WorkX Conference
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
9:05 am - 9:15 am
Day One Chairperson Opening Remarks
Adebowale Adejumo -
Vice President Corporate Services & Real Estate,
Tyson Foods
9:00 am - 9:30 am
Opening Panel: Leading Offices into the Future – Trailblazer Perspectives on People, Technology and The Bottom Line
Joe Pollaro -
Vice President of Real Estate and Workplace,
Pinterest
Simantinee Roy - Director, Workplace and Global Programs, Thales
David Kamen - Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate & Facilities, The Cigna Group
Katie Rodrigues - Managing Director, JLL
Join leaders to hear their unique perspective on the value of the office and the future of work.
· Uncover the ‘Why?’ behind each company’s workplace RTO decision and perspectives on creating an equitable workplace culture
· Explore the importance of leadership in workforce behavior and communication considerations
· Hear hot takes on the current business market, creating an engaged workforce and technology enablement for optimal productivity
David Kamen
Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate & FacilitiesThe Cigna Group
Katie Rodrigues
Managing DirectorJLL
9:30 am - 9:35 am
Lightning Talk
Dalton Viggers -
Co-founder & CEO,
bubl
9:35 am - 10:05 am
Panel Discussion: A Roadmap to Space Optimization and Management – Enabling Agility and Collaboration
Kenneth Carney -
Executive Director, Global Real Estate & Office Operations,
Dotdash Meredith
Ethan Colaiace - Vice President, Corporate Real Estate and Facilities, Hasbro
Lydell Simmons - Global Head of Real Estate and Facilities, Revlon
Dive into space strategy to ensure you are maximizing the value of both the footprint and time spent to create the best employee experience.
· Discuss how cost savings and space optimization are connected in the workplace and real estate conversation and how it is impacting decision-making
· Explore how leaders are utilizing their space wisely to make the greatest impact, including examples of rethinking or consolidating space
· Consider how to account for people who come into the office that aren’t assigned
10:05 am - 10:35 am
Interactive Benchmarking: Space Planning Brainstorm – 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 organization’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 ConsumptionDelegates 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 – Capture Employees Presence without Invading their PrivacyDelegates 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
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 WorldDelegates 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 PlayInteractive Discussion Groups
11:20 am - 1:00 pm #6 New Lease Strategy Tips – How to Play Your Best HandLuncheon
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 ExperienceWith the help of AI, organizations can create workspaces that can respond to employee’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 Fireside Chat: From Chaos to Control: The Evolving Role of Facilities in the Modern Workplace Jenny Moebius - Senior Vice President & Host of Heroes of Hybrid Work Podcast, SkeddaThe role of facilities management is undergoing a profound transformation as hybrid work, employee-specific needs, and technology reshape the modern workplace. Facilities managers are stepping into strategic roles with a seat at the table, responsible for driving collaboration, productivity, and delivering a seamless employee experience.
Explore how organizations are reimagining workplace strategies to align with flexible working, ensure access to essential resources, and leverage data-driven insights to enhance operations and satisfaction. Gain actionable strategies to manage diverse employee needs, support hybrid work models, and optimize workplace environments to meet the evolving demands of the modern workplace. Join this session to dive into:
- The evolving role of the facilities manager: Essential operational insights for facility managers to support the employee experience.
- Balancing high-touch and high-tech: Leveraging new technologies to adapt to the modern workplace and enhance the workplace experience.
- Incorporating AI and automation tools: How facilities leaders will need to use AI to stay ahead of a shifting tech landscape
Workplace Technology Innovation
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Transforming the Space You have with Flexible Design to Support Collaboration Francis Aquino - Director, Real Estate and Workplace, Metropolis TechnologiesAs 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.
Real Estate Optimization
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Managing a Global Real Estate Strategy Michelle Myer - Vice President, Americas Real Estate and Facilities, OracleUnpack 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.
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.
Real Estate Optimization
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Correcting for Surplus Space – Solutions for RepurposingReimagining 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
4:10 pm - 4:40 pm
Panel Discussion: Serving Your Customer’s Journey – A Hospitality Approach to Promote Meaningful Engagement
Alexandra Sanchez -
Executive Director Global Workplace Experience and Operations,
Organon
Larry Charlip - Vice President, Global Head of Facilities, Warner Music Group
Bob Fox - Founder and Execuitve Publisher, Work Design Magazine
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.
· Dive into the importance of understanding your customer journey and hear tips on determining where you can improve service
· Consider how you can deliver a Ritz Carlton experience without the endless budget- while still meeting employee expectations
· 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
4:40 pm - 4:45 pm
Lightning Talk
4:45 pm - 5:15 pm
Panel Discussion: Delivering Consistency Without Sacrificing Brand Identity Across Portfolios
Kasey Garcia -
Global Director, Workplace Services,
The Trade Desk
Joanna Kliger Zak - Senior Director, Workplace Experience, Sprout Social
Erin Mical - Vice President, Global Workplace Services, Capital One
Francis Aquino - Director, Real Estate and Workplace, Metropolis Technologies
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?
· Define what experience means in the context of portfolio synergy
· Discuss areas where you can create consistency across offices without diluting or eliminating brand or culture specific elements
· Share examples of real-life case studies of how your offices across the country or globe are aligned and how they remain unique
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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Register by January 10, 2025Main Conference Pass (Feb. 25 - 26)
- Breakfast & Lunch Daily
- Networking Activities
- Access to the Innovation Hub
- Exciting Panel Discussions
- Actionable Tracks
- Interactive Discussion Groups (IDGs)
- Access to the Event App & Digital Takeaways
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Register by January 10, 2025All Access Pass (Feb. 24 - 26)
- Workshop Day
- Site Tour: JPMorgan Chase & Co or Third Bridge (Feb 24)
- Breakfast & Lunch Daily
- Networking Activities
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- Exciting Panel Discussions
- Actionable Tracks
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- Access to the Event App & Digital Takeaways
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Main Conference Pass (Feb. 25 - 26)
- Breakfast & Lunch Daily
- Networking Activities
- Access to Innovation Hub
- Interactive Discussion Groups (IDGs)
- Exciting Panel Discussions
- Access to the Event App & Digital Takeaways
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