As people go back to work questions still remain about how to do so safely, what protocols to follow, which workplace features offer best protection for the users, and many others. While work can happen in many places, business leaders understand the creative spark of innovation is most successful in places where people gather, collaborate, meet, socialize, debate, and discuss. This panel of thought leaders will provide insight as to what the indoor and outdoor design of the office should look like in terms of, new technologies that create “touchless” environments, to an increased emphasis on hygiene, to even questioning the need for office space as the work-from-home trend continues.

Panelists:

Annie Bergeron, Principal and Design Director, Gensler

Annie’s work on high-tech companies and advertising agencies has put her on the cutting edge of creative workplaces. With her 25 years of experience and as the Design Principal for Gensler’s Toronto office, she develops inspiring thought leadership content, and guides teams in the creation of exceptional design solutions for projects of all sizes - up to 1.8M SF.

Tamara Miller, Managing Director, Interiors at AVRP Skyport

Tamara is a CA certified Interior Designer who focuses on Human Centered and Research Based design. Along with being CID, she has an NCIDQ certification and both LEED and WELL Building accreditations. She leads the interiors practice at AVRP Skyport, a San Diego architectural and design firm.

Juan Arriaga, Vice President, LOWE

Juan is a Vice President at LOWE and responsible for managing development projects in the greater San Diego area. With 23 years of experience working on projects throughout the Western US, Juan has managed a variety of projects including new construction and renovation of retail, institutional and office buildings. Currently involved in Lowe’s ongoing development of the $650 million - 3 million square feet San Diego County Operations Center and $350 million Courthouse Commons project.

Moderator:

Peter Dennehy, VP, Customer & Market Research, Newland

After 30 years of working with the nation's pre-eminent market research companies, Peter now heads customer and market research for the largest private developer of planned residential and urban mixed-use communities in the US. He is the former co-Chair of the San Diego-Tijuana ULI District Council.