<p data-start="557" data-end="908"><span class="p-body">Real estate remains at the center of the world’s climate, equity, and resilience challenges. <b><i>Beyond the Blueprint: Climate, Community, and Sustainable Real Estate</i></b> is NYU’s flagship sustainability conference, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, academics, and students to explore how the built environment can drive measurable change.</span></p>
<p data-start="557" data-end="908"><span class="p-body">Building on the success of last year’s “Leading the Change,” the 2026 conference goes deeper into the research, data, and innovation shaping the next decade. With panels spanning energy and water systems, affordable housing, digital infrastructure, and ethical governance, the program highlights both cutting-edge solutions and student-led ideas for a more sustainable future.</span></p>
<p data-start="557" data-end="908"><span class="p-body">Through keynote sessions, cross-university collaboration, and a showcase of student research and innovation, attendees will gain practical insights, forge new partnerships, and help chart the next frontier of climate action in real estate.</span></p>
<p data-start="557" data-end="908"><span class="p-body">Join us in reimagining how climate, community, and capital come together to build a more resilient world.<br />
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Who Should Attend?
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<li><span class="p-body"><strong data-start="92" data-end="104">Students</strong> looking to connect classroom learning with real-world careers in sustainable real estate.</span></li>
<li data-start="92" data-end="196"><span class="p-body"><strong data-start="199" data-end="226">Faculty and researchers</strong> from NYU and partner universities sharing work and building collaborations.</span></li>
<li data-start="92" data-end="196"><span class="p-body"><strong data-start="307" data-end="333">Industry professionals</strong> including developers, investors, policymakers, and sustainability leaders.</span></li>
<li data-start="92" data-end="196"><span class="p-body"><strong data-start="413" data-end="443">PropTech and AI innovators</strong> exploring the future of data, transparency, and climate solutions.</span></li>
<li data-start="92" data-end="196"><span class="p-body"><strong data-start="515" data-end="538">Alumni and sponsors</strong> seeking to engage with students, recruit talent, and support NYU’s sustainability mission.</span></li>
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What You’ll Gain
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<li><span class="p-body"><b>Fresh insights</b> from leading academics, policymakers, and industry innovators.</span></li>
<li><span class="p-body"><b>Practical strategies</b> for addressing climate, equity, governance, and technology in real estate.</span></li>
<li><span class="p-body"><b>Networking opportunities</b> with students, faculty, alumni, and top executives.</span></li>
<li><span class="p-body"><b>Career pathways</b> through exposure to employers, mentors, and cutting-edge tools.</span></li>
<li><span class="p-body"><b>Access to research</b> including dashboards, case studies, and student-led projects shaping the future of the built environment.</span></li>
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Event Details
Date / Time
Monday, February 2, 2026
9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Location
NYU Kimmel Center 60 Washington Square South New York, NY
Audience
Public
Cost
$450
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