Olivier Terny

whynot architecture

Workspace agility towards multiple locations.

Architect Olivier Terny is the founder of whynot architecture, an agency specialised in the fields of education, workplace, and event venues and develops innovative and contemporary projects focused on the user experience. With a scientific and artistic background, then an architectural one, his approach to architecture is holistic and human.

François Cadoz

Steelcase

The pandemic has disrupted our lives in irreversible ways, impacting the organisation of workspaces in the process.

Creating innovative, inspiring, motivating and wellness spaces is its credo. François Cadoz has been with Steelcase since 1990. With more than 30 years of experience in office space design, more than half of which is international. Steelcase is a century-old company and a global leader in office design.  Thanks to its extensive research, Steelcase helps companies around the world make strategic choices about their workspaces and work styles.

Mauro Testerini

Aroma - Creative Director

The new world of work and its challenges.

The award-winning designer and scenographer Mauro Testerini is the creative director at Aroma. Testerini made a name for himself with works such as the Kuwait Pavilion for the Expo 2015 in Milan, the positioning and staging of the Corviglia in St. Moritz or museum stagings such as the new visitor center at the Sempach Ornithological Institute.

Calvert Marshall

CEO Ramar

The costs of energy - everything out of control?

Calvert Marshal has an extensive experience in consulting in IT infrastructure technologies, security architecture, project/program management and service management to large global Swiss-based companies in Pharmaceuticals, Banking, and Insurance.

Philipp Tidd, Gensler

Principal / Managing Director

Changing world of work - how the pandemic has (re)shaped the future of work.

An Architect/ Designer with more than 25 years of experience in workplace consultancy, real estate advising, and design and urban strategy, Philip has worked with global organisations across mainland Europe to implement workplace programs attuned to the region’s many cultural and legislative variations. He has advised numerous European public-sector organisations/ NGO’s on how enhanced work environments can lead to improved performance.

Prof. Dr. Jennifer Gunkel

Studiendekanin Psychologie (B.Sc.) Hochschule Fresenius GmbH

A journey through time and space - office work in the past, present, and future.

Professor of Psychology and head of psychology school at Hochschule Fresenius. Experienced Senior Consultant with a demonstrated history of working in the Workplace and Business Psychology field. Skilled in user requirement analysis, change management, HR, Data Analysis, and Strategic Planning. Strong consulting professional graduated from TU Munich.

Prof. Andrea Ciaramella

Politecnico di Milano

Workspaces: global trends and new challenges for businesses.

Andrea Ciaramella, architect, associate professor of architectural technology at Department of Architecture, Construction Engineering and Built Environment - ABC, Politecnico di Milano. Since 2018, he has been coordinator of the master’s degree Course - Management of Built Environment and Postgraduate Master's Degree REM - Real estate management, Politecnico di Milano. He has been a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors since 2003. He is author and/or co-author of several books, including Property Management for Business, Franco Angeli, 2010: Office Space. Planning, designing, and managing the contemporary office, Maggioli, 2015; Corporate real estate, Franco Angeli, 2016; Real estate development and urban regeneration - why some projects succeed, and others fail, Franco Angeli, 2019.

Arch. Massimo Roj

CEO and founder Progetto CMR

From non-places to spaces of growth and social interaction: the office that evolves and comes to life.

Massimo Roj graduated in Architecture from the Milan Polytechnic in 1986. During his established professional career, he has gained significant experience both in Italy and abroad in urban regeneration, architectural design, and space optimisation for clients in both the public and private sectors, applying innovative design and technological solutions and promoting an environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable approach. He regularly participates in international conferences and meetings on architecture and sustainability. He is a Visiting Professor at Tianjin University, Beijing Jiaotong University and Scuola Politecnica di Design in Milan. Since 2017, he has been Ambassador of Italian Design in the world, appointed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

Arch. Massimo Roj

CEO and founder Progetto CMR

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Massimo Roj graduated in Architecture from the Milan Polytechnic in 1986. During his established professional career, he has gained significant experience both in Italy and abroad in urban regeneration, architectural design, and space optimisation for clients in both the public and private sectors, applying innovative design and technological solutions and promoting an environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable approach. He regularly participates in international conferences and meetings on architecture and sustainability. He is a Visiting Professor at Tianjin University, Beijing Jiaotong University and Scuola Politecnica di Design in Milan. Since 2017, he has been Ambassador of Italian Design in the world, appointed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

Marco Decio

President of IFMA Italia

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Marco Decio has been a major driving force behind IFMA Italia's activities for two decades, thanks to his constant commitment, his long experience in the sector and his 360° vision regarding the present and future of Facility Management in our country. As a partner, member of the Board of Directors, Vice President and currently President, he has contributed decisively to the continuous growth of IFMA Italia, putting his deep strategic skills at the service of the Association. He is Managing Director Business Unit North West in Siram VEOLIA and during his career has developed experience in Marketing and Sales, Human Resources and Financial Management.