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After an incredible #WorkX a few weeks ago, we’re officially counting down to the next event returning August 11-13 in Boston, MA! As hybrid work strategies evolve and return-to-office initiatives take shape, the conversation around workspace innovation, employee experience, and productivity has never been more important. At WorkX, we bring together top corporate real estate leaders and workplace visionaries to explore what’s next: https://lnkd.in/eWHtPcfV ?? Hybrid Work Flexibility – Crafting adaptable #WorkplaceStrategies for all spaces? ?? Data-Driven Insights – Leveraging analytics to optimize #WorkspaceDesign? ?? Employee-Centric Spaces – Building environments that foster collaboration, culture, and productivity?

As the #WorkX conference comes to a close, here’s a look back at some of the standout moments: ?? Women’s Leadership Panel: Female leaders Alison Muh Jennifer Sinclair Hankerson, and Erin Mical shared their experiences and insights on how they’ve shaped the workplace and driven organizational culture. ?? Innovation Hub Networking & Demo Drive: Attendees explored the latest technologies and connected with solutions that are changing the workplace landscape. ?? Interactive Discussion Groups (IDGs): Focused discussions on topics like portfolio optimization, workplace-as-a-service, and adapting office spaces for the next generation of workers with Jimmy Groh from Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.), Michelle Palaima from PayPal, Andrew Awkard from Tinker Federal Credit Union ?? Track Sessions: Participants chose from tracks like Remote-First Workplace & Culture Enhancement and Technology & Data Management, gaining practical strategies for driving employee engagement and operational efficiency. Emily Day from HashiCorp and Dan Ramirez from GlobalLogic ?? Awards Panel: We celebrated the winners setting new standards in workplace transformation, culture, and ESG initiatives. We’d love to hear what resonated with you most over the last few days. Share your key takeaways or memorable moments with us using #WorkX. Thanks again to all our speakers, attendees, and partners for making WorkX a resounding success. Interested in attending the next #WorkX? We're heading to Boston this August 11–13! Comment "interested" below, and our team will keep you updated.

Attendees are now choosing from and splitting into Tracks covering key topics that are most relevant to their priorities and objectives. Here's what's on deck at #WorkX: ?? Remote-First Workplace & Culture Enhancement for Engagement- As remote work becomes the norm, how do we keep culture and collaboration thriving? Join Emily Day, Senior Director at HashiCorp as she shares strategies for engaging a remote-first workforce and maintaining strong company connections in this evolving work environment. ?? Technology & Data Management Join Dan Ramirez, GlobalLogic Discover how AI is transforming facilities management—helping leaders make data-driven decisions, reduce costs, and support sustainability goals. What are your biggest challenges with hybrid or remote teams? Share your thoughts with us below! Let’s keep the conversation going.

Key Insight from Today’s Women’s Leadership Panel at #WorkX! ?? "You have to seek for your own opportunity and not wait for it to come to you." – Michelle Palaima, Head of Workplace Design at PayPal. "It doesn't matter how senior you are; many people are unaware of their superpowers. It's important to identify those individuals you want to work with and celebrate their strengths by complimenting them." - Erin Mical, Vice President of Global Workplace Services at Capital One. This morning, Michelle, along with Jennifer Sinclair Hankerson (DoorDash), Erin Mical (Capital One), and moderator Alison Muh (Space Plan Wizard), are sharing their inspirational experiences as top female leaders shaping the future of the workplace. Their stories spark a change in leadership, workplace culture, and organizational branding.

Kicking off day 2 with a Panel Discussion on “Creating Standardized Utilization Metrics for Better Benchmarking” Ever wonder how to truly measure the value of your office space? With every company having its own way of defining space utilization, it’s hard to set meaningful benchmarks. Can we agree on a single metric to help us all understand how our spaces are really being used, especially in this hybrid work era? ?? Here's what's on the table: ?? How do we measure capacity – should it be workstations, rentable square footage, or something else entirely? ?? What’s the best way to track demand – attendance over a day, week, or month? ?? And what about hybrid work? How do we account for unpredictable office usage in today’s environment? ??Insights in Real Time: "Metrics help tell a compelling story and highlight any misalignments, especially when discussing what we want to preserve. It's essential to focus on how we can continue to make the office experience great."- Mike Altobello "Leverage the tools you already have and start with what’s available. We should look beyond our own industry and draw inspiration from others. For instance, hospitality is all about presence and helps us with desire of coming back.” - Sean Prasad ?? Panelists: Patrick Hoffman Senior VP, Corporate Real Estate & Services, Syneos Health Mike Altobello, Sean Prasad, Real Estate Executive, Former Nokia WeWork & T-Mobile

