Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Corporate <a href="https://industrymovement.com/reits-new-gateway-to-real-estate/" title="REITs new gateway to real estate“>real estate professionals from around the world will gather in Chicago Oct. 26-28 for the 2026 CoreNet Global North America Summit, a leading corporate real estate conference featuring Apple co-founder and technology pioneer Steve Wozniak as its opening keynote speaker
Themed Beyond the Horizon: From Complexity to Clarity, the Summit will help corporate real estate (CRE) leaders navigate a business environment shaped by economic uncertainty, technological transformation, evolving workforce expectations, and rising demands on the profession.
Wozniak, known as “The Woz,” will take the stage during the Opening General Session on Oct. 27. As one of the innovators who helped usher in the personal computing era, he will share his perspective on innovation, creativity, and the technologies shaping the future. The Opening General Session Keynote is sponsored by International Workplace Group (IWG).
“Corporate real estate leaders are being asked to make consequential decisions in an environment where complexity and change have become constant,” said Vicki Worden, CAE, CEO of CoreNet Global. “This Summit will bring our global community together to exchange ideas, learn from real-world experiences, and gain greater clarity about the opportunities ahead. We are especially excited to welcome Steve Wozniak, whose career demonstrates the impact of curiosity, bold thinking, and a willingness to challenge convention.”
Through data-driven insights, real-world case studies, and forward-looking discussions, Summit programming will help attendees interpret uncertainty, focus on the issues most important to their organizations, and move from reacting to disruption toward providing strategic leadership.
Sessions will explore topics including:
- Artificial intelligence and digital transformation
- Business resilience and risk management
- Economic and geopolitical trends
- Leadership and talent development
- Portfolio and location strategy
- Smart buildings and data analytics
- Sustainability and decarbonization
- Workplace strategy and employee experience
- Cross-functional partnerships
- The future of corporate real estate
The Summit will conclude with a General Session featuring Vanessa Van Edwards, a behavioral researcher, bestselling author, and founder of Science of People. Van Edwards will share research-based approaches to connection, communication, and influence that leaders can apply in the workplace.
In addition to its educational programming, the Summit will offer opportunities for peer-to-peer learning, candid conversations, and relationship-building among corporate real estate leaders and industry partners from across organizations and markets.
Registration is open for the 2026 CoreNet Global North America Summit. Corporate real estate professionals and industry partners can view registration options, program information, hotel details, and event updates on the 2026 CoreNet Global North America Summit website.
CoreNet Global is the leading association for corporate real estate professionals, representing nearly 10,000 members in 50 countries worldwide. The organization provides education, networking, and research to support industry professionals in navigating workplace and business challenges. For more information, please visit corenetglobal.org.
