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Plenary 3
Plenary 4
The Impact of Tech and
the Creative Sector on
Future Workspace
Much has been written about the future of workspace and the impact
of hybrid working, on both the workplace and our cities. This panel
will debate the need for collaboration and co creation in tech and
creative industries and how that necessitates the need for colocation to
succeed. Equally, does that requirement exist in all business sectors as
everyone strives to innovate to prevail?
The panel will unravel the intricate
threads of workplace culture in an
age of dispersed colleagues and
hybrid working. While every business
proudly proclaims its unique culture,
the question looms large—can such
a culture endure in the face of a
fragmented colleague base and
how does this affect our cities and
industries as a result? The benefits
of the traditional office environment,
fostering collaboration, peer-to-peer
support, and the organic transfer of
knowledge from senior to junior staff,
are undeniably vital components in
the tapestry of culture and innovation.
The creation of attractive workplace
is fundamental in talent attraction
and retention, and is reliant on a team
assessing many factors such as smart
technology, ESG, AI and amenity; along
with locational factors.
Hear from our panel of experts as they
discuss the impact of hybrid working,
the importance of colocation and what
our cities need from us in order to
truly thrive.
Date: 24 May 2024
Date: 24 May 2024
Time: 09:30 - 11:00
Time: 11:45 - 13:15
Chair:
AI – Impact on Property
and Construction
Chair:
Join us for this exciting event that will converge the realms of
neuroscience, artificial intelligence (AI), and the property industry.
Dale Sinclair
Director, Head of
Digital Innovation WSP
Kris Krokosz
Director, squaredot
Speakers:
Speakers:
Leah Jones
Interim Deputy
Director
Workplace Experience,
Government Property
Agency
Dr Hannah Critchlow
Neuroscientist,
University
of Cambridge
Alexandra King
Lecturer, Birmingham
City University
Zachary Denning
Head of Product
Sustainability,
JLL Hank
Renowned neuroscientist and
published author, known for
appearances across a plethora
of BBC radio and television shows,
Dr. Hannah Critchlow, will take centre
stage, leveraging her expertise in the
human brain to illuminate the intricate
connections between cognition and
the rapidly evolving landscape of AI.
As advancements in AI continue to
reshape industries, the property sector
stands on the brink of transformative
change. Zach Denning of JLL Hank,
along with Dale Sinclair of WSP will
join Hannah to delve into the potential
impact of AI on the property industry,
exploring how cognitive technologies
could revolutionize operations,
decision-making processes, and
overall efficiency within the real
estate domain. Expect to gain
valuable insights, forge meaningful
connections, and leave with a deeper
understanding of the profound impact
that AI is poised to have on the
property industry.
Tim Oldman
Founder and CEO,
Leesman
Tim Sparks
Real Estate Project
Executive, Google
James Watts
Director &
Birmingham Office
Lead, Arup
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