Our Toronto theme is “Building our Future” where we will mesh those who design and make space, with those who use space, to explore what’s needed for innovation tomorrow.

From talent development, to evolving work dynamics, to resilience and sustainability, mesh will explore the ways in which practical innovation and transformation are impacting where and how we live, work and play.

This year’s Toronto theme stems from feedback we received on wanting to learn more about the growing and changing nature of space, and how anyone who takes part in creating it (here’s looking at you architects, designers, contractors, owners) needs to know how people want to use it (employees, leaders, HR teams, remote and hybrid workers, and customers).

We’re not going to make this all about the WFH debate (although we’re sure that’s going to come up), but instead on how people, technology, and process are changing.

Transformation and innovation are advancing and shifting societal needs, which in turn means increased demand for innovative approaches to how we design and use spaces.

With growing emphasis on sustainability, adaptability, and evolving work dynamics, it’s crucial to bring together diverse perspectives to shape the future of our living and working environments.

9:00 am – 9:30 am
registration and networking breakfast

9:30 am – 9:40 am
opening remarks — welcome to mesh

9:45 am – 10:35 am 

Digital Transformation in the Built Environment: Where People, Place, and Technology Converge

with Kamales Lardi (Lardi & Partner)

Kamales joined us virtually in Calgary 2024, and she totally won over the crowd with expert insight, practical advice, and a blunt, honest look at the psychology of digital transformation.

So, back by popular demand, Kamales will join us in person in Toronto from her home in Zurich as one of our featured speakers.

Kamales is a globally recognized thought leader in digital business transformation, and at mesh she will explore the intersection of physical space, design, and digital transformation. Are you curious about how your office setup might be influencing your team’s dynamics? Kamales will explain how the spaces we work in can make or break innovation and how creating environments of psychological safety is key to sparking creative thinking.

As our workspaces shift from physical to virtual, hybrid, and even hyper-personalized setups, Kamales will also explore what it takes to manage teams effectively in this new landscape. She’ll also give us a peek into the future, where technology like augmented and virtual reality and immersive environments will redefine how we interact and collaborate.

Don’t miss this chance to rethink how the built environment and team dynamics are changing, and what lies ahead for innovators.

10:35 am – 11:00 am

Networking Break

11:00 am – 11:50 am

Fireside chat

Info coming soon

11:50 am – 12:10 pm

The mesh innovation showcase

Networking lunch

1:30 pm – 2:20 pm

Panel discussions

Info coming soon

2:20 pm – 2:50 pm

Networking Break

2:50 pm – 3:40 pm

Panel discussions

3:40 pm – 4:10 pm

Networking Break

4:10 pm – 5:00 pm

Panel discussions

5:00 pm – 5:05 pm

Closing remarks

5:05 pm – 6pm

mesh closing social 🍻