The future of work is on everyone’s agenda. This event brings thought leaders together to share cutting edge ideas on the future, from both a people and technology perspective.
It will allow an understanding of the key drivers of change and enablers of innovation that will shape how, where and when work takes place. Our conference programme will explore future technologies, cutting edge award-winning workplaces and people, change and engagement within the financial sector.
London’s financial leaders are under pressure to deliver workplaces that embody corporate purpose while driving measurable performance. This theme explores how organizations are aligning workplace strategy with ESG goals, regulatory expectations, and investor demands — creating spaces that serve people, profit, and planet in equal measure. Learn how the financial sector is reimagining its real estate portfolios to reflect values, sustainability commitments, and long-term resilience.
The built environment generates nearly 50% of annual CO2 emissions, putting a substantial pressure on building owners to address their carbon footprint. While the focus has been on carbon reduction building materials (with embodied carbon) have been overlooked. Grant Thornton’s commitment to climate change mitigation with reduction of embodied carbon for their new 95,000 sf workplace achieved a 79% reduction. Hear how to redefine material reuse, develop new cost-effective ideas for deep decarbonization strategies while maintaining design intent.
Hybrid work and digital ecosystems are now the infrastructure of performance. This theme examines how workplace platforms, automation, and AI are driving operational efficiency and employee empowerment. Explore how financial institutions are moving toward “frictionless work” — integrating physical, digital, and human systems into a single, intelligent experience.
Agentic AI is set to transform the financial profession – shifting how financial services companies work, how their workplaces function, and how offices are designed. This session explores the impact of autonomous systems on workplaces, decision-making, and space planning, and asks how organisations must adapt their culture, technology, and built environment to stay competitive in an increasingly intelligent, AI-driven world.
In this session, M&G and partners share how they are using advanced workplace data analytics to drive measurable improvements in energy performance and sustainability. The discussion traces the journey from fragmented, retrospective reporting to real-time insight powered by specialist data science capability – not generalist dashboards. Speakers will explore what has been delivered to date, why employing dedicated data scientists has been critical, and how analytics is enabling smarter decisions around energy optimisation, carbon reduction and asset performance. The session concludes with a c
Explore how workplace technology leaders are shaping the future of work through integrated platforms that enhance space utilisation, streamline operations, and elevate employee experience across hybrid environments.
Workplace strategy has become a talent strategy. In a high-cost, competitive market, this theme explores how financial institutions are reshaping their environments to strengthen culture, equity, and belonging. From flexible work policies to inclusive design and leadership transparency, discover how the most progressive organizations are creating workplaces that attract and retain the next generation of financial talent.
This panel brings together senior women driving the real estate and workplace transformation agenda within financial services and professional institutions. From redefining workplace portfolios and real-estate strategies to embedding culture, sustainability and talent in the built environment, our panellists share how they are turning property from a cost centre into a strategic enabler of business performance and employee experience. Expect insights on real-estate decisions, hybrid & flexible workplace models, portfolio rationalisation, talent attraction & retention in a high-cost market.
As the day concludes, join us to reflect on key themes, insights, and takeaways from the conference. This interactive session will distil key learnings, spark discussion, and explore how the ideas presented can drive future action. Share your thoughts, gain fresh perspectives, and leave inspired to turn insights into impact.
