REwork APAC Summit: 17-18 August, 2021
About the event
Disrupted and declared unsafe – Covid 19 has made us rethink, reimagine, redefine and redesign the workplace.
Gone are the days when the workplace was defined by a physical space in a central location that employees occupied during regular office hours. What we see emerging today is a new set of standards regarding employee experience, staff wellbeing, workplace purpose and function.
Work culture is being REcreated – workspace and real estate requirements are being REconsidered – and employees are being REtooled to get the job done in different ways. Those who get it right will win the war for talent and profit from this extraordinary change.
At the REwork APAC Summit we bring together leaders in the workplace world to connect, learn, and find the partners they need to build the future ready workforce and workplace.
When
8am-5.30pm, Tuesday 17th – Wednesday 18th August
Post-conference masterclass: 9-12pm, Thursday 19th August
WHERE
Sydney | Singapore | Virtual
OUR SPONSORS
Our Speakers
JENNIFER HENDERSON
Global Head of Workplace Experience
Standard Chartered Bank – Hong Kong
KATE LANGAN
Group GM Property
ANZ Banking Group – Australia
ANTONY SLUMBERS
Co-Founder
Real Innovation Academy – UK
RAPHAEL GIELGEN
Trend Scout, Future of Work
Vitra – Switzerland
PHILLIP DUNN
Director Workplace APAC
Netflix – Singapore
NATALIE DEVLIN
Chief Experience Officer
Charter Hall – Australia
JEN GOELDNER
Head of Workspace Technology
Transurban – Australia
HELEN SNOWBALL
Chief HR Officer Asia Pacific
JLL – Singapore
ASHISH MEHROTRA
Asia Pacific Head – RE&F Operations
Microsoft – Singapore
ALISON WEBB
Future of Work Lead, Customer Futures
Lendlease – Australia
MARK SWEENEY
Workspace Technology Manager – Asia Pacific, SEEK – Australia
CHRIS ALCOCK
Principal Consulting
Six Ideas, Dexus – Australia
ARIANE VIRTUE
Partner and Co-Founder
Flex We Are – Australia
DOMINIC STALLARD
Founder & Experience Leader
The XMakers – Singapore
BRAD KRAUSKOPF
CEO and Founder
Hub Australia
JIM GROVES
Co-Founder and CEO
Rubberdesk – Australia
DAMIEN SHEEHAN
Country Head ANZ
IWG – Australia
LEWIS GARRAD
Career Business Leader
Mercer – Singapore
EMMA WALSH
Chief Executive Officer
Parents at Work – Australia
DOMINIC PENALOZA
CEO and Founder
Reinvent – Singapore
VIKAS VERMA
Executive Director – Head HR Strategy
UOB – Singapore
VANESSA SULIKOWSKI
Distinguished Architect
Cisco Australia
ALEX SWEENEY
Human Experience Head, APAC
JLL – Singapore
DAVID SHIRLEY
Partner and Co-Founder
Flex We Are, Australia
ADAM TURNER
Human Dynamics Coach, SC Ventures by Standard Chartered – Singapore
TIKA HESSING
Human Geographer & Workplace Strategy Manager
Cushman & Wakefield – Australia
SIMON MARION
Regional Director APAC
The Instant Group, Singapore
STEPHEN BANKS
Director, Group Real Estate, APAC
BP – Singapore
PAUL DATTA
Head Digital Workplace, ASEAN & Japan
Tata Consultancy Services, Singapore
BELINDA HANSEN
HR Director
Amgen, Australia
CHRIS ANDERSON
Workplace and Collaboration Technology Specialist, Cisco Australia
VIVEKK SEHGAL
Associate Director – Workplace
Singtel, Singapore
SUE JAUNCEY
Founder and CEO
Appellon, Australia
SU-SAN TAN
Director, Workplace Strategy and Insights
Space Matrix, Singapore
DAVIN D’SILVA
Head of Team Member Experience
Coles, Australia
DINESH MALKANI
Founder and CEO
Smarten Spaces, Singapore
ANGELA BARWICK
Enterprise Account Executive APAC
SpaceIQ, Australia
BRANDON CHIA
VP – Head of Singapore and Indonesia
JustCo, Singapore
CORY CVETKOVIC
MD – Australia & New Zealand
Haworth, Australia
ANDY GSTOLL
CEO and Founder
Mixed Reality/IO, Austria
DUNCAN THOMAS
Chief People Officer
FUJIFILM Business Innovation, Australia
JESSICA CARR
Workplace Director APAC
WX – Sodexo, Singapore
ERWING CHONG
MD – Group Head of Corporate Real Estate Strategy & Administration, DBS Bank, Singapore
HELEN JACKSON
Former Global People Director
Advisian, Australia
RE-THINKING WORK FOR THE NEW NORMAL
Asia-Pacific’s most progressive event focused on the future of work has arrived! Why now?
