Chicago Office Leasing, Acquisition and Development Summit
Wed May 13, 2026
Chicago Office Leasing, Acquisition and Development Summit
R2, Fulton Street, Hines, Skender, and more tackle an asset class in transition. Plus a keynote from Lyons Township Assessor Pat Hynes!
$125.00
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Speakers and Panels
Keynote: Tax, Tax Reform, and the Future of Regional Assessment
Join Hynes in conversation on the future of the Assessor's office and how Cook County can evolve.
Leasing, Occupancy, and Tenant Needs
What's bringing companies back into the office, and what's keeping them there?
A Market All-Hands: The top acquisitions, developments, and projects defining the region's workplaces
WHAT WE'LL COVER AT THE EVENT
The Minutes of the Meeting
- Leasing and Occupancy
- Finding alignment across ownership and brokerage to fill out the space
- Development and Operations
- Hear from top office owners and operators on how they’re adapting their projects to suit the modern workplace
- Acquisition, Dealmaking and Finance
- The key transactions defining today's market
- Capital Improvements and Tenant Modernization
- When and where to consider strategic investments for the modern workplace
- Construction and Design for the Modern Office
- The trends and decisions shaping places of productivity
About the Business: An asset class in transition and a market in flux, Chicago’s office market and the players who define it are in constant conversation on creating a modern, centralized economy where those who call it home work, live, and play. Bisnow’s annual office event continues our exploration through the lens of development, acquisition, leasing, and more, and dives deeper into the role of the modern workplace in making the city a diversified modern metropolis.
Who You'll Meet in the Breakroom: Chicagoland's top office owners, developers, investors, brokers, architects, engineers, designers, lawyers, accountants and bankers, as well as city and government officials.
In the News and What We'll Cover
• 'Office Is Not Dead': Leasing Rebounds As Chicago Market Recovers
• The Top-Tier Trickle-Down Has Begun In Chicago Office
• Chicago's Office Ownership Shuffle Is Spurring Leasing
• Chicago Office Tenant Expands To Nearly 450K SF
• Chicago Suburban Office Stabilizing Amid Shrinking Supply
• Chicago Office Recovery Trails Most Major Markets Amid Continued RTO
• Real Capital Solutions Makes Largest Chicago Office Purchase Since 2022
• 'There's Too Much Blood': Why RCS' $132.5M Chicago Office Buy Defies Recent Deals
• Skender Finishes Construction On 535K SF Fulton Market Office
• Why Hard Data And New Technology Are Driving Chicago Office Leasing
Why You Should Attend This Meeting: Bisnow events convene the biggest power players in the industry to help you grow your business across a complex market. With engaging discussions, exclusive networking opportunities and the largest and most equipped audience in the field, Bisnow’s unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities of the market makes attendance a value add for any CRE professional.
Venue
The Drake
140 E Walton Pl
Chicago, IL 60611
Ballroom: Grand Ballroom
Parking Information:
$40 Valet Parking
Agenda
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7:45 AM 9:00 AM |
Opening Networking
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9:00 AM 9:30 AM |
Opening Keynote: Lyons Township Assessor Pat Hynes
Join Hynes in conversation on what's next for the future of Cook County Tax Reform
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9:30 AM 10:15 AM |
Leasing, Occupancy, and Tenant Needs
What's bringing companies back into the office, and what's keeping them there?
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10:15 AM 11:00 AM |
A Market All-Hands
The top acquisitions, developments, and projects defining the region's workplaces
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11:00 AM 11:30 AM |
Closing Networking
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