Request Speaker Information
Speakers and Panels
State of the Chicago Office: Where We Stand Today
Where Chicagoland office stands and how it compares to nationwide trends
Brian Atkinson
Managing Director
Hines
Craig Nadborne
Senior Managing Director
Bradford Allen
Nosa Ehimwenman
President & CEO
Bowa Construction
Phil Geiger
Managing Director
Stream Realty
Kate Davis
Global Practice Director & Partner
HKS
What a Tenant Wants: Analyzing the Importance of Design, Amenities, and Proptech
As the office landscape changes, tenant expectations are as well. Learn about the best in office amenities and design and set yourself apart!
Jessica Brown
Principal
Sterling Bay
Jackie Wilcox
Director of Interior Design
BKV Group
Sham Desai
Head of Sales
Industrious
Kali Cardoza
VP, Head of Sales and Leasing
WeWork
Lauren Torres
Project Executive
Skender
Joshua Love
President and Founder
Kinema Fitness
Anastacia Anderson
Vice President of Investor Partnerships
Flex by JLL
The Executive Outlook: How to Problem-Solve for Office
Between urban vs suburban site selection, potential for conversions, and working with top tenants, hear what experts are saying lies ahead for the office market
Matt Garrison
Managing Principal
R2 Companies
Michael Fishman
Vice Chairman Chicago
Greenberg Traurig
Glenn Roby
CEO
Kahler Slater
Andy Farbman
CEO
Farbman Group
Kenneth Wille
President and CEO
KOW Building Consultants
What You'll Learn
What You'll Learn:
What is the current state of Chicago office, and how does the city's vacancy and sublease inventory compare to other major markets across the U.S. cities?
Has the office moved beyond downtown Chicago? Where are potential tenants looking to locate their offices?
How is today's economic volatility impacting office deals? How are today's acquisitions and investments penciling? What types of office inventory reigns supreme in investor's eyes?
How can companies be attracted to open offices in the city? How does Chicago's perception play into this, and how can office owners and political officials work together to draw tenants to the city?
What design components, tech, and amenities are developers employing to bring in tenants?
How have new work expectations changed the market and tenant desires for their office space?
How You'll Do More Business:
What exactly is going on with the Chicago office market? With a recent report showing downtown office vacancies at a record high of 21.4%, and sublease space in downtown Chicago reching another historic high in the second quarter, hitting nearly 8.1M SF as the business district, the future may look glum. Yet, there are signs of recovery with new office developments going up across the city and return-to-office rates slowly rising. But what do Chicago's top developers, investors and owners think? Enhance your business by gaining insight into upcoming office developments, the office market's outlook and investment opportunities. Join us and the region's top players as we dive deep into the market and the trends impacting its growth.
Who Attends:
Brokers, owners, developers, investors, tenants, contractors, designers, 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 Office market to analyze its challenges and strengths and strategize on areas of opportunity.
For questions, recommendations, comments or press inquiries please email our Director of Event Production, Elizabeth Baker, at liz.baker@bisnow.com. To request disability-related accommodations, please contact janet.fernandez@bisnow.com no later than seven business days prior to the event.
Articles You Should Read
Downtown Chicago Office Sublease Inventory Hits Highest Mark Yet
Fulton Market Office Has Been Going Strong, But Dwindling Supply Could Limit Its Growth
Big Cities See Recovery In Residential Areas As Downtowns Lag, New Data Shows
Jose Cuervo Parent Company Snaps Up Second Troubled Downtown Office Property
Wells Fargo Seeking $205M From New York Investor For 45-Story Chicago Office Tower Debt
Mixed-Use Conversions May Be The Future Of Chicago's Suburban Office
Venue
Warwick Allerton Chicago
701 N Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
Ballroom: Tip Top Tap Ballroom, 23rd Floor
$20.00 Event Valet Parking
Agenda
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
|
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
|
Registration, Networking & Breakfast
|
|
2:00 PM
2:45 PM
|
State of the Chicago Office: Where We Stand Today
Where Chicagoland office stands and how it compares to nationwide trends |
|
2:45 PM
3:00 PM
|
Networking Break!
|
|
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
|
What a Tenant Wants: Analyzing the Importance of Design, Amenities, and Proptech
As the office landscape changes, tenant expectations are as well. Learn about the best in office amenities and design and set yourself apart! |
|
4:00 PM
4:45 AM
|
The Executive Outlook: How to Problem-Solve for Office
Between urban vs suburban site selection, potential for conversions, and working with top tenants, hear what experts are saying lies ahead for the office market |
|
4:45 PM
5:15 PM
|
Final Networking!
|