The FutuRE of Workplace will discuss how valuations in the office sector have been impacted by both declining demand and the new work-from-home trend. Will flexible workspace thrive or die? And how is office fitout evolving to reflect tenant preferences in a post-pandemic world?

This four-part series running on a quarterly basis is presented in 50-minute, at 9am HKT (GMT+8) on second Wednesday of August, November, February, and May. Simultaneous interpretation in Mandarin and Korean will be provided during the webinar.

Included sessions:

Boom or Bust? – Office Investment in the Age of COVID-19
Wednesday, 12 August 2020 | 9AM HKT (GMT+8)
(Past webinar)

As vacancies rise and rents fall in CBDs across the region, fund managers are reassessing how to underwrite office purchases. In this webinar, a panel of prominent investors from key Asia Pacific markets discusses how prospects for the asset class are changing. Do occupiers still want conventional office space? Are cap rates moving out? Is excess liquidity still buoying the market? And, as market pressures rise, what new opportunities are now available?

Discussion Leaders:
Daniel Klebes, Managing Partner & Head of Japan, BentallGreenOak
Stuart Mercier, Managing Director, Head of Asia Real Estate, Brookfield Asset Management
Nicole Quagliata, Fund Manager, Oxford Investa Property Partners
Benett Theseira, Managing Director, Head of Asia Pacific, PGIM Real Estate

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CBD vs. Work from Home – How Demand for Office Space is Changing
Wednesday, 11 November 2020 | 9AM HKT (GMT+8)
(Past webinar)

In the brave new world of social distancing, landlords must face the reality that today’s workspaces are fundamentally different to what they were. With work-from-home an established trend, demand for CBD offices is falling, while flexible workspaces are subject to cross-currents of both rising and falling demand. But are these influences here to stay, or will they fade? We ask a panel of investors, developers, and occupiers how the dynamics of the office industry will evolve.

Discussion Leaders:
Dr. Henry Chin, Global Head of Investor Thought Leadership, Head of Research, APAC, CBRE
Paul Edwards, General Manager, Strategy & Customer, Mirvac
Paul Salnikow, Chairman and CEO, The Executive Centre

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The Office of the Future – A Revolution of Fitout and Design
Wednesday, 10 February 2021 | 9AM HKT (GMT+8)
(Past webinar)

In a post-pandemic economy, how will office design change? Will the constraints of social distancing and workforce wellness dictate new workspace uses and types? And what does this mean for office productivity, cost, density, and fitout? A panel of architects, designers, and occupiers discusses how new and existing office space is evolving to reflect fast-changing market demand.

Discussion Leaders:
Paul Edwards, General Manager, Strategy and Customer, Mirvac
Xiaomei Lee, Regional Managing Principal, Greater China, Gensler
Ricky Wells, Global Design and Development Director, The Executive Centre
Peter Andrew, Executive Director, Asia Pacific, Workplace Strategy, CBRE

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Going Green – How Fund Compliance is Boosting the ESG Cause
Wednesday, 12 May 2021 | 9AM HKT (GMT+8)

With ESG compliance now a standard condition for many institutional funds, both new and existing office buildings are evolving rapidly to meet market demand. Our panel will look at the impact of ESG issues on landlords and tenants, focusing in particular on practical considerations such as net zero carbon strategies, changing fitout and office-building design, in-office wellbeing, and the impact of the shifting landscape on office investment generally.

Discussion Leaders:
Ashley Hegland, Founder, StoneWave Group
Tony Lam, Associate Director of Sustainability, Arup
Michael Long, Head of Sustainability, Asia, Lendlease

Moderator:
Mark Cameron, Head of Energy and Sustainability, Asia Pacific, JLL

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Pricing

ULI Member
Full Series: USD80*
Individual Session: USD25
Non-member
Full Series: USD120*
Individual Session: USD40

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The FutuRE Series aims to help members throughout the Asia Pacific understand how real estate markets are evolving in the era of COVID-19. Explore the full programme:

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