Redefining the Future of Work, Design, and Workplace Experience
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EVENT EXECUTIVES
Caique Feliciano
Real Estate Director, IndiaGRI Institute
United Arab Emirates
Cyan Hirata Schmidt
Real Estate DirectorGRI Institute
United Arab Emirates
What you will find
High-level international networking
Connect with senior executives and C-level leaders from the region in an informal setting.
Private meetings
GRI will provide support to introduce you to potential business partners and coordinate one-to-one meetings.
Participative debates
Be part of informal, closed-door discussions on the most relevant topics of the moment.
13th August
GRI Experience - Cocktails & Connections
An exclusive evening curated for senior leaders in Indian real estate to engage in high-value conversations in a relaxed and elegant setting.
13th August, 15:00 - 15:15 | Opening Presentation
The Flex Market in Numbers
Demand Trends, Investor Appetite, and Global Growth Outlook
Utkarsh
Kawatra
Cofounder and CEO
myHQ by Anarock
13th August, 15:15 - 16:00 | Discussion 1
From Temporary to Core
How Occupier Priorities are Shaping the Strategic Office Landscape
- Shifting Priorities: From Remote to Return
- Office as a Strategic Tool
- Rethinking Leasing Models
- The Role of Flexibility in a Long-Term Strategy
- Future Outlook 2030: Who Owns the Experience?
13th August, 16:30 - 17:30 | Discussion 2
Designing the Future Workplace
AI, Remote Workers & the Changing Nature of Work
- New workforce archetypes: How do we design for a workforce that includes AI-augmented teams, remote talent, and hybrid project groups with diverse needs?
- Adaptive design intelligence: Can office environments evolve into data-informed systems that respond to employee behavior and work rhythms in real time?
- Fluid identity & office branding: As offices become more flexible and location-agnostic, how can organisations foster a strong sense of culture and belonging?
- The sustainability factor: Will carbon-neutral, energy-efficient offices become the standard for corporate spaces?
Moderator
Hardeep Sachdeva
Senior Partner
AZB & Partners
Apoorv
Vig
Senior Director with GBCI
GBCI
Jamshed
Taraporwala
Executive Director – Enterprise Sales & Business Development
Table Space
Naseera
Razak
Managing Director and Principal
Gensler
Rahul
Agarwal
India Operations Senior Director
BCG
Shashidhar
Sharma
Country Manager
AWA
Sonali
Rastogi
Founder Partner
Morphogenesis
Utkarsh Kawatra
Cofounder and CEOmyHQ by Anarock
India
Utkarsh Kawatra is the Cofounder and CEO of myHQ by Anarock, a leading flexible workspace platform in India. An accomplished entrepreneur and business strategist, he has been instrumental in revolutionizing the coworking and flexible office space industry. Under his leadership, myHQ has expanded across major Indian cities, providing innovative workspace solutions for startups, freelancers, and enterprises. Kawatra brings extensive experience in business development, technology, and operations management. His vision focuses on creating collaborative work environments that enhance productivity and foster professional growth. He is recognized for his expertise in the proptech sector and commitment to transforming how people work in modern India.
Monish Krishna
Managing Director, DevelopmentHines
India
Mr. Krishna is Managing Director, Development responsible for Hines' commercial and residential projects in India. He manages a portfolio of approximately 12 million square feet. As the CEO of the Hines-DLF JV, he was responsible for the development of One Horizon Center, the firm's landmark office project in Gurugram, India. Prior to joining Hines in 2006, he worked with The Mills Corporation in New York. Krishna holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Sushant School of Architecture and a Master of Science in Real Estate Development from Columbia University.
Aseem Kohli
DirectorVarde
India
Aseem is currently the director at Varde partners. Before he joined Varde, he worked with Interglobe, the Xander Group and was a senior member of the India investment team. He headed the firm’s Delhi office and focussed on residential, office and hospitality investments across India. Aseem has sourced deals, structured transactions, conducted financial and legal negotiations, identified and mitigated risks, handled developer and intermediary relationships and led due diligence teams to successfully close several acquisitions.
Ganesh Parameswaran
Real Estate Portfolio Strategy HeadGoogle India
India
Ganesh Parameswaran serves as Real Estate Portfolio Strategy Head at Google India, where he leads strategic planning and optimization of the company's real estate assets across the Indian market. With extensive expertise in corporate real estate management and portfolio strategy, he oversees facility planning, workspace optimization, and strategic site selection to support Google's expanding operations in India. His role involves analyzing market trends, managing vendor relationships, and implementing innovative workplace solutions that align with Google's growth objectives and employee experience standards in the region.
