Main Day One - Tuesday, February 25, 2025


Main Stage

9:00 am - 9:05 am WorkX Welcome


8:00 am - 9:00 am Breakfast and Registration

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Adebowale Adejumo

Vice President Corporate Services & Real Estate
Tyson Foods

Join leaders to hear their unique perspective on the value of the office and the future of work.

ยท      Uncover the โ€˜Why?โ€™ behind each companyโ€™s workplace RTO decision and perspectives on creating an equitable workplace culture

ยท      Explore the importance of leadership in workforce behavior and communication considerations

ยท      Hear hot takes on the current business market, creating an engaged workforce and technology enablement for optimal productivity

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Sheila Samii Matuscak

Executive Director, Client Growth & Technology
JLL

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Joe Pollaro

Vice President of Real Estate and Workplace
Pinterest

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Simantinee Roy

Director, Workplace and Global Programs
Thales

9:30 am - 9:35 am Lightning Talk


Dive into space strategy to ensure you are maximizing the value of both the footprint and time spent to create the best employee experience.

ยท      Discuss how cost savings and space optimization are connected in the workplace and real estate conversation and how it is impacting decision-making

ยท      Explore how leaders are utilizing their space wisely to make the greatest impact, including examples of rethinking or consolidating space

ยท      Consider how to account for people who come into the office that arenโ€™t assigned

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Kenneth Carney

Executive Director, Global Real Estate & Office Operations
Dotdash Meredith

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Ethan Colaiace

Vice President, Corporate Real Estate and Facilities
Hasbro

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Lydell Simmons

Global Head of Real Estate and Facilities
Revlon

10:05 am - 10:35 am Interactive Benchmarking: Space Planning Brainstorm โ€“ Creative Space for Optimal Performance

Use the panel discussion before as inspiration and participate in the conversation by engaging in live polling and quick break out chats to hear what your peers are doing with their space. Break down the priorities for the space, factors impacting your decisions and creative ways to morph your space to fit your organizationโ€™s needs.

10:35 am - 11:40 am Lightning Talk


10:40 am - 11:20 am Networking Break and Demo Drive

Interactive Discussion Groups

Delegates will be sorted into groups of 10-15 to take part in interactive discussion groups, a form of interactive round tables, to laser in on some of the topics below. Delegates will have the opportunity to select three topics and will rotate between their choices in 30-minute intervals. Interactive discussion groups will be kept small to ensure all participants get the opportunity to ask questions and share their experiences.

Interactive Discussion Groups

11:20 am - 1:00 pm #1 Utilizing Data to Uncover Savings - Optimize Space Usage and Energy Consumption


Delegates will be sorted into groups of 10-15 to take part in interactive discussion groups, a form of interactive round tables, to laser in on some of the topics below. Delegates will have the opportunity to select three topics and will rotate between their choices in 30-minute intervals. Interactive discussion groups will be kept small to ensure all participants get the opportunity to ask questions and share their experiences.

Interactive Discussion Groups

11:20 am - 1:00 pm #2 Sensor Sensitivity โ€“ Capture Employees Presence without Invading their Privacy


Delegates will be sorted into groups of 10-15 to take part in interactive discussion groups, a form of interactive round tables, to laser in on some of the topics below. Delegates will have the opportunity to select three topics and will rotate between their choices in 30-minute intervals. Interactive discussion groups will be kept small to ensure all participants get the opportunity to ask questions and share their experiences.

Interactive Discussion Groups

11:20 am - 1:00 pm #3 Improve, Enhance and Flex: Evolve with Company Needs and Behaviors
Jimmy Groh - Senior Director Workplace Strategy and Operations, Otsuka Pharmaceuticals


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Jimmy Groh

Senior Director Workplace Strategy and Operations
Otsuka Pharmaceuticals

Delegates will be sorted into groups of 10-15 to take part in interactive discussion groups, a form of interactive round tables, to laser in on some of the topics below. Delegates will have the opportunity to select three topics and will rotate between their choices in 30-minute intervals. Interactive discussion groups will be kept small to ensure all participants get the opportunity to ask questions and share their experiences.

Interactive Discussion Groups

11:20 am - 1:00 pm #4 Maximizing Collaboration in a Hybrid World


Delegates will be sorted into groups of 10-15 to take part in interactive discussion groups, a form of interactive round tables, to laser in on some of the topics below. Delegates will have the opportunity to select three topics and will rotate between their choices in 30-minute intervals. Interactive discussion groups will be kept small to ensure all participants get the opportunity to ask questions and share their experiences.

