ULI - ULI Spring Council Forum 2009

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April 14-16, 2010

ULI Spring Council Forum 2009

Date: April 22 - 24, 2009
Venue: Georgia World Congress Center
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
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This members-only meeting is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of everything that makes ULI so relevant, timely, and essential to the livelihood of your business. Join top leaders in real estate as we explore what the current economic environment means for our industry.

You will hear an insider’s view on the economy from experts including former Federal Reserve Governor Frederic Mishkin. Other speakers include former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, and television anchor and executive producer, Charlie Rose, who will moderate a CEO Insights Panel.

New this year: High-quality programming starts Wednesday! View the complete program here.

In addition to stellar keynote addresses each day, concurrent sessions on Wednesday afternoon and all day Thursday will cover topics ranging from the economic stimulus to capital markets, infrastructure investment, and sustainable development. You will also have multiple opportunities to network with your peers during this exclusive event.

Featured Speakers


	Wednesday, April 22 The Honorable Mike Huckabee Former Governor of Arkansas

	Thursday, April 23 Frederic Mishkin Former Governor, Federal Reserve System Professor of Banking and Financial Institutions, Columbia University The Current Financial Crisis: How Did We Get Here and What Does It Mean for the Economy?

	Thursday, April 23 The Honorable Shaun Donovan Secretary, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

	Friday, April 24 Charlie Rose Anchor and Executive Producer Charlie Rose *CEO Insight Panel*

Agenda

View the Complete Program Here

Wednesday, April 22

7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Committee meetings, mobile workshops, and special interest tour
Click here for more detailed information on mobile workshops .

Mobile Workshops

The BeltLine: Connecting Atlanta
8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Ticket #3; $125; Lunch included; Limit 50

Atlantic Station: Life Happens Here
9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Ticket #4; $95; Lunch not included; Limit 50

Serenbe: Sustainability at Its Finest
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Ticket #5; $125; Lunch included; Limit 50

Buckhead: Inspirational Mixed-Use
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Ticket #6; $95; Lunch included; Limit 50

Mid Town: The Life of the City
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Ticket #7; $95; Lunch not included; Limit 50
(Note: This is a walking tour leaving from the Georgia World Congress Center)

1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Networking
Georgia World Congress Center

2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions
Georgia World Congress Center

Capital Markets
Housing
Infrastructure Financing
Managing in a Downturn

4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Networking
Georgia World Congress Center

4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Opening General Session
Georgia World Congress Center

Keynote:
The Honorable Mike Huckabee
Former Governor of Arkansas

6:30 p.m.
Council Receptions and Dinners

9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
ULI Connections Lounges
Meeting Hotels

Thursday, April 23

7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Council Meetings

8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Sessions for non-Council Members
Georgia World Congress Center

Interactive and informative session and workshops with real take home value:

Real Estate Workouts
Public/Private Partnerships
Market Updates
The Future of Sustainability

4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
General Session
Georgia World Congress Center

Keynotes:

The Honorable Shaun Donovan
Secretary, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Frederic Mishkin
Former Governor, Federal Reserve System
Professor of Banking and Financial Institutions, Columbia University

The Current Financial Crisis:
How Did We Get Here and What Does It Mean for the Economy?

6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Cocktail Reception for all attendees

7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Trustees and Leadership Dinner (by invitation)

9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
ULI Connections Lounges
Meeting Hotels

Friday, April 24

7:15 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Networking Breakfast
Georgia World Congress Center

8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
General Session
Georgia World Congress Center

CEO Insight Panel

Moderator:
Charlie Rose
Anchor and Executive Producer
Charlie Rose

Guest Panelists:

Frank Blake
CEO
Home Depot

Phil Kent
Chairman and CEO
Turner Broadcasting

10:30 a.m.
Spring Council Forum ends

* Please check back regularly for updates

Agenda

Wednesday, April 22

7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Committee meetings, mobile workshops, and special interest tour
Click here for more detailed information on mobile workshops .

Capital Markets
Housing
Infrastructure Financing
Managing in a Downturn

Thursday, April 23

Real Estate Workouts
Public/Private Partnerships
Market Updates
The Future of Sustainability

4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
General Session
Georgia World Congress Center

Keynotes:

The Honorable Shaun Donovan
Secretary, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Frederic Mishkin
Former Governor, Federal Reserve System
Professor of Banking and Financial Institutions, Columbia University

The Current Financial Crisis:
How Did We Get Here and What Does It Mean for the Economy?

6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Cocktail Reception for all attendees

7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Trustees and Leadership Dinner (by invitation)

9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
ULI Connections Lounges
Meeting Hotels

Friday, April 24

Welcome Message from ULI Chairman Todd Mansfield

Fall Meeting Early Registration

Registraion is now open for members for the 2009 ULI Fall Meeting and Urban Land Expo.