- Because the way things used to be done will no longer cut it – the world has shifted and employers and landlords need to learn how to do things differently.
- Because the centralised office is no longer the only place where work can get done. It’s a hybrid world now and office, home and 3rd space will all play a part in the mix.
- Because landlords need to rethink how they design, fit and digitise their spaces to create FOMO inducing places that employees and tenants love.
- Because the war for talent isn’t going anywhere. If anything, next generation employees will expect more from their employers with respect to flexibility, technology and company culture.
- Because the war for tenants is heating up. Traditional office landlords are now having to compete with new providers of flex working spaces that operate very differently.
- Because physical space design, health, wellness, amenities, technology, collaboration, community and doing good are all critical elements in the new world of work.
- Because we are at a massive inflection point where moving quickly and learning from the experiences of others will be key to success.
WORK RE-IMAGINED
REwork brings together the people and companies redefining work around the world. It will be a must-attend event for employers/corporates, landlords, designers, architects, service providers and solution providers from the world’s most progressive companies.
THE GLOBAL STAGE FOR WORKPLACE INNOVATION
This is where we partner… where we connect… where we create…
- REwork is where we commit to the transformation of work
- REwork is a community of forward-thinking executives representing real estate, occupiers, designers, builders and technologists committed to driving meaningful change
- REwork is joined-up thinking that facilitates new and novel ideas and partnerships and sees work through a different lens
- REwork is a specialised and focused event dedicated to PLACE, SPACE, PEOPLE, CULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY
get involved!
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Summit Program
- Day 1August 17, 2021
08:00 - 09:00
Main conference registration & morning coffee
09:00 - 10:00
EXPERT BRIEFING for Australian Delegates - Redefining employee experience & engagement within the flexible workplace
Employees returning to work are settling for nothing less than a safe and positive work experience. Many are insisting on flexible work arrangements. Our focus is upon how the space makes the employee feel, how it promotes the quality of their relationships and communication, and how it enhances their work performance by promoting collaboration, innovation and goal achievement.
Panellists include:Moderated by:REIMAGINING THE WORKPLACE
10:00 - 10:15
Chair’s welcome: Human-centric innovation - Emotional design, happiness, wellbeing and productivity
10:05 - 10:35
Workplace experience, comfort culture and digital office integration
Workspace designs are beginning to feeling more like high tech homely spaces, to help entice digitally connected employees back into the office hub environment for socializing and collaboration.
10:35 - 11:05
Networking break & showcase viewing
11:05 - 11:30
Workplace experience and its impact on workplace design and workspace
Elevating the employee experience component in your workplace arrangements will reap productivity benefits that spur innovation and support brand culture. Jennifer shares how Standard Chartered is reimagining their workplace with the focus squarely on their employee’s needs.
11:30 - 11:50
Digital & hybrid workplace to elevate employee experience & space utilisation
We know remote work and hybrid workplaces are the future of work, however, collaboration is the key to business success and innovation. Here we consider the digital tools, available to support hybrid work models and which driver a stronger collaboration culture.
11:50 - 12:30
Panel discussion: Leading beyond walls - Creating high performance workplaces in the reimagined workspace
COVID has taken real estate and workplace from the backroom to the boardroom. The consensus appears to be that in the post COVID world, we will shift to the hybrid flexible workplace model with digital office support and improved collaboration strategies. That said, many employers and some employees prefer the traditional workplace model. Our panel shares their views on the future of the workplace.
