• 28 May, 2026

    Workplace Strategy Summit VIC 2026

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    The Promenade Docklands

  • Exploring the evolving workplace landscape & strategising for the future.

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    Embracing opportunities for change & building workplaces of the future.

    The Workplace Strategy Summit VIC brings together senior property & workplace technology leaders to share actionable insights to help prepare for the future of work & the workplace.

    In an era defined by evolving technology & work dynamics, it is vital for organisations to foster an environment that not only meets but exceeds the diverse needs & expectations of their employees.

    The Workplace Strategy Summit VIC will unpack strategies for removing friction to create seamless experiences, integrating technology with place, and driving collaboration & productivity for a high-performing work culture.

    Meet our Speakers

    Head of Property

    Rachael West speaking at Workplace Strategy Summit VIC 2026
    Graeme Scannell

    General Manager, Real Estate & Workplace

    Graeme Scannell speaking at Workplace Strategy Summit
    Petrea Langford

    Head of Property Leasing

    Petrea Langford speaking at Workplace Strategy Summit VIC 2026

    Senior Program Manager, Workplace Experimentation Research

    Aurelio David speaking at Workplace Strategy Summit VIC 2026

    Head of Property & Security Services

    John Berkis speaking at Workplace Strategy Summit VIC 2026
    Joanna Savakis

    Head of Workplace Experience ANZ

    Group Owner – Employee AI

    Head of Workplace Experience

    Featured Topics for the Day

    Navigating global trends to design the workplace of tomorrow
    Creating workspaces that foster collaboration, connection & productivity
    Understanding the role of AI in workplace transformation
    Grounding workplace strategy in data, insight & experience

    8:30 am

    Registration & Refreshments

    Duration: 30 min

    9:00 am

    Welcome Remarks

    Duration: 10 min

    9:10 am

    Attendee Spotlight

    Connect with peers by sharing your workplace successes and pain points

    Connect with peers by sharing your workplace successes and pain points

    Duration: 30 min

    9:40 am

    Panel Discussion

    Building the Workplace of Tomorrow: Navigating Global Trends and the Future of Work & Place

    • How social, cultural and technological shifts are redefining work and workspaces

    • Exploring the role of AI in workplace transformation

    • The role of workplaces in accelerating progress and driving strategic outcomes

    • Addressing the place of sustainability and corporate responsibility in workplace strategy

    Duration: 40 min

    Libby Sander

    Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour
    Bond University

    Nicole Turner

    Head of Workplace Experience
    Mastercard

    Petrea Langford

    Head of Property Leasing
    Qantas

    Rachael West

    Head of Property
    Bupa

    Joy Marrocco

    Group Owner - Employee AI
    Telstra

    10:20 am

    Presentation

    From Intranet to Intelligence: The Future of Employee Experience in the Age of Agentic AI

    Duration: 20 min

    Pia Broadley

    Head of APAC
    Workvivo by Zoom

    10:40 am

    Morning Tea & Networking

    Duration: 30 min

    11:10 am

    Interactive Scenario

    Building the workplace of 2050: In small groups use the tools on your table to create your organisation’s ideal workspace

    Duration: 30 min

    11:40 am

    Projects End. Performance Doesn't. The Real Value of Workplaces Starts After Handover

    Duration: 20 min

    Paris Blake

    Smart Building Strategist
    M Moser

    12:00 pm

    Case Study

    From Insight to Impact: How Research, Prototyping, and Iteration Shape AI‑Driven Workplace Design

    Duration: 30 min

    Aurelio David

    Senior Program Manager - Workplace Experimentation Research
    LinkedIn

    12:30 pm

    Lunch & Networking

    Duration: 50 min

    1:20 pm

    Panel Discussion

    Human-Centred Workplace Design: Creating Spaces that Foster Collaboration & Connection

    • Optimising space utilisation to create hybrid and in-person environments that foster collaboration in the new era of work

    • Integrating technology to enhance productivity, enable seamless collaboration, and support evolving hybrid ways of working

    • Reflecting the needs of multi-generational workforces and evolving working habits in workplace design

    Duration: 40 min

    John Berkis

    Head of Property & Security Services
    AGL

    Stephanie Towers

    Regional Property Executive
    ABC

    Graeme Scannell

    General Manager, Real Estate & Workplace
    MYOB

    Jason MacBride

    Regional Director ANZ
    neat

    Joanna Savakis

    Head of Workplace Experience ANZ
    Dentsu

    Paul Wilding

    Associate Director - Digital Workplace Services
    University of Melbourne

    2:00 pm

    Interactive Scenario

    Navigating the Future Role of the Workplace: How Space, Technology, and People Drive Results

    Duration: 20 min

    2:20 pm

    Afternoon Tea & Networking

    Duration: 20 min

    2:40 pm

    Closing Fireside Chat

    From Cities to Offices: What Great Urban Design Teaches Us About Behaviour, Design and Change

    Duration: 30 min

    Rob Adams

    Former City Architect
    City of Melbourne

    Libby Sander

    Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour
    Bond University

    3:10 pm

    Closing Remarks

    Duration: 5 min

    3:15 pm

    Networking Drinks

    Duration: 1 hr 15 min

    Who Should Attend the Workplace Strategy Summit VIC 2026

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    Heads of Workplace

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    Heads of Property & Facilities

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    Heads of Digital Workplace

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    Heads of Workplace Technology

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    Heads of Workplace Experience

    Registration & Refreshments

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    Welcome Remarks

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    Attendee Spotlight
    Connect with peers by sharing your workplace successes and pain points

    Connect with peers by sharing your workplace successes and pain points

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    Building the Workplace of Tomorrow: Navigating Global Trends and the Future of Work & Place

    • How social, cultural and technological shifts are redefining work and workspaces

    • Exploring the role of AI in workplace transformation

    • The role of workplaces in accelerating progress and driving strategic outcomes

    • Addressing the place of sustainability and corporate responsibility in workplace strategy

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    Libby Sander
    Nicole Turner
    Petrea Langford
    Rachael West
    Joy Marrocco

    From Intranet to Intelligence: The Future of Employee Experience in the Age of Agentic AI

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    Pia Broadley

    Morning Tea & Networking

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    Interactive Scenario
    Building the workplace of 2050: In small groups use the tools on your table to create your organisation’s ideal workspace

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    Duration:

    Projects End. Performance Doesn’t. The Real Value of Workplaces Starts After Handover

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    Paris Blake

    From Insight to Impact: How Research, Prototyping, and Iteration Shape AI‑Driven Workplace Design

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    Aurelio David

    Lunch & Networking

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    Human-Centred Workplace Design: Creating Spaces that Foster Collaboration & Connection

    • Optimising space utilisation to create hybrid and in-person environments that foster collaboration in the new era of work

    • Integrating technology to enhance productivity, enable seamless collaboration, and support evolving hybrid ways of working

    • Reflecting the needs of multi-generational workforces and evolving working habits in workplace design

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    John Berkis
    Stephanie Towers
    Graeme Scannell
    Jason MacBride
    Joanna Savakis
    Paul Wilding

    Interactive Scenario
    Navigating the Future Role of the Workplace: How Space, Technology, and People Drive Results

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    Afternoon Tea & Networking

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    From Cities to Offices: What Great Urban Design Teaches Us About Behaviour, Design and Change

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    Rob Adams
    Libby Sander

    Closing Remarks

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    Networking Drinks

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