An exciting line‑up of thought leaders is set to take the stage at The Office Event (7–8 May, ExCeL London), exploring how data, design and culture are reshaping the future of work. Below you’ll find concise snapshots of four featured speakers and the panels they’ll be appearing on.
“Data is a pathway to insights, not the answer itself” — Chris Moriarty, Co‑founder & Director, Audiem
Chris Moriarty co‑founded Audiem to marry storytelling with data, turning employee feedback into clear, actionable insights. With a background in corporate communications and an MBA, Chris developed the Workplace Geeks Podcast and has guided clients like NatWest to unify and navigate complex data ecosystems. He emphasises that data alone isn’t enough—it must be distilled into narrative insights that inform decisions. Looking ahead, he’s most excited by AI’s potential to summarise and query datasets instantly, moving towards “agentic” systems that could one day self‑manage building performance. His key advice: collect data with purpose, evolve your metrics continuously, and adopt a test‑and‑learn approach.
Chris will be speaking at the panel Designing sustainable workplaces – the link to ESG, which will explore why sustainable design is now strategic, how to measure workplace practices against ESG targets, and innovations driving net‑zero offices in 2025. He will be speaking alongside Mike Povey, Vice President – Corporate Services, VISA, and Esme Banks Marr, Strategy Director, BVN Architecture.
“Design for women, and you’ll improve wellbeing for everyone” — Lucy Golding, EMEA Colleague Experience Lead, JLL
Lucy Golding leads inclusion and experience across JLL’s EMEA offices. Her people‑first philosophy—shaped by cross‑sector experience in tech, finance and real estate—champions incremental DEI initiatives underpinned by clear success measures. She stresses designing spaces for neurodiversity, gender equity and social mobility, highlighting that features aiding specific groups often benefit everyone. Lucy also underscores the need for safe after‑hours routes and supportive policies for life stages like menopause.
Lucy will be speaking at the fireside chat Women in The Office – design and inclusivity working together, which will debate barriers women face—from outdated 9‑to‑5 norms to leadership pipelines—and chart practical steps to elevate women in workplace design. She will be speaking alongside Kristen Lloyd, Senior Workplace, Data & Systems Manager, Volvo Cars, and Bertie van Wyk, Senior Insight Strategist, MillerKnoll.
“Listen more, talk less” — Matt Wood, CEO, Millwood Servicing
Former Royal Navy officer Matt Wood has grown Millwood Servicing from a family start‑up to the first B Corp–certified fire‑safety firm. He views generational diversity as a strength, likening teams to orchestras that require careful blending of skills and perspectives. Matt champions hybrid‑work flexibility—introducing a nine‑day fortnight—while cautioning that one‑size‑fits‑all won’t work. His top wellbeing tips? Skip token gestures like fresh‑fruit Fridays; instead, listen more, talk less, and tailor support to life stages.
Matt will be speaking at the panel Mind the workplace gap – from boomers to zoomers, which will unpack what different age groups seek from workspaces, strategies for intergenerational engagement, and design features that bolster resilience and productivity across generations. He will be speaking alongside Claire Odgers, EMEA Head of Corporate Services & Real Estate, Millennium Capital Partners; Emily Warren, Director – Inclusion, Diversity & Wellbeing, Avanade; and Ronen Journo, Head of European Management Services, Hines.
“Dialogue and empathy build bridges across generations” — Emily Warren, Director – Inclusion, Diversity & Wellbeing, Avanade
Emily Warren’s journey—from personal burnout to leading a global wellbeing strategy—drives her mission to integrate wellbeing with inclusion. At Avanade, she’s embedded wellbeing metrics into executive scorecards and trained over 1,500 leaders to prioritise mental health and equity. Emily calls for empathetic dialogue across generations, advocating quieter workspaces and peer‑to‑peer etiquette training so remote‑first and office‑based employees can collaborate effectively. She warns that backlash against DEI may threaten wellbeing, urging organisations to address financial and social inequalities if they want truly inclusive cultures.
Emily will be speaking at the panel Mind the workplace gap – from boomers to zoomers, which will unpack what different age groups seek from workspaces, strategies for intergenerational engagement, and design features that bolster resilience and productivity across generations. She will be speaking alongside Claire Odgers, EMEA Head of Corporate Services & Real Estate, Millennium Capital Partners; Matt Wood, CEO, Millwood Servicing; and Ronen Journo, Head of European Management Services, Hines.
