ITINERARY
5:30pm Meet & Greet
6pm Session starts
7:30pm - 9pm Networking over nibbles and drinks
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. LIMITED SEATS
FREE for Members . USD50 for Others.
In the world of commercial real estate, not all voices carry the same weight. While developers, clients, and architects often lead the decision-making, vendors, consultants, and suppliers frequently feel overlooked or undervalued.
Join us for an insightful session that challenges the status quo. We’ll explore how power and influence are distributed across the CRE ecosystem and spark a collective rethink aimed at fostering a more inclusive, respectful, and collaborative culture in project delivery.
This event brings together diverse voices — developers, architects, clients, vendors, and consultants — to discuss these dynamics head on and envision a more equitable future.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a transformative conversation shaping the future of real estate projects. Register now to reserve your seat.
Panelists
Neil Salton, Founder / Managing Director, Changeworq
Neil is an Workplace Strategy & Change Management Consultant, and the Founder and Managing Director of ChangeWorq Pte Ltd, based in Singapore. He is a teacher, writer and public speaker on the subject, and is particularly interested in helping clients manage the spatial, cultural, psychological & technological dimensions of their workplaces. His approach is founded on research & data analytics to inform design and strategy decisions. Neil’s wide experience of business outside the world of workplace strategy & design, enables him to connect in a unique way with clients and designers, to drive more positive business & spatial outcomes.
Rosalind Tan, CNS Workplace Strategy and Design Lead CNS Ops Transformation Real Estate, Nokia
Rosalind specialises in workplace strategy, design thinking, and change management, creating engaging and productive work environments across APAC. With over 20 years’ experience in interior architecture, Rosalind has a deep understanding in the importance of flexibility and human-centric workplace that supports inclusivity and the evolving work environment. Her curiosity about human behaviour in the changing workplace culture led her to her current pursuit in Psychotherapy and Counselling. As she builds on her ability to connect with and support others, she offers deep insights into how organisations can design workplaces for diversity and inclusivity.
Cho (Joe) Tse, Senior Managing Director, Humanscale
Experienced Managing Director with a demonstrated history of working in the furniture industry. Skilled in Negotiation, Sales, Account Management, Business Relationship Management, and Strategic Planning. Strong business development professional with a Bachelor of Science focused in Business Administration from Boston University - School of Management.
Shobhit Choubey, Investor Leasing | Future of Work | PropTech, CBRE
Shobhit drives the design and provision of integrated real estate solutions, products and advisory services for CBRE’s investor/landlords clients across the Asia Pacific region. He closely partners product and in-country teams to ensure a competitive and differentiated offering, supported by a consistent delivery model. Shobhit has more than 19 years of experience in commercial real estate, workplace strategy, digital transformation and PropTech. A proven track record of establishing successful businesses, and products. Shobhit's expertise is with Workplace Strategy, Investor Leasing, PropTech - Internet of things, Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality.
Prior to this role, Shobhit was a part of the global leadership team for one of CBRE’s flagship workplace technology products, CBRE Host, which has grown into a successful business in the region. His additional interests include the application of Blockchain, Metaverse, Tokenomics and Design Thinking in business. Shobhit has a Master of Business Administration in Strategy & Organization from the National University of Singapore, and holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from RGTU India
Moderators
Greg Pearce, Co-Founder / Managing Director, One Space
Greg is a UK- and Hong Kong-qualified architect practising in Singapore, SE Asia & Greater China, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary design and management. He is the co-founder of One Space Ltd, a team of behaviour-driven design professionals providing interior architecture + technology for multinational & regional organisations. One Space is the only service provider of its kind in the Asia-Pacific Region.
Greg has more than 35 years’ experience in a wide range of projects, from large infrastructure to interior design and furniture. He is also an internationally qualified Project Manager, lecturer and writer. In 2001, Greg co-founded MIDM at University of Hong Kong, the first academic programme in Asia for cross-disciplinary collaborative leadership. He was the Director of this programme until January 2006.
In 2004, Greg co-founded One Space Ltd, Asia's first integrated architecture + technology design firm focused on creating interior environments that seamlessly link our experiences of inhabitation with the digital world around us. One Space harnesses Greg’s passion for interdisciplinary creativity and innovation, as he leads the design and consultation process for the firm's business and retail clients.
Greg was the 2009 recipient of Hong Kong's 'Outstanding Individual in Industry Award' for 'Transformational Project Leadership', and One Space has won several design awards for its executed projects.
Steven Louie
Principal, and Design Director with Gensler for almost 30 years. Lead teams on major multi-national accounts, such as Goldman Sachs, Becton Dickinson, and Zurich Insurance. Started the London office which has grown to over 200 people. Relocated to Japan and opened the Gensler Tokyo office. Resided in Asia for 20 years, serving clients in Singapore, Shanghai, South Korea, Thailand, and Japan. Clients include CapitaLand, Athenee Plaza Hotel, and Siam Commercial Bank.
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