Officecast

The last decade in office design saw the proliferation of densification, as the “open office” layout was touted as a way to increase collaboration and serendipitous interactions. But now that terms like “social distancing” are a part of our vernacular, that approach - and many others - are being revisited. This discussion will focus on the new ways tenants will utilize office space, their expectations for amenities, and the potential turnkey capabilities for their workforce moving forward in the post-COVID world.

Speakers:
Kate North, Vice President Workplace Advisory for Colliers and Global Chair, Workplace Evolutionaries, International Facilities Management Association (IFMA)
Julie Seitz, Managing Director | Corporate Real Estate, Delta Air Lines
David Barban, Director, Real Estate Finance & Workplace Solutions, Wolters Kluwer

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Coworking has been the darling of the office sector in recent years. In the wake of COVID-19, are these spaces uniquely positioned to pivot to new usage patterns, or will the traditionally amenity-rich spaces suffer without creative communal spaces and perks? As space needs change in the traditional office building, how will flex space also adapt? Gain some perspective on how real estate as a service and coworking spaces could rise to meet post-pandemic demand.

Speaker: Mara Hauser, CEO and Founder, 25N Coworking

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In many ways, COVID-19 has accelerated pre-existing trends in office technology. Proptech in areas such as occupancy/usage monitoring, biometric identification and contact tracing have become more critical than ever as companies figure out how to safely return to work. Explore the new tools that provide developers and owners with better data, greater control, adaptability and customer experiences to meet the post-pandemic challenges.

Speaker: K.C. Cleary, Partner, Fifth Wall

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At this reception, attendees will be automatically placed in small groups, allowing for more effective conversations and opportunities for networking. Share your key takeaways and impressions from the day's speakers and sessions, and connect with other leaders in the commercial office sector across North America.

Facilitated by:
Larry Lance, 2020 NAIOP Chairman; EVP Asset Services, EverWest Real Estate Partners
Dirk Mosis, Executive Managing Director, USAA Real Estate Company

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The markets have seen ups and downs at a dizzying pace since early 2020, and the future looks fuzzy to most. This session will dive into the nitty-gritty questions on the mind of everyone in commercial real estate: What is the pandemic's impact on capitalization rates going forward? Are investors poised to act when the wave of distressed assets begins? When will the office sector start to see a rebound, and where might there be bright spots? 

Speaker: Mark Gibson, Chief Executive Officer, Capital Markets, Americas, JLL

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Much has been said about the potential exodus from cities in the wake of the current pandemic. As workers in major cities shy away from crowded subway cars and appeal for more work-from-home capability, will we see a major shift toward more suburban office developments? Is the hub-and-spoke model, already a buzzword pre-COVID, poised to take off? This session will offer two perspectives on the potential shift: an investor’s take on where they are seeing value and potential returns, and an industry researcher on what the demographic data tell us.

Speakers:
Revathi Greenwood, Global Head of Data and Insights, Cushman & Wakefield
Brian Lindenberg, Vice President, Black Creek Group

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A recent article in Bloomberg CityLab proclaimed: “Here Comes the Life Sciences Land Rush.” While many professionals are able to jump on a Zoom call to connect with colleagues during the pandemic, scientists are less able to relocate their centrifuges and chemical compounds, and the need for bioscience buildings has led to a bit of a real estate scramble. Discuss the demand and opportunities for this potential submarket star, consider its unique design needs, and what value hybrid models can deliver.

Speaker:
Robert Griffin, U.S. Head, Capital Markets, Newmark

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