What the past year has taught us is that the old way of working won’t work for the future. Join us at WeWork Innovation Summit to gain deeper business insights and hear from leading figures and organisations who are turning today’s obstacles into tomorrow’s opportunities.
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A blueprint to help guide your company forward
What’s the key to business success in times of uncertainty? How can my company adapt to reach ever-changing goals? We’ll answer these questions and more, giving you forward-thinking solutions for navigating a pandemic – and post-pandemic – world.
The agenda
We’ll unpack pressing topics and emerging trends so that you have the tools and know-how to empower your people and business.
Note: all sessions will be aired Eastern Daylight Time (GMT-4) and hosted in English with subtitles available in Spanish and Portuguese.
9:00 – 9:45 A.M. ET
Flexibility is the key to empowering tomorrow’s world at work
Marcelo Claure, CEO of SoftBank Group International, shares the common thread he’s seen among the greatest business success stories of the last year. Then, WeWork CEO Sandeep Mathrani explains the role of flexibility in the workplace.
Marcelo Claure, Executive Chairman, WeWork and CEO, SoftBank Group International Lauren Fritts, Chief Communications Officer, WeWork Sandeep Mathrani, Chief Executive Officer, WeWork
9:45 – 10:30 A.M. ET Hello Hybrid: How forward thinking companies are setting their teams up for success
As we emerge from a year dominated by work-from-home fatigue, learn about the latest trend in workplace strategy-hybrid models.
Christelle Bron, Americas Agile Practice Leader, CBRE Rachel Casanova, Senior Managing Director of Workplace Innovation, Cushman & Wakefield Will Monaghan, Global Head of Corporate Real Estate, Willis Towers Watson Tom Osmond (Moderator), Chief Operating Officer, Human Resources and Head of Total Reward, WeWork Armen Vartanian, Senior Vice President of Global Workplace Services, Okta
10:30-11:15 A.M. ET The (unsurprising?) changes coming to the education industry
Find out why obstacles the pandemic unearthed may lead to solutions that could shape the future of the higher-education enterprise.
Elizabeth Hardin, Executive in Residence, University of North Carolina at Greensboro Dr Kemi Jona, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Digital Innovation and Enterprise Learning, Northeastern University Carol Kim, SVP, Enrolment Management & Strategic Partnerships, The New School Farra Kober (Moderator), Senior Director, Content, WeWork Dr Peter Temes,Founder and President, The Institute for Innovation in Large Organizations
11:15 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. ET Future of innovation in the financial services industry
As Fintechs innovate and incumbent banks disrupt to survive, find out what the future of work will look like in the financial services industry.
Pier Barbieri, Founder and CEO, Ualá Andy Ellis,Head of Ventures, NatWest Nick Giraudeau (Moderator), Global Head of Financial Services Sales, WeWork Andy Maguire, Chair of Global Banking, Managing Director and Senior Partner, The London Office, BCG
12:30 – 1:30 P.M. ET Prioritising our teams’ safety in the new world of work
Experts explain the tactical changes in physical space, employee benefits and company culture to provide a better experience at work.
Myra Altman, PhD, VP of Clinical Care, Modern Health Marisa Bass, GM of Healthcare, CLEAR Will Kimbrough, MD, MSPH, Senior Medical Director of Clinical Services, One Medical Dr. Mark Parrish, Regional Medical Director, Northern Europe, International SOS Medical Consulting Services Ebbie Wisecarver (Moderator),VP, Global Head of Design, WeWork
2:15 – 3:00 P.M. ET The 15-minute city: Creating a sustainable workplace
Can what’s good for the environment also work for your businesses? Learn about the strategies that will reduce your carbon footprint and increase employee satisfaction.
Chris Ferzli (Moderator), Head of Public Affairs, Americas, WeWork Tom Grech, President and CEO, Queens Chamber of Commerce Andy Keeton, Data & Product Strategist, Commutifi Chris Pyke, Ph.D., Senior Vice President, Product, Arc, ArcSkoru
3:20 – 4:00 P.M. ET ‘Humanising’ the workplace and putting people first
We may be “connected” more than ever, but it’s easy to feel like we’re not really connecting. Learn how to prioritise your people in new ways during the era of Covid-19.
