The post-pandemic real estate industry is experiencing a transformation on an unprecedented scale.


The MIT Center for Real Estate --on its 40th anniversary— is convening its 2024 MIT World Real Estate Forum 
​to offer perspective, insight, and direction for practitioners in addressing challenges and implementing innovations.   ​

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We've assembled a unique combination of industry leaders, innovators, and world-renowned researchers to examine topics and offer real solutions to challenges facing our industry:

Key Topics for 2024:

1. The Future of Work: What will the downtown of our cities look like in 2030? Explore the financial implications of vacated office spaces and the profound impact of a remote workforce on real estate. 
2. Affordable Housing: How will technology and AI shape the future of affordable housing? What changes to federal/state/local policy would increase the supply of affordable housing Dive into the urgent need for financially and socially responsible affordable housing solutions, crucial in today's changing socioeconomic landscape.
3. Transitioning the Real Estate Sector to Zero Emissions: What will it take to meet a net-zero emissions economy by 2050 and a 100% clean energy electricity sector by 2035? 
4. Integrating Sustainability Goals with Real Estate: Regulations and social norms are evolving, requiring competitive businesses to incorporate sustainability goals throughout their practice and corporate culture. Learn from industry innovators, government leaders and knowledge experts how centering sustainability can enhance your bottom line and outcomes for the world.
5. Future of Urban Innovation Hubs: Emerging Global Trends vs. Place-Based Adaptations: How do planners and investors create the conditions for successful Innovation Hubs, particularly in locations that do not already have anchor institutions? Can economic, spatial, and social benefits from successful hubs be shared with a wider community?

 

INSPIRING DISCUSSIONS​

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Lively and informative discussions between industry thought leaders on topics impacting global real estate - today and into the future.
 

OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT

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Meet industry leaders, distinguished MIT faculty and researchers, developers and investors, technologists and founders, network in a beautiful venue overlooking the Charles River.

MIT TECH & ALUMNI SHOWCASE

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A unique opportunity to learn about MIT’s latest, most exciting research on real estate innovation, technology, and the future of global real estate.

Every year this Forum never ceases to amaze me, we are in a great space to have progressive conversations, ask big questions, and connect with old friends, overall it is always a positive experience" ​– 2024 Forum Attendee

I felt the interaction with the audience was engaging. Even the keynote presentations were very well structured. Questions and discussions held the intersection of visions and practicality, but with respect from both sides." – 2023 Forum Attendee

  
​Global Leaders.  Global Network.  Global Intelligence. TM

The MIT Center for Real Estate has a highly-regarded, 40-year history of advancing the art and science of international real estate.  Our pioneering research investigates the real estate transaction from initial concept to market reality, allowing us to provide thought leadership that helps organizations around the globe capitalize on today’s dynamic markets and technologies.
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One way we achieve our mission is by uniting industry leaders with MIT’s distinguished faculty, researchers and alumni each spring at the MIT World Real Estate Forum.