MORE THAN 20 CONCURRENT BREAKOUT SESSIONS will be represented within nine tracks, providing you with multiple opportunities to find the session that fits your needs and interests.

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Mark E. Gorman MCR, Global Leader Real Estate, Nortel
David M. Dunn OAA, MRAIC, Workplace Planning, Innovation and Construction, Nortel

That the ability to work anywhere, anytime has impacted corporate real estate is nothing new. That portfolio footprints are shrinking in response to the increasing numbers of mobile workers is well known. At Nortel, progressive integrated workplace initiatives are being implemented all over the world as a standard response to mobility, but workers are adopting mobility at a far greater pace than what was envisioned, demanding even bolder responses to this accelerating phenomenon. The implications for Nortel and our industry are far-reaching - new paradigms are emerging that will radically change how workplace is conceived, delivered, accessed and used.

Ted Bielicky, Director of Facilities, Novo Nordisk
Amy Manley, Workplace Strategist, KlingStubbins
Jennifer Nye, Senior Interior Designer, KlingStubbins

Increasingly, business goals are being met by project teams that are globally diverse with members from across the enterprise, brought together only for the lifetime of a specific project. Novo Nordisk is creating customized temporary workspaces to house these global, multi-disciplinary teams. These workspaces are integrated and flexible, incorporating end-user control of workspace, private and collaborative space, security and advanced technology enabling access to the team knowledge base from anywhere, In order to meet this business critical need, KlingStubbins completed the programming, design and construction of the 2,200 sq ft. project in only 11 weeks, exemplifying a new way of supplying real estate to the business - fast, targeted, and temporary.

Charlie Allcock, Director, Economic Development, Portland General Electric
Timothy Comerford, Manager, Area Development Department,
Public Service Electric & Gas
David O. Smith, Manager, Economic Development, Duke Energy Ohio/Kentucky
Robin Spratlin, General Manager, Economic Development, Georgia Power

Critical energy related issues such as the impending federal energy bill, green building trends and new local regulations will have a major impact on corporate real estate in the future. Real estate professionals and economic development organizations will need to be aware of these emerging new realities with regard to regional growth, energy efficiency, new construction and customer interaction. This panel of utility company experts will explore what is changing across the nation now and how to prepare for the future.

Dean Strombom, Principle, Gensler
Mark Lammarino, VP and GM, Turner Special Projects, Turner Construction

Current construction delivery models result in excessive waste and lost time due to poor planning. mindshift started as a dialogue between the AIA, GSA, and a consortium of leading construction companies, and has become the framework and process to deliver a new model for the industry - Trust-based construction. This session will highlight this model with seven initiatives that enable the delivery of more predictable projects with higher quality at a lower cost.

Jack Moretti, Manager, enterprise Location Management, Intel Corporation
Blain Trendler, Manager, Global Site Selection & Development,
Intel Corporation

enterprise Location Management is both a business process and a suite of products that have enabled corporate real estate at Intel to position the right infrastructure in the right location at the right time - and at the right cost. The goals of this initiative were to strategically align corporate and business group objectives with CRE, identify new levels of real asset savings, and drive competitive advantage. Aligning the infrastructure and workforce planning teams has minimized capital investment, reduced long-term operating costs and enabled a new level of operational excellence.

Rob Traynham, Director of Corporate Services, Nissan
Bruce Campbell, Vice President Design, Nissan
Jack Weber, Design Principal, Gresham Smith Partners
Pete Crowley, Sr. Vice President, Real Estate, Scripps Network
Stephen Sendlebeck, Director Workplace Design Studio, KZF Design
Natasha Grody, Director Studio 8, KZF Design

Workplace branding has been a tool for corporations to differentiate themselves from the competition, and to increase the attraction and retention of top talent. As these pressures have increased, this strategy is evolving - workplaces are becoming the physical personification of a corporation's culture, immersing employees and customers alike in the company's mission and values. For both Nissan and Scripps Interactive, the workplace has become one of the most important tools to communicate both who they are, and more importantly, where they're going.

Christopher Staal, VP Real Estate & Facilities, Thomson Reuters
Francisco J. Acoba, Senior manager, Deloitte Consulting LLP

The merger of Thomson Corporation and Reuters has resulted in a combined real estate portfolio of 15 million square feet across 600 facilities in over 300 cities. Merging the corporate real estate groups into one organization that achieves significant cost savings and improves efficiency, within the desired timeframe, has been a significant challenge. The new Thomson Reuters, along with their partner Deloitte, will share their strategies for achieving the goal of "One Company in One Year".

R. J. Brennan, Director Strategic Workplace, IA Interior Architects
David Sykes, Managing Director, Remington Partners

Kevin McCarty, Director Climate Protection Center, U.S. Conference of Mayors
Sanford Smith, Corporate Manager Real Estate and Facilities,
Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc.
Mark Robinson LEED® GA, Sustainability Manager, Hines

Governors, mayors and city councils are mandating sustainable construction standards for both public, and increasingly, private buildings. Local codes are being revised, creating serious challenges for corporate real estate. How will these new mandates affect you and how do you keep up? This interactive panel provides practical insight into where climate change and energy costs are driving real estate location and design decisions. The session will integrate audience participation and an opportunity to challenge the panelists.

Earle Arney, Director, Woods Bagot
Thomas Musulo, Principle, Woods Bagot
Che Wall, CEO, Lincolne Scott

The global scarcity of talent will continue to increase the importance of the workplace as a tool for attracting and retaining the best employees. The demand for healthy indoor environments is growing, and understanding new sustainability initiatives will be key to 'Future-Proofing" the work environment. This session will look several projects that illustrate the emergence of carbon and waste zero initiatives, and cities that have taken sustainability to the next level. Lincolne Scott and Woods Bagot will present the results from research conducted in the USA, Australia, Europe, Asia and the Middle East that has implications for the future of environmentally sustainable design and how it will affect corporate real estate.

Charles Lockwood, Green Real Estate Authority & Consultant
Peter Miscovich, Managing Director, Jones Lang LaSalle
Leanne Tobias, Principle, Malachite LLC

Economic uncertainty is impacting the way the enterprise operates, focusing corporate strategies on decreasing costs and increasing ROI. This panel of experts will present examples of specific workplace initiatives that leverage sustainability strategies to trim operating costs, boost workforce productivity and improve employee attraction and retention. All of these strategies have the potential to positively impact a corporation's bottom line in multiple ways.

You've heard about "speed dating" - get ready for Speed Mentoring! This fast-paced session pairs young professionals with seasoned executives for one-on-one career advice and coaching. Mentees and mentors will gain new insights, make new connections, and enjoy an energetic and informative session.

Chris Calhoun, Director of Real Estate and Facilities,
General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems.
T. Patrick Donnelly MCR.h, Principle, BHDP Architects

Come see yourself in the Power of Story. Join with others in an interactive and engaging session to learn ways of transforming business strategy into a powerful vision. Come experience ways to engage your stakeholders in the creation of a story that creates buy-in and delivers results. In this session, the facilitators will provide multiple examples of how leaders have used 'story' to engage and motivate others to action. They will provide current corporate real estate stories from Humana Health Care and General Dynamics that demonstrate how to apply these truths within your world.