Kate Lister is a principal at Global Workplace Analytics (GWA), a consulting firm with over two decades of experience helping employers optimize in-office, hybrid, and remote work strategies. GWA’s e-learning courses on distributed work have been licensed to more than a million users worldwide, with satisfaction ratings exceeding 97%. A recognized authority on distributed work, Kate is frequently cited in outlets such as The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, and was one of three experts invited to testify before Congress on the future of hybrid work.

Matthew Gabree
Vice President, Real Estate & Workplace
Tripadvisor

A workplace innovator, Matt spent a decade as Tripadvisor’s Head of Real Estate & Workplace Experience, pioneering the “office as an experience” concept. He led Tripadvisor through rapid global growth, transforming offices into destinations and expanding the portfolio to 800,000 sq. ft. across 25 countries. In response to the pandemic, he led Tripadvisor through a strategic portfolio transformation while developing a new generation of activity-based, hospitality-inspired workplaces. With a background in luxury hotels, he blends real estate, design, and hospitality to create spaces and experiences people truly want.

Harsh Paleja
VP of Product
Modo Labs

Harsh Paleja is a seasoned product leader with a passion for shaping innovative workplace solutions. As VP of Product at Modo, he spearheads the strategy and execution of the Modo Workplace platform, driving continuous improvement in user experience and ensuring the platform evolves to meet the dynamic needs of today’s hybrid work environments. Prior to Modo, Harsh held product leadership roles at Unqork, Pegasystems, and Liberty Mutual, bringing deep expertise in building next-gen, scalable, user-focused platforms that drive digital transformation.