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July 26, 2022 - CoreNet Global's NYC PropTech Committee presents a panel of Venture Capital professionals (VC's) who will share insights about the latest technological innovations and investments in PropTech. The discussion will focus on the state of the PropTech venture capital industry today, including how current turbulent market conditions are impacting investing. What does the future of PropTech look like moving forward? Charlie Stephens of HqO will moderate this panel consisting of three seasoned investment professionals who will bring their unique perspectives. Moderator: Charlie Stephens currently leads the NYC Tri-State Partnerships at HqO, the premier Workplace Experience platform for CRE. Charlie is also the host and creator of the PrimeTime VC YouTube series & the Leaders Live show where he has interviewed over 250+ CEO's, tech founders, and venture capital partners. Speaker #1: Diana Swenton is the Senior Investment Associate at Suffolk Technologies, where she uncovers and leads diligence and investments into early-stage construction and real estate startups. Diana's background includes operating roles across enterprise tech in data science, sales operations, and marketing, and most recently venture capital investment team at Dell Technologies Capital. Speaker #2: Safi Aziz is a Director on the Innovation Services team at MetaProp where he provides innovation consulting, corporate venture, and development services for MetaProp's corporate partners across the commercial real estate, construction, and services industries. His work has earned him Connect Media's Next Generation Award in 2020. Speaker #3: Michelle is a Principal at OMERS Ventures where she is responsible for researching and executing on investment opportunities in PropTech. She's particularly interested in opportunities around democratizing home ownership, increasing transparency across the real estate transaction and automating workflows. In 2020, Michelle was named one of Venture Capital Journal's "40 Rising Stars under 40" in the global venture community.

April 26, 2022 - NYC has committed to reducing carbon emissions with plans in place to reduce fossil fuel sources in favor of clean energy. Join the Public Policy Committee and our panel of industry leaders as we explore the future of energy legislation and its impact on NYC real estate. Moderator: Brian Schwagerl, Clinical Assistant Professor, NYU Schack Institute of Real Estate Speakers: Stuart Brodsky, Professor, NYU Schack Institute of Real Estate, Center for the Sustainable Built Environment Ryan Malin, Vice President of Design & Construction, Rockefeller Group Molly Dee-Ramasamy, Director, Deep Carbon Reduction, JB&B Phil Skalaski, Senior Vice President of Engineering and Energy Services, The Durst Organization

Tuesday, April 12, 2022 - What is the Metaverse? How will it affect Corporate Real Estate? Given most of us are suddenly grappling with these questions, we've invited Metaverse pioneers from some of the industry's leading firms to help us answer them. We'll kick things off with an introduction and overview of the Metaverse by Boston Consulting Group's Victor Delannoy, core member of BCG's web3 and Metaverse initiative. Thereafter, we'll be joined by Jim Kessler, Global Technology Leader of Augmented & Virtual Reality at Jacobs, Ram Srinivasan, Managing Director of Consulting at JLL, and Guy Messick, Director of Design Intelligence at IA. Moderated by Laura Patel, Managing Director of Business Analytics at CBRE, the panel will explore what lies ahead for our industry, as we delve deeper into the virtual workplace, and explore the evolution of extended reality and its likely impact on commercial real estate in the years ahead.

Wednesday, March 23, 2022 MODERATOR: James Wynn, Director, Intelligent Places, Gensler SPEAKERS: Vardahn Chaudhry, Vice President, Smart Cities Technology, JBG SMITH Joe Stokes, Global Lead, CBRE Scott Morey, President, Technology and Workplace, WeWork The pandemic accelerated the need for increased collaboration, choice, and flexibility to deliver equitable experiences for occupants. This moment in time has inflicted urgency on companies to deliver technologies that provide options that will empower tenants and employees with information on safety, programming, and convenience in real-time. The impact of access to these technologies has resulted in improved strategies for client retention, talent attraction, and better visibility into building data. The ability to book space, select amenity preferences, host meetings, etc. has enabled developers, operators, and brokers to enhance the overall value of the workplace experience. The speakers will dive into their perspectives to educate our audience on their approach to app development.

