Main Day One - Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Main Stage
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Breakfast and Registration
9:00 am - 9:30 am
Opening Remarks & Ice Breaker
9:30 am - 10:10 am
Opening Keynote - From Cost Center to Value Creator: Redefining the Workplace
Mauricio Toledo -
Global Head of Workplace Experience,
Warner Music Group
10:10 am - 10:15 am
Lightning Talk
Sponsored by: OFS
10:15 am - 10:55 am
Panel: The Great Disconnect – Unify C-Suite Expectation with Practical Implementation
Hannah Hosanna -
Facility Operations Security & Sustainability Lead,
Kite, a Gilead Company
Nelson Pena - Director of Facilities Management, Brookshire Grocery Company
John Turner - Executive Director of Facilities Management and Operations, UT Health San Antonio
A clear vision from the top is essential—but when strategic mandates reach the operational level, translation gaps can stall progress. This panel explores how to close the disconnect between executive expectations and on-the-ground execution. Hear from leaders who are successfully aligning vision with reality, navigating competing priorities, resource constraints, and cultural resistance to deliver meaningful results across the workplace.
Examine real-world examples of translating broad executive goals into clear, executable plans
Learn how to manage cross-functional alignment, communication, and accountability from strategy to implementation
Explore tactics to anticipate and overcome barriers that often derail transformation efforts
John Turner
Executive Director of Facilities Management and OperationsUT Health San Antonio
10:55 am - 11:00 am
Lightning Talk
Sponsored by: DoorDash
11:00 am - 11:30 am
From What to Why: Decoding Workplace Experience
Kelly Kolar -
President & Founder,
Kolar kxi
Amy Schaewe - Associate Director, Workplace Strategy, Eli Lilly & Company
Robert Feldbauer - Chief Facilities and Real Estate Development Officer, Children's Health
Mauricio Toledo - Global Head of Workplace Experience, Warner Music Group
We’ve mastered measuring what happens in our workplaces. Now it’s time to understand the why. Behind every data point is a human story, and this session challenges the idea that quantitative data alone is enough and explores how human experiences must lead the future workplace. By integrating qualitative human experience data with quantitative data, we decode behavior, emotion, and motivation, transforming buildings into more human-centered, right-sized workplace solutions for performance, connection, and wellbeing.
Learning objectives
· Discover how data becomes a predictive tool for right-sizing and master planning—fueling continuous improvement and support for organizational growth.
· Learn how “A Day in the Life of” approach can unlock human potential to build a holistic workplace experience.
· Neuro-aesthetic design—an emerging movement—blends science and art to unlock human potential by shaping mood, focus, and wellbeing.
Sponsored by: Kolar Design
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Networking Break
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.
IDG 1
12:00 pm - 1:25 pm IDG 1 – How Workplace Food is Elevating the Employee ExperienceSponsored by: ezCater
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.
IDG 2
12:00 pm - 1:25 pm IDG 2 - Design Space That Responds to Emotion, Not Just Function Hannah Hosanna - Facility Operations Security & Sustainability Lead, Kite, a Gilead CompanyDelegates 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.
IDG 3
12:00 pm - 1:25 pm IDG 3 – Build Best Hospitality Practices to Elevate Workplace Culture Gerard Visser - Head of Workplace, Ramp
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.
IDG 4
12:00 pm - 1:25 pm IDG 4 – Why Al Rarely Changes Decisions: The Hidden Cost of Disconnected Intelligence Andres Avalos - Chief Product Officer, OfficeSpace Software IncSponsored by: OfficeSpace Software
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.
IDG 5
12:00 pm - 1:25 pm IDG 5 - Build a Data-Driven Culture for Tangible Decision Making Andrea Heap - Director of Workplace Experience, Guild
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.
