Chicago, IL – November 10, 2026 – WeWork, a leading global real estate platform, joined CoreNet Global’s 2026 North America Summit in Chicago from October 26 to 28. Over three days, the WeWork team welcomed over 450 conference attendees to the WeWork Lounge, speaking with existing and prospective clients about how they’re using flexible space today and where WeWork’s platform fits into their plans.
The summit also gave the team an opportunity to showcase WeWork’s evolution and the breadth of solutions available to professionals and businesses of all sizes, whether they need a quiet place to take a call, a move-in-ready office for a growing team, or a fully managed headquarters.
WeWork Go pods in use throughout the summit
The WeWork Go pods were a popular highlight at the summit. Attendees used them for up to 30 minutes at a time to take calls, answer emails without distractions, and hold small meetings — and word spread quickly, with many stopping by after hearing about the pods from other attendees.
Several attendees told the team the pods solved a common conference headache: finding a quiet, professional spot to get work done without leaving the floor. Each pod has built-in lighting, ventilation, and acoustics tested for speech reduction, so a call from the WeWork Lounge stayed private.
How clients are using flex today
Existing clients, including global technology and professional services firms, emphasized that dedicating a portion of their portfolios to flexible real estate has proven a strong investment — financially, operationally, and for their people. They pointed to four main uses: swing space during transitions, project space for short-term teams, entry into new markets, and space needed in as little as 90 days. They also value having dedicated account representation that understands their business and local markets, so they have one partner to call as needs change.
Their experience lines up with what WeWork reported in its Global Fortune 500 Flex Space Report, released in July, which found that two-thirds of the Global Fortune 500 companies using WeWork kept or expanded their footprint between May 2025 and May 2026.
This global structure brings dedicated leadership to each major region, combining the strength of WeWork’s global platform with closer alignment to local markets, customers and partners. In APAC, it positions Jans and his teams to build on the region’s momentum and unlock new opportunities for sustainable growth.
Spotlight on Managed Solutions
The summit also gave the team a chance to highlight Managed Solutions, one of WeWork’s core offerings for enterprise companies. Through a single agreement and a dedicated point of contact, WeWork sources, negotiates, designs, and manages headquarters and private full-floor offices, including in buildings beyond its own global portfolio.
Interest was strongest among leaders in major and secondary markets where demand for flex space outpaces availability. Many wanted to know how a managed office could give them room to grow when traditional options are hard to come by.
“Many of the leaders we met in Chicago already know what flexible space can do for their business,” said Luke Robinson, North America Regional President at WeWork. “What resonated about Managed Solutions is that it gives them a workplace of their own, without the time and capital it takes to build one. In tight markets, that combination is hard to find.”
About WeWork
WeWork is a leading global real estate platform, purpose-built to empower businesses of all sizes with flexible workplace solutions, hospitality-driven experiences, best-in-class services, and innovative technology. With a curated portfolio of over 600 thoughtfully designed locations, spanning 45M square feet worldwide, WeWork helps more than half a million members — from emerging startups to Fortune 100 companies – perform their best work, today and tomorrow.
To learn more, visit wework.com.