March 9, 2022 - The panel will discuss potential impacts in demand and supply as corporations wrestle with occupancy planning during uncertain times. Moderator: David Nelson, Executive Vice President, CBRE Speakers: Rich Field, Senior Director, Real Estate and Portfolio Planning Strategy, Raytheon Technologies William Monaghan, Senior Director, Head of Global Real Estate, Willis Towers Watson Brandon Medeiros, Co-Founder, CEO, Alidade Wayne Taub, Executive Managing Director of Operations, Jack Resnick & Sons John Cornuke, Global Heading of Leasing and Occupier Experience, Nuveen

We are excited to announce our featured guest Neil Austin, Chair of The New York City Chapter of CoreNet Global. Join us as Neil shares details on his global career and how drinking snake blood helped him close a business deal.

February 16, 2022 - What is the ‘Metaverse? Wondering how it will affect end-users of Corporate Real Estate? Google describes the metaverse as a network of 3D virtual worlds focused on social connection, facilitated by the use of virtual and augmented reality. To answer these questions CoreNet NYC has invited Kunal Lunawat, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Agya Ventures to give us an education in all things Metaverse: what it is and is not, and its application in other market sectors such as gaming, retail, and high-end residential. Kunal will be joined by Peter Van Emburgh, Senior VP of Global Corporate Real Estate at CBRE, who will share his experience in developing a virtual workplace pilot as part of the firm's CRE portfolio strategy. Occupiers will break into rooms to share their understanding (or not!) of the Metaverse, discuss learnings and best practices, and consider how this movement may impact commercial real estate in the years to come. All levels of knowledge are welcome! Speakers: Peter Van Emburgh, Senior Vice President, Global Corporate Real Estate, CBRE Kunal Lunawat, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Agya Ventures

February 23, 2022 - Join the construction industry's leading clients, project managers, contractors and attorneys to hear how they dealt with supply chain challenges in 2021, what risks they foresee in 2022 and how they plan to manage them. Moderator: David Horowitz, Regional Director, Colliers Panelists: Jonathan Cogswell, Assistant Vice President, Facilities Services & Engineering Northwell Health Michael Ferri, Esq. P.E. Associate Attorney Duane Morris David Hamilton, Vice President, Director of Purchasing Structure Tone Gavin Middleton, Chief Operating Officer Lehrer Cumming

February 28, 2022 - It's Black History Month, and representation is powerful. This month and every month, we celebrate significant contributions of Black Real Estate Professionals in New York now and throughout history. The CoreNet New York Chapter and the NYC Diversity and Inclusion Committee have invited a panel of diverse Black Leaders in the Corporate Real Estate Industry. The discussion will highlight their experience, the African American legacy in real estate development, and how to get more young black individuals involved and advance in Corporate Real Estate. Seeing an industry counterpart in a position of power or influence can differentiate wishful thinking and make it an achievable goal. These speakers are breaking barriers and making them attainable for the next generation. Moderator: Vijay Ramcharitar, Director of Real Estate at ViacomCBS Inc. Discussion Panel: Nekesha Sawh, Senior Portfolio Programs Manager at Hines Kelly Powell, Executive Director, Portfolio Planning + Management at NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services Steven McKessey, Vice President at Lehrer Cumming

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January 26, 2022 - PropTech Committee: Are Disrupting Technologies Really Changing the Way Occupiers Will Work Moving Forward? Accelerating Projects Transaction and Delivery as the New "IT" The CoreNet NYC PropTech committee is thrilled to feature a virtual seminar to discuss occupiers' opportunities and challenges with interweaving project delivery and transaction. The discussion will focus on how to approach key milestones for the transaction process leveraging technology, and how it relates to the project delivery process. Matt Giffune, Occupier Co-Founder, will moderate a panel discussion between David Gunter from Pinterest, Mack Freedman from DraftKings and Alex Angeline from Gorillas. They will both share their experiences on how they accelerate and optimize their transaction process and project delivery process in today's ever-changing environment. Moderator: Matt Giffune, Co-Founder, Occupier Panelists: David Gunter, Head of Global Workplace, Pinterest Alex Angeline, Head of Real Estate and Development, US Expansion, Gorillas Mack Freedman, Director of Global Real Estate, DraftKings

November 18, 2021 - As we continue to look at the future of workplace design, are we taking the opportunity to build in inclusivity for disability in the workplace. We'll hear from HOK's Kimberly Dowdell, Director of Business Development. on the Seven Principles of Universal Design, how they address disability, and Microsoft's Director of Global Workplace Services Brian Collins, strides in growing their talent pool through proactively recruiting and building a more inclusive workplace. Speakers: Kimberly Dowdell, Director of Business Development, HOK Brian Collins, Director of Global Workplace Services, Microsoft

