Worktech08 North announces conference programme

• WorkTech08 North Conference to debate, discuss and divulge the latest thinking on creative work places, new media and future of work.
• Unwired, the knowledge brand of Cordless Group, has announced the programme for Worktech08 North.
• The conference that looks at emerging technology, its impact on property, workplace, work and innovation, is in its fifth year. This year, it takes place on 23rd and 24th July at the Lowry, Salford Quays, Greater Manchester overlooking the site of the UK’s first mediacity. The event’s theme is Creative Places, New Media and Future of Work.

Leading speakers will address:
Digital Media and its impact on how and where we work. Erik Huggers, BBC Future Media & Technology and Scott Rupprecht, Head of Innovation, Siemens will examine the impact of the digital revolution on broadcasting and workplace. (Erik is responsible for the execution of BBC’s internet, TV and mobile services into a seamless experience for audiences wherever they are in the world.)

Challenges of change: 3 Property Directors from leading organisations including the BBC, the Co-operative Group and Wm Morrisons Supermarkets share their experiences and challenges for the future in a panel debate with Brian Greasley, Managing Director, MediaCity.

The ‘Connected Enterprise’. Philip Ross, CEO Cordless Group and Charles Armstrong, Trampoline Systems will look at technology trends that empower employees to connect, collaborate and innovate; and examine ways of strengthening informal employee networks across departments and geographies. Philip and Charles will showcase the powerful coming-together of the physical (location, presence, carbon footprint) and logical (social, collaboration, expertise networks) worlds’.

Culture and impact on workplace. Phil Redmond, Founder of Mersey TV and writer of some of British Television’s most influential drama including Grange Hill, Brookside and Hollyoaks will address ‘culture’ and examine its use as delivery or monitoring mechanism.

In addition to the conference on 24th July, five interactive masterclasses on the 23rd July will explore the future of workplace with cases studies of innovation, visions of the future and a panel debate from leading thinkers.

Topics include:
o Reducing carbon footprint and maintaining comfort and inspiration,
o An examination of ‘What makes a truly creative workplace’,
o ‘Professional Workplace of the Future’
o ‘Improving Shareholder Value through the Real Estate Portfolio’.

Commenting, Cordless Group founder Philip Ross said: ‘Creative design has a profound impact on the way we work but still too many knowledge workers struggle with outdated physical environments, organisational structures and working practices. What makes WorkTech so exciting is the opportunity for delegates to explore these ideas alongside some of the world’s most eminent thinkers on these topics and also to learn about next generation ideas and technologies that will herald a new wave of change.’

Steven Broomhead, Chief Executive of the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) comments:
“England’s Northwest has long enjoyed a well earned reputation for outstanding creativity and artistic innovation, as well as a nationally important role as a dynamic business location, however there is still the need to create an increased number of innovative work environments in order to generate and inspire further enterprise. It is appropriate for WorkTech08 North to be held at the stunning Lowry, an imaginative venue in itself, which overlooks Media City UK – a site that will be at the forefront of technology, offering a world class hub of innovative concepts and setting a standard for the future.”

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• Special early bird rates apply, to register contact Rebecca Westbrook at Rebecca.westbrook@unwired.eu.com or 020 8977 8920
• www.unwired.eu.com/wtnorth.html
• Limited Press Tickets are available
• For press enquiries contact Philip Ross at Cordless Group on 07956 293962 or Caroline Bell at UNWIRED on 07983 581 682

The event is produced in association with TSK Group and the BBC; sponsored by NWDA, Cushman & Wakefield, Johnson Controls, MediaCity:UK, Herman Miller, BDP, Milliken, Lexmark and supported by CoreNet Global UK Chapter, BIFM and iFM.

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