6th Annual Conference & Exhibition
REAL ESTATE DECISIONS & HYBRID WORKPLACE
October 3rd, 2023
Brdo Congress Center, Slovenia
Atypical Business Conference
for Thought Leaders
and Curious Minds
WDC23 highlighted the very first phase of the workplace change project: research and planning. We gained insight from experts and explore best practice case studies to understand the vital role data is playing in the successful planning of any corporate real estate and workplace transformation project.
Thank you for being part of the event! See you at WDC24!

WDC23 shines the spotlight on the very first phase of the workplace change project: research and planning. Gain insight from experts and explore best practice case studies to understand the vital role data is playing in the successful planning of any corporate real estate and workplace transformation project.
Alenka Kragelj Eržen

Workplace Design Conference is an experience-based, results-oriented, super practical event bringing together business leaders and professionals. They attend WDC to create more efficient workspaces for their companies. And more successful businesses.
It was a day full of questions and answers, challenges and solutions. And best practice case studies from local and international workplace strategy projects.
Kragelj Architects, Slovenia
7 years of tradition
26+ speakers
376+ attendees
410+ minutes of networking
you'll meet...

Workplace Design Conference is, first and foremost, designed for Business Leaders, Company Executives and Entrepreneurs. You will meet many of your colleagues there, heads of SMB, SME and large enterprises.
WDC is also a must attend event for Workplace Strategists, HR Professionals, Facility Managers, Real Estate Professionals, Interior Architects, Designers and other key people who want to help improve performance, collaboration and talent retention in their organizations by matching workplace design and technology with strategic vision and sound management.

Tomaž Šalamon
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Banka Sparkasse d.d., Slovenia
WHO WAS SPEAKING
WDC23 speakers
This year’s conference was centered around the initial phases of workplace projects, unleashing the power of research and planning.
AGENDA WDC23
8:30–9:00
Reception Opens / Morning Coffee
9:00–9:05
Main Stage
Welcome
Alenka Kragelj Eržen, Kragelj Architects
CEO I Lead Architect

Introduction to WDC23 Day
Dr. Nigel Oseland, Workplace Unlimited
WP Strategiest I Change Manager

9:05–9:45
Main Stage
Working forward – Hard facts, soft skills
Peter Ippolito, Ippolito Fleitz Group
Co-Founder I Managing Partner

9:45–10:20
Main Stage
Framing the possible
Kay Sargent, HOK
Senior Principal I Director of WorkPlace
The turbolent events during the last couple of years have given us an opportunity to rethink something we have taken for granted for decades – the way we work. We have a chance to rethink work, the places in which we do so and redefine the true purpose of what those spaces could and should be.
Attracting and retaining talent now hinges on an employer’s ability to meet the diverse needs of their employees while enabling their teams to do their best work, regardless of location. To be successful going forward, organizations must reposition the workplace as a destination that enhances how people work. We need to ensure organizations view the workspace as an asset, not a liability, and embrace the potential that can be created by providing high-performance workspace. To do so, we need to have a clear vision of what is possible and develop a workplace strategy based on each organization’s specific DNA, not rather than one based on mimicking what other companies are doing. And we need to adopt an inclusive and holistic approach by engaging employees in the process.
In this new ecosystem of hybrid spaces, the purpose of place becomes increasingly important, as does knowing how to get there. Now is the time to rethink what can be the way forward.

10:20-11:00
Break
11:00–11:35
Main Stage
Do You Walk or Talk People Centric Change?
The degree of complexity and uncertainty will continue to increase making leading change tricky and feel bewildering, particularly when faced with so many unknowns. The global pandemic has taught us the critical need to plan for change differently. Using a holistic leadership approach allows for the application of different lenses in the context of change, thus giving us flexibility in our leadership styles to adapt to changing environments. After all, we want our people and businesses to not simply survive but to thrive and grow.
In this session, we will be looking at how we can navigate a new landscape, define the next futures for organizations, work, and the workplace, and lead our people through this change. Foresight and leadership frameworks will be introduced to ensure the organization’s “greatest asset” is paid proper attention by marrying the personal and change task together.

11:35–12:10
Main Stage
Breaking the mold: How changing leadership mindsets at an early stage can drive change

12:10–12:45
Main Stage
Prepare well for your workplace design project – Create spaces that work for all
The power of an office design as a magnet to attract employees and users to the space has been well established. The place of work as an enabler for more dynamic, collaborative ways of working as well as a showcase of the company’s brand and ethos is aspirational for many organizations.
Workplace strategist and speaker Muriel Altunaga will take us on an exciting journey. From the turning moment, when corporate requirements trigger a need for new office space to reaching a go-ahead of a design proposal. The project’s success depends on a holistic understanding of the new office requirements and agreements on the base concepts and the project’s vision.
Muriel’s presentation will focus on practical aspects of the initial brief, emphasising stakeholder and user engagement as well as the importance of basing all organizational changes and design solutions on solid data and facts.

