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Join us for an exclusive market outlook focused on Commercial Real Estate in 2026, featuring Alexander Quinn, Lead for the Northwest Region Research Department at JLL, and Ted Egan, Chief Economist for the City and County of San Francisco. Together, they will share expert insight into the Bay Area’s economic trajectory and its direct impact on commercial real estate—while taking some time to address the questions at the top of everyone’s mind as we look ahead to 2026.

This program will look back at how last year’s predictions played out and explore the key economic, real estate, and workforce trends expected to shape the region in the year ahead. We will get insights into the major events taking place across the Bay Area in 2026 that are expected to influence economic activity, tourism, infrastructure investment, and demand across commercial real estate and relevant sectors.

Examining trends such as venture capital investment, AI-driven office demand, technology employment, population shifts, and event-driven economic activity, this program offers a data-driven perspective on the region’s evolving economic landscape. Together, these forces are shaping office, industrial, and mixed-use assets across the Bay Area.

Attendees will gain insight that can inform leasing strategies, portfolio evaluations, client engagement, and long-term investment decisions, while connecting with peers across the commercial real estate community.  Whether you are a property manager, vendor, service provider, or investor, these experts will offer valuable context to help you navigate the SF Bay Area market—and 2026—with confidence. 

ABOUT OUR PRESENTERS

Ted Egan | Chief Economist of the City and County of San Francisco 
Ted  is the Chief Economist of the City and County of San Francisco, and directs the Office of Economic Analysis in the City Controller’s Office. The office prepares independent economic analysis of major new city legislation. Since he joined in 2007, his office has published over 100 economic impact reports on policy issues like the minimum wage, affordable housing, business taxes, land use planning, sporting events, and short-term rentals. During this time at the City, he has served as an expert witness on the economics of same-sex marriage, and won a Good Government award for his work redesigning the City’s business tax. Before joining the City, Ted spent ten years working for ICF International, managing economic development strategy projects across North America, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. He received his Ph.D. from UC Berkeley, and lectured in the Economics and City Planning departments at UC Berkeley for more than ten years.

Alexander Quinn | Director of Research for Northwest Region - Jones Lang LaSalle 
Quinn has over 20 years of planning and economic analysis experience and specializes in real estate development, economic forecasting, and urban regeneration.  His practice has focused primarily on addressing urban questions using robust analytic methods to inform the economic, equity, and environmental consequences of development and policy. Mr. Quinn has applied triple bottom line assessment, sustainable return on investment modeling, and life-cycle analysis to projects across North and South America. He combines his considerable quantitative skills with an extensive background in sustainability, urban regeneration, economic development, transit-oriented development (TOD), and public finance.

Quinn has provided expert testimony to U.S. Congress and directed multiple national and state economics reports. He also led the analysis of the economic impact of SB375 to the State of California and the Central Market Economic Strategy which won a national economic development award. 

The BOMA SF Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee is excited to once again partner with The Women's Building in Honor of Women's History month! In 1979, The Women’s Building is the first woman-owned and operated community center in the country and today welcomes over 25,000 clients each year for in-house programs and gain access to social services, attend workshops and meetings, take wellness classes, volunteer, hold celebrations, and deepen their community connections.

The DEI Committee will be hosting a donation drive on March 18th during the Member Luncheon at the Julia Morgan Ballroom. Below is a list of items we are looking to collect:

• Underwear (new) - S, M, L,XL, 2X, 3X, 4X
• Hairdryer, hair straightener, hair combs(new)
• Sunscreen (new)
• Reusable water bottles
• Chapstick (new)
• Caps/Hats
• Menstrual products
• Diapers
• Home cleaning supplies such as Method cleaners, glass cleaner, disinfectant wipes, sponges, laundry detergent etc.
• Hygiene wipes
• Clipper cards
• Gift cards (uber, visa, etc.)
• Mini first aid kits
• Reusable Bags (shopping or personal)
• Nail files/clippers
• Hair ties/clips
• Deodorant (new)

Please help us support this organization which empowers women and provides people with the tools and resources to create better lives for themselves, their family and their community.

Can't attend the Membership Luncheon but still want to donate? You may drop items off at 44 Montgomery St at the attention of Sarah Pinfold through the end of March.