ULI San Francisco’s popular NEXT Cohort Program is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 cycle. The Cohort Program provides mid-career real estate and land use professionals the opportunity to share expertise, develop lasting professional relationships, and deepen their knowledge of the Bay Area real estate market. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to engage and network with a small group of peers throughout the year!

Structure & Commitment

This year’s program will run from May 2026 to March 2027. Upon acceptance, a mandatory kickoff happy hour will be held on Thursday, April 23rd, in San Francisco. NEXT cohort groups meet about once a month for tours, case studies, happy hours, lunches, or feature guest speakers. Each cohort group consists of approximately ten to twelve members, and groups meet around eight to ten times throughout the program. Attendance and participation are expected at all cohort meetings, and cohort members are expected to bring ideas on cohort activities to the group.

The Cohort Program is open for ULI NEXT members (aged 35 and up) as well as for ULI YLG members 33+ who are transitioning into new phases of their careers and into NEXT. Applications are open to members and nonmembers, and nonmembers will be prompted to join ULI upon acceptance. Interested in becoming a ULI member now? Learn more and join here.

Application

Applications for the 2026 NEXT Cohort Program are now open and can be found here. If you have any questions regarding the application, please email Jacqueline Smith at [email protected].

Past NEXT Cohort participants must submit a new application each year.

Price

Participation in ULI SF’s NEXT Cohort Program 2024 is $95 for private sector participants and $55 for public and non-profit sector participants. You do not need to be a ULI member to apply, but you must be a ULI member or become a member to participate upon admission.

There is a limited number of scholarships available that would allow recipients to register at a discounted price of $25. Please apply here for consideration before 11:59 PM on Monday, February 23. You will be notified upon acceptance to the program if you have received a scholarship.