Commercial realty leaders to convene in Sydney next week to explore the impact of the credit crisis and develop strategies to regain competitiveness under the current challenging business environment
SYDNEY, July 26 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- More than 100 senior corporate real estate leaders from around the Australian and New Zealand region are preparing to gather in Sydney next week for two days of networking, learning and business development at the 2010 CoreNet Global Summit.
Scheduled to take place on August 2-4, 2010 at the Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney, the Summit is attracting strong interest from industry professionals, leaders, policy makers and property developers who will meet to outline efforts to mitigate the impact of the severe global recession, plus explore opportunities that are emerging from the distressed marketplace.
With one week to go the list of conference participants continues to grow steadily and currently comprises influential business leaders and senior real estate executives from leading regional corporations that include the following:
-- ANZ
-- Australia Post
-- Air Zealand
-- Bank of New Zealand
-- Bovis Lend
-- Commonwealth Bank of Australia
-- Department of Defense
-- Dow Corning
-- Microsoft
-- Nortel
-- SA Water
-- Shell
-- Suncorp
-- Telstra
-- Tyco International
-- UBS
-- Vodafone
-- Westpac
In addition, the event has received strong support and sponsorship from organizations and industry partners that span:
-- Brookfield Multiplex
-- CB Richard Ellis
-- Colliers International
-- GVA Project Control Group
-- Jones Lang LaSalle
-- UGL Services
-- Bene
-- The Gosford Challenge
-- Johnson Controls
-- Manhattan Asia-Pacific
-- Vision Software
-- The Leader
Aside from providing a unique learning opportunity, Ms. Effie Margiolis, CoreNet Global's Region Director for Australia and New Zealand states that delegates attending the 2010 CoreNet Global Sydney will be able to benefit from a host of networking opportunities and contact-building time, thanks to an interactive agenda that features a welcome reception, speed networking, new member mixer, numerous breakout sessions and informal meetings times.
Comments Ms Margiolis, "Not only will attendees attain a better understanding of what the future of the corporate real estate industry is going to look like in the region, they will be able to do so whilst meet, network and establish contacts with key players within the real estate industry who can help them capitalize on new market opportunities."
She points out that a highlight of the event will include the announcement of the winner of the association's 2010 Corporate Real Estate Executive of the Year Award to be presented at a Gala Dinner on the evening of Tuesday August 3. Sponsored by CB Richard Ellis, the award is given in recognition of excellence and outstanding achievement of an individual and their company, and the contribution they have made to the industry in terms of exchanging and sharing best practices.
Ms. Margiolis also cites that the summit will provide ample opportunity for participants to debate and share unique perspectives on other critical issues facing the commercial real estate industry. "This is likely to include discussions around alternative workplace strategies and energy efficiency, to global lease accounting standards and fostering creativity," she concludes.
Places are still available for parties interested in attending CoreNet Global's Sydney Summit. For further information regarding the conference programme and registration details, please visit http://www.corenetglobal.org .
CONTACT:
Effie Margiolis
Corenet Global
Tel: +61-407-120-657
Email: emargiolis@corenetglobal.org
Janet Middlemiss
JEM Worldwide Ltd.
Tel: +852-2857-3832 or +852-9195-7829
Email: janet@jemworldwide.com