12:45-13:55
Lunch and networking
13:20–13:55
Parallel Stage
Mastermind Session with Speakers (Premium)
13:55–14:20
Main Stage
Understanding the Uncertainty of Work

14:20–14:55
Main Stage
Practical Guide to POE

14:55-15:35
Main Stage
Panel with WDC23 Speakers
Moderated by Dr. Nigel Oseland
15:35-15:40
Main Stage
Closing Words
Alenka Kragelj Eržen
15:40-17:30
Main Hall
After event networking
GET INSPIRED
WDC GALLERY
Check out photo gallery to see the highlights of our past event. We’re excited to welcome you to next year’s conference and create more memorable moments together.
GEt the latest info
Get announcements about WDC and other interesting news straight into your inbox.
- Lunch & Refreshments during breaks
- Goodie bag and exclusive offers
Premium*
Conference Pass
- Lunch & Refreshments during breaks
- Goodie bag and exclusive offers
- Premium seat
- Exclusive meet and chat with speakers
- Access to sessions recordings after the conference
Virtual Pass
- On-demand access the to the video content / conference session recordings
RESERVE YOUR SEAT
- Access to main conference program
- Lunch & Refreshments during breaks
- Goodie bag and exclusive offers
Conference Pass
Everything included in the Conference Pass + exclusive benefits: Premium seat, Exclusive meet and chat with speakers, Access to sessions recordings
- Access to main conference program
- Lunch & Refreshments during breaks
- Goodie bag and exclusive offers
- Premium seat
- Exclusive meet and chat with speakers
- Access to session recordings after the conference
255 €
Virtual Pass
Access to main conference program via live streaming, access to session recordings
79 €
*Prices do not include VAT.
A 10% group discount is available for organizations that register 2 or more delegates. Reserve your seat now. You can change the names of the participants at any time. For more information send us your inquiry or call us at +386 (0)1 256 43 50.
TIME FOR EXPERIENCE
EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE

FEEDBACK FROM PAST ATTENDEES
“ Simply put, this was a GREAT conference! You could easily tell that people were eager to learn; a few hands were always up, taking photos of slides. Myself included. 🙂 There is nothing sweeter than “stealing” a little piece of inspiration. As far as I know, this was one of the first regional Workplace Design conferences, which is surprising when you think of the amount of time we spend in offices. Keep up the great work, and see you next year! “

“ I was very pleased with the conference topics and how the speakers presented them in a simple and practical way. I was also positively surprised that so many agile, high-performance workplaces have already been designed in Slovenia. Congratulations! Gantner works on similar projects internationally and I learned many new concepts that I will be able to apply in my work. “

“ The Workplace Design Conference was a perfect blend of practical examples and theoretical insights into workplace strategies and design. Through presentations, networking, and a lively panel discussion we learned about the importance of creating a work environment that fosters employee engagement and innovation. Which is really essential for any company’s success. “

“ The link between psychology and physical spaces as explained to us by dr. Oseland was unknown to me, yet is completely logical. His presentations gave me a number of ideas on how to make our people at A1 feel better and more productive. A simple fact is that satisfaction with the work environment leads to more creativity and innovation. “

“ At the Workplace Design conference, which I attended with my colleagues, we got lots of new ideas on how to improve our workspaces and make them user-friendlier. We are an international organization that conducts educational events in the field of public finance so it’s very important for us to provide a productive work and learning environment for our people and clients. We will definitely attend the conference next year. “
“ Thank you very much for everything. The presentations were very useful and thought-provoking, and the organization of the conference was excellent. “
WORKPLACE DESIGN CONFERENCE
ATTENDEES ARE COMING FROM













































SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS
Showcase your brand
Become a sponsor or an exhibitor, and connect with your target market including business leaders, decision-makers and workplace professionals.
VENUE & LOCATION

WHO inspired us in PREVIOUS years
Previous WDC Speakers

Kirk Vallis
Global Head of Creativity Development Google, USA

Alex Pinter
Strategic Innovation & Growth Lead
Accenture, Austria

Ruben Van Eijk
Head of Creative Shop CEE Meta, USA

Asif Sadiq, MBE
Senior Vice President, Head of Equity and Inclusion,
Warner Media, UK

Michal Matlon
Place & Architecture Psychologist
theLivingCore, Austria

Dr. Ken Dooley
Chief Strategy Officer for Empathic Building
Haltian, Finland

Peter Baumann
Global Head of Real Estate & Facilities Projects
SAP, Switzerland

Randy Gage
Author & Speaker RandyGage.com, USA

Dr. Nigel Oseland
WP Strategist & Change Manager
Workplace Unlimited, UK

Thomas Fundneider
Founder & CEO
theLivingCore, Austria

Alenka Kragelj Eržen
Lead Architect and CEO
Kragelj Architects, Slovenia

Monika Ivanović
Head of Employer Branding
Infobip, Croatia

Tatjana Milnović
Global Brand Strategist
Infobip, Croatia

Roko Malkoč
Product Director
Better, Slovenia

Božidarka Radović
Product Lead
Better, Slovenia
GEt the latest info
Get announcements about WDC and other interesting news straight into your inbox.

COPYRIGHT 2023 KRAGELJ ARCHITECTS LTD., WORKPLACE DESIGN CONFERENCE 2023