November 17, 2021 - The past 18 months has accelerated changes to the way we approach the workplace experience. CRE has evolved from focusing specifically on physical space to an all encompassing experience that includes components for talent attraction and retention, design efficiencies over effectiveness, and true flexibility on how employees work. Our panel discussion will dive into the expectations of today's work environments from multiple perspectives and what teams are doing to solve for today and tomorrow's office employees. MODERATOR: Chelsea Flaim, Senior Manager, New York Accommodation Strategy, Deutsche Bank SPEAKERS: Marjorie St Elin, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Regional Manager, Turner Construction Meredith Lubitz, Senior Vice President, People Development and Engagement, Dow Jones Sevinc Yuksel, Vice President of Construction, Related Companies Yasmien Fadl, AVP Head of Workplace Design + Experience, TD Bank

October 13, 2021 - If 2020 demanded we question the way we work, 2021 will demand answers. Last year, we were forced to reevaluate our priorities and change how we work together. But how occupiers, their technology teams and service providers respond to these challenges will be key to coming out ahead. With the ever-expanding technology landscape, it is easy for companies to get overwhelmed when choosing which platforms to use and how to bring them into a cohesive technology strategy. Our moderator will first introduce an overview of the technology market and what occupiers are presently experiencing. We will then continue the conversation with our panel of real estate end users who will discuss their experiences with implementing technology strategies for the post Covid-19 era.

Join the Young Leaders Committee and learn to navigate the various stages of lease negotiations and what to look for when reading a lease. MODERATOR: Ryan Mitchell, Director, Real Estate, General Atlantic SPEAKERS: Mark Deieso, Senior Director, Gardiner & Theobald Dale Schlather, Executive Vice Chairman, Cushman and Wakefield

September 23, 2021 - The everchanging environment we're in and being resilient in how we handle our jobs, commitments at home, and the everchanging world we live in currently take a toll. Join us for a conversation recognizing burnout, how we are all coping, how to help our employees, and what organizations are doing to help their employees during this dynamic time. MODERATOR: Ellen Herman, Executive Vice President, JLL CO-MODERATOR: Cynthia Lindberg, Senior Partner, Executive Director of Design & Construction, NA, Ogilvy

September 21, 2021 - On September 21st CoreNet's Sustainability committee will sit down with a panel of experts to explore how NYC leases are taking shape following both the surge in prescribed health, wellbeing and energy efficiency measures, as well as investor attention to decarbonization and the “S” in ESG. Have there been material changes? How are these being absorbed and acted upon by real estate owners, occupiers and investors? Does the balance skew more towards health and wellbeing or the environment? Does this actually matter? How does this compare to elsewhere? Which critical questions are we missing?

August 24, 2021 - Join CoreNet NYC and IFMA NYC for a four-part series on Workplace Technology. Part 1 will bring together industry leaders from both the tenant and landlord perspectives to discuss how technology is being utilized in preparation for return- to- workplace strategies. MODERATOR: Brian Schwagerl, Clinical Assistant Professor of Real Estate Development, NYUSPS Schack Institute of Real Estate SPEAKERS: Marian Carter, Principal, Real Estate and Workplace Solutions, Accenture Jonathan Flaherty, Global Head of Sustainability & Building Technology Innovation, Tishman Speyer Alexandra Liz, Director, Global Real Estate Design and Workplace Strategy, Lazard Sandra Yencho, Director, Pacific Program Management

August 18, 2021 - Join Professionals and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion experts from NYU, Rutgers and Harvard as they engage in an open and informative conversation on some of the most pressing issues facing companies today. What does celebrating diversity look like? How does diversity and inclusion impact business? What will the impact be if companies get it right? Make sure to join in to what is sure to be an engaging, collaborative and fruitful discussion. MODERATOR: Erica Payne, Co-Founder & CEO, Pareto Placements SPEAKERS: Corina Hernandez, Special Assistant to the Dean and Director of DEI Programs, Rutgers University Dr. D Sam Chandan, NYU Schack Institute

August 4, 2021- The CoreNet NYC PropTech Committee presents an all women panel from the commercial real estate venture capital industry who will share insights about the latest technological innovations and investment trends in the commercial real estate sector.

