WORKTECH12 Melbourne

Australia’s first WORKTECH conference, looking at the future of work and the workplace, hits Melbourne in February.

January 24th, 2012

WORKTECH12 Melbourne is a forum for all those involved in the future of work and the workplace, as well as real estate, technology and innovation.

Over 130 senior professionals from real estate, facilities, technology, executive management, architecture and design will share their knowledge on topics including global perspectives; Macquarie’s Workplace Journey; trends in technology, the multi-generational workplace and the future of the Australian workplace.

Keynote speakers will be Philip Ross, Futurologist and CEO, Cordless Group & UNWORK, and Will Walker, Head of Business Services, Macquarie Group. See the full lineup of speakers here.

WORKTECH12 takes place on Wednesday 29 February at 242 Telstra Conference Centre, Melbourne. Click here to book, or visit the website for more information.

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