The office has served as the cornerstone of business operations in real estate, fostering productivity and innovation, while contributing to employment and economic development. But the sector is facing a challenge: to assess, devise and implement effective strategies for assets grappling with changing occupier needs and sustainability requirements.

Join us as we explore the dynamic landscape of the workplace, analysing its evolving role in the economy and the opportunities it presents for investors, developers, occupiers and more.

A delegate ticket includes access to all sessions, refreshments and networking, including a drinks reception. Delegates will also receive a copy of Bruce Daisley’s latest book, Fortitude.

Attendees receive CPD accreditation.


Speakers

Tim Burke

Deputy editor, EG

Ben Cross

Creative real estate developer

Bruce Daisley

Author and podcaster

Darryl Easton

Managing director, East On Commercial

James Evans

Head of national office agency, Savills

Nicola Gillen

EMEA lead for Total Workplace, Cushman & Wakefield

Josh Hewes

Founder and chief executive, Blockspace

Darren Hill

Managing director UK and Ireland, HqO

Alexander Jan

Chief economic adviser, London Property Alliance

Jim Larkin

Data reporter, EG

Joanne McNamara

Executive vice president, Oxford Properties

Laura Oliver

Partner, Clyde & Co

Susan Randall

Sustainable solutions adviser

Simon Rowley

Director of flex workspaces, GPE

Liam Spencer

Director, Thirdway

Ana Stanojevic

Workplace strategy and development lead, Nokia

CJ Uhure

Director of group property, Reed

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      Clyde & Co

      Clyde & Co is a dynamic, rapidly expanding global law firm, focused on providing complete legal service to clients, with more than 3,000 legal professionals operating from more than 60 offices and associated offices on six continents.
      It advises corporations, financial institutions, private individuals and governments across a wide range of contentious and transactional matters. It is the second-fastest growing firm in the global top 100 and has quadrupled in size twice in the past 10 years.
      Its UK real estate practice is at the heart of its operations and its team of more than 80 dedicated real estate lawyers are based in London, Guildford, Manchester and Glasgow.
      Its real estate practice covers all aspects of transactional, advisory and contentious real estate matters and it is familiar with all types of real estate asset and advises on the complete real estate life cycle, including acquisitions and disposals, investment, development, landlord and tenant, finance and litigation.
      It acts for significant UK and international property companies, government departments, public authorities, private investors, developers and corporate occupiers and has a particularly strong reputation for the strength and depth of its real estate expertise, combined with all ancillary services such as corporate, construction, property litigation, planning, tax and finance. The team comprises experts in their respective practices who regularly collaborate on projects and can bring their knowledge and expertise.
      It is independently recognised by legal directories such as Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 and is proud to be an award winner in the real estate and infrastructure sector.

      Clyde & Co’s Real Estate team offers the combined benefits of:
       A long-standing depth of experience
       Extensive local and international market knowledge
       Proven technical ability
       A best-in-class service, covering all aspects of real estate and property development
       A partner-led approach to help our clients achieve competitive advantage in a cost-effective way

      It prides itself on the relationships it builds with its clients, many of which are long-standing and deep-rooted. This enables the firm to really understand its clients and what is important to them, ensuring legal advice is aligned with their future strategies and ambitions.
      It has expanded rapidly in recent years, while maintaining a focus on its founding principles: entrepreneurialism, pragmatism and an international orientation. These values are underpinned by its focus on clients, commerciality and legal quality, and embedded throughout its management structures and approach to decision-making.

