Puget Sound Office Summit
Wed May 20, 2026
Puget Sound Office Summit
Insights into Capital, Leasing, Workplace Strategy & Repositioning Across Seattle & the Eastside
$114.00
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Event Host
Axis9
Axis9 is shaped by a simple idea: workspaces should evolve alongside the people who use them.
Located at the intersection of Seattle’s Central Business District and South Lake Union, the building offers a contemporary workplace that supports productivity, collaboration, and the shifting patterns of modern work.
A Class A office environment, Axis9 brings together purpose‑driven spaces and everyday comfort. An exclusive tenant amenity level encourages connection and informal gathering, complemented by an open‑air rooftop terrace and a modernized 10,000‑square‑foot fitness center dedicated to movement, wellness, and recovery. A welcoming lobby with 24/7 on‑site security, secure bike storage, and above‑market parking availability further contribute to an experience defined by ease, reliability, and care.
Throughout the building, column‑free floor plates and a center‑core layout provide flexibility as teams grow and change, supported by upgraded systems and sustainable features focused on long‑term efficiency. With options ranging from move‑in‑ready spec suites to fully customized floor designs, Axis9 allows organizations to shape a workplace that responds thoughtfully to their evolving needs.
Speakers and Panels
Kathy O’Kelley
Ryan JV Blanchard
What You'll Learn:
What You’ll Learn:
- Understand how capital, leasing activity, and pricing are shifting across Seattle and the Eastside, and where owners and investors are still finding momentum despite ongoing headwinds.
- Examine where tenant demand is re-emerging, which types of space are outperforming, and how leasing strategies are adapting to a more selective occupier base.
- Gain insight into why Bellevue and the Eastside continue to attract office demand, and how development, capital flows, and tenant preferences are shaping this submarket differently than Seattle.
- Learn how tenants are redefining workplace needs in a post-hybrid environment and what that means for office design, amenities, utilization, and long-term asset performance.
- Understand how owners are repositioning and upgrading office assets to compete in a more selective market, from targeted capital improvements to full strategic resets.
- Identify which submarkets, building types, and repositioning strategies are best positioned for the next phase of the Puget Sound office cycle.
How You’ll Do More Business: In the Puget Sound’s office market that’s becoming increasingly selective, success depends on understanding where demand is returning and how assets need to evolve to compete. Join us to hear insights into how deals are getting done, how leasing strategies are shifting, and where capital is being deployed across Seattle and the Eastside.
Who You'll Network With At This Discussion: Owners, developers, office tenants, investors, AI firms, brokers, city and government officials, business consultants, architects, engineers, lawyers, and bankers.
Why You Should Attend This Session: 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.
For questions, recommendations, comments or press inquiries please email our event producer, Bora Altunay, at bora.altunay@bisnow.com.
Venue
Axis9
1800 Ninth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
Parking Information:
The Summit Garage at the Convention Center is located at 1009 Olive Way, 3 minute walk from Axis9.
Rates:
2-4 hours = $20
4-8 hours = $24
Agenda
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8:00 AM 9:00 AM |
Breakfast & Networking
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9:00 AM 9:45 AM |
Capital & Leasing: A Look At What’s Driving Deals
Pricing Reality, Investment Strategies, and Where Demand Is Heading
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9:45 AM 10:15 AM |
Networking and Coffee Break
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10:15 AM 11:00 AM |
How to Drive Experience & Retention in Today’s Offices
Deep Dive into Workplace Strategy, Performance & Creative Design Approaches
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11:00 AM 11:45 AM |
Repositioning & Upgrading Office Assets for the Next Cycle
Execution Strategies for Competing in a More Selective Market
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11:45 AM 12:15 PM |
Closing Networking
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