CoreNet Chicago

There are many threats to ‘legacy commerce’; however, the opportunities that are now available are endless. Join us to hear from industry experts about some of the largest logistics companies in the world and what they are doing to pivot during this ‘disruptive’ time in the e-commerce space.

The Coca-Cola Company has spent several years renovating their corporate headquarters. While the team transformed the public spaces of the Atlanta Office Campus, the corporate real estate group expanded its role beyond the strategy, design and construction of the main campus to developing and operating effective, engaging workplaces for associates all over the world.

The newly-formed global organization, rooted in a commitment to employee engagement and the Coca-Cola brand, is now applying a regional strategy model toward creating a network of 21st Century workplaces where teammates feel inspired, engaged and productive.

The workplace is a strategic asset, and this global approach offers the opportunity to find value while also developing a consistent, predictable and engaging experience in all office locations.

Speakers

Jeff Pitts - Director, Global Workplace Strategy and Planning, Global Workplace Strategy and Operations, The Coca Cola Company

Julie Seitz - Global Director, Global Workplace Strategy and Operations, The Coca Cola Company

The CoreNet Global Academic Challenge at last October’s summit asked 46 teams of students from around the world to think seriously about how employers can attract, retain and motivate the next generaton of talent. Come learn how the University of Illinois team won the competition. Nancy Harris, a respected and accomplished leadership coach and HR consultant, will also offer corporate perspectives regarding the U of I team’s concepts.

Moderator:

Steve Monaco, Managing Principal, Monaco & Company

Speakers:

Nancy Harris, Founder of Restart Consulting

Nick Bartholomew, Master’s Candidate in Urban Planning U of I

Esther Cho, Senior in Architectural Studies U of I

Joseph Tuczak, Senior in Economics and Statistics U of I

Logan Walker, Senior in Architectural Studies U of I

How does the Fed feel about the U.S. economy in 2017? After this election year, learn how this might affect the local and national economy? Join us for this annual program sharing insights for the upcoming year, featuring key economists from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.

Speakers:


Rick Mattoon - Senior Economist and Economic Advisor


Scott Brave - Senior Economist and Economic Advisor
, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

Technology companies face unique challenges in the way they make commitments, how they use their space for recruiting, attracting, and retaining the best talent and how they often develop "Co-working" arrangements with similar tech firms in an incubator.

Learn how these exciting companies have mitigated risk in their real estate decisions as a start-up and the unique ways in which they have used their spaces for branded events and cultivating their desired culture to positively impact their bottom line.

Many organizations are making fundamental shifts in their workplaces, and often these environments haven’t changed in 10-20 years or more. For them change is not incremental – it is transformational. These new spaces constitute a significant investment in real estate and bring to bear results of many layers of decisions. This is where pilots come in; their results can illuminate how an organization can stay agile and dynamic in this rapidly changing world.

Hear from real estate executives as they convey the benefits that pilots provide, especially the key role it plays in identifying risks, easing decision making and fostering change with the workforce.

Chicago’s Central business district has historically been defined by the route in which the EL circumnavigated through the city. As the city continues to grow and evolve, tenants are searching for creative ways to operate business, which are steering them to look towards the neighborhoods that surround the Loop: River North, Fulton Market District, Goose Island, and North Branch

Building Infrastructure + Big Data = Big Opportunity

Buildings are full of data-collection networks that manage discrete systems and are prime input for Big Data Analytics.

The building industry is quickly adopting Big Data to drive innovation and strategy. Reliable and convenient solutions are available today for collecting digital data, analyzing it and empowering building managers to act with confidence. And the benefits are significant.

Your building is talking. Are you listening?

Building amenities like roof decks, fitness centers, conferencing, etc. are now the norm. But we want to know what’s next? Technology has impacted which amenities are being required by tenants versus what must be provided by the building.

A lively panel discussion from the perspective of landlords and leading companies working within these buildings, moderated by corporate real estate professionals.

Learn how emerging technologies and trends are affecting your real estate strategies. Hear from key corporate real estate executives and their perspectives and challenges with data centers.