Future Of Office Summit 2024

19 March 2024 | Hilton Sydney + Virtual

Strategy, technology and innovation for office landlords, flexible workspace operators and tenants

FUTURE OF OFFICE SPACE 2024

Strategy, technology and innovation for office landlords, flexible workspace operators and tenants

FOOS is the premier event in Australia focused on the future of office space. It looks at the impact of macro drivers such as hybrid work and ESG on office demand and portfolio valuations, office design and amenities, office/building technology and innovation, new developments and redevelopments, and the impact on city CBDs.

It brings office owners, investors, developers, agencies, tenant rep firms, flex space providers and tenants together to find out everything they need to know about the state of play in the Australian office market, the latest research and trends impacting the sector and strategies for success.

The event will feature top level presentations, interactive panel discussions as well as roundtables and networking activities.

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Future of Office Space Summit

Meet Our Speakers

Carmel Hourigan

Office CEO, Charter Hall

Peter Menegazzo

Chief Executive Officer, Investa

Stace Fishwick

Executive Director-Commercial Development & Management, Property and Development NSW

Nanthesh Sivarajah

Associate Director, AustralianSuper

Nicole Ward

Head of Portfolio-Office, ISPT

Micah Schulz

Head of Office, Lendlease

Tony Massaro

Partner, KordaMentha Real Estate

Lachlan Stewart

Investment Manager, Cromwell Property Group

The 2024 Program

The Future of Office Space Summit will bring together senior leaders to discuss the following themes:

Schedule Dates

Conference Schedule

08:00

Conference registration & morning coffee

09:00

Opening remarks

09:05

Chairman’s welcome

Tony Massaro, Partner, KordaMentha Real Estate
09:15

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT: What’s the outlook for Australian commercial real estate?

In this session we hear from Vanessa Rader the Head of Research for Ray White Commercial, on where she thinks the office market is heading over the short, medium, and long-term.

Vanessa Rader, Head of Research, Ray White Commercial
10:30

Morning coffee & networking break

11:10

Interactive polling

11:15

Interactive roundtable discussions

Round Table 1: Empowering office spaces: Navigating the hybrid work future for effective occupancy 

Moderated by: John Henderson, Ex-COO, Servcorp 

Round Table 2: The next generation workplace: what elements are key 

Moderated by: Tanya Lanycia, Director – Commercial Development, Property and Development NSW/ Stace Fishwick, Executive Director-Commercial Development & Management, Property and Development NSW  

Round Table 3: Navigating uncertainty: Investment Strategies in the evolving office market 

Moderated by: Mandi Prager, Director, MP Funds Management 

Round Table 4: Reducing the operational carbon footprint of office buildings 

Moderated by: Peter White, Head of Global Sales, EP&T Global 

Round Table 5: Office space transaction volumes and activity in a shifting landscape 

Moderated by: Benjamin Martin-Henry, Head of Real Assets Research – Pacific, MSCI 

Round Table 6: Workplace strategy: Strategies to attract tenants and achieve occupancy 

Moderated by:   

CX - OPTIMISING OFFICE USE & BENEFIT

11:55

CASE STUDY: Boosting employee engagement and office occupancy through strategic activation

  • Using office space to create a vibrant environment for employees
  • Activating the precinct to boost employee attendance
  • Creating all-inclusive office spaces tailored to every need
Nicole Ward, Head of Portfolio-Office, ISPT
12:20

Lunch and networking break

TECHNOLOGY, DESIGN & INNOVATION

13:30

Interactive polling

13:40

INNOVATION TALKS

It’s more important than ever that landlords focus on retaining tenants. It takes more than just negotiating lease terms to remain competitive. Employees are demanding activated and connected buildings that make them want to come to work, and companies are seeking flexible space options that enable them to scale up or down as needed and provide their workers with flexibility in where they work.

In this session you’ll hear from 5 innovative companies that are providing strategies and solutions to help landlords to retain tenants and weather the current economic climate.

