Today’s challenges are creating record levels of concern globally—but also opportunity. It’s a VUCA world (volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous), and major shifts are redefining our relationship with our work and each other. From tech and the talent shortage to wellbeing and new landscapes of interaction, the implications for the future of work are significant. Join us for a discussion of the most important changes—and the trends to pay close attention to. We’ll discuss new research, fresh perspectives and optimistic responses for impact in the future of work.

Distributed collaboration is a reality that must be designed spatially and technologically, with the different experiences and needs of remote and in-person teams in mind. Steve Woods shares his research and design methodology borrowing from Hollywood filmcraft to create more engaging hybrid conferencing experiences. Learn how to turn your conference rooms into studios that capture the dynamic and allow hybrid workers to contribute meaningfully and equitably.

This panel explores the latest trends in workplace technology, including integrated AV, digital collaboration tools, and analytics that enhance communication, hybrid work, and operational efficiency. Industry leaders will discuss how these tools and data-driven solutions are creating smarter, more connected work environments for seamless collaboration across physical and virtual spaces. Attendees will gain insights into leveraging these innovations to create more agile, efficient, and engaging workplaces.

The debate over return to office policies in the hybrid era underscores challenges regarding human connection and collaboration, portfolio optimization, and workplace strategy and design. To navigate this evolving landscape, organizations must leverage real-time data while simultaneously focusing on empowering people and human connections. In this new era, data reigns. However, the deluge of data can bring on acute challenges: misinformation, misguided interpretations, and a lack of qualitative information essential for understanding people and cultural factors.

In this interactive discussion, attendees are invited to reflect on the insights they’ve heard and share their feedback through a series of polls and discussion prompts to collate real-time data and insights from the workplace community. Results will be revealed and shared with all attendees post-event.

More than half of industries believe that technological advances with AI will be the most influential factor in shaping the modern workplace. But the reality is while workplace, security, and IT leaders are buying into the hype around emerging technologies, there are several looming roadblocks in the way. In this session we’ll discuss areas you can work to bridge the gap between where you are today and the workplace of the future.

This session spotlight’s Supernal’s Innovative Workplace Strategy throughout the US and Abroad. Designed with Sustainability, equity and advanced technology these next generation workplaces are built to inspire and connect. Supernal is an Advanced Air Mobility company that’s developing an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle and the ground-to-air ecosystem to support the emerging industry.

Humanity’s diverse cultures hold untapped potential for thriving in the new age of AI. This session explores why understanding cultural nuances is crucial to thriving. We'll dive into the costs of conflict & the value of embracing diversity. Discover how appreciating our multifaceted identities can unlock innovation & propel us forward together. Join us as we explore historical insights & forge future possibilities and reveal “who we are” together at this event with granular insights from the Diversity Atlas survey.

Join our interactive think tank discussion groups, where we explore the future of work's most compelling topics. Alongside, keynote presentations and expert panel discussions from industry experts, we invite our audience to participate in interactive peer-to-peer discussions to exchange ideas, problem-solve and share experiences, challenges and insights with the workplace community.

In this closing discussion, join esteemed workplace leaders as they reflect on key learnings from the day and share innovative approaches to creating and measuring flexible and adaptable workspaces and smart environments that enhance employee well-being, productivity, and engagement within their respective organizations. The panel's focus will be on sharing priorities and innovations, introducing pilots, and highlighting the wins, the surprises, and the learnings so far.