EXPLORE THE FUTURE FINANCIAL WORKPLACE

  • CONFERENCE
  • M&G, 10 Fenchurch Ave, London EC3M 5AG

Financial Workplace London is a senior-level workplace conference exploring the future of the financial workplace. It is part of the leading global events series, WORKTECH.

Bringing together leaders from across the financial services industry, Financial Workplace London focuses on the future of work through the lens of people, place, and technology.

A highly reputable, sell-out event, it convenes workplace, real estate, technology, HR, and operations leaders from banks, asset management, insurers, and financial institutions who are navigating complex, hybrid, and rapidly changing environments.

Through case studies, expert panels, and open discussion, the conference examines how workplace strategy, data, technology, and culture intersect to support business performance. Sessions are designed to be peer-led and insight-driven, encouraging shared learning rather than product-led presentations.

Discover our past speakers at Financial Workplace London here.

Held at a rotating roster of leading London financial institutions, Financial Workplace London connects senior professionals from across the UK and internationally to exchange perspectives, benchmark strategies, and explore how leading organisations are shaping the workplace of the future.

Last Year at Financial Workplace London

Financial Workplace25 London brought together senior leaders from financial institutions, including Visa, Deutche Bank, Santander, NatWest, M&G, EBRD and more.

Discussions focused on workplace strategies that strengthen collaboration, culture, and retention, emerging approaches to experience design, and the growing impact of AI and data on workplace decision-making.

Attendees left with practical insight into workplace intelligence, AI experimentation, culture-led design, and long-term workplace strategy — grounded in real-world experience and peer discussion.

Read last year’s conference brochure.

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SPEAKER HIGHLIGHTS

  • Suzan Dixon

    Senior Director, Corporate Real Estate, EMEA & APAC, Royal Bank of Canada

  • Pinar Erdem

    Pınar Erdem

    Head of Corporate Real Estate, EMEA and APAC, AIG

  • Richard Jamison

    Richard Jamison

    Head of Procurement, Property and Facilities, Grant Thornton

  • Fiona Jervis

    Fiona Jervis

    Corporate and Workplace Solutions, Goldman Sachs

  • Shelley Quinn

    Shelley Quinn

    Senior Associate | Senior Designer, HLW

  • Sarah O’Reilly

    Director of Workplace Solutions, M&G

  • Elisa Rönkä

    Managing Director, Digital – EMEA, Johnson Controls

  • A headshot of Martin Shaw, Head of Operations, M&G

    Martin Shaw

    Head of Property Infrastructure and Resilience, M&G

INTERESTED IN SPEAKING AT THIS EVENT?

WORKTECH speakers are leading international thinkers, industry strategists and radical visionaries. Our speakers come from some of today’s most successful companies as well as a broad range of progressive and influential organisations.

Please contact Caroline Bell for more information about speaking at this event

Key Themes

The Future Financial Workplace: Purpose, Performance, and Planet

London’s financial leaders are under pressure to deliver workplaces that embody corporate purpose while driving measurable performance. This theme explores how organisations 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.

Workplace Intelligence 2.0: From Metrics to Meaning

Data is abundant — but insight is scarce. This theme looks at how financial institutions are evolving from static reporting to predictive intelligence. How are AI, IoT, and advanced analytics shaping smarter workplace decisions — from carbon impact to human performance? Explore how firms are turning workplace data into actionable foresight to inform investment, talent, and operational strategies.

 

Human Capital, Hybrid Realities: Redefining the Employee Value Proposition

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.

Tech-Enabled Transformation: The Workplace as a Digital Platform

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.

Resilient Real Estate: Flexibility, Value, and the Future of the Portfolio

As financial institutions rethink their global footprints, London stands at the intersection of consolidation and expansion. This theme explores portfolio transformation — from flexible leasing and space optimisation to workplace-as-a-service models. How are organisations balancing cost, culture, and carbon in a volatile market?

Very relevant topics discussed and debated.

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

Good to hear peers in panel discussion and good opportunity to network.

BlackRock

Very interesting gathering of industry leaders, well organised.

Deutsche Bank

Current thinking in workplace for the financial markets.

Aedas

Workplace is culture driven! I love all the guest speakers and found work to not only be about the place however more importantly the people.

Mastercard

I found the event to be very engaging and particularly enjoyed the format of mixed presenter and panel.

BNY Mellon

It was a great opportunity to talk with CRE leaders in the financial industry. The vertical focus was very helpful.

American Express

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