The Workplace Isn't an App. It's an Ecosystem.
Insights from industry experts
Featuring Phil Kirschner, Andrew Yu, Elo Ofodile, and Rob van Aar, this panel brings together leaders across strategy, mobile experience, spatial intelligence, and workplace operations to explore why the future of work depends on moving beyond siloed tools toward a connected workplace ecosystem.
Workplace experience has moved firmly onto the board agenda. Yet many organizations are still attempting to address it through fragmented, disconnected tools. This session tackles that gap head-on.
Recent industry momentum, including Gartner’s first Magic Quadrant for Workplace Experience Applications, underscores a market shift: the future is not a single platform, but an integrated ecosystem.
The question for workplace leaders is no longer whether to invest, but how to connect what they already have into something that actually works.
Conversation Highlights
- Why the workplace experience market is shifting from platforms to ecosystems
- Where most workplace tech stacks break down (and why adoption stalls)
- How navigation, space management, storage, and workplace services can work together instead of in silos
- What role AI and orchestration will play in the next phase of workplace experience
Who Should Watch?
Designed for leaders shaping the modern workplace, including teams across:
Workplace Experience, Corporate Real Estate, Facilities, HR, IT, and Digital Transformation.
If you are:
- Modernizing hybrid workplace strategy
- Trying to improve adoption of workplace tools
- Connecting fragmented workplace systems
- Or rethinking employee experience end-to-end
This session is built for you.
About Your Speakers
Phil Kirschner - Moderator
Future of Work Expert
PK Consulting
Phil has spent 20 years working across HR, IT, and corporate real estate, the functions that each own parts of the work experience, while nobody owns the space between. He helps enterprises make the cross-functional decisions that fall into those gaps and writes The Workline, a weekly newsletter on leading across the lines of modern work.
Andrew Yu
Founder & President
Modo
Elo Ofodile
Enterprise Director - Workplace
Pointr
Elo is a workplace technology leader helping organizations transform how employees navigate and interact with the workplace through digital mapping, wayfinding, and spatial intelligence solutions. With more than 20 years of experience spanning enterprise technology, SaaS, systems integration, and customer success, Elo works closely with global organizations to connect workplace technologies and deliver seamless employee experiences.
Rob van Aar
Director Global Workplace and Strategic Alliance
Vecos
Rob works with enterprise organizations and workplace technology partners to help create seamless employee experiences by connecting physical workplace resources with the broader workplace ecosystem. Rob brings deep expertise in hybrid workplace strategies, workplace operations, and the role integrated technologies play in creating more flexible, efficient, and employee-centric workplaces.
About Your Hosts
Phil Kirschner
Future of Work Expert, PK Consulting
Phil is a global thought leader with over 20 years of experience at the intersection of employee experience, corporate real estate, and technology strategy. He leverages data-driven insights to help organizations enhance productivity, talent retention, and engagement. Passionate about the future of work, Phil advocates for dynamic, sustainable, and inclusive workplaces that uplift human potential.
Adam Stoltz
Cofounder, Former AmLaw Workplace Experience Operations
Adam Stoltz is a corporate real estate and workplace experience leader with over 15 years of experience in strategy, operations, and employee services. He specializes in managing global portfolios, workplace strategy, and employee experiences, with expertise in occupancy management, vendor relations, wellness programs, and design and construction. Adam is passionate about creating efficient, engaging work environments that enhance productivity and employee satisfaction.
Marc Grainger
Chief People Officer, Debevoise & Plimpton
Marc Grainger is an experienced HR leader with over 15 years in talent development, leadership, and diversity. As Chief People Officer at Debevoise & Plimpton, he leads strategic initiatives to drive culture, performance, and employee engagement. Previously, Marc spent over a decade at Credit Suisse, where he held global leadership roles in People Development and Diversity & Inclusion. He is an expert in shaping high-performing, inclusive workplaces.
Laurie Rothenberg
Global Real Estate & Workplace Strategy Lead Counsel, Pfizer
Laurie Rothenberg is a leader in Global Workplace and Corporate Real Estate Strategy with 17 years at Pfizer, specializing in shaping resilient, employee-centric workplaces. She has a proven track record in optimizing portfolio strategies, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and integrating ESG principles into real estate decisions. Laurie is passionate about creating inspiring workplaces that enhance employee engagement, operational efficiency, and organizational success.
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