2026 Advisory Board

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Together, we shape the workspaces of tomorrow

The 2026 WORKSPACE Advisory Board brought together the region’s leading workplace experts, to tackle the challenges and opportunities shaping modern offices.

From AI in real estate and ready-built office solutions to hybrid work strategies and employee mobility, the Board tackled the issues that matter most. The focus? Real-world solutions that drive performance, sustainability and engagement.

By turning insight into action, the Advisory Board ensured this year's edition of WORKSPACE is more than an event – it’s where the next era of workspaces take shape.

2026 WORKSPACE Advisory Board Members

Iain Hird
Allon van den Bergh
Elliot Lewis
Savas Cizmeci
Ewout Holst
Irina Budnik
Joyce Jarjoura
Rayas Ali
Samer Mahdi
Sarah French
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What will matter most in 2026

  • Adaptive space and portfolio agilityDesigning workplaces and portfolios that evolve as fast as business does
  • CRE as a strategic advantageElevating corporate real estate from cost centre to competitive edge
  • The performance workplaceRedefining the office as a driver of productivity, culture and connection
  • Intelligence-driven real estateTurning data, AI and analytics into smarter real estate decisions
  • Delivery and lifecycle excellenceProtecting asset value from procurement through long-term operations
  • The middle-east workplace modelShaping a distinctly regional approach to growth, regulation and workplace innovation.