June 16, 2021 - Join us to learn about how corporate real estate and proptech executives are embracing diversity, equity and inclusion. Panelists will discuss the impacts on operations, and how hiring choices are affecting culture, engagement and the bottom line. We will hear from an executive who has led business units for both large global public companies and private mid-cap growth businesses, as well as the founder of a technology company and technology professor about the future of the workforce. Our discussion will include data gathered by leading economic experts, to give you a deeper understanding of the cultural, economic and social needs of the workforce of both today and tomorrow. Moderator: Jose Loren, Facilities Program Manager, Facebook Speakers Tamisha Baako-Boafo, Senior Diversity Recruiter, Human Capital Management, Neuberger Berman Calandra Cruickshank, CEO, Statebook International Russell Olson, President, ROI Consulting Group Craig Robinson, CEO, Board Director, Advisor, Roofstock Lourdes Troncoso, Head of NA Facilities Operations, Facebook

July 14, 2021 - What will real estate portfolios of the future look like? Join us for an event where industry leaders discuss whether the work-near-home is the answer. Looking at data and new ways of planning real estate portfolios, you will hear perspectives that will help you make a decision whether the hub & spoke model is right for your business. Topics Covered: • Benefits of a hub & spoke model • Optimal locations in which to base employees • Operational efficiencies and cost implications of a dispersed portfolio • Pandemic impact on workforce data & workspace supply MODERATORS: David Hickey, Managing Director, Americas, Hickey & Associates James Rankin, Head of Research, The Instant Group SPEAKERS: Michael Hudson, Director- Joint Ventures & Transactions, Global Real Estate, Verizon John Saclarides, SVP Real Estate, Wells Fargo

June 30, 2021 - With New York City blossoming to life again, is the uptick in crime affecting the return to the office? Join us for conversation with Karol Mason, President of John Jay College of Criminal Justice and Greg David, journalist for the THE CITY and former Editor of Crain's New York Business as they discuss the impact that public safety is having on the return of New York City. This conversation will touch on funding of police, police presence, adopting social work approach to policing, and how public housing and shelters are playing a role. Karol has written a white paper on policing recently, and more than 90 different police forces are adopting her recommendations from this paper. Greg David has also written several books including Modern New York: The Life and Economics of a City.

May 19, 2021 - Are you prepared to leverage talent and technology to drive your organization’s culture in a post pandemic, more decentralized world? Position your company for a successful transformation from pandemic to performance! Hear how and why companies like Pfizer lead with talent and tech to support a culture that drives their future. Panelists: Bryan Berthold, Global Lead Workplace Experience, Cushman & Wakefield Tom Bradbury, CEO, Helix2, Author of The Culture Project: 30 Days to Reboot Your Organization Kris Jackson (KJ), Senior Director, Global Workplace Solutions and NYHQ Transformation, Pfizer

April 28, 2021 - Join us for a Conversation with Kathy Wylde on the future of NYC and the Partnership for New York City’s perspective on the revitalization of NYC, the mayoral race, taxes and more. Kathryn Wylde is President and CEO of the nonprofit Partnership for New York City, the city’s leading business organization. Its mission is to work with government, labor, and the civic sector to build a stronger New York, with a focus on education, infrastructure and the economy. The Partnership is dedicated to mobilizing private sector resources and expertise to advance New York City’s standing as a global center of commerce, innovation and economic opportunity and has been very active over the last serval months as the revival of New York City begins. Join us to hear what is happening behind the scenes and how we can help. SPEAKER: Kathy Wylde, President & CEO, Partnership for New York City

May 27, 2020 - Millions of Americans are now learning to cope with the changes to their daily lives brought on by Coronavirus precautions—changes that have been a reality since the beginning of 2020 across Asia. With Asia being the first region in the world to be impacted by the virus, they can offer several key insights for companies seeking to ensure business continuity and new opportunities in times of crisis. It’s important that organizations in other parts of the world look to their peers in Asia and learn from their experiences and challenges, as they are slightly ahead of the curve in facing the pandemic. MODERATORS: Nishar Fatema, Director, Global Client Solutions, Space Matrix Thomas Baade-Mathiesen, Vice President, Altanova SPEAKERS: Kathryn Harrison-Thomas, Managing Director, Global Business Partner, Deutsche Bank Denis McGowan, Global Head of Real Estate, Standard Chartered Bank Sanjeev Tullicherry, Senior Vice President and Head of Workplace Services, APAC, Northern Trust Corporation Stella Wang, Global Facilities Manager, Teva Pharmaceuticals

