CoreNet Global Hosts Global Summit in Atlanta, November 6-8

Social Dynamics: Connectivity: Creativity: Relationships

ATLANTA, Nov. 4, 2011  /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- CoreNet Global, the world's leading professional association for corporate real estate and workplace executives, is hosting its Global Summit in its headquarters city of Atlanta, November 6-8 at the Georgia World Congress Center. This year's event, which will draw nearly 2,000 top corporate real estate (CRE) decision makers, will focus on "Social Dynamics," and will feature a series of educational and networking opportunities, as well as a press event co-hosted by CoreNet Global and Jones Lang LaSalle, presenting data from a new survey on technology trends, and their impact on urbanization and workplace mobility.

CoreNet Global Summits assemble a forum of the leading thinkers and strategists in corporate real estate from around the world. Discussions and break out sessions will focus on how CRE can keep pace as the role of the 'connected culture' continues to grow on a global level, and how recognizing and embracing socially and economically sound strategies, technologies and space will propel and foster our most valued, yet increasingly complex relationships.

Summit headliners include:

• Andrew Zolli, Global Trends Consultant, who will discuss how engaging in socially and economically sound strategies will drive businesses forward in a session titled, "Learning to Thrive in a Period of Radical Change."
• Jim Young, CEO, Realcomm, who will lead a panel discussion which will push the conventional boundaries of real estate and discover the thinking, the linkages, and best practices of innovative leaders across many disciplines in a session titled, "The New RealITy."
• Peter Diamandis, Founder, X PRIZE Foundation, who will discuss how risk taking, unconventional thinking and a passion for success will drive your business forward in a session titled, "Creative Thinking Propelling Businesses."

The Jones Lang LaSalle/CoreNet Global media luncheon presentation will be held on Monday, November 7 at 12:30 in room C302 at the Georgia World Congress Center, and will feature a panel of industry experts exploring the top technology trends and their impact on urbanization and workplace mobility. The presentation will be moderated by Richard Kadzis, Vice President, Strategic Communications, CoreNet Global, and will including panelists: Relina Bulchandani, Director, Internet Business Solutions Group; CISCO, Peter Miscovich, Managing Director, Corporate Solutions - Jones Lang LaSalle; and Kay Sargent, Vice President of A&D and Workplace Strategies, TEKNION. The results of a new workplace strategy and technology survey will be unveiled during the presentation.

About CoreNet Global
CoreNet Global is the world's leading association for corporate real estate (CRE) and workplace professionals, service providers and economic developers. Our 7,000 members, who include 70 percent of the top 100 U.S. companies and nearly half of the Global 2000, meet locally, globally and virtually to develop networks, share knowledge, learn and thrive professionally.

For more information, visit www.corenetglobal.org.

SOURCE CoreNet Global