Jan shares new thinking on the Future of Cities and Urban design. New urban design strategies are emerging in reaction to the new realities on the ground, with cities becoming more hybrid themselves. This session explores new trends and themes emerging affecting the new world of work including the development of more mixed-use neighbourhoods, construction trends of more adaptable buildings, green public space and the design of multi-use office and retail space.

While hybrid working has hit the office real estate sector hard, a major consolation has been a ‘flight to quality’ that has generated high demand for Class A offices in prime locations with strong ESG and sustainability criteria. But what if ‘quality’ or ‘premium’ space is no longer enough to entice people back to the office?

This session explores the transformative power of digital innovation in shaping the workplace into a destination that inspires, engages, and fosters a sense of pride among employees. Drawing inspiration from the iconic Rolex building and its innovative design, we will delve into real-world examples that showcase the profound impact of digital advancements on the modern work environment. We uncover ways in which digital innovation can transform workplace into a destination where employees thrive, collaborate, and take pride in their contributions to a shared vision of success.

With unprecedented levels of uncertainty shaping the landscape of the CRE market, a shift has emerged, characterized by a notable absence of significant asset movement. Companies, rather than embarking on traditional real estate investments, are increasingly opting to refurbish and refit. This session explores how best to navigate an ever-evolving business environment, with emphasis on integration of energy optimization and smart solutions.

In the age of the “anywhere office”, technology will play a more vital role than ever. It is now crucial for businesses to understand how people are using workspaces and implement technologies that will keep teams connected, organized, safe and ultimately enhance their experience and productivity. Our expert panel shares how some of the largest and most innovative global companies revolutionise how they use technology and how they attract and retain talent.

Case Study: Audemars Piguet Workplace Adaptation Strategy
Over the years Studio Banana has supported Audemars Piguet, an almost 150 years-old family-owned Swiss watchmaking firm, developing its portfolio of workplaces. This case study presents the range of projects, approaches and strategies deployed at multiple sites as well as how an industrial company has adapted to a post-Covid world of work.

At a time when workplace has never been more important to C-Suite, we examine the challenges of delivering workplace experience true to brand, culture and people. Roche, and its intrinsically scientific culture, extended an experimental approach to measurement of work and workplace. Looking at how it measures and captures data, what data is used, it examines employee cost efficiency, space efficiency and sustainability. Challenging Roche to embrace and experiment with IT tools, people, space and behaviour.

Industry experts discuss shifts to more data-driven approaches to workplace design, collaborations across hybrid teams, and the evolving priorities of leaders within the industry. How is the life science industry responding to the future of work in the long-term? And what can we learn from these large organisations about how to create cohesive teams across different geographical locations?

As we enter a new economic cycle, we are on the cusp of systemic change, a new era that is becoming tangible and palpable for everyone. This change is characterized by an unprecedented dynamic in which the future is rapidly becoming the present. As a result, our world of work is changing faster than we thought possible.

Gensler has been measuring how people work, space effectiveness, and what employees value in workplace experience since 2005 across 14,000 office workers in 10 countries and 3 continents. New data shows what’s changed over time and identifies global commonalities and unique differences by country, by industry, and by key performance indicators such as innovation, commitment, and engagement. As employees return, the survey examined how and where people were working, why people were going to the office, what’s working/not, and what’s missing.