Introduction: Smarter & Safer Workplaces

• Susan Clarke, Research Director, Smart Buildings at Verdantix

Welcome to the expert-led Next & Best Practices virtual event series. Today’s session will provide executives with expert guidance to shape their workplace re-entry programmes and plan for a new paradigm for the future of work. Through live streaming videos, panel discussions, downloadable research content, live product demonstrations and interactive polls you will have the opportunity to learn from your facilities management peers and Verdantix analysts.

Early Return-to-Workplace Lessons

• Susan Clarke, Research Director, Smart Buildings at Verdantix
• Wayne Liko, Managing Partner at Horizant

Establishing best practices – The COVID-19 pandemic is challenging facility managers to dynamically react to evolving situations. This session will discuss how some early adopters have used data and technology to transition to safe return to work strategies. The case studies will focus on the lessons learned (so far) that can be adapted to your situation.

• Simplify the steps and data
• How to remain agile
• It is impossible to anticipate everything

We will finish by looking at how these clients are building on initial findings to anticipate and plan for the inevitable changes in their portfolio.

Smart Building Technology Planning During A Global Crisis

• Susan Clarke, Research Director, Smart Buildings at Verdantix
• Wayne Liko, Managing Partner at Horizant

With many new competing demands on the facilities management function, identifying the most value-adding technology projects is challenging. In this session, our panellists will share their tips for prioritizing the technology investments that will have the biggest impact across workplace safety and cost reduction. The session will incorporate insights from live polling to benchmark your progress and plans relative to your peer group.

Cost-Effective Facilities Management During COVID-19

• Susan Clarke, Research Director, Smart Buildings at Verdantix
• Gabrielle Rubin Deveaux, Head of Global Real Estate & Facilities at Riskified
• David Sullivan, Chief Infrastructure and Support Services Officer at NYC Health + Hospitals
• Tony Vargas, Global Head of Workplace at Sprinklr

This panel discussion brings together executives from healthcare and real estate to discuss low-cost initiatives for making your building COVID-19 safe while maintaining a good occupant experience. Our panellists will share their experiences in deploying quick wins initiatives such as HVAC filters, lighting disinfection technology, smart keys and sensors. Gain practical insights from your peers on the emerging best practices to make buildings safer cost effectively.

Using Space Management Software To Succeed With Your Agile Working Programme

• Ibrahim Yate, Industry Analyst at Verdantix
• Breck Snyder, Enterprise Sales Consultant at SpaceIQ

Get up to speed on the most recent developments in technology that supports workplace management.

Workplace 2.0: A New Technology for a New Workplace

• Ibrahim Yate, Industry Analyst at Verdantix
• Brett Sample, Vice President at Tango

Addressing today’s workplace realities requires a completely different perspective and approach. Organizations need next generation technology, focused on adaptability, constant innovation and simplicity to accurately assess, plan and execute current and future workplace requirements.

Imagining The Future Smart Building

• Ibrahim Yate, Industry Analyst at Verdantix
• Michelle Lindgren, Vice President, Workplace Innovation at Wells Fargo
• Brett Sample, Vice President at Tango
• Breck Snyder, Enterprise Sales Consultant at SpaceIQ

As firms plan permanent shifts towards hybrid and remote working, many business executives are re-thinking the role of the office. In this panel debate, technology innovators and real estate experts explore future visions for offices helping you plan for the future. The session will incorporate insights from live polling to benchmark your progress and your plans relative to your peer group.