May 13, 2020 - What will give New York City building tenants peace of mind in a post COVID-19 workplace? Join us for Part 2 of a panel discussion on what the "new normal" will be. What will tenant spaces look like? How will landlord spaces and amenities be impacted? How should the C-Suite prioritize and assess budgetary trade-offs in the altered landscape? Hear from experts on what you can expect in the long-term. SPEAKERS: Andrew Burdick, AIA, LEED AP, Global Design Director, Workplace Strategy & Design, Macquarie Group Paul Darrah, Director of Real Estate NYC, Google Tim Oldman, Founder & CEO, Leesman Todd DeGarmo, FAIA, CEO & Principal, STUDIOS Architecture

May 6, 2020 - Are you ready for the reopening of buildings? From moving through landlord and tenant spaces, to operating amenities and even just grabbing a cup of coffee, learn more about the practical steps that landlords and end users need to consider to give building users peace of mind.   SPEAKERS: Jim Casey, Regional Director, Real Estate Services, Marsh & McLennan Companies John Pierce, SVP of Asset Services, Rockefeller Group Ryan Simonetti, Co-Founder & CEO, Convene John Wooster, Senior Vice President, JLL

April 8, 2020 - Join CoreNet NYC’s Legal Counsel for a deep dive into the market’s reaction to the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The CARES act is the largest economic relief bill in U.S. History and will allocate $2.2 trillion in support to individuals and businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturn. Learn how this new law will impact the economy and businesses.” The CoreNet Connections and CoreNet Plugged In series are discussion based virtual events to provide membership with avenues for engagement during this critical time. These open discussions and information shared are not forward facing statements, recommendations or advice endorsed by CoreNet NYC. Speakers: Yariv Ben-Ari, Partner, Herrick Feinstein LLP Andrew C. Gold, Partner, Herrick Feinstein LLP Patrick O’Sullivan Jr., Partner, Herrick Feinstein LLP

The Career Development Committee, in cooperation with our esteemed sponsor Benhar Office Interiors, is thrilled to host an event featuring Nicholas Luczyszyn, Owner of Amplify OSM. Nick works across the country with all the top Brokerage, Architecture and PM Firms helping them with LinkedIn. If you are looking to learn how to use LinkedIn to build business, make sure you attend to learn how to Establish your professional brand, find the right people, engage with insights, and build relationships.

February 22, 2021 - Join the Career Development Committee as we will look to decipher fact from fiction with regard to the Coronavirus, the vaccine and any other medical questions you have! We will hear from two prominent physicians, Dr. Brian Levine, Emergency Medicine, Christiana Care and Dr. Hemalee Patel Physician, Internal Medicine. The physicians will be available to tend to your questions following the program.  

January 21, 2021- The goal of mental wellness this year is easy to accept. Who wouldn’t want that? Accepting the goal and realizing it are two different things. To achieve it, you need to prepare for mental wellness. To do that, you need to develop a detailed vision for the future. Join the Women’s Leadership and Young Leader Committee in this life changing discussion. SPEAKER: Cathy Dolan Schweitzer, Senior Project Manager, Columbia University Irving Medical Center Author, “Health Well Done,” A People-Centered Management Guide to Building Healthcare Environments

April 28, 2021 - The coming year will be one of the most pivotal moments in New York’s history. The Pandemic landed a body-blow to families, communities and businesses. As we begin the hard work of repairing the social and economic damage, there is an understanding that Covid-19 exacerbated many of the city’s pre-existing ills and injustices. It also demonstrated the resilience and creativity of its people. Against this backdrop, we will have a new mayor and a fresh administration ready to make their mark. In addition, a full 60% of the City Council will be new to their posts. And Washington DC seems to be focused on policies, and dollars, that are more NYC-friendly. This panel will discuss the opportunities and challenges of “city building” in this period. What are the big Land Use and Zoning initiatives being considered? What are the barriers to change and development? How do we balance city-wide needs with local interests? Moderator: Dan Kaplan, FAIA, Senior Partner, FXCollaborative Speakers: Keith Powers, Council Member, NYC Council Miriam Harris, Executive Vice President, Trinity Place Partners Basha Gerhards, Vice President, REBNY

April 8, 2021 - Join the PropTech Committee for an overview of Digital Twin Technology and Lifecycle BIM. The panelists will focus on these technologies from the perspectives of Design & Construction, as well as Facilities Management & Operations. The presentation aims to demystify the technologies and methods in how they can bring value to a variety of projects and building types. MODERATOR: Matthew Isherwood, Transformation, Design, and Execution, Ernst & Young LLP SPEAKERS: Carl Ericson, CEO, Augmented Construction, Inc. Igor Starkov, CEO, EcoDomus, Inc.

