BOSTON — Boston Real Estate Times, New England’s most read and watched real estate media outlet, announced today that Suzanne Leblanc, Director of Corporate Real Estate at FM, will join the speaker lineup for “The Great Office Reinvention: What Actually Works in 2026 and Beyond?” Summit, scheduled for March 4, 2026.
Produced by Boston Real Estate Times, the morning summit will take place from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Burlington Marriott Hotel in Burlington, MA, and will bring together leading voices shaping the future of office real estate across New England and beyond.
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As the office sector enters a pivotal new chapter—defined by hybrid work models, heightened competition for talent, and rapidly evolving tenant expectations—the summit will move beyond theory to focus on practical, real-world strategies that are already delivering measurable results. Discussions will center on how office environments are being reimagined as experience-driven destinations that support productivity, collaboration, culture, and long-term asset value.
“Suzanne Leblanc brings exactly the kind of real-world credibility and forward-looking insight that this moment demands,” said Upendra Mishra, Publisher of Boston Real Estate Times and its sister publication Life Sciences Times. “As organizations rethink the purpose and performance of office space, her perspective is both timely and essential. The Great Office Reinvention Summit is about what actually works—and Suzanne’s experience makes her an ideal voice for that conversation.”
Leblanc is widely regarded as one of New England’s most respected corporate real estate leaders, with decades of experience spanning financial services, global technology, and risk management organizations. Her career includes senior leadership roles at State Street Corporation, Dassault Systèmes, Santander Bank, and Nokia, where she helped shape real estate strategies aligned with business growth, operational efficiency, and evolving workplace needs.
Her expertise spans strategic portfolio planning, workplace design and innovation, financial performance, project delivery, and long-term asset optimization—positioning corporate real estate as a true business enabler rather than a cost center.
In her current role at FM, Leblanc oversees complex real estate portfolios with a strong emphasis on aligning corporate strategy with physical environments. Her approach prioritizes thoughtful planning, disciplined execution, and adaptability at a time when workplace expectations continue to shift rapidly.
As previously announced, Leblanc will join Reetika Vijay, Managing Principal of IA’s Boston studio and a widely respected leader in workplace strategy and human-centered design, as part of the summit’s featured programming.
The March 4 summit will explore a range of critical topics shaping the future of office real estate, including:
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The post-hybrid office reality and what employees and tenants truly value in 2026 and beyond
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Design strategies that drive utilization, retention, and return on investment
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Tenant experience as a competitive advantage through hospitality, wellness, and flexibility
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Repositioning and reinvestment strategies, including when to upgrade, convert, or reimagine office assets
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Technology, data, and utilization metrics for real-time building performance
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The future of the Boston office market and insights from leaders shaping the region’s next chapter
Boston Real Estate Times’ summits have become must-attend forums for developers, investors, brokers, architects, engineers, lenders, and policymakers seeking actionable insights into New England’s evolving real estate landscape.
Additional speakers and panelists will be announced in the coming weeks.
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The event is produced by Boston Real Estate Times, New England’s integrated online, print, and video real estate publication.
