Future Of Office Summit 2024

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

In this session we bring landlords, developers, tenants, architects, fit-out companies, and tech firms together in focus groups to discuss and find solutions to the most pressing issues facing the office real estate sector today. This will be followed by a 2-minute summary from table facilitators.

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

Moderated by: John Henderson, Ex-COO, Servcorp

ROUNDTABLE 2: The next generation workplace: what elements are key

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

ROUNDTABLE 3: Reimagining B and C grade buildings: How can landlords transform undervalued assets into thriving spaces

ROUNDTABLE 4: Reducing the carbon footprint of office buildings

ROUNDTABLE 5: Workplace strategy: Strategies to attract tenants and achieve occupancy

Moderated by: Holly Bailey, Director – Tenant Advisory, Kernel Property

ROUNDTABLE 6: Leasing strategies for the new normal

• 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

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.

Talk 1: Facilities & building management

Talk 2: Managing tenant relationships/tenant experience

Talk 3: Implementing new tenant amenities

Talk 4: Creating a hospitality-like experience

Talk 5: Asset redevelopment & fit-out

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.

Talk 1: Facilities & building management

Talk 2: Managing tenant relationships/tenant experience

Talk 3: Implementing new tenant amenities

Talk 4: Creating a hospitality-like experience

Talk 5: Asset redevelopment & fit-out

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

Naomi Swann, Investment & Capital Analyst,

Belinda Cheung, Assistant Fund Manager, Centuria Capital Limited

Micah Schulz, Head of Office, Lendlease

Michelle Dance, Fund Manager, Cromwell Property Group

Facilitator

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

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

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, Principal, Hassell

Tristan Gannan, Head of Tenant Representation NSW, CBRE

John Preece, Chief Property Officer, Hub Australia

Kim Ronaldson, Workplace Experience Manager, Australian Retirement Trust

Facilitator

Debs Majumdar, Acting Director of Workplace & Property, NSW Department of Customer Service