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| Sunday, September 23, 2018 | |
12:00 pm-4:00 pm | Charlie King Cycling Classic Do you want to see all of London’s must-see sights and attractions? How about visiting those off-the-beaten-path places that tour buses can’t take you? This bike tour is designed to show you London in all of its glory -- great monuments as well as hidden nooks and crannies -- and to give you a taste of a Londoner’s London. It is a must-do for anyone who wishes to unravel London’s most interesting past and present. |
12:00 pm-4:00 pm | Tower of London Tour With a history as bloody as it is fascinating, the Tower of London has earned its place at the top of must-see London sights. The Tower has served as a palace, an observatory, an armory, a mint, a zoo, a prison and the site of executions. The Crown Jewels and a collection of armor are also on display, continuing the tradition of storing precious objects in the Tower. Registrants will pay for their own admission to the Tower of London and for their own public transportation ticket. Estimated cost $30. |
6:00 pm-7:30 pm | Opening Reception |
7:30 pm-10:00 pm | Dine-Around |
10:00 pm | Rendezvous at the Waldorf Hilton/Good Godfrey’s Bar and Lounge |
| Monday, September 24, 2018 | |
7:30 am-9:00 am | Continental Breakfast |
7:30 am-9:00 am | Executive Committee Meeting (closed meeting) |
9:00 am-9:30 am | Opening Remarks 2018 CORFAC President Andy Jaffe |
9:30 am-11:00 am | International Investment and Development Trends An expert panel of London-based landlords will discuss what’s on the horizon for commercial real estate investors and developers. Panelists include: Helen Causer, Senior Projects Director, Argent LLP; Richard Pilkington, Managing Principal, Cain International; Martin Wallace, Head of Leasing, Brookfield Property Partner; James Thornton, Chief Executive Officer, Mayfair Capital Investment Management; Ross Blair, Senior Managing Director, Hines; Tim Russell, Principal, Global Gate Capital Session sponsored by:  |
11:00 am-11:30 am | Sponsor Break |
11:30 am-1:00 pm | Global Commercial Real Estate Market Update/Luncheon Learn about the factors that are fueling activity in the office, industrial and retail sectors around the world. |
1:15 pm-4:30 pm | Afternoon Property Tour Visit Kings Cross -- a 67-acre mixed use development that was once an underused industrial wasteland. Now, it's being transformed into a new part of the city with homes, shops, offices, bars, restaurants, and schools, as well as the home of tech giants Google and Facebook. Meet in the lobby of The Waldorf Hilton Hotel at 1:15 pm to take a shared cab ride over to the development. The group will start the tour at the Argent LLP offices (4 Stable Street) for a 30-minute introduction and then take a 90-minute walking tour of the development. Alistair Subba Row and Charlie Thompson of Farebrother/CORFAC International will be your hosts and show you the ins and outs of this emerging section of London. Return to the hotel by black cab at approximately 4:00 pm. |
1:15 pm-4:30 pm | British Museum Tour The British Museum is the oldest public museum in the world. It was established in 1753 and contains innumerable items stretching from the present day to prehistory. There are 94 galleries, which stretch 2.5 miles, and cover civilizations from ancient Egypt and Assyria to modern Japan. There is no museum entrance fee and it is within walking distance of the host hotel. |
6:30 pm-8:00 pm | Evening Reception at Farebrother's Headquarters Office |
8:00 pm-10:00 pm | Dinner on Your Own |
10:00 pm | Rendezvous Sponsored by the International Committee. Dirty Martini Covent Garden 11/12 Russell Street, Covent Garden London |
| Tuesday, September 25, 2018 | |
7:30 am-8:30 am | Continental Breakfast |
8:30 am-10:00 am | Understanding the World’s Workplace Today London-based office suppliers will provide insights on the factors that are driving office space-use decisions. Panelists include: Neil O'Grady, Acquisition Manager, The Office Group; Mike McCarrick, Asset Manager, Workspace; Robin Pugh, Real Estate Director, Orega Session sponsored by:  |
10:00 am-10:30 am | Sponsor Break |
10:30 am-12:00 pm | Global Office Occupier Trends A panel of international office tenants will discuss their corporations’ real estate strategies in the current market and their plans for future space use. Panelists include: Will Esplen, Director of Property, Deloitte; David Corry, Director, Turner & Townsend; Mary Finnigan, Director of Transactions; WeWork Session sponsored by:  |
12:30 pm-3:30 pm | Luncheon Cruise on the River Thames Join us for CORFAC International’s Awards Luncheon and cocktails during a three-hour cruise. |
3:30 pm-5:00 pm | Happy Hour at the Somerset House Join us for drinks and appetizers at the Somerset House Terrace, an iconic open-air, river-side space with sweeping views across London. The Somerset House was designed in 1775 for royal societies and it now contains two galleries, restaurants and beautiful fountains. (ticketed event, advance purchase required) |
6:30 pm-10:00 pm | Dinner on Your Own |
10:00 pm | Rendezvous at the Waldorf Hilton/Good Godfrey’s Bar and Lounge |
| Wednesday, September 26, 2018 | |
7:30 am-8:30 am | Continental Breakfast |
8:30 am-10:00 am | CORFAC Deal-Making Session Come prepared to share current property haves and wants with CORFAC colleagues. |
10:00 am-10:30 am | Sponsor Break |
10:30 am-12:00 pm | Artificial Intelligence and Its Impact on Commercial Real Estate Keynote speaker Matthew Hopkinson, director and co-founder of Dibodi, will discuss how artificial intelligence is affecting the commercial real estate advisory world. Session sponsored by:  |
12:00 pm-1:00 pm | Lunch |
12:00 pm-2:00 pm | Board of Directors Lunch Meeting |
2:00 pm-5:00 pm | Westminster Abbey Tour Westminster Abbey is the resting place of Britain’s monarchs and the setting for coronations and great royal events. Within its walls are some of the most glorious examples of medieval architecture in London and one of the most impressive collections of tombs and monuments in the world. Half national church, half national museum, this is one place you won’t want to miss! Registrants will pay for their own admission to the Abbey and for their own public transportation ticket. Estimated cost $30. |
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