Dan Ryan

Dan Ryan

Vice President of Real Estate and Facilities Pegasystems

Main Day Two - Wednesday, February 25, 2026

9:05 AM Cross-Functional Collaboration Hot Seat Part 1: Partnering with Finance to Ignite Workplace Transformation

Transformation initiatives require more than great ideas—they need the financial partnership to become reality. In this candid 20-minute “Hot Seat” conversation, a senior finance leader shares insights on how to build a collaborative relationship that accelerates workplace innovation. Discover how aligning financial strategy with workplace goals can unlock funding, mitigate risk, and drive measurable business impact. Attendees will gain actionable advice on bridging finance and workplace perspectives to power transformational change.
Hear firsthand how finance views workplace transformation priorities and investment criteria
Learn practical approaches to align business cases and secure budget support for innovation
Explore strategies for ongoing collaboration that balance fiscal discipline with agility and growth
Paige Evanich, Director, Workplace and Employee Experience, Brex
Erik Zhou, Chief Accounting Officer, Brex 

9:30 AM Cross-Functional Collaboration Hot Seat Part 2: Aligning with HR to Elevate Employee Experience

Transformation initiatives require more than innovative ideas—they need strong partnerships that connect workplace strategy with people priorities. In this candid 20-minute “Hot Seat” conversation, a senior HR leader shares perspectives on how to collaborate effectively to enhance employee experience and drive cultural change. Discover how aligning workforce strategy with workplace initiatives can boost engagement, foster inclusion, and deliver measurable business outcomes. Attendees will gain practical advice on bridging HR and workplace functions to create lasting impact.
Hear firsthand how HR views employee experience priorities and talent strategies
Learn approaches to align workplace initiatives with workforce needs and organizational culture
Explore strategies for sustained collaboration that drives engagement, inclusion, and retention 

9:50 AM Shaping Tomorrow’s Workplace with Smart Solutions

Organizations are under pressure to create environments that are not only efficient but adaptable to constant change. From connected systems to predictive analytics, technology is helping leaders make faster, smarter decisions about how people use space and how resources are deployed. This session explores how innovative tools can streamline operations, improve collaboration, and support evolving employee expectations—while maintaining flexibility for future needs.
Action Points:
Understand how intelligent workplace solutions drive agility, cost efficiency, and employee engagement
Explore real-world approaches to using data for better decision-making and long-term planning
Learn strategies to implement technology that scales and evolves with your organization
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