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1229 West Concord
Introducing 1229 West Concord, Sterling Bay’s first life sciences building at Lincoln Yards. Designed by Gensler, 1229 W Concord offers high-quality, wellness-centric lab and office space along the Chicago River, representing the city’s future as a home for world-class scientific innovation.
Speakers and Panels
Biotech & High Sciences Investment & Building Trends
Deep-Dive on Chicago's life science investment landscape, building dynamics & adaptive reuse and design trends
Gary Pachucki
Founder & President
IBT Group
Mark Burkemper
Senior Managing Director
Harrison Street
Jim Adox
Executive Managing Director
Venture Investors
Jamie Prevost
President
Prevost Construction
Justin Boberg
Director Chicago & Wisconsin Offices
Shen Milsom & Wilke (SM&W)
Neil Pendleton
Head of US Client Solutions, Property Management
CBRE
Analyzing Chicago's Lab Ecosystem: The Projects and Progress Contributing to Growth
Presented by HDR: a conversation on the present and future of Chicago's life sciences industry and what positions the city as an up-and-coming hub
Suzet McKinney
Investor
[Previously with Sterling Bay]
Allyson Hansen
CEO & Executive Director
Illinois Medical District
Mike Flavin
Special Advisor
Discovery Partners Institute
Nina Dudnik
Entrepreneur, Startup Advisor & Life Science Exec.
Grace Rappe
Managing Principal
HDR
Jon Fayard
Senior Vice President
Clayco
Why This Matters
What You'll Learn:
There are a number of significant completed and planned life sciences developments in Chicagoland, including Fulton Labs, Lincoln Yards, and the Bronzeville Lakefront. How will these new labs and research spaces change the landscape in Illinois?
What are considerations companies have when choosing their market locations, and how can Chicago posture itself as the next big life sciences market?
What unique opportunities are present in Chicago that will allow for biotech market growth? How can the area position itself over more established markets such as Boston and San Francisco?
How can Chicago capitalize on its established talent pool and strong academic pipeline to solidify its space in the life sciences industry?
What does the area's life sciences investment landscape look like? How can the industry bring more investment dollars to Illinois?
There has been a notable trend in office-to-lab space conversions in Chicago. What considerations need to be taken for conversions versus ground-up developments? What are the opportunities and challenges for each type of development?
How You'll Do More Business:
Chicago is poised as an emerging US Life Sciences hub, as developments continue and more biotech companies set up operations in the area. In fact, a 2023 CBRE study ranked Chicago seventh out of 25 cities for job growth within the sector, with nearly 2M square feet of life sciences space, and an additional 456,000 square feet under construction.
As the industry continues to grow, what does Chicago need to become a top life sciences market? Enhance your business by gaining insight into Chicago's biotech market and the area's opportunities. Join us and the region's top players as we dive deep into the market and the trends contributing to its growth.
Notable Projects & News:
Who Attends: Brokers, owners, developers, investors, contractors, end-users, architects, financial institutions, government officials and more!
Why You Should Attend: Bisnow events bring together the biggest power players in the industry to help you identify opportunities, build your network and expand your business. With the largest audience of commercial real estate professionals in the world, no one knows how to help your business more than we do. Join Bisnow as we jump into the Chicago Life Sciences market to analyze its strengths and strategize on areas of opportunity.
For questions, recommendations, comments or press inquiries please email Event Producer Brandon Elsasser at brandon.elsasser@bisnow.com. To request disability-related accommodations, please contact janet.fernandez@bisnow.com no later than seven business days prior to the event.
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Venue
1229 West Concord
1229 West Concord Place
Chicago, IL 60642
Valet parking available at the front entrance of 1229 West Concord Place.
Limited self-parking available at 1684 N Throop Street.
Limited street parking available along W Concord Place and N Throop Street.
Rideshare or public transportation recommended.
Agenda
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12:30 PM
2:00 PM
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Breakfast & Networking
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2:00 PM
2:45 PM
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Biotech & High Sciences Investment & Building Trends
A look at new projects, adaptive reuse and tech and design needs within biotech and science developments |
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2:45 PM
3:30 PM
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Analyzing Chicago's Lab Ecosystem: The Projects and Progress Contributing to Growth
Presented by HDR: a conversation on the present and future of Chicago's life sciences industry and what positions the city as an up-and-coming hub |
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3:30 PM
4:00 PM
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Post-Event Networking
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BISNOW INTERNATIONAL LIFE SCIENCES SUMMIT
Announcing the inaugural Bisnow International Life Sciences Summit! Bringing together hundreds of leaders across CRE's hottest sector, the summit will be held on October 11-12 in Philadelphia. Learn more about this premier event by clicking here!