Eric has spearheaded the development of a significant portion of London's most iconic projects. In this piece, we delve into his initial vision for 10 Fenchurch Ave, analysing its successful realisation and its implications for the evolving urban landscape of London. We scrutinize the transformative changes in architectural trends over the past decade while contemplating strategies for future-proofing new developments.

In the wake of the pandemic, organizations worldwide are grappling with the dilemma of underutilized real estate portfolios. Some are mandating return but at what cost? Drawing upon internal insights, alongside global client challenges, this session underscores the significance of integrating human-centric design principles into real estate strategies. By prioritizing employee well-being and engagement, organizations can cultivate a workplace culture that thrives in both physical and virtual settings.

Join Spica as they explore the reality of how their workplace experience app and platform has been implemented at M&G’s London HQ 10 Fenchurch Avenue. Explore the real-world outcomes of using tech to enhance physical and digital workspaces and the positive impact on employee practices, productivity and creating a community from forming a cohesive process with M&G for continual improvement.

Hear this exciting case study of how 10 Fenchurch Avenue, a revolutionary retrofitted building was optimised for sustainability security, change and employee experience. Sarah and her team will outline their journey, the challenges of refits for new ways of working and retrofitting IOT to buildings that were built without it; how they’ve used security and technology through smart spaces, sensors and workspace apps to shape an experience and approach for a very different footprint for a future financial workplace environment.

In this session, Cisco discusses their ongoing project to retrofit their own offices globally to create spaces which reflect the company’s core values. We share the learnings from implementing these workplace strategies and the success achieved in “retrofitting smart” to older buildings, the outcomes in workplace experience, operational efficiency and energy savings – and how organisations need to avoid siloed thinking amongst real estate, workplace and IT departments in order to deliver similar outcomes.

In this dynamic panel discussion, industry experts spotlight learnings from projects at key stages of development exploring key considerations for attracting top talent, crafting hospitality-driven workplace experiences and aligning workplace developments with sustainable and responsible business practices.

We know that being in the office is not just about getting a desk or meeting room - what’s important is being with your team. We all know the feeling of reserving space on a train journey, only to discover someone sitting in your seat. Or you want to sit with your friends on a flight, but you can’t get seats together, these experiences create detractors. Imagine a workplace where you turn up and you are in the right space typology, at the right time, with the right people to drive business outcomes. Whether by choice, or by random collision…

Hear the latest thinking behind the revolutionary 40 Leadenhall development in one of the most prominent City positions and home of the ever-diversifying global hub for the insurance, financial and professional services. We outline the vision and journey of the striking, iconic 900,000 sq ft development; its integration of new technologies to build a sustainable community focused workplace and vibrant, cosmopolitan environment in which to work and relax.

In this enlightening and dynamic discussion, we examine the pilots, the wins, surprises, and learnings of global projects including 10 Fenchurch Avenue. We explore how to create and measure flexible and
adaptable workspaces and smart environments that enhance employee well-being, productivity, and engagement.

This session provides information on the unique challenges and threats facing the industry, with a focus on how new technologies like cryptocurrency, biometrics and blockchain are disrupting the sector. It explores the “talent imperative”—the need for these financial companies to use their space to attract the best people and transform their cultures to support the needs of tomorrow’s workers.