Innovator 1: Daniel Scholtens, Managing Director, FutureForma 

Innovator 2: Connor Chavarria, Senior Security Systems Advisor, Kastle Systems 

Innovator 3: Nikki Gidney, National Business Development Manager, Modus Projects 

Innovator 4: Craig Maroney, Senior Director / Head of Customer Strategy & Success, Eptura 

14:25

INVESTOR PANEL: Decoding asset price dynamics by assessing capital flows and market conditions

The valuation of commercial assets is a complex process that is influenced by a variety of factors, including cap rates and market sentiments. In this panel discussion, we will bring experts together from the investment community to explore the following topics:

  • What is the current investor sentiment for Australian office assets?
  • Will the global capital return, and what are the implication for office if it doesn’t?
  • Which market segments are more susceptible to capital flow variations and subsequent pricing effects?
  • What does the future hold for the Australian office sector?
Panellists
Nanthesh Sivarajah, Associate Director, AustralianSuper
Belinda Cheung, Assistant Fund Manager, Centuria Capital Limited
Micah Schulz, Head of Office, Lendlease
Lachlan Stewart, Investment Manager, Cromwell Property Group
Mandi Prager, Director, MP Funds Management
Facilitator
Benjamin Martin-Henry, Head of Real Assets Research – Pacific, MSCI
15:10

Afternoon Coffee & Networking Break

TENANT FIRST

15:40

Welcome to the future: Use of generative AI on the office sector and implications for tenants

AI is revolutionising the future of office space. With smart algorithms and data-driven insights, it is streamlining routine tasks, enhancing security, and optimising energy consumption and more. In this Special Address we move beyond efficiency to see how AI is fostering creativity, enhanced collaboration and enables personalised workplace experiences. We explore how it is reshaping not only the physical office but also the way we work, promoting flexibility, adaptability, and productivity in an ever-evolving landscape.

  • Predictive maintenance of offices
  • Leasing and modelling of offices
  • Using generative AI to conduct market analysis of the office sector
  • How can AI improve the tenant experience
Jeames Hanley, Digital Practice Manager and AI Expert, Gray Puksand Architects
16:05

TENANTS PANEL DISCUSSION: Revitalising office space through the eyes of tenants

Tenants from across the Australian business landscape share what they look for in commercial property. Discover the impact of market dynamics, sustainability, and technology on workspaces in this panel:

  • Green magic for tenants: How ESG practices spark demand for fresh, innovative designs?
  • How can the intricate interplay of workplace design, construction, and project management drive optimal outcomes that cater to the evolving needs and aspirations of modern organisations?
  • How does the demand for high occupancy during short bursts prompt a re-evaluation of building design and structure?
  • Space invaders or allies: Can landlords and flex space providers engage in a new relationship?
Panellists
Domino Risch, Workplace Futurist,
Kim Ronaldson, Workplace Experience Manager, Australian Retirement Trust
Justin Nevill, National Facilities, Property and Sustainability Manager, Hub Australia
Andrew Peak, National Director - Advisory & Transaction Services – Occupier Tenant Representation, CBRE
Facilitator
Debs Majumdar, Acting Director Portfolio Management and Assurance, NSW Department of Customer Service
16:50

Cocktails and networking

17:30

Close of Summit

Tenants from across the Australian business landscape share what they look for in commercial property. Discover the impact of market dynamics, sustainability, and technology on workspaces in this panel:

  • Green magic for tenants: How ESG practices spark demand for fresh, innovative designs?
  • How can the intricate interplay of workplace design, construction, and project management drive optimal outcomes that cater to the evolving needs and aspirations of modern organisations?
  • How does the demand for high occupancy during short bursts prompt a re-evaluation of building design and structure?
  • Space invaders or allies: Can landlords and flex space providers engage in a new relationship?
Event Ticket Price

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BENEFITS OF ATTENDING

The Future of Office Space Summit is a Hybrid event. This format combines the traditional face-to-face conference with virtual elements, allowing both in-person and virtual attendees to access the same content and networking opportunities simultaneously.

High quality curated content

With expert sessions and industry leading speakers, delve into expertly curated content that you won’t find anywhere else.

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Wherever you are at the time of the event, you’ll be in control. You’ll have the ability to consume all the content being delivered at your leisure through either a live stream of the physical event or on-demand.

Time efficient

If you are based outside of Sydney and for whatever reason can’t make it to the event in-person, you can save on travel time and accommodation costs while still networking with global industry professionals.

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