Workspace Design Show, a premier event dedicated to the future of workspaces, is taking place in less than a week from Wednesday 11 October to Thursday 12 October 2023, at the RAI Amsterdam. This two-day event promises to bring together industry leaders, experts, and innovators to explore the latest trends, insights, and strategies in workplace design and management. Here is a deep dive into the agenda that will be explored in detail at the conference stages next week. All of the panel discussions are free-to-attend; register here for a complimentary visitor pass.
Occupiers Forum:
The Occupiers Forum will kick off the event on Wednesday 11 October, featuring a series of panel discussions that will delve into crucial aspects of workspace design.
10:00 – 10:45 – Workspaces to Inspire Creativity & Innovation
• CHAIR: Ramon Beijen, Creative Director at CBRE
• PANELLISTS: Thom van Hoefen (Ernst & Young), Arne van’t Spijker (Just Eat Takeaway.com), Lewis Barker (ServiceNow), Tom Lawrence (Dept Agency)
11:15 – 12:00 – Employee Wellbeing & Hybrid Transformation
• CHAIR: Pieter van der Laan, Partner and Workplace Strategist at YNNO
• PANELLISTS: Shanna Bosmans (Microsoft Netherlands), Wesley Bosma (OCS+)
12:30 – 13:15 – The Importance of User Journeys
• CHAIR: Hans Reineke, Founder at Hollandse Nieuwe
• PANELLISTS: Daaf Serne (Miro), Suzanne Kwakkernaat (De Brauw), Ammarai van der Linde (Vandebron)
13:45 – 14:30 – Transformation of FM in light of War4Talent
• CHAIR: Wouter Ommeslag, Chief Operations Officer from Mosaic World
• PANELLISTS: Nathalie Cloet (Beckton Dickinson), Martine Roeges (Randstad Group)
15:00 – 15:45 – How a Cross-Functional Approach Led to a Progressive Hybrid Work Strategy at Rabobank
• PANELLISTS: Jan Nieuweboer (Rabobank), Arjan de Roos (Rabobank)
16:15 – 17:00 – Finding Balance Between Individual Choice and Organizational Effectiveness in Hybrid Work Environments
• CHAIR: Juriaan van Meel, Chairman, Center for People & Buildings
• PANELLISTS: Paul Pegels (Department for Interior Affairs), Jacqueline Schlangen (Center for People & Buildings), Paul van Rijn (Netherlands Enterprise Agency)
Thursday 12 October will continue to explore innovative workspace design concepts and strategies:
10:00 – 10:45 – Designing a Workplace to Facilitate Social Interaction
• CHAIR: Casper Schwarz, CEO at Casper Schwarz Architects
• PANELLISTS: Roderick de Greef (Lucidchart), Josephine Meltzer (Norton Rose Fulbright), Dafna Harel-Sasson (Palo Alto Networks)
11:15 – 12:00 – Engaging Employees in the Brand DNA
• CHAIR: Ruud Belmans, Creative Director at WeWantMore
• PANELLISTS: Tihana Rapic (Campari), Graham Carter (Samsonite)
12:30 – 13:15 – The Role of FM in the Workplace
• CHAIR: Wouter Ommeslag, Chief Operations Officer at Mosaic World
• PANELLISTS: Ann Troch (UCB), Johnny Trioen (Meliopus), Kris Brans (INGKA)
13:45 – 14:30 – Optimizing Real Estate Usage and Enhancing Employee Experience
• CHAIR: Mauro Brigham, Creative Director at NCBHAM & President at AINB
• PANELLISTS: Xavier Perrin (Philips), Veronika Acsai-Varga (Splunk), Jan Heyvaert (AG Insurance)
14:50 – 15:35 – Using Data to Improve the Employee Experience
• CHAIR: Vitalija Danivska, Board Member, EuroFM
• PANELLISTS: Lizette Engelen (Ericsson), Peter Mostien (ING Bank)
15:55 – 16:40 – Developing & Implementing Change
• CHAIR: Alexa Lightner, Consultant, Lightner Insights
• PANELLISTS: Patricia Garcia (Booking.com), Jasper Hendriks (Booking.com), Sebastien Moeller (Booking.com)
Workspace Design Talks:
