| The Future of the Workplace: Reimagining, repositioning and repurposing | |||
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| 12:45 – 13:20 | Registration and networking | ||
| 13:20 – 13:25 | Opening welcome Tim Burke, deputy editor, EG | ||
| 13:25 – 13:45 | Keynote: Transforming your perspective on work environments Ana Stanojevic, former workplace strategy and development lead, Nokia | ||
| 13:45 – 14:15 | Investor perspectives · Are investors facing the current market conditions optimistic? · How is the increasing debt affecting the sector? · What are the advantages of investing in refurbishments compared with new developments? James Boadle, senior vice president, Oxford Properties Alexander Jan, chief economic adviser, London Property Alliance | ||
| 14:15 – 14:35 | It’s time to redefine the “O” word The office no longer fits its dictionary definition, and for good reasons too. No longer a series of rooms for bureaucratic purposes, they are now being redesigned to prioritise collaboration, employee wellbeing and to make use of technology to help companies make their mark on the world. Hear more about creating next-generation workplaces, including lessons learnt in the design, build and opening of some transformed offices and why, in the face of a lot of negativity, the office is long overdue a PR campaign. Josh Hewes, founder and chief executive, Blockspace Liam Spencer, director, Thirdway | ||
| 14:35 – 14:45 | Presentation: National statistics for offices Jim Larkin, data reporter, EG | ||
| 14:45 – 15:00 | Quick break | ||
| 15:00 – 15:40 | Evolving office demand: Leases and occupier flexibility Office demand is undergoing a transformation as tenants prioritise flexibility and seek spaces with enhanced ESG credentials. Businesses are seeking to boost their value and corporate image by opting for high-quality office space, prompting questions about how the leasing landscape is being navigated: · What deviations are occurring from the conventional institutional model? · What innovative leasing models are necessary to attract and retain businesses in this changing environment? · Is there a need for compromise from both sides during lease negotiations? James Evans, head of national office agency, Savills Jim Larkin, data reporter, EG Laura Oliver, partner, Clyde & Co Simon Rowley, director of flex workspace, GPE CJ Uhure, director of group property, Reed | ||
| 15:40 – 15:55 | Power of Place: The difference between average and outstanding The rise of hybrid working shifted the way employees think about their journeys into the office and how often they choose to be there. So organisations have increased their focus on attracting employees back into the workplace by making it as appealing as possible. There can be little doubt that hybrid working is here to stay. But the hybrid workforce covers a wide spectrum. For some, hybrid working means coming into the office once a week or less. For others, it might mean spending most days in the office. For the rest, it’s somewhere in between. And here lies the challenge. How do you ensure that regardless of how often your offices are being used, they exceed employees’ expectations and help you achieve your business objectives? Join Leesman to find out why you need an outstanding workplace in a hybrid working world and, when it comes to employee experience, how you can go from good to great. In partnership with Leesman, powered by HqO | ||
| 15:55 – 16:35 | Office obsolescence equals opportunity When it comes to meeting requirements for hybrid working and efficiency/ESG objectives, some office assets have lagged. As the competitive landscape of offices evolves, it raises the following questions: · What can be done with outdated offices? · What alternatives exist for class B and C properties? · Is there potential for repurposing these assets to transform areas into vibrant communities where people can work, live and play? Ben Cross, creative real estate director Darryl Easton, managing director, East On Commercial Nicola Gillen, EMEA lead for total workplace, Cushman and Wakefield Susan Randall, sustainable solutions advisor, Rype Office | ||
| 16:35-16.55 | Closing Keynote: Turning workplaces into culture Hear from Sunday Times bestselling author Bruce Daisley on what great workplace culture looks like, and how why the workplace shouldn’t be underestimated for creating it. Bruce Daisley, Sunday Times bestselling author and host of podcast series Eat Sleep Work Repeat | ||
| 16:55-17:00 | Closing remarks Tim Burke, deputy editor, EG | ||
| 17:00 – 18:00 | Networking drinks | ||
