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 workplace community.
Many organisations underestimate how decades of digital transformation have reshaped work, clinging to the twentieth-century concept of the office as the business epicentre. Instead, the network is now the central starting point, with the workplace serving to foster collaborative engagement and coherence.
In the battle for talent, leading Danish companies are expanding, transforming and building new offices in Copenhagen with wellness amenities, free food and social programs to entice employees to return to office. Are the investments paying off? Or does the commute remain a barrier?
Copenhagen’s workplaces showcase adaptable design; modular furniture, fluid zones and transit-connected amenities that flex with team needs. Rooted in Scandinavian simplicity and sustainability, these environments aim to restore well-being, foster inclusivity and position the workplace as a living system for culture and performance.
How central Stockholm coworking spaces, corporate offices and innovation hubs are showcasing and shaping the future of work.
This session explores the emerging codes redefining how, where and why we work. As hybrid models mature and technologies such as AI and spatial intelligence reshape organisational culture, the workplace is evolving into a more adaptive, human-centred ecosystem. Drawing on WORKTECH Academy research across people, place and technology, this session highlights the key trends and transformations guiding workplace strategy and setting the agenda for the discussions ahead.
As distributed collaboration becomes the default, organisations face a deeper challenge; outdated leadership models and synchronous work cultures are stalling both workplace innovation and AI adoption.
In this session, Henrik Jarleskog, strategic advisor to Fortune 500 executive teams, introduces a framework linking workplace flexibility to AI maturity. He reveals why companies embracing asynchronous work and empowered teams are outperforming those stuck in legacy systems.
In the last year DeLaval has transitioned its headquarters from a traditional corridor-based layout to a modern, activity-based environment powered by technologies like Teams Rooms, Sony Nimway, Microsoft Places and Copilot. These tools enable employees to seamlessly plan their work locations, book meeting rooms and stay connected with colleagues, while also generating valuable data for workplace optimization.
As the variables shaping the future of work continue to multiply, how can we reduce the need for frequent renovations and design workplaces that remain relevant? In this panel, experts explore materials, layouts and systems that adapt to evolving needs without losing relevance. What elements of today’s workplace will still be relevant in 10 or even 50 years? We will examine how can position the office not as a location, but as a strategic asset that supports thriving teams and resilient business models, especially in times of change. Moderator: Linda Jarnhamn, Founder and CEO, flow²thrive
With hybrid work evolving, companies are shifting from attendance tracking to analysing what should happen in the office, what is actually happening and how that contributes to supporting business goals. By combining employee feedback with behavioural and sensor data, ICA turns data into fit-for-purpose workplaces across distinct business needs and work modes.
In this session, experts discuss how to turn data into actionable decisions, highlighting the need for strategic collaboration across HR, IT, real estate and facilities management–bridging the gap between people, place and technology.
Occupancy measurements and workplace analytics are proving to be powerful tools for enabling strategic decisions and delivering significant cost savings. Over the past three years, Telia Company has reduced its office footprint from six buildings to two in an ambitious transformation aligned with the shift to hybrid work and a renewed focus on employee experience. In this session, Asma Zahid, Head of PMO Group Real Estate at Telia, will share how the company moved beyond traditional person-to-desk ratios to embrace true activity-based working.
Within a decade, all organisations will need to make the transition to be AI-augmented. Today, most AI investments focus on efficiency - doing existing work faster. But the real opportunity? Unlocking collective intelligence by simultaneous transformation of physical space, technology and human development. Organisations waste their greatest asset in meetings where insights go unspoken and psychological safety is absent. The future workplace must integrate brain-friendly environments that enable deep thinking and collaboration, and AI augmentation that makes collective intelligence accessible.
Join us to explore how Ingka Group is redefining the workplace with its “Neighbourhoods” concept. Ann-Christin Pilviö will share how cultural identity, activity-based design, and data-driven insights create vibrant, purposeful offices. Discover how tech, food, and occupancy monitoring come together to enhance the co-worker experience—and why Malmö sets a global benchmark for innovative workplace strategy. Learn practical ideas to inspire your own workplaces.
Hybrid work and AI are already part of everyday business. But what truly sets companies apart is how they support the whole person. At Sandvik, this means going beyond policies — from extended parental leave to rehabilitation trips for recovery — to create workplaces where people feel safe, seen, and supported. Drawing on attachment theory and new research on work‑life balance, Christina Boberg explores how emotional sustainability drives loyalty, resilience, and long‑term success.