12:30 - 13:30
Networking lunch & showcase viewing
REDESIGNING BUILDINGS & SPACE
13:30 - 13:50
From facility management to workplace experience - Assessing the long term implications of remote and flexible work on CBD office space use and design
In the future, for most roles, the ANZ accepts there will be a combination of working from home and working from an office location. New ways of working are required. How is this adaptation affecting the future needs for office space?
13:50 - 14:10
Reimagining the role of workplace transformation to create stronger corporate partnerships
DBS has long held the view that the workplace team was a partner in meeting corporate objectives including building stronger corporate culture and an innovative working environment. Now the value of this workplace strategy has its moment to shine as we redefine how we work and create a new vibrant hybrid workplace culture.
14:10 - 15:00
Panel discussion: Employees as workplace customers – Improving employee experience, well-being and performance in a reimagined office setting
Winning the war on talent and getting more from your teams, means pumping up your employee experience factor. We consider different approaches to improving workplace experience based around redesigning office space as a cultural and innovation hub. We also ask the question, who should own Workplace Experience?
Panellists include:Moderated by:NETWORKING ROUNDTABLES
We invite our delegates to join our interactive roundtable discussions. Delegates will have the opportunity to participate in two 30 minute moderated roundtables featuring an expert panel to kick-start the conversations. Each roundtable can accommodate 25 participants. Please note that our Singapore sessions will follow local social distancing rules. Our Sydney roundtables will run for the entire hour with delegates switching after 30 minutes.
15:00 - 15:30
Rotation 1: Reassessing value & opportunity in office real estate in transition
15:00 - 15:30
Rotation 1: Reconfiguring the workplace for health, safety & emotional wellbeing
15:30 - 16:00
Rotation 2: Creating an agile asset for the flexible hybrid workplace market
15:30 - 16:00
Rotation 2: Workplace Experience - Navigating the transition focusing on relationships, collaboration and productivity
16:00 - 16:30
Networking break and exhibition viewing
RESETTING MODELS AND CULTURE
16:30 - 17:00
Workplace megatrends – Real estate in transition and how to reset your business models for tenant engagement
Most people agree that hybrid workplaces with flexible features are here to stay. This issue is how to manage them. This momentum for change will have profound impacts upon the property owner, tenant and agent relationship. How should the real estate industry be positioning to take advantage of the hybrid workplace and other flow-on consequences of the digital transformation of the workplace?
17:00 - 17:45
Panel discussion – Maintaining the ties that bind - Building an engaged and motivated workforce for remote and hybrid teams
History shows that mixing virtual and on-site working might be a lot harder than it looks because we lose the human connections. How can we create a people centric workplace amidst the backdrop of constant change, advancing technology, and hybrid and remote models?
Panellists include:Moderated by:17:45 - 17:45
Chair’s closing remarks & networking reception
17:45 - 18:45
EXPERT BRIEFING for Singapore Delegates: Redefining employee experience & engagement within the flexible workplace
3:45 to 4:45 PM Singapore Time
Employees returning to work are settling for nothing less than a safe and positive work experience. Many are insisting on flexible work arrangements. Our focus is upon how the space makes the employee feel, how it promotes the quality of their relationships and communication, and how it enhances their work performance by promoting collaboration, innovation and goal achievement
- Day 2August 18, 2021
08:30 - 09:00
Morning coffee & networking
09:00 - 09:30
EXPERT BRIEFING for Australian Delegates: The Future of Work - Creating sustainable hybrid workplace business models
Property owners who are quick to adapt to evolving tenant expectations, who can adapt by de-densify profitably, increase health & safety protocols, and offer new products based on developing digital office needs, will emerge from this period stronger than before. This session involves sharing insights on customer data for the next generation of workforce and changes in technology that will shape our products and projects in the future. We feature a leader and four panelists to kick start audience sharing.
RETOOLING FOR THE BLENDED OFFICE
09:30 - 10:00
Making the decision to become data-driven - Redesigning workplace for the flex and hybrid model
Flexibility and freedom are the two new buzzwords that employees covet across the globe. They want to choose when, where and for how long do they come into the office. There is only one crucial question to make the hybrid workplace successful – can we provide an exciting and seamless experience to all employees?
