Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
  • AMCHAM Insights: U.S. Site Selection Seminar
  • American Chamber of Commerce in Korea
    DATE & TIME
    Thursday, September 25, 2025
    1:00 pm - 5:30 pm
    VENUE
    Nuri Ballroom I+II (6 Fl.), Four Seasons Seoul
    TOPIC
    Navigating the U.S. Market: Site Selection & Commercial Real Estate Strategy for Korean Companies
    DESCRIPTION
    As Korean companies accelerate their expansion into the United States, the importance of strategic site selection and real estate planning has never been greater. To support this momentum, AMCHAM Korea and CBRE Group’s Korea Desk North America - KDNA are pleased to co-host a special seminar focused on navigating the U.S. commercial real estate landscape, with a particular emphasis on the needs of corporate occupiers. This exclusive, in-person event will provide actionable insights into the latest trends across key U.S. commercial sectors—including site selection, location incentives, labor analytics, project/construction management, and supply chain—while offering a deep dive into the site selection process and regional incentive programs.
    COST
    This is an AMCHAM-CBRE | KDNA sponsored event with no entry fee.
    However, due to limited seating, attendees must register in advance, and a follow-up confirmation will be sent. 
    Register
    Event Timetable
    1:00pm - 1:30pm Registration & Networking
    Program Opening
    1:30pm – 1:35pm
    Opening Remarks
    James Kim Full bio

    Chairman & CEO
    AMCHAM Korea
    1:35pm – 1:45pm
    Welcoming Remarks
    Sofi Choi Full bio

    Senior Vice President / Co-Lead KDNA
    CBRE
    Steven K. Chon Full bio

    Executive Vice President / Co-Lead KDNA
    CBRE
    1:45pm – 2:00pm
    Congratulatory Remarks
    TBD

    Presentation Session
    2:00pm – 3:00pm
    Presentation I: U.S. Site Selection
    Eric Stavriotis Full bio

    Vice Chairman
    Leasing / Location Incentives
    CBRE
    Presentation II: Location Incentives
    Christopher Schastok Full bio

    Executive Vice President
    Advisory & Transaction Service / Location Incentives
    CBRE
    Presentation III: Labor Analytics
    Kristin Sexton Full bio

    Senior Managing Director
    Consulting Practice
    CBRE
    Presentation VI: Project / Construction Management
    Tim Stoeckel Full bio

    Managing Director
    CBRE
    Presentation V: Supply Chain Advisory
    John Kirkman Full bio

    Senior Managing Direcor & Supply Chain Advisory Leader
    CBRE
    3:00pm – 3:30pm Coffee & Networking Break
    Fireside Chat
    3:30pm - 4:30pm
    Fireside Chat: Selection Strategies & Case Studies
    Moderator
    Sofi Choi Full bio

    Senior Vice President / Co-Lead KDNA
    CBRE
    Moderator
    Stephanie Park Full bio

    Senior Vice President/ member of KDNA
    CBRE
    Eric Stavriotis 

    Vice Chairman
    Leasing / Location Incentives
    CBRE
    Christopher Schastok 

    Executive Vice President
    Advisory & Transaction Service / Location Incentives
    CBRE
    Kristin Sexton 

    Senior Managing Director
    Consulting Practice
    CBRE
    John Kirkman 

    Senior Managing Direcor & Supply Chain Advisory Leader
    CBRE
    DC Choi Full bio

    Head of M&A
    KOTRA
    Tim Stoeckel

    Managing Director
    CBRE
    4:30pm – 4:45pm
    Closing Remarks
    CBRE KDNA

    4:45pm – 5:30pm Networking Reception
    RSVP BY Tuesday, September 23, 2025
    * Registration must be completed in advance.
    CONTACT (email) amchamrsvp@amchamkorea.org
    (phone) 82.2.6201.2255
    50F, Three IFC, 10, Gukjegeumyung-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea
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