Oct 4-6, 2026  |  Hilton Santa Barbara Beach Resort 

Santa Barbara, CA

The way we work has undergone a seismic shift—and the transformation is still unfolding.

To stay ahead, corporate real estate and workplace leaders must rethink how space supports culture, connection, and performance. WorkSpaces is where those conversations start.

Recent lineup included:

Dror Poleg

Dror Poleg

Author

Future of Work Expert
John LePore

John LePore

Design Futurist Behind the Tech in Marvel Films + Founder

BlackBox Infinite
Marisa Galioto

Marisa Galioto

Workspace Product Head

JPMorgan Chase
Jamie Hodari

Jamie Hodari

Co-Founder - Industrious

CEO - Building Operations + Experience - CBRE
Erica Chapman

Erica Chapman

CEO

Gladiators & Titans
Phil Kirschner

Phil Kirschner

Future of Work Expert

The Workline
Frederico Egli

Frederico Egli

Head of Real Estate, U.S.

IBM
Megan Henshall

Megan Henshall

Strategy and Partnership Engagement Lead, Workplace & User Experience

Google
The Rev. Rusty Reams

The Rev. Rusty Reams

World’s #1 Bingo Caller

The Great Bingo Revival
Jian Bland

Jian Bland

VP of Workplace Experience, Tech Hub

Mastercard
Rex Miller

Rex Miller

Principal

Mindshift
Nathan Macintosh

Nathan Macintosh

Comedian

Down With Tech
Warrick Taylor

Warrick Taylor

Global Vice President of Workplace & Real Estate

Snowflake
Lynn Baez

Lynn Baez

Enterprise Vice President, Facilities & Workplace

McKesson
Lisette Smyrnios

Lisette Smyrnios

Managing Director Global Workplace

Accenture
Liza Levin

Liza Levin

Co-founder & CEO

Gable
Gavi Wolf

Gavi Wolf

Founder

Indie Walls
Alisa Yu

Alisa Yu

Distributed Work Intervention Lead - Teamwork Lab

Atlassian
Much More

Much More

To be announced

Soon!

Check out who’s spoken at WorkSpaces over the years…

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The things we’re going to do…

Explore New Ideas

Sail on a Catamaran

Enjoy a Night of Comedy

Evaluate New Tech + Solutions

Join Peer Roundtables

Make Meaningful Connections

Explore New Ideas

Evaluate New Tech + Solutions

Sail on a Catamaran

Join Peer Roundtables

Enjoy a Night of Comedy

Make Meaningful Connections

Topics we’ve recently explored:

The State of Work: AI and the Next Normal

AI in CRE: Beyond Data Parsing – Real-World Use Case

Net Zero Workplaces: Scaling Sustainability

Workplace 2035: The Trends Redefining How (and Where) We Work

Reimagining the Workplace: Redefining Distributed Work Environment

The Privacy Paradox: Designing for Focus in Open Offices

The Workplace as a 5-Star Hotel: Lessons from Hospitality

Future-Proofing Your Workplace Portfolio

How Workplace Design Shapes Employee Wellbeing

…and more TBA!

What sets WS apart?

Intimate.

WS is limited to 225 industry leaders.

Impact.

Everything we do is designed to deliver. Meaningful takeaways that drive real-world change.

Community.

WorkSpaces is about people first. We foster an environment where relationships are built, not just business cards exchanged.

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What WS is About

WHAT OUR FRIENDS SAY

”

One of, if not the best, conference I’ve been to! I love how intimate, inclusive and non-salesy it is.”

Global Lead, Workplace Experience, Walt Disney Co.

View photos from WorkSpaces ’24!

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Where you’ll be

Hilton Santa Barbara Beach Resort

Set on California’s Central Coast, the Hilton Santa Barbara Beach Resort offers laid-back luxury just steps from the ocean. With mountain views, palm-lined grounds, and easy access to downtown, it’s the perfect backdrop for meaningful conversations and coastal sunsets.

Agenda

SUNDAY

OCT 4

12:00pm Welcome!

1:00pm Catamaran Cruise

6:00pm Sunset Cocktail Reception

7:00pm Networking Dinner

8:00pm Opening Night Keynote/Entertainment

MONDAY

OCT 5

6:30am Group Run/Walk

7:30am Breakfast

8:15am Keynote Speaker

9:30am Sourcing Session

10:30am Innovation Talks

11:30am Sourcing Session

12:30pm MasterMind Roundtables

1:30pm Networking Lunch

2:30pm Sourcing Session

4:00pm Happy Hour Talk

7:00pm Dinner Party

TUESDAY

OCT 6

7:15am Breakfast

9:00am Featured Speaker TBA

10:00am Sourcing Session

11:00am MasterMind Roundtables

12:00pm Closing Remarks

12:30pm Goodbye Brunch

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Wanna join us?

ATTEND

(CRE/workplace leader)

Qualified execs attend at no cost. The invitation includes accommodations for two nights, full meals and access to all networking excursions.

PARTNER

(INDUSTRY VENDOR)

Partnering with WorkSpaces is a great way to get your company in front of the sharpest minds in corporate real estate and workplace design.

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FAQ

Who attends the event?
WorkSpaces is by invitation-only and open to corporate real estate and workplace design leaders and industry vendors.
I’m a corporate real estate/workplace design leader and would like to attend. How do I register and what's included?
Registration is complimentary for qualified executives and includes 2 nights’ accommodation (Sunday and Monday), full meals (Sunday dinner – Tuesday lunch) and access to the entire program. Click here to request an invite.
I’m an industry vendor and would like to attend. How can I get involved?
Industry vendors can participate in IndustrialSpaces by becoming a Partner. Click here to submit a request and a member of our team will reach out shortly to discuss available options. 
What is your cancellation policy?
Registration is complimentary…what’s the catch?
There is no catch, but we do require a $1 processing fee and you must agree to our cancellation policy. Please read it closely below as there are fees if you cancel within a month of the event. This is because we are committing ($$) to your accommodations, meals and activities that are non-refundable to us within a month of the event. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask us!
 
Cancellation Policy for Complimentary Registrations:
  • Less than 4 weeks prior to the event – cancellations received after this date are subject to a $499 cancellation fee. Fees will be waived if a suitable replacement from your organization is sent.
  • Less than 1 week prior to the event – cancellations received after this date are subject to a $999 cancellation fee. Fees will be waived if a suitable replacement from your organization is sent.
Who will be speaking?
Our speaker line-up includes a wide range of industry experts who we’ll hear from in various settings such as panels, fireside chats and small group discussions. For the developing list, click here.
Can my spouse attend the events?
Your spouse is welcome to come along with you and enjoy the resort while you are at the event. You can register your spouse to attend the Monday night party once our Attendee portal is open. If space allows, we will open up the Sunday networking events to spouses the week prior to the event. Guest fees apply for both.
What is the dress code?
The entire event is casual (no suit or jacket required). We recommend bringing a sweater or light jacket for evening outdoor events and sessions that take place inside air-conditioned ballrooms.