BYTES & BITES: PRESENT VS. ENGAGED

Designing spaces that inspire collaboration, shared experiences, and belonging

November 11, 2026

Steelcase WorkLife Center
4 Columbus Circle, New York, New York 10019
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

ELEVATE THE SHARED EXPERIENCE

Join fellow enterprise leaders for Bytes & Bites: Present vs. Engaged, an intimate gathering to explore how the workplace can move beyond simply bringing people together to create experiences that encourage connection, collaboration, and belonging.

What You’ll Explore

Designing for Engagement
Explore how workplace design can create environments that encourage interaction, collaboration, and a stronger sense of connection.
Technology That Brings People Together
Learn about the latest tech driving more natural, intuitive experiences to promote better ways of working and collaborating.
Creating More Human Workplaces
Consider how autonomy, neuro-inclusive design, wellness, and generational expectations are shaping the environments where people want to engage.
From Present to Engaged
Look beyond occupancy and attendance to consider what makes a workplace experience meaningful and memorable.