What an amazing start to #WorkX we’ve had over the last two days!?? Yesterday was filled with insightful panel discussions, exciting ideas, and fantastic networking. ?To sum it up:? ?? Panels brought deep dives into key topics like navigating #hybridwork, transforming workplace #culture, and designing purposeful #workspaces that drive success with influential speakers like Larry Charlip, Adebowale A., Joe Pollaro, Kasey Garcia ? Lightning Talks kept us energized! Dalton Viggers from Bubl electrified the room with The Rise of Intelligent Work Pods, proving that big ideas don’t need a long runway. ?? Interactive Discussion Groups allowed us to dig into the real challenges we face and share stories and strategies with one another with Eric Gonzales, Simon Davis, Jimmy Groh, and Andrew Farah.? ? ? Networking breaks kept us fueled while enjoying conversations that sparked new connections and collaborations. Thank you to Nestlé Nespresso SA for hosting our AM break! ?? The Innovation Hub gave us a sneak peek into the future, blending cutting-edge tech with real-world applications to inspire what's next for the workplace. ?? Customizable Tracks explored:? Workplace Tech Innovation: Transforming the Space You have with Flexible Design to Support Collaboration with Francis Aquino from Metropolis Technologies Real Estate Optimization - Managing a Global Real Estate Strategy: Tackling challenges with diverse portfolios, balancing budgets, and creating a cohesive global employee experience with Michelle Myer from Oracle, Paul Hendershot from CoStar Group ? ??Impact Awards: We wrapped up the first ever Impact Awards where organizations that have successfully planned, launched, executed, and reaped tangible results from workplace projects were celebrated! Congratulations to our winners, John Lopes and Waymo We’re looking forward to more of this as we get into Day Two - let’s continue this momentum

??And the WorkX Impact Award goes to… The first-ever #WorkX Impact Awards has concluded, celebrating the organizations and leaders who are redefining workplace innovation, culture, and leadership. These awards honor those who have transformed workplaces, elevated culture, and made a lasting impact. This year, we’re excited to celebrate excellence in two categories: ? Workplace Transformation – Recognizing game-changing projects that have redefined the workplace. ?? Workplace Leader of the Year – Spotlighting an individual who has made a lasting impact on workplace strategy and employee experience. Let’s get a drum roll please for the winners... ? Workplace Transformation - Waymo ?? Workplace Leader of the Year - John Lopes Congratulations to our winners and nominees! Your efforts are paving the way for a more dynamic and engaging workplace.

Closing Out Day 1 at #WorkX in Another Panel: Consistency vs. Uniqueness in Workplace Design How do you deliver a seamless experience across a portfolio of offices without losing local identity? That’s the big question in our final panel of the day, led by Francis Aquino, Director of Real Estate & Workplace at Metropolis Technologies. Joining him are Kasey Garcia of Workplace Services at The Trade Desk, Joanna Kliger Zak, Senior Director of Workplace Experience at Sprout Social, Inc. , and Erin Mical Vice President of Global Workplace Services at Capital One. Together, they’re tackling how to define workplace experience across multiple locations, where consistency makes the biggest impact, and how to maintain brand and culture without a one-size-fits-all approach.

What if your workplace operated like a five-star hotel? Right now, workplace leaders are unpacking how to bring a hospitality mindset into the employee experience in this Panel: Serving Your Customer’s Journey – A Hospitality Approach to Promote Meaningful Engagement. Here’s the play-by-play: ? Understanding the full employee journey—from the moment they leave home ?? High-impact service on a budget—delivering a Ritz Carlton experience without endless resources ?? Hiring for hospitality—bringing in “soft touch” employees who elevate workplace culture Moderator: Robert D. Fox, AIA, IIDA, LEED AP, Founder & Executive Producer, Work Design Magazine Panelists: ?? Alexandra Sanchez, Organon ?? Larry Charlip, Warner Music Group ?? Connie Hergert, Ontario Power Generation If you’re in the room with us at #WorkX, what’s your biggest takeaway so far? If you’re following along, what’s one hospitality principle your workplace could adopt? Drop your thoughts below!

?? Live from #WorkX: Interactive Discussion Groups! Fan-favorite Interactive Discussion Groups (IDGs) bring together small groups for a real talk on workplace, facilities, and CRE challenges. With three rotations at 30 minutes each, attendees are sharing experiences, swapping strategies, and walking away with tangible solutions they can apply immediately. Here’s what’s being tackled: ?? AI & Workplace Experience – Leveraging AI to Optimize Workplace Experience Efficiency with Eric Gonzales Global VP, Spaceti ?? Balancing Privacy & Tech – Capture Employees Presence without Invading their Privacy with Simon Davis Business Development Lead, CRE Partnerships, Bevi ?? Adapting to Change – Improve, Enhance and Flex: Evolve with Company Needs and Behaviors with Jimmy Groh Senior Director, Workplace Strategy & Operations, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.)