Organizational priorities often originate from the executive suite—but turning strategic mandates into frontline impact requires clear translation and operational agility. This session examines how leaders effectively cascade directives throughout the organization, fostering alignment, accountability, and measurable results. Gain insight into bridging the gap between vision and execution to build sustained momentum.

Explore frameworks for translating executive priorities into actionable team goals and initiatives

Learn how to engage stakeholders at all levels to drive commitment and remove barriers

Discover methods for tracking progress and communicating wins to maintain organizational focus 

Financial discussions can stall innovation if framed solely around costs and constraints. This session highlights the power of storytelling to reframe budget conversations, emphasizing value creation and strategic risk management. Leaders will learn how to craft compelling narratives that connect workplace investments to business outcomes, inspiring confidence and unlocking new funding opportunities.

Understand how to translate financial data into relatable stories that resonate with decision-makers

Learn techniques to balance risk awareness with the opportunity mindset in budget discussions

See examples of storytelling that have successfully shifted organizational perspectives on workplace spend

Brookes Broughton

Regional Manager - Eastern U.S., Workplace Experience
The Walt Disney Company

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The rapid shift to remote work during COVID-19 accelerated the evolution of workplace technology, fundamentally reshaping how teams connect, collaborate, and contribute. Today’s distributed workforces demand more than just access—they require equitable, integrated experiences that bridge physical and virtual divides. As technology continues to advance, it has become a unifying force, enabling organizations to build inclusive, connected cultures regardless of location.

This session explores how modern technology solutions can support seamless collaboration between remote and in-office employees, and how organizations can use these tools to create a more equitable and engaging hybrid workplace.

Discover how technology has evolved to support workforce unification post-COVID

Explore tools that ensure equal access to resources for both remote and on-site employees

Learn strategies to design hybrid environments that foster authentic human connection

Hear real-world examples of tech-driven initiatives that enhance collaboration, engagement, and innovation

Accurate forecasting is the backbone of strategic workplace planning. By leveraging AI and advanced analytics, organizations can anticipate occupancy trends, space needs, and resource demands with greater precision. This session explores how smarter forecasting models are helping leaders optimize real estate portfolios, reduce costs, and improve employee experience in a dynamic environment.

Understand the role of predictive analytics in anticipating workplace utilization and demand

Learn how to integrate multiple data sources to build robust forecasting models

Explore strategies to translate forecasting insights into proactive, agile workplace management 

Understanding how employees interact with their workplace is essential to making informed experience investments that truly move the needle. This session explores how organizations are leveraging engagement data—both quantitative and qualitative—to prioritize initiatives that boost satisfaction, productivity, and retention. Learn practical approaches to capture meaningful insights and translate them into targeted workplace enhancements with measurable impact.

Discover effective methods to measure employee engagement and experience across diverse work environments

Learn how to connect engagement metrics to investment decisions that drive business outcomes

Explore case studies where data-driven experience strategies have led to improved workplace satisfaction and performance