WorkX Conference
Main Day Two - Friday, August 15, 2025
Main Stage
8:00 am - 9:30 am
Networking Breakfast
9:00 am - 9:10 am
Day Two Chairperson Welcome
9:10 am - 9:55 am
Keynote Panel - Inside Out: Rethinking Office Transformation Through Experience
Phil Putnam -
Sr Director, Global Facilities & Real Estate,
TraceLink
Dan Ryan - Vice President of Real Estate and Facilities, Pegasystems
Nick Camelio - Chief People Officer, TraceLink
From mismatched expectations to rapid redesigns, the journey of reimagining the office has challenged both physical planning and cultural alignment. This panel brings together leaders who’ve navigated the return-to-office shift after building spaces under very different assumptions during the pandemic. They’ll share the realities of trying to re-engage teams in environments originally intended for remote-first models, and the importance of aligning workplace strategies with evolving leadership visions. The conversation will explore the delicate balance between intention and outcome—especially when office culture can’t be built overnight and buy-in can’t be mandated. Attendees will gain an honest, multi-dimensional look at how real estate, leadership, and employee sentiment intersect when everything is in flux.
Discussion Topics:
- Building versus belonging: Can office space design truly shape behavior, or must behavior shift first to justify the space?
- Aligning executive vision with workplace strategy to influence broader organizational change.
- Lessons learned from the communication and change management efforts that supported the transition
10:00 am - 10:45 am
CRE Trends Panel: Competing to Secure the Best Space in a Market of Increasing Demand
After a year or two of rightsizing portfolios, the companies that are looking to invest in more space to accommodate new space requirements, or those at lease end are facing a cutthroat, recovering real estate market. With less new space coming to the market, prime space will be at a shortage for those who wait. Dive into trends that will help you combat intensified competition.
- Assess the current supply of office buildings and the impact of RTO on desirable A-List cities
- Explore the impact of leasing demand on older markets and secondary cities
- Discuss the CapEx needed to bring new life to buildings and renovation considerations
10:45 am - 11:15 am
Networking Break & Demo Drive
Delegates will be sorted into groups of 10-15 to take part in Interactive Discussion Groups, a form of interactive roundtables, to laser in on some of the challenge topics below. Delegates will have the opportunity to select two topics and will rotate between their choices in 30-minute intervals. Interactive Discussion Groups will be kept small to ensure all participants get the opportunity to ask questions and share their experiences.
Interactive Discussion Groups
Delegates will be sorted into groups of 10-15 to take part in interactive discussion groups, a form of interactive roundtables, to laser in on some of the challenge topics below. Delegates will have the opportunity to select two topics and will rotate between their choices in 30-minute intervals. Interactive discussion groups will be kept small to ensure all participants get the opportunity to ask questions and share their experiences.
Interactive Discussion Groups
11:15 am - 12:55 pm
IDG 8 - Translating Neurodiversity into Workplace Transformations – Where to Start
Jess Hess -
Head of Global Real Estate and Workplace Services,
GoDaddy
Delegates will be sorted into groups of 10-15 to take part in interactive discussion groups, a form of interactive roundtables, to laser in on some of the challenge topics below. Delegates will have the opportunity to select two topics and will rotate between their choices in 30-minute intervals. Interactive discussion groups will be kept small to ensure all participants get the opportunity to ask questions and share their experiences.
Interactive Discussion Groups
11:15 am - 12:55 pm
IDG 9 - Taking Steps Towards Meaningful and Manageable Sustainability
Interactive Discussion Groups
11:15 am - 12:55 pm
IDG 10 - Rightsizing Amenities to Drive Higher ROI and Cost Savings
Adi Hod -
Sr Manager Workplace Experience,
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc
Interactive Discussion Groups
11:15 am - 12:55 pm
IDG 11 - Achieving Culture Unification Across Global Campuses
Sandy Pharaon -
Senior Manager, Technology Services Digital Workplace Solutions,
American Family Insurance
Sandy Pharaon
Senior Manager, Technology Services Digital Workplace SolutionsAmerican Family Insurance
Interactive Discussion Groups
11:15 am - 12:55 pm
IDG 12 - Designing with Customers in Mind– Aligning Facilities with the Culture of the Work Being Done
Interactive Discussion Groups
11:15 am - 12:55 pm
IDG 13 - Embracing Flexibility – Revamp Your Location Strategy
Bill Callahan -
Director, Workplace Experience,
Seismic
Networking Lunch
12:55 pm - 2:00 pm
Networking Luncheon
Customizable Tracks
Hybrid Workplace & Culture Enhancement for Engagement
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Building Hybrid by Choice, Not Force: A Case Study
How can organizations successfully implement a hybrid work strategy without resorting to rigid mandates? Leading companies have taken a data-driven, employee-centric approach to fostering an engaging and productive hybrid work environment—without requiring in-office attendance. This session explores how leading companies designed and refined its workplace experience by leveraging workforce insights, optimizing office spaces for collaboration, and aligning leadership expectations with employee preferences. Attendees will gain a firsthand look at the strategies used to encourage meaningful office interactions while respecting flexibility, ensuring both business needs and employee satisfaction are met.
Hybrid Workplace & Culture Enhancement for Engagement
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Using Technology to Bridge the Gap Between Remote and in Office Workers
Distributed workforces are here to stay. As companies continue to adapt, leaders need to level the playing field and ensure remote workers have equal access to resources as those in the office. People are inherently wired to connect and create a sense of stability by democratizing resources, training and technology is key for environments that foster collaboration and innovation among teams. Explore how technology can play a key role in blending physical and digital environments to connect in a human way and hear examples of technologies you can incorporate to equalize the employee experience.
Smarter Decision-Making & Data Management
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Beyond Buildings: Facilities to Facilitators and Strategic Business Partners
Babatunde Olufon -
Sr Facilities Manager & HQ Mayor, Workplace and Facilities Operations,
International Monetary Fund
Today's facilities and workplace management teams must evolve beyond the traditional roles of maintaining buildings and managing spaces. The traditional view of facilities and workplace teams as cost centers focused on building maintenance requires a paradigm shift. In today’s competitive business landscape, facilities and workplace professionals must transition their expertise to position their facilities/hybrid workplace as a strategic asset that directly impacts workforce productivity.
This session provides workplace professionals with insights to elevate their function from operational support to value creation.
Babatunde Olufon
Sr Facilities Manager & HQ Mayor, Workplace and Facilities OperationsInternational Monetary Fund
Smarter Decision-Making & Data Management
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Uncovering Actionable Insights and Problem Solving with Data
Adam Stoltz -
Sr Manager, Workplace Experience,
Latham & Watkins
Workplace analytics tracking space usage, attendance, visitor volume, and more can lead to smarter, cost-effective decision making as business needs evolve. Benchmark your performance against others who are actively implementing insights from data and impacting business decisions through trends and meaningful insights.
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Retraining How We Approach the Office – Perception is Reality
Jess Hess -
Head of Global Real Estate and Workplace Services,
GoDaddy
Workplace leaders hold the responsibility of incorporating space and experience to promote engagement and productivity. In a hybrid and increasingly RTO world, this has proven to be challenging given differing views from leadership and the actual employees themselves. Change management strategies are more important than ever to align priorities and desires to hopefully create a meaningful workplace across the board. Join leaders to discuss strategies to accomplish employee buy-in, evaluate messaging and create cross functional alignment to reimagine how employees view the office.
3:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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