Corporate real estate leaders in the Asia Pacific region are at the forefront of innovation, with artificial intelligence (AI) and workplace strategy becoming key components of future portfolio decisions. This insight comes from a global poll conducted by Colliers and CoreNet Global, which surveyed over 1,000 corporate real estate professionals at the 2025–2026 CoreNet Global Summit across Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America.
The survey reveals that AI is the primary driver of transformation, with 51% of respondents globally recognising its impact. Asia Pacific respondents, in particular, are showing a strong intent to innovate in areas such as portfolio strategy, workplace experience, and data-driven decision-making. Singapore and India have been highlighted as significant markets where talent, investment, and experimentation converge, alongside the UK and the San Francisco Bay Area.
Mike Davis, Managing Director of Occupier Services, Asia Pacific at Colliers, noted, “Asia Pacific is seeing innovation move from theory into practice. AI and advanced analytics are increasingly shaping how occupiers think about portfolio performance, location strategy, and the employee experience.”
The poll underscores the importance of integrating technology into everyday decision-making processes. As AI-enabled tools are scaled across forecasting, utilisation analysis, and performance measurement, the focus is on embedding innovation into routine operations. Davis added, “The organisations that are pulling ahead are those that are aligning technology, people, and strategy, using AI to support faster, more informed decisions across portfolios and workplaces.”
Asia Pacific’s role as a testing ground for new approaches in corporate real estate is solidifying its influence on global best practices. The region’s occupiers are increasingly focused on translating insights into action, ensuring that innovation is repeatable, scalable, and aligned with broader business goals.
