A Crain's Exclusive: Google's Reinvention of The Thompson Center

This session provides an exclusive look at Google's high-profile renovation of the iconic Thompson Center. A panel of Googlers—including VP & Chicago Site Lead Mike Miller, General Manager Corey Lewis, Government Affairs Director Rob Biederman, and Project Executive Joy Park—will detail the design vision for the building's high-performance renewal and Google's role in making Chicago a hub for digital transformation. The panel will discuss how Google is honoring Helmut Jahn's postmodern legacy while creating modern, flexible workspaces and maintaining the signature 17-story atrium as a public destination, and how the project serves as a bet on the next generation of local talent.

WHEN & WHERE

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
7:30 am - 9:45 am

TICKET PRICING

Individual tickets are $175 each.

Tables of 10 are $2,100.

Registration closes at 9am on October 12 unless the event sells out prior.

You must be pre-registered to attend. No refunds are permitted. 

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

7:30 AM Check-in | Coffee Networking

8:00 AM Seated Breakfast

8:20 AM Program Begins

8:40 AM Panel Discussion

9:45 AM Event Concludes

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SUPPORTING PARTNER

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