WORKTECH26 Berlin: The Future of Workplace Technology
The modern corporate office is no longer just a physical location where employees gather to complete tasks. It has evolved into a highly complex digital platform, requiring a seamless intersection of real estate planning, human capital management, and robust workplace technology. To navigate this profound shift, enterprise leaders need actionable insights from those who are actively building the future of work.
On Tuesday, 16th June 2026, the brightest minds in corporate real estate, IT, and facility management will convene at EDGE Friedrichspark for WORKTECH26 Berlin. As an organization deeply committed to shaping high-performance corporate environments, FORTÉ, your GPA team in Germany, is proud to be a Bespoke Gold Sponsor of this premier event.
A Premier Gathering for Workplace Strategy
WORKTECH26 Berlin is designed to move beyond theoretical discussions and focus on what is actually scaling in the next-generation workplace. The event themes tackle the friction many organizations experience when balancing flexible working models with the need for high productivity and corporate culture retention.
A central focus of the conference is how technology enables this transformation. Implementing a highly effective workplace strategy means treating the office as critical digital infrastructure. The discussions will explore how platforms and automation are being used to improve efficiency, while simultaneously addressing the complex realities of hybrid work and employee value propositions.
Resilient real estate is another crucial pillar of the day. Market volatility and decarbonization targets are forcing leaders to rethink the scale and structure of their portfolios. The sessions will unpack how strategic decisions around consolidation and transformation are balancing cost, culture, and environmental impact.
Leading Voices at WORKTECH26 Berlin
The conference features an incredible lineup of interdisciplinary speakers, bridging the gap between theoretical research and practical application. Chaired by Dr. Sandra Breuer, CEO and Founder of Loop, the agenda is packed with industry heavyweights sharing their unvarnished experiences.
The morning kicks off with Hardeep Matharu from UnWork, who will dissect global signals and how institutions are reinventing space and performance. This is followed by Tim Fendley of Applied Information Group, exploring how urban wayfinding principles can create more legible, easily understood office environments.
The dialogue then shifts to technology and continuous feedback. Victoria Davalos, Founder of Spatio.ai, and Heike Sander, Project Lead at Crespel & Deiters, will present on designing workplaces that actively listen to their occupants, proving why standard sensors alone are insufficient. Walid Mustamandi, Managing Director Digital EMEA at Johnson Controls, will then take the stage to discuss the integration of agentic AI and what it means to treat artificial intelligence as a proactive team member.
The afternoon sessions dive deep into real estate and organizational models. Attendees will hear from Andras Danko, Managing Director of Bayer Real Estate in Germany, on how the Dynamic Shared Ownership model accelerated their decision-making. Jan Lehmann from DKB and Chris Middleton from Kinzo will then provide an inside look at the transition of Berlin banking workplaces from strategy to physical space.
The performance and purpose of the office will be heavily debated by a panel featuring Dirk Dittrich and Anja Koehler from EDGE, alongside Sven Wingerter from Eurocres. Finally, Claire Ward, Chief Innovation Officer at SPS, will present data on the workplace performance gap, challenging leaders to rethink how services and technology impact human output.
Tackling Hybrid Friction and AV Integration
As part of our Bespoke Gold Sponsorship, our own Kilian Junghanns from FORTÉ will address one of the most persistent challenges in the modern office. His session will explore why most hybrid meeting rooms still fail to deliver a frictionless experience and, more importantly, how to fix them.
Despite massive investments, organizations often struggle with inconsistent room setups, poor audio quality, and confusing touch interfaces. This friction undermines collaboration and drains IT resources. Kilian will cut through the theory to focus on practical, real-world solutions that eliminate chaos and deliver a meeting experience that works seamlessly every single time.
This practical approach to installation and deployment is exactly what separates successful global AV projects from costly experiments. By standardizing the technology and focusing on the user journey, enterprises can ensure their investments actually drive productivity.
The Venue at EDGE Friedrichspark
The conference location serves as a live case study for the topics being discussed. EDGE Friedrichspark, located in the vibrant Friedrichshain district, represents a new generation of office design. It combines sustainability, smart technology, and a human-centered experience into a highly efficient environment.
This setting perfectly demonstrates how digital infrastructure and environmental, social, and governance priorities can be aligned to support long-term performance. It is the ideal backdrop for a day dedicated to exploring the future of global enterprise environments.
If you are attending WORKTECH26 Berlin, we look forward to connecting with you there. Catch GPA’s Kilian Junghanns on stage as he discusses this topic: “Why most hybrid meeting rooms still don’t work and how to fix them.”
If you cannot make the event but are ready to explore how advanced integration can elevate your corporate real estate, we invite you to reach out to our global integration specialists to discuss your technical roadmap.