Interactive Discussion Groups

11:20 am - 1:00 pm #5 Design & Experience Best Practices to Combine Work with Play


Interactive Discussion Groups

11:20 am - 1:00 pm #6 New Lease Strategy Tips โ€“ How to Play Your Best Hand


Luncheon

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Networking Luncheon

Customizable Tracks

Workplace Technology Innovation

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Explore How AI is Reshaping Workplace Design and Enhancing the User Experience

With the help of AI, organizations can create workspaces that can respond to employeeโ€™s ever-changing needs. This results in better decision making and space utilization. Dive into real life examples of how AI can adapt to user behaviors and power analytics to ensure space optimization and operational efficiencies. Further, explore the benefits and challenges of incorporating AI into your design and best practices and lessons learned to accompany them.

Workplace Technology Innovation

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm Transforming the Space You have with Flexible Design to Support Collaboration

As portfolio footprints are rationalized, focusing on optimizing the space you have is top priority. Explore flexible furniture and technology that can promote connection and socialization. Hear how your peers are creating spaces that engage their users, enable a better experience, and enhance performance and productivity.

Workplace Technology Innovation

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Creating Offices into Dynamic Spaces through Smart Building and Innovative Technology

Designing dynamic, flexible spaces that prioritize employee comfort, efficiency and sustainability is the way of the future. Adapting to the needs of employees will boost their well-being and create productivity. Explore climate control, adaptable lights, smooth operations, proactive cleaning and overall smarter resource management that will optimize building operations and a satisfactory environment. 

Real Estate Optimization

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Managing a Global Real Estate Strategy
Michelle Myer - Vice President, Americas Real Estate and Facilities, Oracle

Unpack the challenges of managing your portfolio when it spreads across the globe. Explore foot traffic considerations, budget differences, cultural components that impact decision-making, and overall experience from office to office. Hear real life examples of challenges and solutions. 

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Michelle Myer

Vice President, Americas Real Estate and Facilities
Oracle

Real Estate Optimization

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm Embrace Data Analytics to Drive Real Estate Consolidation for OpEX Savings
Dan Ramirez - Vice President, Real Estate, Facilities & Employee Services, GlobalLogic Inc.

Uncover insights about underused spaces and managing and disposing of assets to ultimately promote smarter decision-making. Better data leads us to cost savings and smarter use of resources. In a market where companies focused on portfolio optimization, collecting and interpreting data is critical to meet business goals. Hear best practices to harness the power of data as a real estate professional that aligns with employee use and space required. 

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Dan Ramirez

Vice President, Real Estate, Facilities & Employee Services
GlobalLogic Inc.

Real Estate Optimization

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Correcting for Surplus Space โ€“ Solutions for Repurposing

Reimagining underutilized space can drive low risk, high reward to the bottom line. This can be done in a variety of different approaches, which may promote sustainability, community and cost savings. Join CRE leaders to discuss different strategies to repurpose your extra space after consolidation.

Networking Break

3:30 pm - 4:10 pm Networking Break and Demo Drive

Main Stage

The customer journey begins when an employee leaves their home and as workplace leaders we strive to provide a white glove service to our customers. Marrying hospitality to facility management and workplace experience can lead to higher employee satisfaction and a stronger culture all around.

ยท      Dive into the importance of understanding your customer journey and hear tips on determining where you can improve service

ยท      Consider how you can deliver a Ritz Carlton experience without the endless budget- while still meeting employee expectations

ยท      Rooted in culture is connectiveness and attention to detail, explore strategies to hire soft touch employees with a hospitality mindset to elevate the overall experience

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Alexandra Sanchez

Executive Director Global Workplace Experience and Operations
Organon

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Larry Charlip

Vice President, Global Head of Facilities
Warner Music Group

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Bob Fox

Founder and Execuitve Publisher
Work Design Magazine

4:40 pm - 4:45 pm Lightning Talk


From office to office, it is not a one size fits all approach for design and experience. Every location or brand has its own needs and as a result each space is unique, however how do you deliver the same level of experience across your portfolio?

ยท        Define what experience means in the context of portfolio synergy

ยท        Discuss areas where you can create consistency across offices without diluting or eliminating brand or culture specific elements

ยท        Share examples of real-life case studies of how your offices across the country or globe are aligned and how they remain unique

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Kasey Garcia

Global Director, Workplace Services
The Trade Desk

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Joanna Kliger Zak

Senior Director, Workplace Experience
Sprout Social

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Erin Mical

Vice President, Global Workplace Services
Capital One

5:15 pm - 5:20 pm Lightning Talk


5:20 pm - 6:45 pm WorkX Impact Awards & Reception

*All delegates and speakers will have the opportunity to submit their application to be considered for the following awards:

-Workplace Transformation

-Workplace Culture

-ESG Impact

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