MASTERCLASS Programme

Monday 15th November

13:30 Registrations and refreshments

2:00pm Stream 1

O2 Case Study: Integrating technology and dynamic working at Telefonica O2 UK Ltd

tp bennett have been working with Telefonica O2 UK in consolidating their west London buildings into one campus. This now brings together the various business units and departments, and creates a new cultural home. It was achieved through utilising flexible working throughout and collaborative spaces where staff could work together in a mixture of settings. Technology has been a key enabler in making the new workplace happen. This masterclass will explore the process that the team went through to identify and evaluate the technology that is incorporated into the design.

Alan Parkin: Senior Project Manager, Network Programmes - Telefonica O2
Farrol Goldblatt: Director of Workplace Strategy – tp bennett

2:00pm Stream 2

'Living Library: settings for access and sharing in the knowledge economy'.

What clues might the academic library hold for the corporate workplace? In an increasingly challenging world, knowledge is seen as a critical factor for success and companies are looking at ways to build and share knowledge as they strive to become learning organisations. Academic workspace is changing too, nowhere is this more apparent than in the shifting scenery of the academic library which is emerging as a new typology of workplace combining settings for concentrated work with more social and collaborative activities. This masterclass will discuss the relevance of the library as a potential model for the knowledge workplace and present new knowledge settings developed during a research study between Haworth and the Helen Hamlyn Centre at the Royal College of Art, entitled 'Living Libraries'.

Francois Brounais, Haworth
Catherine Greene, Research Associate, Helen Hamlyn Centre, Royal College of Art

2:40pm Stream 1

The future of the collaborative work space 

The presentation will cover the changing nature of work and the workplace with a special focus on the use of collaborative technologies in the work place (including case studies). As travel congestion and sustainability continue to grow as an issue, alternative technologies to bring people together across distance need to be implemented. This masterclass will look at some of the solutions for collaboration between distributed teams.

Samantha Baker and Tim Price-Walker, SMART Technologies

2:40pm Stream 2

Johnson Controls: Intelligent Buildings: fad or fact?

Can a building really be intelligent? Where does the workplace end and the building begin? We discuss the latest thinking on how workplace, buildings and technology are aligning to help organisations be more efficient, effective and sustainable.

Tim Allen, Director Consulting EMEA, Johnson Controls
Richard Power, Global WorkPlace Solutions, Johnson Controls

3:20pm Stream 1

Meru Networks: The wireless enterprise – turning the dream into reality – a practical workshop and demonstration

Meru networks from the USA enables the wireless enterprise – data, voice and video over wireless LAN – at blistering speeds equivalent to cabled environments. At long last a wireless office can become a reality – no raised floor, reduced cable infrastructure and no churn.

In this hands on masterclass you will be able to see people streaming video to 30 laptops simultaneously as well as making phone calls through softphones. At the same time Apple iTouch, iPhone and iPads will be connected to new applications.

The masterclass will review some of the new and emerging technologies for wireless work such as and location firewalls and other location aware services. It will also cover some emerging solutions for distributed teams and remote connectivity such as Riverbed and future 4G networks.

Jason Green, MD of Building Zones with Meru Networks

3:20pm Stream 2

Peoplecube - Tracking Actual Vs Planned Space Utilization – Keys to Effective Management of Corporate Real Estate

With real estate typically an organisation’s second-largest expense after payroll, doesn’t it make sense to know how that real estate is being used? Join PeopleCube as they explore innovative methods for capturing actual versus planned space utilization and how this information can help maximize organization efficiency while reducing real estate costs and their carbon footprint.

Sean Mulvey, Vice President, PeopleCube

4.00pm coffee break

4:20pm Stream 1

Plantronics case study: Leesman workspace satisfaction sets agenda for smarter working

After three years of fascination with Work Topology, Plantronics has just completed the first Leesman WorkSpace satisfaction audit. In its quest to implement best practice of Smarter Working, Plantronics will be sharing the case studies of its contact centre and mobile workforce applying Unified Comms  and Collaboration with emphasis on Acoustic Intelligence. We will also be sharing how it now has its associates ‘vote’ for the next stage of space empowerment...

Philip Vanhoutte, MD Plantronics EMEA,
Tim Oldman, CEO, Leesman Index

4:20pm Stream 2

‘Making Technology Work for Older People’

New communication technology has flooded our lives – at home, in the office and on the move. This session will outline some key trends in the way we relate to technology, with particular focus on older people. Some myths about ageing and digital devices will be explored and design case studies drawn from work done with major technology companies such as Research In Motion, Samsung and Nokia. These will outline the benefits of involving end users in the design process to create more innovative solutions and present the older consumer as an opportunity, rather than an obstacle.

Rama Gheerawo, DeputyDirector, Helen Hamlyn Centre, Royal College of Art

5:00pm Stream 1

Philips

5:00pm Stream 2

DEGW

5:40pm Masterclasses Close

TOUR - Growing Knowledge: the Evolution of Research

Tours of this new exhibition exploring the value of new types of research space and new digital research technologies will take place throughout the afternoon, led by Clive Izard, Head of Creative Services at the British Library, and the exhibition’s Creative Director.

Research is changing as digital tools become ever more powerful and new types of research spaces emerge, but what does this mean for a library and the process of research?  This fully digital exhibition aims to explore and understand the value of digital technologies and technology-rich spaces in supporting academic and other researchers. Users will be invited to engage at all points in this highly interactive experience, and contribute to the debate to inform and influence the potential development of future research services at the Library.

During the afternoon delegates will have the opportunity to visit this exhibition.

6:30pm INVITATION ONLY DINNER

The John de Lucy Dinner – hosted by Argent at the German Gymnasium and sponsored by Regus