March 30, 2021 - The ongoing global pandemic has changed everything from where we work, how we conduct business and the ways we can socialize and connect. With every event and meeting happening in a virtual environment, we need to understand how to best use the tools that we have, to continue to strengthen our existing relationships and build upon our networks. The CoreNet NYC Partnerships Committee has tapped Julie Brown, author of the book This Sh!t Works: A No-Nonsense Guide to Networking Your Way to More Friends, More Adventures, and More Success; a book dedicated to making networking easy, accessible and fun. Julie is also the host of This Sh!t Works - a podcast dedicated to all things business development, to discuss networking in this new reality. Attendees will be able to walk away with tips and techniques that can be immediately implemented at their next networking event or client meeting, virtual or in person. Learning Objectives Include How To: • Use the “List Yourself” Method • Assess the strength and size of existing networks • Prepare for networking events, meetings, conferences for maximum ROI (especially virtual ones) • Build 360- degree relationships • Foster relationships with timely and effective follow up • Network via LinkedIn • Network via Email • Make time within busy schedules to network effectively

March 10, 2021 - Join New York City’s top end users and developers to hear how the pandemic has changed the projects they are executing now, and those they plan to execute in the near future. Moderator: Kelcia Azevedo | Regional Head of Corporate Real Estate - Americas | Macquarie Group Speakers: Alison Kwiatkowski | Vice President, Americas Business Partner, Global Real Estate | Deutsche Bank Ray Quarteraro | Managing Director, Real Estate Executive | JPMorgan Chase & Co. Philippe Visser | President | Related Companies  

February 17, 2021 - Join us for a panel discussion on the creation of EisnerAmper’s new HQ in NYC. Our panel of industry leaders will discuss the workplace vision, design, construction, project management, and return-to-office goals for this complex project. The panel will discuss the challenges and solutions that were encountered both before and during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The following topics will be covered: • Project Success Metrics • Building & Lease • COVID-19 Impacts • Risks Encountered • Site Safety • Cost & Schedule Management • Return to Office (RTO) Strategy MODERATOR: Anthony J. Colciaghi, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C Principal-In-Charge, Francis Cauffman Architects SPEAKERS: Robert Levine, COO, EisnerAmper Lauren Antonelli, Senior Associate & Project Manager, VVA Project & Cost Managers Jay Rimatzki, Project Executive, J.T. Magen & Company Mark Harbick, AIA, IIDA, NCARB, LEED AP, Design Principal, Francis Cauffman Architects

January 27, 2021 - Join us for a discussion on the future of Life Sciences in New York City and its impact on real estate. Our expert panel will discuss the Life Sciences ecosystem by describing the history and growth of NYC’s life sciences sector and covering topics including: The three components of a successful Life Sciences ecosystem; The differing real estate needs of commercial and startup firms vs. institutions; Real estate supply vs. demand; Public policy impacts and how the City is supporting the LS sector through programs and incentives; and Lessons Learned from Boston and other major biotech hubs. Moderator: Yasmeen Ahmed Pattie | Principal | East Egg Project Management Panelists: Bill Harvey | Managing Director | NewmarkMatt Weir | Senior Vice President, Commercial Asset Management | Taconic Investment PartnersChristina DeRose | Director of Real Estate & Space Management | Weill Cornell Medical CollegeKen Schoenfelder | Director, Real Estate | New York Blood CenterCarlo Yuvienco | Vice President | New York City Economic Development Corporation  

January 13, 2021 - What technologies are building owners and occupiers presently implementing to create safe workplace environments that will make employees want to go back to the office? Aside from legal implications, living with pandemics may become a reality in the future and companies will need to remain agile and pivot quickly to ensure the flow of business.

February 27, 2020 - Kathy Wylde, President and CEO of the Partnership for NYC share the latest research and business perspectives on the state of New York City and the challenges impacting the business community. Following a brief presentation, Nate Bliss, VP of Development and Construction at Taconic and former Senior Vice President at the New York City Economic Development Corporation, conducts an interview with Kathy discussing a wide range of development topics, economic opportunities, as well as the transit, infrastructure and energy issues facing NYC.

