Morris Arts’ annual Commercial Real Estate Breakfast will take place Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Sanofi’s new Morristown office. The morning will kick off with breakfast and networking from 7:30-8:30 AM followed by a panel discussion from 8:30-9:30 AM focused on how art and design contribute to Sanofi’s best-in-class workplace.
Co-chaired by Morris Arts’ board members Conor Evans of CB Construction Management and Becky Button of Gensler, this event is an important part of Morris Arts’ mission. Each year, the breakfast examines relevant topics in commercial real estate through an artistic lens. This year’s focus is Engagement by Design.
Engagement by Design at Sanofi
Sanofi’s new Morristown office is a vibrant and dynamic space, providing many amenities that create a lively environment for its employees. The building which opened in May of 2025, features:
- Flexible and comfortable workspaces designed to look like home offices
- Colorful murals and artwork decorating the hallways
- The largest outdoor terrace in New Jersey which includes covered seating, a bar, and an exercise studio
- Wellness rooms with Pelotons
- An onsite health clinic
- A popular, contemporary restaurant open all day
- A farmer’s market on Wednesdays
- Easy access to public transportation which Sanofi fully subsidizes for employees
“Workplaces designed to connect and inspire employees are the future,” said co-chair, Conor Evans. “Spaces like Sanofi create an active, collaborative environment that makes it easy for employees to come together and do their best work.”
“Intentional design and impactful amenities have the power to elevate the experience of any space – commercial, residential, or public. As an arts organization, we hope this breakfast at Sanofi will inspire attendees to think boldly and build creatively designed spaces throughout our community,” added co-chair Becky Button.
The panel discussion at this year’s Commercial Real Estate Breakfast will feature key players who contributed to Sanofi’s state-of-the-art facility:
- Gabriella D’Italia, Artist and Writer
- Meaghan Hollywood, Senior Director of Global Real Estate, Sanofi
- Keenan Hughes, Vice President – Planning & Development, SJP Properties
- Sean Massey, Sr. Director, Transit Oriented Development, NJ TRANSIT
Frank Vitolo of Sills Cummis & Gross will moderate the discussion.
Event Details
The breakfast will take place Thursday, February 26, 2026 from 7:30-9:30 AM at Sanofi. Sanofi is located at M Station West, 100 Morris Street, Morristown, NJ 07960. Parking is available on the street in metered spots and in parking garages for a fee. Those interested in additional information on parking should visit the Morristown Parking Authority’s website.
Tickets are available for purchase online at the early-bird rate until Friday, February 20 at 11:59 PM. Prices increase on Saturday, February 21. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. All proceeds benefit Morris Arts and help bring arts events and programs to the community. Those interested in purchasing tickets or becoming a sponsor should visit morrisarts.org/CREB2026.
Morris Arts is dedicated to ensuring events and programs are accessible to all. Those needing an accommodation for the Commercial Real Estate Breakfast, should email Sarai Warsoff at swarsoff@morrisarts.org as soon as possible.
Sponsors
Morris Arts would like to thank to the generous sponsors of this year’s Commercial Real Estate Breakfast:
CB Construction Management, Sanofi, Gensler, Morris County Economic Development Corporation, Sills Cummis & Gross, SJP Properties, Bohler, FINN Partners, The Hampshire Companies, Kraus Marketing, Langan, MHS Architecture, Minno & Wasko Architects and Planners, New Vernon Equities, NK Architects, 10 North Park, Russo Development, Scotto Properties, Structure Tone, Tulfra, Valley Bank, Varma RE Development, Barr & Barr, CMTA, Robert Donnelly, Jr, Topology, and Whitestone Associates.
Founded in 1973, Morris Arts has been building community through the arts for over 50 years. As the designated arts council for Morris County, the nonprofit works to provide meaningful artistic experiences for all county residents regardless of age, means, or background. They facilitate high-quality arts education programs for students, community arts events, and arts in health programs that improve participants’ well-being. Additionally, Morris Arts advocates for the arts and regrants state funds to local arts organizations, expanding access to arts experiences throughout Morris County.