Key focus points of THE NEW DESIGN OF WORK 2026:
- How AI is Redrawing the Blueprint of Work?
- The State of the Office Market in Romania
- How are occupiers reconfiguring their space needs?
- Co-working concepts gain momentum
KEY SPEAKERS
Despina Ponomarenco
President, BREC
Maria Badea
Senior Leasing Manager, Vastint Romania
Ana-Maria Nemțanu
Director of Leasing, Hagag Development Europe
Andreea Birladeanu
General Manager, Mindspace Romania
Laura Ene
Senior Consultant, Tenant Representation, iO Partners
Diana Stafie
Foresight – Future Strategy
KEY TOPICS ON THE AGENDA
09:30 – 10:00: REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE
10:00 – 10:10: MARKET PRESENTATION
- A macro-level overview of demand, supply, and investment activity in 2025-2026. Key indicators, vacancy rates, and absorption trends across Bucharest and secondary cities.
10:10 – 11:15: DEBATE
- What are the tenants’ expectations in 2026?
- The AI Workforce Paradox: Fewer Desks or Smarter Spaces?
- What lease structures are emerging?
- Is the flight-to-quality trend accelerating or plateauing?
- Regional Cities high achievers.
- How can we accommodate diverse working styles,
encourage productivity, and prioritize employee well-being? - From real estate metrics to people performance.
- Embracing dynamic work environments.
- Challenges of hybrid working style.
11:15 – 11:30: BEYOND THE DESK
- How AI is Redrawing the Blueprint of Work
The event is dedicated exclusively to BREC members & partners. Further inquiries: georgiana.grecu@brec.ro
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