Modern Office Standards: Aligning Buildings with Modern Occupier Expectations - Roundtable
- Date
- 2026-09-09
- Location
- London, England, United Kingdom
- Host
- PropTech Connect Europe 2026
About this event
The office has changed faster than many buildings have. Occupiers are now weighing far more than floor area and headline rent: they are looking at flexibility, user experience, workplace quality, amenity, sustainability, and whether a building genuinely supports how people want to work today. This roundtable is designed for people who need to make sense of that shift and turn broad market signals into practical decisions. About the Event This in-person roundtable in London brings together professionals interested in how office buildings can better align with modern occupier expectations. Rather than a one-way presentation, the format is built around discussion: shared challenges, informed perspectives, and candid conversation about what is changing in the market and what that means for buildings, owners, operators, and advisers. The focus is timely and practical. As workplace strategies continue to evolve, the definition of a "good office" is no longer static. Expectations now extend into areas such as building performance, amenities, wellness, flexibility, design quality, and the everyday experience of using the space. This event creates room to explore those themes in a way that is useful for people working on real assets, real occupier needs, and real leasing decisions. You can expect a professional but conversational atmosphere. The roundtable setting is particularly valuable because it allows attendees to compare notes across different parts of the market, challenge assumptions, and hear how others are responding to similar pressures. If you are looking for nuanced discussion rather than generic talking points, this format is well suited to that goal. What to Expect The session is likely to center on the key question in the title: how can buildings align more closely with what modern occupiers actually want? That can open up discussion across leasing strategy, asset repositioning, workplace experience, amenity provision, operational standards, and the broader role of the office in a hybrid working world. Expect a discussion-led agenda that may include: Current occupier priorities and how they are changing The gap between legacy office stock and modern expectations What makes a building competitive in today's market How building standards, services, and experience influence decision-making Where owners, developers, and advisers are seeing friction, opportunity, or both Because this is a roundtable, the value comes from participation as much as observation. You should come ready to listen, contribute, and test your thinking against peers. The most useful insights often come from hearing how others are approaching similar questions from different commercial, design, operational, or occupier perspectives. There is also a strong networking dimension built into the event. The tags point to a community-oriented, social, and meetup-style environment, which suggests space not only for formal discussion but also for relationship-building before, during, or after the main conversation. For many attendees, that combination of substance and access will be a major reason to attend. Why Attend If you are working in or around the office market, this topic matters because occupier expectations are now directly shaping asset performance. Understanding what tenants value is no longer a branding exercise; it informs leasing velocity, retention, repositioning priorities, capex decisions, and long-term competitiveness. This event offers a focused setting to think through those issues with others who are close to the same market dynamics. You should leave with a clearer view of the questions worth asking about office product, workplace quality, and market fit. Even when there are no single right answers, a strong roundtable can sharpen your perspective, show where consensus is forming, and surface areas where your own assumptions may need updating. Attending can also help you translate broad market language into practical action. Terms like "modern standards" and "occupier expectations" are used constantly, but they often mean different things in different contexts. Hearing how other professionals define and apply those ideas can make your own strategy more precise. Beyond insight, there is also value in being in the room with peers. Whether you are looking to build relationships, stay close to current market thinking, or simply have better conversations with clients, colleagues, investors, or occupiers, this event provides a useful point of connection. Practical Details This is an in-person event taking place in London, United Kingdom. The physical format matters: a roundtable works best when people can engage directly, read the room, and have the kind of side conversations that often lead to the most practical takeaways. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9 at 11:00 AM GMT+1. A late-morning start makes it accessible for attendees coming from meetings earlier in the day while still leaving time afterward to follow up on new conversations or continue discussions informally. Because the event is discussion-led, it is worth arriving prepared with a few current questions, observations, or examples from your own work. You do not need a formal presentation, but you will get more from the session if you are ready to contribute thoughtfully and engage with the perspectives in the room. If this topic sits close to your day-to-day work, this roundtable offers a straightforward reason to attend: a chance to discuss what modern office standards really mean, how expectations are shifting, and what the market may reward next.
Who should attend
This will be most valuable if office strategy, building performance, workplace experience, or occupier demand is part of how you think and work. - You work in **commercial real estate, leasing, asset management, development, or investment** and want a sharper read on what occupiers now expect from office buildings. - You are involved in **workplace, design, operations, or facilities** and need to understand how user experience and building standards influence occupier decisions. - You advise **landlords, owners, occupiers, or project teams** and want more grounded market conversation you can apply in client or internal discussions. - You are exploring **repositioning, refurbishment, amenity, or service improvements** and want insight into which changes are most likely to matter. - You value **peer discussion and high-quality networking** more than passive listening, and you are willing to contribute your perspective in a roundtable setting. - You are based in or connected to the **London office market** and want to stay close to the conversations shaping how buildings compete today.