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 -
Global Facilities, Real Estate and Operations Director,
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
9:55 am - 10:40 am
From Metrics to Meaning: Transforming the Workplace with Data-Driven Insights
Alison Muh -
Assoc. AIA, Assoc. IIDA, Founder & CEO,
Space Plan Wizard, Inc.
Valerie Jardon - Managing Director, Principal, Interior Architects
Courtney Grove - National Senior Construction Manager, BDO USA LLP
10:40 am - 11:05 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
11:05 am - 12:45 pm IDG 8 - Translating Neurodiversity into Workplace Transformations – Where to StartDelegates 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
11:05 am - 12:45 pm IDG 9 - Taking Steps Towards Meaningful and Manageable SustainabilityInteractive Discussion Groups
11:05 am - 12:45 pm IDG 10 - Rightsizing Amenities to Drive Higher ROI and Cost Savings Adi Hod - Sr Manager Workplace Experience, Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc
Interactive Discussion Groups
11:05 am - 12:45 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
11:05 am - 12:45 pm IDG 12 - Designing with Customers in Mind– Aligning Facilities with the Culture of the Work Being DoneInteractive Discussion Groups
11:05 am - 12:45 pm IDG 13 - Embracing Flexibility – Revamp Your Location Strategy Bill Callahan - Director of Workplace Experience, Seismic
Networking Lunch
12:45 pm - 1:45 pm
Networking Luncheon
Customizable Tracks
Hybrid Workplace & Culture Enhancement for Engagement
1:45 pm - 2:15 pm Right-Sizing Space and Policy for a Purposeful Hybrid Future Margaret Becker - Director of Workplace Services, Organic ValleyWith a new hybrid work policy in place and fresh initiatives underway, this organization is embracing the challenge of aligning space, technology, and employee expectations to drive culture and efficiency. Hear how a cross-functional leadership team—including CRE, HR, and Communications—are partnering to rethink space allocation and engagement strategies in an environment where most employees no longer need a full-time desk. From reimagining office amenities to implementing tools that support flexible desk usage and monitor occupancy, this session will share what it takes to transition from simply having a hybrid policy to building a workplace ecosystem that supports it.
Hybrid Workplace & Culture Enhancement for Engagement
2:15 pm - 2:45 pm Using Technology to Bridge the Gap Between Remote and in Office WorkersDistributed 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
1:45 pm - 2:15 pm Beyond Buildings: Facilities to Facilitators and Strategic Business Partners Babatunde Olufon - Sr Facilities Manager, International Monetary FundToday'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.
Smarter Decision-Making & Data Management
2:15 pm - 2:45 pm Uncovering Actionable Insights and Problem Solving with Data Adam Stoltz - Sr Manager, Workplace Experience, Latham & WatkinsWorkplace 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.
2:45 pm - 3:30 pm
Retraining How We Approach the Office – Perception is Reality
William Lythgoe -
Senior Manager of Master Planning, Global Real Estate,
Sanofi
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 - 4:00 pm
Interactive Workplace Benchmarking
Engage in live polling and quick break out chats to hear what your peers are doing with their workplaces. Walk away with actionable insights, new metrics and success stories to fuel your workplace and CRE strategy.
4:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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