10:00 - 10:30
Rethinking employee experience, well-being and corporate culture for work's hybrid and digital future
The employee experience has always been a contributing factor to overall employee engagement and satisfaction, but as organizations look to revise their remote work policies, it must now become a top priority. How will the HR function adjust for this new way of working?
10:40 - 11:10
Networking break & showcase viewing
11:10 - 11:50
Panel discussion – From remote to engaged: How digital leaders are accelerating workplace transformation and improving the human experience for the future of work
COVID forced companies shift to virtual workplaces. This transformation required investment to support work at the ‘edge’. Now that the hybrid office looks set to stay, digital leaders are addressing new priorities such as empowering the remote team, supporting remote teamwork and creating a positive digital office experience.
Panellists include:Moderated by:NETWORKING ROUNDTABLE PANELS
We invite our delegates to join our interactive roundtable discussions. Delegates will have the opportunity to participate in two 30 minute moderated roundtables featuring an expert panel to kick-start the conversations. Each roundtable can accommodate 25 participants. Please note that our Singapore sessions will follow local social distancing rules. Our Sydney roundtables will run for the entire hour with delegates switching after 30 minutes.
11:50 - 12:20
Rotation 1: Reimagining workplace management and facilities using proptech
11:50 - 12:20
Rotation 1: Reinventing the employee experience in the digital and distributed workplace
12:20 - 12:50
Rotation 2: Creating the digital office of the future with VR/AR and digital tools
12:20 - 12:50
Rotation 2: How human centered technology can create engaging effective workplaces
12:50 - 13:50
Networking lunch & showcase viewing
REENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES
13:50 - 14:15
Innovations in service – Transforming workspace into an agile consumer focused product with Airbnb styled service
To work effectively, some people say the hybrid workplace model requires digital transformation in the real estate industry and improvements in the digital office platform. The focus is shifting to how to manage the emotional and community needs of employees while repositioning real estate as an agile on-demand service.
14:15 - 15:00
Panel discussion – Building the virtual workplace community: Developing digital mixed reality to replicate the in-person experience for remote employees and customers
We are on the cusp of a technology and social revolution where the virtual world over-lays the physical world. The objective is to create a new deeply engaged and effective community that exists across time and space – the holy grail of the virtual office.
15:00 - 15:30
Networking break & showcase viewing
RETURNING TO MEANINGFUL WORKPLACE
15:30 - 16:00
The heart of the matter: Supporting emotions in designing workplace experience
Worker sentiment and the impact of emotion—both positive and negative—in the workplace is a well-researched aspect of organizational culture. But it can also be one of the hardest facets of the employee experience for employers to manage. Here we consider the impact of the workplace design on employee emotions and experience.
16:00 - 16:45
Panel discussion – Building the smart workplace of the future by merging digital technology with human wellbeing and performance needs
Human wellbeing has been an issue with remote work due to its social isolation. To date, technology solutions have not specifically targeted this area. Science fiction imagines how emotionally intelligent operating systems can help people who feel isolated. Will our future workplace be managed by AIs in a virtual space?
Panellists include:Moderated by:16:45 - 16:45
Chair’s close and end of conference
16:45 - 17:45
EXPERT BRIEFING for Singapore Delegates: The Future of Work - Creating sustainable hybrid workplace business models
2:45 to 3:45 PM Singapore Time
Property owners who are quick to adapt to evolving tenant expectations, who can adapt by de-densify profitably, increase health & safety protocols, and offer new products based on developing digital office needs, will emerge from this period stronger than before. This session involves sharing insights on customer data for the next generation of workforce and changes in technology that will shape our products and projects in the future. We feature a leader and four panelists to kick start audience sharing.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
The REwork APAC 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.
Live and on-demand
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 or Singapore 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.
Business matchmaking live
Take part in intelligently curated meetings with like-minded individuals that share similar interests and challenges from all over the world through our AI powered matchmaking delivered via our virtual platform.
Accessible from all your devices
Get insights and network at your fingertips – all content sessions and networking activities will be accessible from your laptop, tablets or mobile devices.
Engage, interact and influence
Make the most of your experience by being a truly active participant. Whether at the event or attending virtually, you’ll have the ability to ask questions, participate in polls, and share your experience with other attendees via break-out sessions.
