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SUMMARY:2026 Global Economic Forum
DESCRIPTION:2026 Global Economic Forum\n\n\n\n                                        \n                                                Friday\, July 31\, 2026 | 3:23 pm – 3:23 pm\n                                            \n                                                           \n                        \n                            fb icon\n                            \n                        \n                        \n                            tw icon\n                            \n                        \n                        \n                            em icon\n                        \n                        \n                    \n                                                            Register\n                                    \n            \n            \n                            \n        \n    \n\n\n\n\n\nEver wonder how Chicago competes in the global real estate market? \n\n\n\nJoin the Chicago REALTORS® Global Real Estate Council for the annual Global Economic Forum\, where we’ll explore Chicago’s role as a global hub for real estate\, business and economic development.  \n\n\n\nOur featured speakers will lead a dynamic conversation examining the factors driving Chicago’s growth and global competitiveness. You’ll gain valuable insights into the impact of technology\, public-private partnerships\, international trade\, supply chains\, demographic shifts\, evolving global markets and more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\nPre-registration will close at 4:00 PM on September 1st.  \n\n\n\nAdvance registration is strongly encouraged. If space permits\, a limited number of on-site registrations may be available at a higher rate. \n\n\n\nEarly Bird Members: $40Early Bird Non-Members: $60 \n\n\n\nEarly bird ticket sales end August 19th at 11:59 PM.  \n\n\n\n\nSponsor This Event!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation & Parking\n\n\n\n\n\nWe recommend using an app like SpotHero or ParkChirp to find parking in the area. Ride share or taxi services are highly encouraged. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can expect to learn about:\n\n\n\n\nIndustries servicing global markets\, such as financial services and manufacturing \n\n\n\nGovernment initiatives involving infrastructure investment\, workforce development and international trade programs \n\n\n\nDemographic shifts and workforce migration that influence labor markets \n\n\n\nThe intersection of sports\, business\, real estate and economic development \n\n\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge of Chicago’s global positioning!  \n\n\n\n\n\nspeaker lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCleo Aquino\n\n\n\nCo-Founder | Mahjong Chicago LLC  \n\n\n\nEvent Host \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKyle Schulz\n\n\n\nDeputy for Strategic Advancement | Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning \n\n\n\nSpeaker \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNadia Evangelou\n\n\n\nPrincipal Economist\, Director of Real Estate Research | National Association of REALTORS® \n\n\n\nSpeaker \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession topics\n\n\n\nIndustries and economies impacting Greater Chicago\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Kyle Schulz | Deputy for Strategic Advancement\, Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning  \n\n\n\nDuring this session\, discover industries servicing global markets\, such as financial services\, manufacturing\, life sciences\, data infrastructure and more\, that impact the landscape in Illinois. Discuss government initiatives involving infrastructure investment\, workforce development and international trade programs that continue to influence regional and global economic growth.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s Happening Outside the US? Identify industries\, policies\, and global trends occurring beyond the US border\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Nadia Evangelou | Principal Economist\, Director of Real Estate Research\, National Association of REALTORS®   \n\n\n\nDuring this session\, we’ll discuss how Asia\, South America and North America continue to influence global manufacturing\, technology and capital flow. Assess potential global supply chains and manufacturing issues due to geopolitical tensions and tariffs\, and identify demographic shifts and workforce migration that influence labor markets and economic priorities across multiple regions.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nregister below\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEVENT policy\n\n\n\nSpace is limited. Please click here for more information on the Chicago Association of REALTORS® event attendance and cancellation policy. Advance registration is strongly encouraged. If space permits\, a limited number of on-site registrations may be available at a higher rate.  \n\n\n\nBy registering to participate in this event\, you hereby acknowledge and consent that The Chicago Association of REALTORS® (and their assignees) may take photographs and/or video of you during the event and may use those photographs and recordings for the Association’s purposes\, including but not limited to news\, publicity and fundraising purposes\, without further compensation to you. All such photos and videos are the sole property of the Association.   \n\n\n\nProfessional recordings intended for commercial purposes without prior written authorization from association leadership are strictly prohibited. Learn more about the association’s Professional Recording Policy.  \n\n\n\nThe Chicago Association of REALTORS® is committed to creating a safe and inclusive experience for our community and providing a friendly and welcoming environment for all. We do not tolerate harassment in any form. Please act professionally and follow our Code of Conduct at all Chicago REALTORS® events. Do you require special accommodation? If so\, please identify any special accommodation by emailing events@chicagorealtor.com at least one week prior to the event date.  \n\n\n\nInterested in receiving our events emails? Click here to sign-up! 
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