Workspace Design Show Amsterdam

WORKSPACE DESIGN TALKS

Workspace Design Experts Share Their Vision

A must attend conference bringing you interactive panel discussions, uncovering the future for the Benelux workplace interiors market.

Offices and workplaces in Europe are undergoing huge change. Joining the panel are top-level industry experts who will provide challenging and wide-ranging perspectives on the future of workspaces. Hear from architects, interior designers, end-user occupiers and workplace strategy experts about the latest issues and current trends that are shaping the employees’ workplace experience.

Designed with flexibility and comfort in mind, the Talks Lounge will showcase some of the world’s most inspirational furniture brands, creating a relaxing environment for conversations between the panel discussions.

Meet The Speakers

Sophie Schuller,
Partner at Cushman & Wakefield

Gavin Phillips,
Regional Vice President Benelux at IWG

Fokke Moerel,
Partner at MVRDV

Rick Rijkse,
Partner and Architect at Fokkema & Partners

Femke Feenstra,
Board Architect, Interior Architect & Partner at Gortemaker Algra Feenstra (G.A.F)

Hans Reineke,
Founding Partner at Hollandse Nieuwe​

Maarten van Bremen,
Founding Partner at GROUP A

Tom Lawrence,
Global Head of Workplace Design at Dept Agency

Barbara Dujardin,
Partner, Hofman Dujardin

Pieter van der Laan,
Partner and Workplace Strategist at YNNO

Paul Van Rijn,
Senior Workplace Strategist, RVO at Netherlands Enterprise Agency

Mauro Brigham,
Creative Director at NCBHAM, and President at AINB

Daaf Serné, MCR, SLCR,
Global Head of Workplace at Miro

Bart Canini,
Managing Director at Creneau International

Mattijs Kaak,
Partner at Ditt Officemakers

Xavier Perrin,
VP Global Head of Real Estate at Philips

Sanne Schenk,
Founding Partner at TANK

Jan Nieuweboer,
HR Innovation Manager at Rabobank

Stephanie Akkaoui Hughes,
Founding Director & Lead Architect at AKKA Architects

Ron Bakker,
Founding Partner at PLP Architecture

Arjan Dingste,
Partner at UNStudio

Björn Bleumink,
Architect Director at BDP Rotterdam

Charlotte Griffioen,
Architect Director at MVSA Architects

Thomas van Leeuwen,
Partner & Director at D/DOCK

Ramon Beijen,
Creative Director at CBRE

Ayca Dogan,
Head of Design, Associate Director at CBRE

Eric van Noord,
Architect, Partner at de Architekten Cie

Paul Stavert,
Partner, Powerhouse Company

Arjan de Roos,
Product Manager Workspace & Innovation at Rabobank

Lizette Engelen,
Community Lead, Global Workplace Community & Innovation at Ericsson

Marnix Mali,
Global Director Real Estate & Workspace Services at Booking.com

Cees van der Spek,
Public Affairs & Global Corporate Relations Director, EDGE

Thom van Hoefen Wijsard,
Real Estate Design & Projects Leader Europe West at Ernst & Young

Carlijn Timmermans,
Ambassador at Women in Lighting & Lighting Designer and Founder at C.Light.Wise

Daniel Jongtien,
Partner, Benthem Crouwel Architects

Lewis Barker,
Director, Workplace & Real Estate, EMEA at ServiceNow

Shanna Bosmans,
Chief Hybrid Officer at Microsoft Netherlands

Roberto Mariani,
Senior Project Director, ACPV Architects

Wesley Bosma,
Managing Director at OCS+

Pallavi Dean,
Founder, & Creative Director at Roar

Natalie Hofman,
International Adviser at Facility Management Netherlands

Wouter te Wierik,
Design Director at Tetris

Arne van ‘t Spijker,
Head of Real Estate at Just Eat

Gerda Stelpstra,
Partner | Total Workplace EMEA, Cushman & Wakefiled

Annemarie Winten,
Principal, Design at Unispace

Peter Mostien,
Global Workplace Strategy & Projects Manager at ING Bank

Vera Acsai-Varga,
EMEA North Workplace Experience and Real Estate Lead, Splunk

Kris Brans
Cluster FM Manager, INGKA

Marleen Valstar
Partner
Heyligers Architects

Martine Roeges
Manager Facilities
Randstad Group Belgium

Daniel Prado
Design Principal, Benelux and France
AECOM

Caro van de Venne
Founding Partner
NUDUS

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“As the Official Talks Partner, it was great to be part of the first WDS, we felt it was a huge success! I thought the talks were all really interesting and something unique in the UK market.”

Ed Hoban

Associate Director, Head of Workplace, The Furniture Practice

“It was a genuine pleasure to take part, and the feedback has been tremendous. On the day the organsiation was super, and I really enjoyed doing both my sessions. There seemed to be a real joy at being ‘back in the room’.”

Neil Usher

Chief Workplace and Change Strategist, GoSpace AI
“Given the 18 months we have been through the Workspace Design Show was pure joy – to be able to meet designers, manufacturers and suppliers in person again for real connection, conversations and collaboration. The calibre of talks and panellists was exceptionally high, discussing real and relevant topics and I was honoured to chair a session. I’m looking forward to the next show in February 2023.”

Karen Haller

Founder, Karen Haller Behavioural Design Consultancy

“What the workplace sector needs right now is expertise to come together to explore and experiment on our future places. The Workspace Design Show Talk’s offered just that – providing an environment where all parts of the design supply chain put their heads together to question the possibilities we have, as we all navigate the next normal. It was fantastic to be a part of a panel of experts who will help shape this future.”

Matthew Holloway

Principal, Grimshaw Architects
“The show had a real buzz about it which was exciting to see. It was good to see all the products on display – perhaps as we get back to working in new ways, we will see more variety of furniture settings.”

Sheela Shukla

Director, Design, BDP
“The Workspace Design Show was just the tonic that our community needed after the isolation and worry of the pandemic – like-minded people in the same place, catching up to see, touch, hear and speak about design!”

Cristiano Testi

Principal Director, tp bennett
“Deciding to exhibit at the Workspace Design Show was great for the AllSfär team. After such a long time of not seeing people face to face it was an ideal opportunity for us to meet highly relevant contacts and showcase our latest products and colour range. The show was a huge success for us, delivering new leads and quality enquiries. We’re already planning our stand for the next show in 2023!”

Chris Michaeloudis

Head of Marketing, AllSfär