IDG 6
12:00 pm - 1:25 pm IDG 6 - Realign Space, People, and Policies to Create a Value Driven CultureLuncheon
1:25 pm - 2:30 pm
Networking Luncheon
Customizable Tracks
Real Estate Optimization
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm Securing the Right Space for People and Operations in a Changing Market Patrick Pryor - VP, Corporate Real Estate, Sotheby'sAs organizations refresh their workplace and operational footprints, the challenge is no longer just finding space. It’s identifying environments that genuinely support people, workflows, and long-term growth. With limited new supply and evolving expectations for how space should function, leaders must know what qualities to prioritize and how to kick-start the transformation process once a site is selected. This session outlines the practical criteria, early-stage steps, and strategic considerations that help teams secure and shape the right space for their future.
Pinpoint the essential attributes such as location, layout, adaptability, and infrastructure, that make a space viable for people, operations, and storage
Understand how to evaluate candidate markets and buildings through the lens of long-term usability and transformation potential
Learn the initial CapEx, planning, and design steps needed to turn a selected site into a fully functional, future-ready environment
Patrick Pryor, VP Corporate Real Estate, Southby’s
Real Estate Optimization
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Right-Size Without Compromise: Maximize Portfolio Efficiency While Preserving Workplace Value Leana Tatum - Director of Facilities Management, Genuine Parts Company
Designing for Agility & Impact
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm Case Study: Building Corporate Real Estate into the Organizational Strategic Plan Andrew Akard - VP, Facilities Director, Tinker Federal Credit Union
Designing for Agility & Impact
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Rework the Office into a Dynamic Hub for High-Value Interactions Andres Cueto - VP, Corporate Real Estate, TDECUIn today’s hybrid and distributed work environment, the office must evolve beyond a static workspace into a purposeful hub that fosters genuine connection, collaboration, and innovation. Workplace leaders face the challenge of designing adaptable spaces that accommodate diverse activities and drive meaningful employee engagement. Join this session to explore best practices for:
Integrating flexible design features that support a variety of event formats, spontaneous encounters, and purposeful programming
Developing robust success metrics to evaluate impact and guide continuous refinement of space and experience strategies
Generating creative, scalable ideas for high-impact engagement initiatives tailored to different budget realities—from cost-effective touchpoints to premium offerings
Networking Break
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Networking Break
Main Stage
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Leadership-Driven CRE Transformation: Navigating Change from the C-Suite Down
Sarah Wexler -
Managing Director,
JLL
The commercial real estate landscape undergoes significant shifts when new leadership takes the helm—whether at the organizational, portfolio, or property level. This panel explores how leadership transitions catalyze transformation across CRE operations, from strategic repositioning and capital allocation decisions to operational excellence and stakeholder relationships. Our speakers will examine real-world case studies of leadership-driven change, discussing how new executives reshape portfolio strategies, drive technology adoption, influence ESG initiatives, and navigate market volatility. We'll cover the critical first 100 days of CRE leadership transitions, change management strategies that work in real estate contexts, and how to align teams around new vision while maintaining operational continuity. Whether you're a new leader stepping into a CRE role or working through organizational change, this session provides actionable insights on successfully transforming commercial real estate operations under new leadership paradigms.
Sponsored by: JLL
4:30 pm - 4:35 pm
Lightning Talk
Sponsored by: Bubl
4:35 pm - 5:05 pm
From Vacancy to Velocity: How Design Speed Translates into Market Advantage
Kevin Welton -
Head Commercial Office,
Wayfair Professional
Katherine Cincotta - Enterprise Account Executive, Wayfair Professional
Ashley Prout - Head of Commercial Office and Workplace Design, Wayfair Professional
Suzanne Pyles - Managing Director, Taicoon Property Partners
Michelle Leigh Castro - Director, Taicoon Property Partners
Sponsored by: Wayfair Professional
5:05 pm - 5:45 pm
Pre-Game Drinks
5:45 pm - 6:25 pm
Bus to OFS After Party
6:45 pm - 7:45 pm
Showroom Social, Hosted by OFS
Where connection meets workplace.
Join OFS in our local showroom for a happy hour designed to help you connect more deeply with WorkX attendees and get inspired by furniture solutions that truly support the way people work.
Sponsored by: OFS
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