Main Day One - Thursday, August 14, 2025


Main Stage

7:30 am - 8:30 am Breakfast and Registration

8:30 am - 8:35 am WorkX Welcome


8:35 am - 9:00 am Day One Chairperson Opening Remarks

Join leaders to discuss the redefined value of the office and tackle top challenges faced today impacting the modern workplace. 

  • Define a purpose for the office that aligns with company goals and culture 
  • Dive into the opportunity that digital tools and AI offers the workplace  
  • Assess portfolio status and space trends  
  • Overcome challenges with leadership that are deterring meaningful changes from being implemented 
  • Consider your sustainability impact and functional ways to create meaningful  
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Alejandro Rivero

Global Head of Corporate Real Estate
Samsung

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James Duenas

Head of Global Workspaces and Facilities
Intermountain Health

9:45 am - 9:50 am Lightning Talk


9:50 am - 10:35 am Panel Discussion: Scaling Experience Across the Business to Maximize Hospitality

Chad Lundeen - VP, Real Estate, Saatva

Creating a unique workplace applies to all offices and working styles. How do you ensure you are providing cohesive and equitable experiences, no matter the size, location or functional areas your people are working in? Join workplace experts to consider: 

  • Workplace experience dynamics and ways to measure the effectiveness of the workplace 
  • Different needs of individual offices and brainstorm best practices to standardize to provide alignment and hospitality no matter your portfolio size 
  • Various working styles, accessibility and expectations within your organization  
  • Success stories of optimized hospitality across organizations 
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Chad Lundeen

VP, Real Estate
Saatva

10:35 am - 10:40 am Lightning Talk


10:40 am - 11:20 am Networking Break and Demo Drive

Interactive Discussion Groups

Delegates will be sorted into groups of 10-15 to take part in interactive discussion groups, a form of interactive round tables, to laser in on some of the topics below. Delegates will have the opportunity to select three 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

11:20 am - 1:00 pm IDG 1 - Design Immersive Spaces that Fit the Culture of Your Business



Delegates will be sorted into groups of 10-15 to take part in interactive discussion groups, a form of interactive round tables, to laser in on some of the topics below. Delegates will have the opportunity to select three 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

11:20 am - 1:00 pm IDG 2 - New Lease Strategy Tips โ€“ How to Play Your Best Hand


Delegates will be sorted into groups of 10-15 to take part in interactive discussion groups, a form of interactive round tables, to laser in on some of the topics below. Delegates will have the opportunity to select three 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

11:20 am - 1:00 pm IDG 3 - Proven Metrics to Measure Employee Experience and Satisfaction


Delegates will be sorted into groups of 10-15 to take part in interactive discussion groups, a form of interactive round tables, to laser in on some of the topics below. Delegates will have the opportunity to select three 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

11:20 am - 1:00 pm IDG 4 - Create Small Wins with Minimal Investment โ€“ Low Risk Strategies to Understand What Your People Really Want


Delegates will be sorted into groups of 10-15 to take part in interactive discussion groups, a form of interactive round tables, to laser in on some of the topics below. Delegates will have the opportunity to select three 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

11:20 am - 1:00 pm IDG 5 - Donโ€™t Wait for the Data to Shout โ€“ Turning Insights into Action


Delegates will be sorted into groups of 10-15 to take part in interactive discussion groups, a form of interactive round tables, to laser in on some of the topics below. Delegates will have the opportunity to select three 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

11:20 am - 1:00 pm IDG 6 - Building Belonging in a Dispersed Workforce
Tiah Lindner - Flexible Work Program Administrator, Oregon Health & Science University


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Tiah Lindner

Flexible Work Program Administrator
Oregon Health & Science University

Delegates will be sorted into groups of 10-15 to take part in interactive discussion groups, a form of interactive round tables, to laser in on some of the topics below. Delegates will have the opportunity to select three 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

11:20 am - 1:00 pm IDG 7 - Optimize Space through AI


Luncheon

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Networking Luncheon

Customizable Tracks

Workplace Technology Innovation

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Exploring How AI and Digital Tools are Creating Smarter, More Efficient and Personalized Spaces

With the help of AI, organizations can create workspaces that can respond to employeeโ€™s ever-changing needs. This results in better decision making and space utilization. Dive into real life examples of how AI can adapt to user behaviors and power analytics to enhance space optimization, influence design and offer operational efficiencies. Further, explore the benefits and challenges of incorporating AI into your design and best practices and lessons learned to accompany them. 

