5 May 2026
Hilton Singapore Orchard
Beyond ‘Wait for Certainty’: A Practical Playbook for Modernizing CRE
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A Practical Playbook for Modernizing CRE
Modern corporate real estate is shifting from a facilities function to a strategic capability that influences agility, productivity, risk, and experience. Yet many organizations still operate CRE through fragmented data, manual processes, and siloed decision-making, creating a gap between what leadership expects from the workplace and what current operating models can deliver.
This roundtable is designed as a peer dialogue for CRE and IT leaders to align on what modern CRE looks like today, the building blocks of modern CRE, how maturity evolves from manual operations to predictive and orchestrated workplace management, and the steps that help organizations progress without waiting for perfect certainty. Participants will compare approaches to governance, data readiness, and value measurement. They will also map the intelligent workplace ecosystem (what needs to connect) across CRE, IT, HR, Finance, and operational systems, so modernization is anchored in end-to-end workflows and defensible outcomes (not point solutions). The goal is to leave with a clear set of questions and near-term actions that support CRE–IT alignment and a stronger C-suite narrative beyond cost alone.
Agenda
Beyond ‘Wait for Certainty’: A Practical Playbook for Modernizing CRE
One Day Event
Registration & Networking
Welcome Address
Stephanie Krishnan
Associate Vice President, Research, IDC
From Uncertainty to Action: Modernizing CRE
From Uncertainty to Action: Modernizing CRE” explores how organizations can navigate volatility in today’s business environment by transforming Corporate Real Estate (CRE) into a strategic, data-driven function. The discussion highlights key challenges—shifting workplace dynamics, economic uncertainty, and evolving employee expectations—and outlines actionable approaches to modernize portfolios through technology, flexible space strategies, and smarter decision-making. Attendees will gain practical insights on turning ambiguity into opportunity, enabling CRE to drive resilience, efficiency, and long-term value.
Stephanie Krishnan
Associate Vice President, Research, IDC
A Practical Guide to Modernizing CRE Now
A Practical Guide to Modernizing CRE Now” focuses on actionable steps organizations can take to rapidly evolve their Corporate Real Estate (CRE) function in today’s dynamic environment. The discussion cuts through theory to provide clear, real-world strategies—leveraging data, adopting flexible workplace models, optimizing portfolios, and integrating smart technologies. Attendees will learn how to prioritize initiatives, drive immediate impact, and build a more agile, cost-efficient, and future-ready CRE strategy.
Vivek Satpathi
Head of Client Growth and Technology Sales, APAC & EMEA, JLL
Open Discussion
Summary & Close
Networking Lunch
Speakers
Stephanie Krishnan
Associate Vice President, Research
IDC
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Stephanie Krishnan
Stephanie Krishnan is Research Director for IDC Manufacturing Insights, responsible for Industry 4.0 research. In this role, she responsible for the production, development and growth of the IDC Manufacturing Insights program in the Asia Pacific region. In this role, Stephanie will be delivering a research agenda that will appeal to technology buyers and vendors both in terms of subscription products and custom research in Industry 4-0 looking across ecosystems, value chains and supply chains of industrial industries.
Stephanie has more than 20 years’ experience in manufacturing and supply chain, with a diverse background that complements her years in academia and professional development consulting in multiple countries such as Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, UAE and Hong Kong among others. in addition to this, she advises startups in the areas of process automation and technology adoption, particularly in supply chain management. Stephanie has been most recently been conducting economic and supply chain market research as part of consulting in the Middle East.
Event Sessions
Thursday, April 9 2026 11:35 am | Location:
From Uncertainty to Action: Modernizing CRE
From Uncertainty to Action: Modernizing CRE” explores how organizations can navigate volatility in today’s business environment by transforming Corporate Real Estate (CRE) into a strategic, data-driven function. The discussion highlights key challenges—shifting workplace dynamics, economic uncertainty, and evolving employee expectations—and outlines actionable approaches to modernize portfolios through technology, flexible space strategies, and smarter decision-making. Attendees will gain practical insights on turning ambiguity into opportunity, enabling CRE to drive resilience, efficiency, and long-term value.
Thursday, April 9 2026 11:30 am | Location:
Welcome Address
Vivek Satpathi
Head of Client Growth and Technology Sales, APAC & EMEA
JLL
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Vivek Satpathi
Vivek Satpathi is an accomplished leader with extensive experience in client growth and technology advisory across the Asia Pacific region.
Currently, he serves as the Head of Client Growth and Technology Advisory & Delivery at JLL. His prior leadership roles include Head of Digital & Technology for APAC at CBRE, and Consulting Solution Lead for Cloud ERP at Oracle. His early career in IBM and Accenture where he held key positions established a strong foundation in technology integration and real estate management.
Event Sessions
Thursday, April 9 2026 11:45 am | Location:
A Practical Guide to Modernizing CRE Now
A Practical Guide to Modernizing CRE Now” focuses on actionable steps organizations can take to rapidly evolve their Corporate Real Estate (CRE) function in today’s dynamic environment. The discussion cuts through theory to provide clear, real-world strategies—leveraging data, adopting flexible workplace models, optimizing portfolios, and integrating smart technologies. Attendees will learn how to prioritize initiatives, drive immediate impact, and build a more agile, cost-efficient, and future-ready CRE strategy.
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