Sameer Saxena
Director - Real Estate ServicesMarsh McLennan Company India
India
Sameer Saxena serves as Director of Real Estate Services at Marsh McLennan Company India, bringing extensive expertise in commercial real estate and risk management solutions. With a strong background in property consulting and facility management, he leads strategic real estate initiatives across India's dynamic market. Saxena specializes in corporate real estate optimization, lease management, and workplace solutions for multinational clients. His leadership at Marsh McLennan involves developing comprehensive real estate strategies that align with clients' business objectives while managing operational risks and costs effectively.
Sanjay Choudhary
Founder & CEOIncuspaze
India
With over 20 years of work experience, I am the founder and CEO of Incuspaze, a leading co-working space provider in India that offers customized and flexible solutions for Enterprise , MSME’s and startups. I am also an angel investor and founding board member of 3 Minds Digital, a creative agency that helps brands grow online. My core competencies include P&L Management , new business development and customer relationship management, which I leverage to create and maintain long-term partnerships with clients, investors, and stakeholders. My mission is to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and diversity in the co-working industry, and to support the growth and success of the enterprises and entrepreneurial ecosystem in India.
Hardeep Sachdeva
Senior PartnerAZB & Partners
India
Hardeep Sachdeva is a Senior Partner at AZB & Partners with more than 24 years’ experience, he advises Indian as well as international clients and is consistently rated as India’s leading corporate and M&A lawyer. Hardeep advises across several sectors, including real estate, retail, hospitality, industrial parks, SEZs, e-commerce, education, technology, infrastructure, alcoholic beverages and others. Hardeep has been advising in M&A and PE transactions in such sectors and has done some pioneering work in these areas. Hardeep has been actively advising on various private equity investments and other financing transactions, including listed debt securities within and outside India, in both listed and unlisted companies.
Apoorv Vig
Senior Director with GBCIGBCI
India
Apoorv Vig serves as Senior Director at Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), where he leads sustainability certification initiatives and green building programs. Based in India, he brings extensive expertise in environmental consulting and sustainable development practices. At GBCI, Vig oversees certification processes for green building projects and works to advance sustainable business practices across various industries. His role involves strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and promoting GBCI's mission to transform the built environment through certification programs like LEED and WELL. Vig's leadership contributes to expanding green building adoption and sustainability standards in the Indian market and beyond.
Jamshed Taraporwala
Executive Director – Enterprise Sales & Business DevelopmentTable Space
India
As Executive Director of Sales at Table Space Technologies, India’s leading enterprise-managed office operator, Jamshed brings over 19 years of expertise in real estate sales and strategic client partnerships. He is a thorough real estate professional with a Masters degree in Hospitality Management & Finance. Having worked at leading real estate firms such as JLL, Cushman-Wakefield and Knight Frank, he has a proven track record of success in leading employees, streamlining business processes and managing multiple projects delivered on time. He also possesses exceptional communication and networking skills with the ability to flourish in multicultural environments. Jamshed has successfully spearheaded major expansions and relocations for clients such as Texas Instruments, Shell, H&M, Expedia and Morgan Stanley.
Naseera Razak
Managing Director and PrincipalGensler
India
Rahul Agarwal
India Operations Senior DirectorBCG
India
Shashidhar Sharma
Country ManagerAWA
India
Shashidhar Sharma is the Country Manager for AWA (Advanced Workplace Associates) in India, a role he has held since October 2022. With over 30 years of experience in workplace transformation, real estate, and design, he leads strategy and change assignments across India and globally. A Civil Engineer by background, Sharma brings deep expertise in sustainable workplaces, ESG, NetZero carbon footprint, and workplace wellbeing, drawing on certifications from prestigious universities. He is instrumental in AWA's India expansion and a regular speaker on environmental and workplace topics.
Sonali Rastogi
Founder PartnerMorphogenesis
India
Sonali Rastogi is the Founder Partner of Morphogenesis, a renowned architecture and urban design firm in India, established in 1996. She holds architecture degrees from the School of Planning and Architecture in New Delhi and the Architectural Association in London, specializing in Housing and Urbanism and Graduate Design. Under her leadership, Morphogenesis is recognized globally, ranking among the top 100 architectural firms. Rastogi champions sustainable architecture, adapting it to local climatic, socio-cultural, economic, and financial contexts. Their design philosophy, S.O.U.L.© (Sustainable, Optimised, Unique, and Liveable), emphasizes reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions. Notable projects include the Surat Diamond Bourse and the Pearl Academy of Fashion, Jaipur. Rastogi contributes to architectural education and public policy, with a focus on cultural and environmental sustainability.
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