Workplace Technology Innovation

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm Prioritizing Employee Health and Well-Being to Support Productivity in the Workplace

Explore wearable technology, smart building technology and tech-embedded furniture, that can be implemented to assess the well-being of employees in real-time. This includes physical activity, air quality, and other health metrics that can provide insights that workplace teams can use to promote better working conditions while in office.  

Workplace Technology Innovation

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Curating a High Touch Experience Throughout the Customer Journey
Danny Hill - Senior IWMS Operations Architect, AMS Workplace Technology

From visitor management, to security, to flexible space, there are so many factors that impact workers while in the office. Identifying areas to improve experience through services and technologies will help to ease the burden of using the office. Overcome implementation challenges, consider ROI and zero-in on the best way to level up experience for your organization. 

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Danny Hill

Senior IWMS Operations Architect
AMS Workplace Technology

Real Estate Optimization

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Thinking Outside the Box: Unlocking New Revenue in CRE
Jonathan Navallo - Senior Director, Real Estate Portfolio Management and Corporate Services, Tyson Foods

In an era where traditional real estate models are being tested, forward-thinking leaders are uncovering untapped value by redefining what assets can do. This session features a veteran of global real estate strategy who now drives bold transformation at one of the worldโ€™s largest retailers. From revitalizing underused land in Arkansas to exploring unconventional revenue streams like wind farms and data centers, the conversation will highlight how creative thinking and portfolio optimization can generate both economic and community value. This session will examine how to rethink land not just as a location, but as a long-term opportunity to serve changing business and societal needs. Get inspired by strategies that go beyond the lease to deliver real impact. 

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Jonathan Navallo

Senior Director, Real Estate Portfolio Management and Corporate Services
Tyson Foods

Real Estate Optimization

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm Correcting for Surplus Space โ€“ Solutions for Repurposing
Matthew Gabree - VP, Real Estate & Workplace Experience, TripAdvisor

Reimagining underutilized space can drive low risk, high reward to the bottom line. This can be done in a variety of different approaches, which may promote sustainability, community and cost savings. Join CRE leaders to discuss different strategies to repurpose your extra space after consolidation. 

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Matthew Gabree

VP, Real Estate & Workplace Experience
TripAdvisor

Real Estate Optimization

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Determining Space Requirements for Offices in a Hybrid World
Marie Pisello - Senior Manager Real Estate, IGT

After a year of right sizing portfolios, companies are now approaching the idea of acquiring new space. Whether you are at lease end, growing your footprint or rebuilding, lack of attendance mandates makes it difficult to determine the appropriate amount of space needed. Dive into different metrics and strategies to analyze how your space is being used to figure out the needs of today and the future for your organization. 

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Marie Pisello

Senior Manager Real Estate
IGT

Networking Break

3:30 pm - 4:10 pm Networking Break and Demo Drive

Main Stage

4:10 pm - 4:55 pm Panel Discussion: Panel Discussion: Scaling Experience Across the Business to Maximize Hospitality

Chad Lundeen - VP, Real Estate, Saatva

Creating a unique workplace applies to all offices and working styles. How do you ensure you are providing cohesive and equitable experiences, no matter the size, location or functional areas your people are working in? Join workplace experts to consider: 

  • Workplace experience dynamics and ways to measure the effectiveness of the workplace 
  • Different needs of individual offices and brainstorm best practices to standardize to provide alignment and hospitality no matter your portfolio size 
  • Various working styles, accessibility and expectations within your organization  
  • Success stories of optimized hospitality across organizations 
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Chad Lundeen

VP, Real Estate
Saatva

4:55 pm - 5:00 pm Lightning Talk


5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Drinks Reception in the Expo Hall


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