      East On Commercial Interiors

      East On Commercial Interiors has delivered substantial design and build projects across the UK for many years and understands what it takes to bring a project in on time and budget. Its team’s understated approach to each scheme has seen it experience dramatic growth in the past five years, delivering complex schemes for businesses such as Channel 4 and ITN in Leeds and London, along with nationwide projects for DPD. Managing large-scale projects throughout the UK, East On’s group of businesses combines detailed design and build capabilities (including cat A/B fit out and dilapidations) with an in-house team working across interior design, space planning and furniture expertise. Many East On clients brief in substantial infrastructure projects in their current buildings, requiring their businesses to be fully operational throughout the build programme. The close involvement of premises owners, occupiers and their advisers is crucial to the successful delivery of each design and build project, with their in-depth knowledge of specific business functions and requirements helping East On to develop relevant solutions within budget and on time.

      GPE

      GPE is a FTSE 250 Real Estate Investment Trust specialising in investment and development of property in central London. We believe in the power of people and partnerships to create exceptional, sustainable places in London that deliver for our customers and drive consistent growth and performance for our investors. Our spaces are designed and managed to create a sustainable legacy for our great city – one that inspires, enriches and enhances the lives of our customers and the communities that surround them.

      HqO

      HqO transforms the way people experience real estate by converging data, technology, and the customer. Through its Real Estate Experience Platform – a powerful and dynamic suite of applications and services – HqO has powered over 400m sq ft at more than 700 properties across 32 countries. The world’s most innovative organisations rely on HqO to drive operational excellence by maximising and boosting tenant and employee acquisition, retention, and engagement.

      Savills

      For more than 160 years, Savills has been helping people thrive through places and spaces. We have more than 40,000 professionals dedicated to commercial and prime residential real estate across 70 countries – no matter where you are, we have the expertise to bring your vision to life. Whether you are a landlord or investor seeking to enhance the value of your buildings, a developer exploring the viability of a new scheme or an occupier looking for a space that meets both ESG regulations and business needs, we bring a truly personal approach to every project. Making a positive impact is at the heart of all our partnerships, so our experts are always working to deliver best-in-class insights that help you make better property decisions. From the way we advise you to the work we do directly, we are committed to adding value while honouring our responsibility to protect the environment, support local communities and foster an inclusive culture.

      Square Mile Farms

      Square Mile Farms is on a mission to make the workplace healthier, happier and more sustainable. It integrates “experiential farms” into offices where employees are involved in the growing of fresh, healthy and sustainable food at the heart of where they work. It operates a network of almost 100 farms in partnership with some of the world’s largest corporates, landlords and property managers. Through its farms, it creates a highly engaging and empowering ESG workplace experience for employees by promoting community, wellbeing sustainability. In 2023 alone, it held more than 1,000 harvests involving 15,000+ people, collectively providing 55,000+ servings of healthy produce to its farm communities. Square Mile Farms expects to double the size of its farm network in 2024.

      Thirdway

      Thirdway is a creative studio specialising in office design & build, architecture, furniture, workplace consultancy and a managed office solution. They exist to redefine what the office can be for their clients and passionately believe in the positive impact a workspace can have on people, culture and a company’s ability to make its mark on the world. Their commitment to creating the future of the workplace underpins every single design they work on. Their clients have seen the benefits of how an engaging and flexible space designed and built by Thirdway encourages collaborative working, builds culture which ultimately leads to engaged staff who are more productive. This conviction and track record is why Thirdway is trusted by London’s leading property experts and world class brands to create spaces that solve real-world problems. Not only are their offices beautifully designed, but they are built by a client-obsessed team devoted to delivering a space with exceptional build quality that lasts.

      Kings PLACE

      ABOUT KINGS PLACE

      Kings Place is a multi-discipline arts venue, presenting an adventurous and critically acclaimed programme.

      Every year it curates a series of festivals to engage a breadth of different communities. Driven by a belief that arts and culture are a fundamental part of a thriving city, its work is as vibrant as its location in King’s Cross.

      It is independently funded and generates income through ticket sales and the staging of world-class conferences and events.

      Kings Place is rooted in partnership and has developed a collaborative community of resident partners and artistic associates.

      It provides stages for artists, space for local communities and young musicians, and shares its facilities with partners, while offering audiences unforgettable, shared experiences.

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