The Coldwell Banker Commercial 2023 Global Conference - Highlights

The 2023 Coldwell Banker Commercial® Global Conference was an incredible event where attendees had the chance to brush up on their commercial real estate knowledge and skills, brush elbows with professionals from all over the country, and have some fun, too. Here are the highlights of this year’s event in Chicago: 

General Sessions

The Global Conference General Sessions were a wealth of knowledge where Coldwell Banker Commercial leaders shared brand updates and focused on Coldwell Banker Commercial’s growth through the lens of momentum. Dan Spiegel, Coldwell Banker Commercial SVP and Managing Director welcomed attendees and provided an update on the brand’s strategic growth, including examples from Coldwell Banker Commercial’s past, present, and future. David Marine, Coldwell Banker Commercial Chief Marketing Officer, shared where the brand will continue to grow in 2023 with a preview of the new CBCWORLDWIDE.COM. 

Industry speaker, Dan Weisman, Director of Emerging Technology at the National Association of REALTORS®, shared his perspective on new and emerging technology in commercial real estate, while KC Conway, Chief Economist for CCIM and Principal of Red Show Economics, provided an economic review and insights into the current state of the commercial real estate market.

During the General Session on Wednesday, Coldwell Banker Commercial leaders announced and recognized the 2022 Coldwell Banker Commercial Nomination Award winners. The show closed out with Global Conference keynote speaker, Nikki Greenberg, a world-leading futurist, who spoke about how to prepare for the next cohort of investors, Gen Z, artificial intelligence, and other trends impacting commercial real estate.

Learning Breakout Sessions

One of the hallmarks of the Global Conference each year is the abundance of learning opportunities. This year was no exception, with almost 20 different topics to choose from, including business growth, products, research, marketing, and more.

Networking Opportunities

As always, Global Conference offered many opportunities for professionals to come together and network. Between networking meals, meetups, specialty group sessions, and the evening reception, professionals had the chance to share their knowledge with their peers and make new connections to broker future deals.

Add-On Experiences

Global Conference attendees had the opportunity to experience all that the city of Chicago had to offer, including the top sites to visit and awesome dining options. Along with this, the Coldwell Banker Commercial team curated a list of optional add-on experiences related to commercial real estate, including an architecture tour, a historic walking tour hosted by our very own Dan Spiegel, and more. These events were well attended and got rave reviews!