Workspace Design Show Amsterdam
Talks at Workspace Design Show
What’s Next for the Workplace? Hear From the People Shaping Tomorrow’s Workspaces
Join us for over 35 engaging discussions across three curated conference stages, featuring 120+ speakers from leading architecture, design, real estate, and occupier brands.
Workspace Design Talks
The Workspace Design Talks brings together the most inspiring voices in commercial interior design to explore how the workplace is evolving — and what comes next.
Expect bold ideas, practical insights, and meaningful debate as experts from companies including Philips, Rabobank, Just Eat, ING, EY, Miro, MVRDV, UNStudio, MVSA Architects, CBRE, Hollandse Nieuwe, Fokkema & Partners, Cushman & Wakefield, Powerhouse Company, and D/DOCK take the stage to share their views on strategy, culture, wellbeing, sustainability, and more.
This is where thought leadership meets real-world application — all to help you design and deliver better, smarter workspaces.
Registration for the talks is now open to all visitors.
2023 Workspace Design Talks Agenda. 2025 agenda coming soon…
Wednesday 11 October 2023
The Magnetic Workplace: How to turn the office into a place that workers want to go to
09:45 – 10:30 Workspace Design Talks
Designing for Workplace Wellbeing
10:55 – 11:40 Workspace Design Talks
From Waste to Wonder: Unlocking the Potential of Circular Workplace Design
12:05 – 12:50 Workspace Design Talks
Building Social Capital: The Importance of Human Connection, Serendipity, and Hospitality in the Built Environment
13:15 – 14:00 Workspace Design Talks
A future for the past: How architects are approaching the refurbishing of existing buildings for workplaces
16:45 – 17:30 Workspace Design Talks
Thursday 12 October 2023
What can Workplaces learn from Hospitality & Residential Designs?
10:55 – 11:40 Workspace Design Talks
Urban Renaissance: Embracing Coworking/Coliving in the 15-Minute City
12:05 – 12:50 Workspace Design Talks
Drawn to Draw a Workspace
15:35 – 16:20 Workspace Design Talks
2023 Speakers
Pieter van der Laan,
Partner and Workplace Strategist at YNNO
Thierry Somers,
Editor-in-Chief NOOK (BNI & AINB)
Arjan Dingste,
Director at UNStudio
Maarten van Bremen,
Founding Partner at GROUP A
Bart Canini,
Managing Director at Creneau International
Rick Rijkse,
Partner and Architect at Fokkema & Partners
Femke Feenstra,
Board Architect, Interior Architect & Partner at Gortemaker Algra Feenstra (G.A.F)
Daaf Serné, MCR, SLCR,
Global Head of Workplace at Miro
Mattijs Kaak,
Partner at Ditt Officemakers
Ayca Dogan,
Head of Design, Associate Director at CBRE
Sanne Schenk,
Founding Partner at TANK
Ron Bakker,
Founding Partner at PLP Architecture
Björn Bleumink,
Architect Director at BDP Rotterdam
Michiel Hofman,
Founding Partner, Hofman Dujardin
Charlotte Griffioen,
Architect Director at MVSA Architects
Marnix Mali,
Global Director Real Estate & Workspace Services at Booking.com
Thomas van Leeuwen,
Partner & Director at D/DOCK
Eric van Noord,
Architect, Partner at de Architekten Cie
Paul Stavert,
Partner at Powerhouse Company
Niels Kramer,
Creative Director EMEA, Tetris
Daniel Jongtien,
Partner at Benthem Crouwel Architects
Cees van der Spek,
Public Affairs & Global Corporate Relations Director at EDGE
Carlijn Timmermans,
Ambassador at Women in Lighting & Lighting Designer and Founder at C.Light.Wise
Dennis de Wolf,
Director Real Estate at Turner & Townsend
Roberto Mariani,
Senior Project Director, ACPV Architects
Pallavi Dean,
Founder, & Creative Director at Roar
Gerda Stelpstra,
Partner | Total Workplace EMEA at Cushman & Wakefield
Marleen Valstar,
Partner at Heyligers Architects
Caro van de Venne,
Founding Partner at NUDUS
Daniel Prado,
Design Principal, Benelux and France at AECOM
Katrien van Dijk,
Lead Architect at Arup Netherlands
Raquel Machado,
Senior Associate, Design
M Moser Associates
Nuria Ripoll Aparisi,
Senior Interior Architect
Colliers
Eva Vroom,
Freelance Editor
Ramon van de Kerkhof,
Co-owner at Workbrands
Sarah Bolas,
Director at HCG
Stephan Petermann,
Editor-in-Chief, VOLUME & Founder, MANN Office
Anne van ‘t Hoog,
Commercial Manager, Creative Valley
Linda Salamoun,
Lighting Designer
Deerns
Siegrid Siderius,
Founder
SiSi Lighting Design
Robert Thiemann,
Director
FRAME
Aidan O’Sullivan,
Senior Manager, Real Estate Design & Construction, Personio
Chantal Vos,
Associate Partner & Interior Architect, Kraaijvanger Architects
Renata Gilio,
Managing Director, KAAN Architecten
Mark Timo,
Founder, De Interieur Club
Gertrude van den Brink,
Co-host, De Interieur Club
Kofi Oppong
Founder of Urban MBA
Tankut Mulayimsi
CEO, Co-Founder.Work
Loubna Messaoudi
CEO Founder of BIWOC* Rising
Maarten Jamin
Founder of BS;BP Design Collective, Chief Design Officer for IWG
Thom Wernke
Co-Founder of StartDock (NL)
Jeannine van der Linden
Founder, De Kamer
Arne Lijbers
Partner/Architect, Mecanoo
Albert Takashi Richters
Partner & Architect, Powerhouse Company
Jeroen Junte
Editor in Chief, DesignDigger
Justin Timmer,
Representative, Systems Innovation Network Amsterdam Hub
David O’Coimin,
Workplace Inclusivity Consultant
Timo Cardol
Managing Architect, KAAN Architecten
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Join 120+ expert speakers across three conference stages as they explore the future of workplace design — from hybrid strategy and sustainability to wellbeing and culture. Hear from leaders at UNStudio, MVRDV, Philips, ING, Microsoft, Rabobank, Booking.com, and more. Whether you’re a designer, occupier or strategist, gain insights to inform your next project. Register now to attend the talks.