EXPLORE THE FUTURE OF WORK AND THE WORKPLACE

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WORKTECH Melbourne is a leading conference exploring how the future of work and the workplace is being shaped by the intersection of people, place, and technology. It is part of the leading global events series, WORKTECH.

Bringing together senior leaders, strategists, designers, technologists, and workplace professionals from across industries, WORKTECH Melbourne examines how organisations are rethinking work, space, culture, and digital infrastructure in response to rapid change.

The programme is designed for senior professionals responsible for workplace strategy, corporate real estate, facilities, HR, technology, architecture, and design.

Through a mix of keynote presentations, expert panels, and case studies, WORKTECH Melbourne provides a multi-disciplinary, insight-led forum to explore emerging trends — from workplace intelligence and employee experience to hybrid work, digital transformation, and the evolving role of the office.

Discover our past speakers at WORKTECH Melbourne here.

Held in some of Melbourne’s most groundbreaking workspaces, the event connects a global community of professionals to share ideas, benchmark approaches, and gain practical insight into how organisations are shaping the workplace of the future.

Last Year at WORKTECH Melbourne 

WORKTECH25 Melbourne brought together senior leaders from leading global institutions, including ANZ, National Australia Bank, BHP, Telstra, Medibank, Jetstar Group, Department of Transport & Planning and The University of Melbourne.

Discussions focused on the shifting role of the office in a hybrid world, the realities behind return-to-office mandates, the rise of workplace intelligence, and the intersection of AI, ESG and commercial performance. Sessions examined culture-led leadership, data-informed decision-making, emerging spatial models and the measurable impact of design on connection, autonomy and organisational resilience.

Delegates left with grounded, practical insight into aligning space, technology and strategy; approaching AI with confidence rather than caution; embedding ESG beyond rhetoric; and creating workplace environments that support performance, trust and long-term value.

Read last year’s conference brochure.

WORKTECH acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation as the traditional owners of the land on which we gather in Melbourne and pays respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

“Mind blowing and eye opening. All around the world technology is changing and we need to not be left behind.” – Delegate, WORKTECH Melbourne

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SPEAKER HIGHLIGHTS

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    Lynette Caruso

    PhD Candidate, Australian National University

  • Dr. Agustin Chevez speaker image

    Dr. Agustin Chevez

    Workplace Provocateur, aChevez Advisory

  • Aurelio David

    Senior Manager, Workplace Research and Experimentation, LinkedIn

  • Rizvi Mridha

    Co-founder, Hampr

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 Isabel Dewhurst-Marks for more information about speaking at this event

Key Themes

The Post-Hybrid Reality

Hybrid is no longer a policy debate – it is the operating system of modern work. As flexibility becomes embedded, organisations must redesign leadership, accountability, team dynamics and spatial strategy for long-term performance.

This theme explores how Australian organisations are moving beyond experimentation toward clarity – refining governance, redefining presence and creating workplace models that are stable, scalable and culturally coherent.

Intelligence in Practice

AI and robotics are moving from pilot to platform. From workplace analytics and automation to physical AI operating within buildings, intelligent systems are reshaping how space is planned and managed.

This theme focuses on operational reality – data readiness, governance, integration and ethics – examining what it truly takes to embed intelligence across Australian workplaces at scale.

Designing for Difference

As global benchmarks, procurement frameworks and industry awards influence outcomes, are workplaces becoming increasingly alike? In a market shaped by competitive pressures and risk management, innovation requires intent.

This theme explores how organisations can navigate convergence strategically – differentiating where it matters, innovating with purpose and ensuring design reflects identity rather than imitation.

Place as Competitive Infrastructure

In a digital economy, physical space must justify its value. The workplace is no longer simply an asset – it is cultural, social and economic infrastructure.

This theme examines how occupiers, developers and partners collaborate to deliver environments that strengthen engagement, enhance brand, support wellbeing and generate long-term commercial performance.

Stakeholder Collaboration and Workplace Experience 

The relationship between tenants, landlords, and developers is evolving to meet hybrid work demands. Speakers will share emerging strategies for creating shared, adaptable office spaces and fostering collaboration between stakeholders to drive employee engagement and enhance workplace experience. 

Mind blowing and eye opening. All around the world technology is changing and we need to not be left behind.

Head of Nimway, Sony Europe

Very informative and up to date information that changes the way of working. Definitely a good one to go to learn more about the workplace!

Portfolio Manager, Shell

It was great to talk about hybrid work and share insights from Accenture’s future of work study at the WORKTECH Melbourne conference.

Senior Consultant, Portfolio Strategy, National Australia Bank

Very well organised, presenters provided valuable insights.

Workplace Experience Lead, Ford Motor Company

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