Smarter Spaces, Stronger Connections: Making Hybrid More Human

IF YOU CAN'T JOIN US FOR ALL OF THE KEYNOTE SPEAKERS, FEEL FREE TO STOP IN WHENEVER YOU CAN! 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM: Arrival + Light breakfast 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM: Keynote - How to Balance Employee Needs w/ Technological Advancements: Join us as Jon Brickner, Steelcase Global Employee Experience, discusses the dynamic tension between human-centered design and technological advancements. How do we push the limits of what technology can do, while grounding it in what employees actually need? 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM: Fireside Chat - Leveraging Technology to Enhance Work: How do we control technology rather than let it control us? In this session, three Steelcase leaders will bring research, insights, and storytelling to dive into the work we do and how it influences the work we design. Christina Vernon, General Manager, Hybrid Solutions & Technology Partnerships Rebecca Charbauski, Senior Editor Work Better & Director of Brand Communications Keith Bujak, Principal Researcher, Workspace Futures 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM: Panel Discussion - No Longer a Perk, Good Tech is a Must Have: In today’s project management world, technology is often a top line item in the budget. Join us for a panel discussion on what others are doing and why. 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Experience - Connecting Communities (Pop-up Tour): Seeing is believing. We're transforming our showroom! Come explore what is possible and experience how small changes can create big impact to help connect your teams. 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch + Networking Stop in whenever works best for you!