Edith Cooper, Co-Founder, Medley Matt Jahansouz, Chief People Officer, WeWork
4:00 – 4:45 P.M. ET Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know
2020 was a year of dramatic change, we faced disappointment, personal and professional loss, we made mistakes that now we can only see in hindsight. How can business leaders embrace this moment of thinking and pivot for a better future, instead of returning to the “normal” we left behind?
Adam Grant, Organizational psychologist, The Wharton School of Business, bestselling author, and host of WorkLife, a TED Original Podcast Sandeep Mathrani, Chief Executive Officer, WeWork
We’ve brought together leading experts across technology, medicine, finance, HR and property to give you a full picture of tomorrow’s world at work. Some of the thought leaders you’ll hear from include:
No, the event is free. You will need to register for each session you wish to watch.
How do I register for a session?
Click the Register Now button on wework.com/summit. You will be directed to the main registration page on ON24 where you can select the session(s) you wish to watch. Complete the registration form and click Register. A confirmation email will be sent to you for each session you register for.
How can I find out more about a speaker and/or session?
Under the agenda section, click the Register button that will direct you to that session’s registration page. Here you will find more details about the session and speakers. Go back to wework.com/summit to see the full event agenda and sign up for multiple sessions through the Register Now button.
Streaming and viewing
Will the event be available in languages other than English?
Sessions will be in English and will have Spanish and Portuguese closed captions. Once the event is live, click the CC button located at the bottom right-hand corner of the media player, the module where the video is playing. Then select your preferred language. Please note closed captions are not available through mobile viewing.
Can I watch using my mobile phone or tablet?
Yes, you are able to watch the sessions using your mobile phone or tablet. Using a Wi-Fi connection while viewing on a mobile device is recommended. Please note closed captions are not available during mobile viewing.
What do I need to do on the day of the event?
Click the access link that can be found in your confirmation and reminder emails. This link will bring you to the session page on ON24. The event will start at the indicated time.
The access link in the confirmation and/or reminder email didn’t work.
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I am prompted to register again even though I have already registered for the event.
If you have already registered for the event, you can enter your e-mail address in the registered users area of the registration page to access the event. Please note that you must have cookies and JavaScript enabled on your computer.
Are there recommendations for the best viewing experience?
We encourage using a high-speed and stable Internet connection and closing any programs or browser sessions running in the background that could cause issues. Unstable Wi-Fi due to congestion or other causes can result in connectivity drops.
The session is being streamed through your computer, so there is no dial-in number. For the best audio quality, please make sure your computer speakers (or headset) are turned on and the volume is up so you can hear the presenters.
Session details
What format are the sessions?
The sessions will highlight speakers in panel discussions, fireside chats and keynotes. Once you’re watching the session, at the bottom of your screen are multiple engagement tools you can use. All the tools are resizable and moveable, so feel free to move them around to get the most out of your desktop space.
Can I ask questions during the sessions?
Yes, for select sessions, you can submit them through the Q&A engagement tool. We will try to answer these during the session, but if a fuller answer is needed or we run out of time it will be answered later via email. Please know we do capture all questions.
Where can I find additional information about the session topic?
Additional content materials are available in the Resource tool. We encourage you to download any resources or links that you may find useful.
Will I be able to move from session to session during the conference?
At the end of a session, click the Click to Watch button to be brought to the next session.
What if I experience technical issues during the session?
You can find additional answers to some common technical issues located in the Help engagement tool at the bottom of your screen.Review the minimum requirements on the Event Help Guide.
Post event
What if I miss a session?
An On Demand version of the session will be available approximately one day after the session and can be accessed using the same access link that was sent to you earlier.
I tried to watch a session after it had aired and received a message that the event is not currently available.
The session you are trying to access has concluded but the on-demand version is not yet available. Please check again 24 hours after the conclusion of the original event to access the on-demand version.
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The content of these webinars are based upon the personal opinion of the speaker and not necessarily the views of WeWork or its employees. This content should not be considered professional advice, and the statements within the content should not be used without the advice of a third party professional with expertise in the relevant field. WeWork assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in the content of these webinars. The information contained in these webinars are provided on an “as is” basis with no guarantees of completeness, accuracy, usefulness or timeliness and without any warranties of any kind whatsoever, express or implied.