Download a registration form here.

New This Year

Programming Starts Wednesday

Wednesday, April 22
Mobile Workshops
Networking
Concurrent Sessions
Opening General Session: Mike Huckabee

Thursday, April 23
Council meetings (for Council members)
Concurrent sessions and workshops (for non-Council members)
General Session: Shaun Donovan and Frederic Mishkin
Networking Reception

Friday, April 24
Networking Breakfast
General Session: CEO Insights Panel with Charlie Rose

ULI Registration and Information Desks - Now at Your Hotel

For your convenience, you will be able to pick up your name badge, program and other meeting materials at any of ULI's official Spring Council Forum official hotels. ULI Spring Council Forum Registration and Information desks will be located at the Westin Peachtree Plaza, the W Hotel Atlanta, the Ritz Carlton Atlanta, the Omni at CNN Center, and the Georgia World Congress Center. The ULI Spring Council Forum Registration and Information desks will be open throughout the Meeting. Click here for details on registration desk hours and locations.

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Related Documents

Already Registered? Click here to download a letter for meeting registrants.

Click below to view and print the 2009 Spring Council Forum brochure.

ULI Spring Council Forum brochure (PDF)

Council Agendas

To access Council agendas, click here.

Printable Registration Form

Spring Council Forum Printable Registration Form

09 Sponsors and Sponsorship Opportunities

For sponsorship opportunities, download a sponsorship brochure here or contact JB Rauch at jb.rauch@uli.org or call 202-624-7135.

2009 Spring Council Forum Sponsors

Logistics

ULI General Sessions, concurrent programming, departures for Mobile Workshops and Special Interest Tours, and some Council Meetings will be held in BUILDING C at the Georgia World Congress Center, located in downtown Atlanta.

ULI will provide shuttle transportation from the Westin Peachtree Plaza, the W Hotel Atlanta, and the Ritz Carlton to the Georgia World Congress Center. (The Omni at CNN Center is adjacent to the Georgia World Congress Center and is a 7-minute walk to Building C.)

Click here for shuttle information and schedules.

Accommodations

Council Members
To the greatest extent possible, we will be offering Council members the ability to reserve sleeping rooms at the hotel where their Council meeting will be taking place (or where buses will be departing for off-site locations). Council members have been sent customized housing reservation forms; special blocks will be protected until March 10, 2009. Please follow the instructions on your customized form in order to secure your hotel accommodation. Remember -- all Council members must be registered for the ULI Spring Council Forum before they can secure their hotel room in the ULI protected block. If you require any assistance, email your questions to ULI at springhousing@uli.org.

Non-Council Members
Hotel choices for non-Council members are: Westin Peachtree Plaza and the Omni at CNN Center. To secure accommodations at the Westin, click here; to secure accommodations at the Omni at CNN Center, click here.

The room block cut-off date for securing your accommodations is March 25, 2009. If you experience any difficulties in making your hotel reservation, please contact ULI at springhousing@uli.org or fax to ULI at 202-624-7147. All attendees must be registered for the ULI Spring Council Forum before they can book their hotel in the ULI room block.

Getting Around

GETTING TO ATLANTA AND YOUR HOTEL
Atlanta is serviced by the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL airport code). We encourage attendees to minimize your carbon footprint by taking advantage of public or shared transportation from the airport to your downtown hotel. Shared shuttle is operated by Atlanta Link. Visit www.theatlantalink.com for more information. MARTA (Atlanta's mass transit service) operates direct train service from the airport to downtown Atlanta. One-way fare is $1.75 and travel time is approximately 20 minutes. For more information and schedules, go to www.itsmarta.com/. Taxi fares are $30 (flat fare); travel time ranges from 20 to 30 minutes.

AIR TRAVEL DISCOUNTS
Discounts of 5 to 15 percent are available on United Airlines and its code-share partner, US Airways. Call the United Airlines Meeting Desk at 800-521-4041 or purchase your ticket online at www.united.com. The ULI Meeting ID for United is 581PT. Enter the ID code in the promotion code section for online reservations or share the code with the operator for call in reservations.

ULI BOOKSTORE and INFORMATION CENTER
The ULI Bookstore and Information Center will be located at the Georgia World Congress Center and will be open throughout the Spring Council Forum. Attendees can obtain meeting information and daily event schedule changes, learn more about ULI’s programs and member benefits, and network while enjoying complimentary beverages at this one convenient location. The ULI Bookstore will feature a carryout selection of the latest ULI, speaker, and industry publications.

Questions or Special Needs

Email springreg@uli.org or call ULI Customer Service at 800-321-5011 (or at 410-626-7505 if calling from outside the United States).