| The Future of the Workplace: Reimagining, repositioning and repurposing | |||
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| 12:45 – 13:20 | Registration and networking | ||
| 13:20 – 13:25 | Opening welcome Tim Burke, deputy editor, EG | ||
| 13:25 – 13:45 | Keynote: Transforming your perspective on work environments Ana Stanojevic, workplace strategy and development lead, Nokia | ||
| 13:45 – 14:15 | Investor perspectives · Are investors facing the current market conditions optimistic? · How is the increasing debt affecting the sector? · What are the advantages of investing in refurbishments compared with new developments? Alexander Jan, chief economic adviser, London Property Alliance Joanne McNamara, executive vice president, Europe and Asia-Pacific, Oxford Properties | ||
| 14:15 – 14:35 | It’s time to redefine the “O” word The office no longer fits its dictionary definition, and for good reasons too. No longer a series of rooms for bureaucratic purposes, they are now being redesigned to prioritise collaboration, employee wellbeing and to make use of technology to help companies make their mark on the world. Hear more about creating next-generation workplaces, including lessons learnt in the design, build and opening of some transformed offices and why, in the face of a lot of negativity, the office is long overdue a PR campaign. Liam Spencer, Director of Research, Strategy & Innovation, Thirdway | ||
| 14:35 – 14:45 | Presentation: What the data regarding office spaces reveals to us. Jim Larkin, data reporter, EG | ||
| 14:45 – 15:00 | Quick break | ||
| 15:00 – 15:40 | Evolving office demand: Leases and occupier flexibility Office demand is undergoing a transformation as tenants prioritise flexibility and seek spaces with enhanced ESG credentials. Businesses are seeking to boost their value and corporate image by opting for high-quality office space, prompting questions about how the leasing landscape is being navigated: · What deviations are occurring from the conventional institutional model? · What innovative leasing models are necessary to attract and retain businesses in this changing environment? · Is there a need for compromise from both sides during lease negotiations? James Evans, head of national office agency, Savills Jim Larkin, data reporter, EG Laura Oliver, partner, Clyde & Co Simon Rowley, director of flex workspace, GPE CJ Uhure, director of group property, Reed | ||
| 15:40 – 15:55 | UK’s best workspaces: The power of experiences The UK’s office market has changed beyond recognition. Experience, connectivity and community are becoming critical factors when it comes to choosing a workspace. In this interactive discussion we will look at some of the properties that made it on to the EG Power Properties list, which launched earlier this year in partnership with HqO to recognise the top buildings, offices and amenity spaces that provide occupiers and their employees with the best experiences through innovative, engaging and productive spaces to work in. How does the list redefine the way physical spaces are built, experienced and evaluated? What more can commercial real estate learn about the power of experience and how does this drive leasing velocity, tenant retention and more? Darren Hill, managing director UK and Ireland, HqO | ||
| 15:55 – 16:35 | Office obsolescence equals opportunity When it comes to meeting requirements for hybrid working and efficiency/ESG objectives, some office assets have lagged. As the competitive landscape of offices evolves, it raises the following questions: · What can be done with outdated offices? · What alternatives exist for class B and C properties? · Is there potential for repurposing these assets to transform areas into vibrant communities where people can work, live and play? Darryl Easton, managing director, East On Commercial Nicola Gillen, EMEA lead for total workplace, Cushman and Wakefield | ||
| 16:35-16.55 | Closing Keynote: Culture kicker Hear from Sunday Times bestselling author Bruce Daisley on what great workplace culture looks like, and how why the workplace shouldn’t be underestimated for creating it. Bruce Daisley, Sunday Times bestselling author and host of podcast series Eat Sleep Work Repeat | ||
| 16:55-17:00 | Closing remarks Tim Burke, deputy editor, EG | ||
| 17:00 – 18:00 | Networking drinks | ||
