s multifamily market reached $3,190 per month in Q4 2025, up 3.2% year‑over‑year. Learn where capital is returning, which development strategies are gaining traction, and how leaders are aligning with incentive programs to move projects forward. Walk away with actionable intelligence on emerging opportunities across multifamily, mixed-use development, office conversions, and transit-oriented growth, and position your business to compete in San Jose’s next chapter.

Why You Should Attend: Bisnow events convene the most influential leaders in commercial real estate and healthcare to identify opportunities, build meaningful connections, and drive business growth. With the largest audience of commercial real estate professionals in the world, Bisnow delivers unmatched access to the people, projects, and insights shaping the market. Join us for a focused look at the San Jose market and the strategies defining its next phase of growth.

Who You'll Network With At This Discussion: Owners, Developers, Investors, Financial Institutions, Government Officials, Architects, Construction, Designers, Brokers, & Lawyers.

For information on sponsorship, pricing and availability at this event, contact avery.warren@bisnow.com. For questions, recommendations, comments or press inquiries please email our event producer, Emily Cox at emily.cox@bisnow.com.

Agenda

Time	Activity
8:00 AM 9:00 AM	Networking, Breakfast & Coffee
9:00 AM 9:45 AM	Finding Success in San Jose Strategies, Opportunities and What It Takes to Win in Today’s Evolving Market
9:45 AM 10:15 AM	Quick Break!
10:15 AM 11:00 AM	Hospitality and Retail Activating San Jose Through Dining, Entertainment and Experiential Retail
11:00 AM 12:00 PM	More Networking!