Lunch with a CRE Leader

Lorena Di Lisi

Senior Director, Planning, Procurement & Construction in Corporate Services

HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan)

Join us for an exclusive session with Lorena Di Lisi, a seasoned leader in Corporate Services, as she shares her extensive insights into planning, building, and delivering innovative workplace environments. In today's rapidly evolving corporate landscape, understanding how to align real estate strategy with organizational priorities, culture, and employee experience is paramount.

This event will delve into the critical elements of successful corporate real estate projects, drawing from Lorena's nearly three decades of experience managing large-scale capital projects with budgets exceeding $60M across diverse sectors including healthcare, government, education, and finance. Lorena will explore how a 360° life-cycle perspective, encompassing real estate, development, project delivery, construction, and operational support, can shape decisions that resonate for years in usability, cost, and culture.

Key Takeaways

⦿ Strategies for creating workplace environments that foster organizational performance and cultural alignment.

⦿ Insights into leading complex planning, procurement, and construction initiatives from conception to delivery.

⦿ Understanding the long-term impact of early decisions in real estate on usability, cost, and culture.

⦿ Methods for aligning diverse stakeholders and guiding cross-functional teams through ambiguity to achieve impactful results.

About the Speaker

Lorena Di Lisi is a Senior Director of Planning, Procurement & Construction in Corporate Services at HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan), based in the Greater Toronto Area. She is recognized for her ability to create structure where none exists, adeptly aligning diverse stakeholders and steering cross-functional teams through complex projects to deliver measurable results. Lorena brings a comprehensive "360° life-cycle perspective" to her work, refined through prior experience in real estate development, project delivery, construction, and operational support. Her expertise is rooted in ensuring that every envisioned and built environment aligns with strategic organizational goals, long-term usability, and the daily needs of the people it serves.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain invaluable knowledge from a leader shaping the future of corporate real estate.

**Please note seating is limited for our Lunch with a Leader Series so make sure to secure your spot!**

Speaker

Lorena Di Lisi

Senior Director of Planning, Procurement & Construction in Corporate Services

HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan)

Date

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Time

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM ET

Venue

HOOPP

1 York Street

Suite 1900

Toronto, ON M5J 0B6

Fees

Young Leader Member - $25.00

Young Leader Non-Member - $50.00

*HST Not Included

Seating is limited, please act quickly to secure your spot!

Cancellation policy: Cancellations with request for a refund must be in writing and received via email by Friday, August 7, 2026. No refunds/credits will be permitted after this date. However, substitutions are welcome. Please send requests to events@corenetcanada.com.