May 22, 2019 - We need a mulligan. Regardless of which side of the Amazon proposition you’re on, next time around let’s have all the facts needed to make good decisions about our collective economic future. Our panel explores lessons learned from Amazon, juxtaposing Amazon’s business drivers and tax incentives with potential for greater NYC job and revenue creation – all critical factors for making major development decisions.

January 23, 2019 - Expert negotiator, Gary Noesner, discussed with the CoreNet Young Leaders some of his many tactics and strategies that are applicable to industry related scenarios. Gary was an FBI hostage negotiator for 23 years and was the first person to hold the position of Chief of the FBI’s Crisis Negotiation Unit, Critical Incident Response Group. In that capacity he was heavily involved in numerous crisis incidents covering prison riots, right-wing militia standoffs, religious zealot sieges, terrorist embassy takeovers, airplane hijackings and more than 120 overseas kidnapping cases involving American citizens.

November 29, 2018 - The CoreNet NYC Public Policy Community and East Harlem’s Community Board 11 for a discussion on affordable housing. Subject matter experts discuss the challenges of providing affordable housing to meet the needs of City residents as well as employers seeking to retain an economically diverse workforce. Topics include assessments of the City’s capability to meet affordable housing needs and how private partnerships may be deployed to expand affordable housing availability. This includes consideration for the preservation of NYCHA housing stock and availability of private capital and expertise to address affordable housing objectives for the City.

April 24, 2018 - The CoreNet NYC Programs Committee hosted a discussion featuring representatives from the 100 Top Companies to Work For. The panelists explain how each company creates an exemplary workplace and promotes innovation, financial growth, leadership effectiveness, employee potential and trust.

March 1, 2018 - As real estate professionals, we are constantly hearing about how smart building technologies can collect data on how the workplace is being used. From sensor enabled lights to desk reservation systems, companies have more office space information at their fingertips than ever before. Many companies, however, are just starting to understand how this data can be used to make informed real estate planning decisions. CoreNet’s Technology Community brought together the most technologically advanced companies to hear about a day in the life of how new tools are influencing insight and action within workplace and real estate planning.

February 7, 2018 - Kevin Shtofman is a Manager in the Real Estate practice of Deloitte Consulting LLP. Kevin has over 14 years combined experience in providing strategic, financial, accounting, business improvement, and technology services to clients in the Real Estate industry. Kevin is highly experienced in providing operational and systems integration services to owners, operators, developers, and construction servicers of real estate. Kevin is a recognized leader in providing strategic planning, business process improvement, systems integration, solution implementation, merger integration, asset management, and program/project management services.

November 29, 2017 - What does it take to be a disruptive leader? Truly disruptive leaders are like Master Chefs on a cooking show, always looking for ways to take existing ingredients— the same ones everyone else has access to—and combine them in unique ways. Disruptive thinking and leadership is less about the success of any one idea and more about putting your business in a position where you have more new ideas to spend than your competition does. Luke Williams, one of the world’s leading business thinkers on innovation strategy, will join us on November 29 to discuss the importance of disruptive leadership in an era of constant change. Williams is Professor of Marketing at NYU Stern School of Business; Founder and Executive Director of the W.R. Berkley Innovation Labs; and a Fellow at Frog Design— one of the world’s most influential product strategy and design firms. His views are regularly featured in media ranging from Bloomberg BusinessWeek and Fast Company to The Wall Street Journal and The Economist. He is the author of the international bestseller, Disrupt: Think the Unthinkable to Spark Transformation in Your Business.

September 27, 2019 - The power of client experience as a differentiator in today’s competitive marketplace. Danny Meyer opened his first restaurant, Union Square Cafe, in 1985, and has since grown Union Square Hospitality Group into one of the most renowned and influential organizations in the world. Danny will draw on his experience as a pioneering leader in the hospitality industry, sharing insights from his entrepreneurial beginnings and over three decades in the business. He’ll address the critical difference between service and hospitality, the power of client experience as a differentiator in an increasingly competitive marketplace, and how USHG’s innovative spirit has taken the group to new frontiers, transcending the restaurant industry and contributing to the evolution of New York City neighborhoods. Danny was also honored to be names the 2017 Julia Child Award Recipient.