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8:00 AM 
Breakfast & Networking

9:00 AM
Opening Remarks

9:15 AM  
Opening General Session

10:15 AM 
Networking Break

10:45 AM 
Concurrent Sessions (3)

11:45 AM 
General Lunch

12:45 PM 
Concurrent Sessions (2)

1:45 PM 
Networking Break

2:00 PM 
Closing Remarks / Closing General Session

3:15 PM 
Closing Reception

5:00 - 7:00 PM
Post ERS Networking Event

Blueprint to the Future: Leading in a New World of Work

9:15 AM | Opening General Session | Hall 2

In this engaging, insight-filled, and actionable keynote, workplace culture and leadership expert Eric Termuende will deliver a research-backed blueprint that has helped thousands of organizational leaders build trust, remove friction, and prepare for a future that is constantly changing, unpredictable, and faster than ever before. ERS Attendees will learn from the experiences of industry leaders, icons, and trailblazers from around the world about the best practices they can use to navigate the rapidly changing future of work.

Keynote Speaker:

  • Eric Termuende | NoW of Work Inc.

“Authentically Yours”: Ordinary is Not Enough

10:45 AM | Concurrent Session | Hubs 2 & 3

Challenged by dips in commercial building occupancy and utilization, building owners and occupiers are refining strategies to provide elevated experiences for employees, customers, and surrounding communities.  Strategies to create authentic, expressive, culture-based environments include deployment of ‘trophy’ quality assets, often as part of a larger strategy to reposition or adaptively reuse buildings in need of greater care and attention.  These strategies entail purposeful intent, innovative design solutions, and sustainability to revitalize declining or underutilized properties. 

There must be a “why” and purpose behind the beauty to win employees’ presence, patronage, and loyalty while reducing carbon emissions.  Amenities must reflect strategic investment decisions to make a statement of care and point of view tailored to building occupier preferences.  This session will help occupier companies, CREs, and Landlords seeking to realize high facility utilization and monetization results.

Speakers:

  • Andrew Bauman | Morgan Stanley
  • Otto Or | BlackBaud
  • Don Watson | Oracle
  • John Saraceno | Onyx

Beyond the Hype: Successes and Missteps in Digital Disruption

10:45 AM | Concurrent Session | Hall 2

The commercial real estate industry is undergoing a rapid transformation driven by digital disruption. From AI-powered analytics to emerging technologies that redefine facility and portfolio management, the opportunities are vast—but so are the challenges. In this session, industry leaders will explore real-world examples of innovation, sharing stories of breakthroughs and pitfalls along the way. Gain valuable insights into how digital tools reshape operations, lease administration, and strategic decisions, including lessons learned from ambitious technology adaptation.  Discover strategies to navigate the ever-evolving tech landscape in CRE.

Speakers:

  • Carol Kim | IBM
  • Megan Rios | CBRE
  • Lisette Smyrnios | Accenture
  • Maria Castellez | ServiceNow
  • Grace Lai | Morgan Stanley

CRE Strategies for Success: Meeting Corporate Sustainability Goals

10:45 AM | Concurrent Session | Hub 1

With nearly 70% of the world’s 500 largest companies having public climate commitments between 2025-2050, the question no longer becomes “what are organizations doing to address environmental issues” but instead “HOW are organizations initiating and executing on the goals set forth to address climate, energy, and other sustainability objectives”. As organizations embark on these sustainability goals, we seek to understand how companies identify and execute specific measures to meet these goals in an ever-challenging regulatory and energy landscape.  This includes impacts on energy demand through the built environment, developments in AI, digitization, and acceptance of cryptocurrency.

This session will explore how CREs are uniquely positioned to develop and execute solutions that bridge business requirements with cost-efficient portfolio strategies and operational plans for sustainable energy use. Through a panel featuring leading sustainability experts and CRE peers who successfully drive energy-focused outcomes, participants will gain insight and understanding of building multi-year roadmaps incorporating actionable initiatives and investments to support portfolio plans, energy procurement, and carbon reduction solutions.

Speakers:

  • Dan Anninos | Iron Mountain
  • Nuno Marcelino | Nike
  • Sonya Reinhardt | CBRE
  • Cameron Thomson | Citigroup

The Dynamics of Resilience: The Rise, Fall, and Resurrection of Cities and Neighborhoods

12:45 PM | Concurrent Session | Hall 2

This panel will explore the resiliency of cities through three lenses, grounded in research, comparative analytics, and actual development, from the evolution of neighborhoods & business districts and the rise of mixed-use developments to the economic, demographic, and place-making forces shaping neighborhoods. We’ll uncover the reasons behind divergent urban trajectories. We will explore insights from experts leading urban planning initiatives, developers, and end-user companies investing in those strategies. This discussion offers CoreNet ERS participants a comprehensive look at the strategy and trends influencing today’s thriving cities.

Speakers:

  • Rebecca Rockey | Cushman & Wakefield
  • Paul Levy | Philadelphia Center City District
  • James Somoza | Jamestown L.P.

Workplace Expectations are Changing: Creating Competitive Advantage through Experiential Work Environments

12:45 PM | Concurrent Session | Hubs 1, 2 & 3

The evolving nature of work has many organizations asking how to connect people to a purpose-driven culture of innovation to create a competitive advantage. Successful placemaking is rooted in experiential design thinking that requires an expanded perspective of client, strategic business partner, and employee user experience, interface with technology, and hospitality concierge service. Gain data-driven insights from leading corporate workplace design leaders on establishing strategic workplace objectives, measures of effectiveness, and an agile foundation for future flexibility and continuous improvement.

Speakers:

  • Jennifer Stewart | IBM
  • Katie Scallon | Google
  • Andrew Burdick | Macquarie Group
  • Janet Pogue McLaurin | Gensler

Leading Corporate Real Estate with Agility

2:00 PM | Closing General Session | Hall 2

As companies embrace agility and adaptability to navigate an ever-evolving and dynamic business landscape, corporate real estate (CRE) teams are stepping into transformative roles as strategic enablers. This session explores how CRE departments are reimagining their function—moving beyond traditional responsibilities to become integral, cross-functional leaders within their organizations. By upskilling their teams and fostering deeper collaboration across business units, CRE leaders are aligning real estate strategies with broader organizational goals. Join us as we delve into how these teams are driving innovation, enhancing responsiveness, and delivering value in an era where agility is key to success.

Speakers:

  • Dr. Anna Tavis | NYU
  • Suzanne Heidelberger | NYU
  • Annie Dean | Atlassian
  • Melissa MacIsaac | Bloomberg
  • David Arena | JP Morgan Chase

Closing Reception

3:15 PM | Gallery 1

Post ERS Networking Event

5:00 - 7:00 PM | SixPoint Brewery | 200 Liberty St Suite 106-A

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