In addition to the Occupiers Forum, the Workspace Design Show will feature a lineup of insightful talks on Wednesday 11 October:
09:45 – 10:30 – The Magnetic Workplace: How to Turn the Office into a Place that Workers Want to Go To
• CHAIR: Robert Thiemann, Founder & Director, Frame Publishers
• PANELLISTS: Rick Rijkse (Fokkema & Partners), Daniel Jongtien (Benthem Crouwel Architects), Arne Lijbers (Mecanoo)
10:55 – 11:40 – Designing for Workplace Wellbeing
• CHAIR: Eva Vroom, Freelance Editor at PI Online
• PANELLISTS: Maarten van Bremen (Group A Architects), Ron Bakker (PLP Architecture), Femke Feenstra (Gortemaker Algra Feenstra Architects)
12:05 – 12:50 – From Waste to Wonder: Unlocking the Potential of Circular Workplace Design
• CHAIR: Ramon van de Kerkhof, Co-owner, Workbrands
• PANELLISTS: Ayca Dogan (CBRE), Thomas van Leeuwen (D/DOCK), Renata Gilio (KAAN Architecten)
13:15 – 14:00 – Building Social Capital: The Importance of Human Connection, Serendipity, and Hospitality in the Built Environment
• CHAIR: Gerda Stelpstra, Partner, Total Workplace EMEA, Cushman & Wakefield
• PANELLISTS: Anne van ‘t Hoog (Creative Valley), Justin Timmer (Systems Innovation Network Amsterdam Hub), Cees van der Spek (EDGE)
14:25 – 15:10 – Building a Community
• CHAIR: Jeroen Junte, Editor in Chief, DesignDigger
• PANELLISTS: Marnix Mali (Booking.com), Michiel Hofman (HofmanDujardin), Arjan Dingste (UNStudio)
15:35 – 16:20 – The Power of Diversity
• CHAIR: David O’Coimin, Workplace Inclusivity Consultant
• PANELLISTS: Raquel Machado (M Moser Associates), Aidan O’Sullivan (Personio), Daaf Serne (Miro)
16:45 – 17:30 – A Future for the Past: How Architects are Approaching the Refurbishing of Existing Buildings for Workplaces
• CHAIR: Stephan Petermann, Founder, MANN Office
• PANELLISTS: Caro van de Venne (NUDUS), Eric van Noord (de Architekten Cie), Daniel Prado (AECOM)
Thursday 12 October:
09:45 – 10:30 – Designing the Future Workspace Experience
• CHAIR: Sarah Bolas, Director at HCG
• PANELLISTS: Niels Kramer (Tétris), Pallavi Dean (Roar), Albert Takashi Richters (Powerhouse Company)
10:55 – 11:40 – What Workplaces Can Learn from Hospitality & Residential Designs
• CHAIR: Mark Timo, Founder, De Interieur Club
• PANELLISTS: Nuria Ripoll Apirisi (Colliers), Roberto Mariani (ACPV Architects), Bart Canini (Creneau International)
12:05 – 12:50 – Urban Renaissance: Embracing Coworking/Coliving in the 15-Minute City
• CHAIR: Kofi Oppong, Founder of Urban MBA
• PANELLISTS: Tankut Mulayimsi (Co-Founder.Work), Loubna Messaoudi (BIWOC* Rising), Maarten Jamin (BS;BP Design Collective), Jeannine van der Linden (De Kamer), Thom Wernke (StartDock Coworking)
13:15 – 14:00 – Activity Based Workplaces
• CHAIR: Gertrude van den Brink, Co-host, De Interieur Club
• PANELLISTS: Katrien van Dijk (Arup), Dennis de Wolf (Turner & Townsend), Bjorn Bleumink (BDP), Mattijs Kaak (Ditt Officemakers)
14:25 – 15:10 – Lighting Design: Wellbeing vs Sustainability
• PANELLISTS: Carlijn Timmermans (C.Light.Wise), Siegrid Siderius (SiSi Lighting Design), Linda Salamoun (Deerns)
15:35 – 16:20 – Drawn to Draw a Workspace
• CHAIR: Thierry Somers, Editor-in-Chief NOOK (BNI & AINB)
• PANELLISTS: Chantal Vos (Kraaijvanger Architects), Marleen Valstar (Heyligers Architects), Sanne Schenk (TANK)
With these additions, the Workspace Design Show offers a comprehensive agenda that innovative strategies shaping the future of workspaces. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights from industry leaders and experts.
For registration and more information, please visit https://workspaceshow.nl/.
