Vitra Seminar: Work Panorama 2024

The Vitra Seminar, held recently in Osaka, brought together a dynamic group of innovators and thought leaders to explore the future of work. Organized by Swiss furniture manufacturer Vitra, the seminar featured inspiring talks by Raphael Gielgen and Anni Hayashi, shedding light on the evolving landscape of workplace environments.

The Future of Workplaces

As our lifestyles and work styles become increasingly diverse, the role of the office environment is undergoing a significant transformation. Integrating artificial intelligence, facial recognition, robotics, and natural language processing is driving profound changes in how humans and machines interact. The key question on everyone’s mind is: how will our workplaces transform in the future?

Essential Skills and Workforce Adaptation

The advent of AI and robotics raises important questions about the skills that will be essential in the future workforce. As robots replace certain human tasks, how will the workforce adapt? The Vitra Seminar delved into these topics, providing valuable insights into the necessary skills and strategies for integrating new technologies into business processes and workspaces.

Augmented Reality in Business

Another critical area of discussion was the integration of augmented reality (AR) into business processes. AR has the potential to revolutionize how we work, offering new ways to visualize data, collaborate with colleagues, and enhance productivity. The seminar explored the practical applications of AR in various business contexts, highlighting its potential to transform the workplace.

Raphael Gielgen's Work Panorama 2024

Raphael Gielgen, Trendscout Future of Work Life & Learn at Vitra, presented his latest report, “Work Panorama 2024.” Traveling the globe to visit companies and educational institutions, Raphael conducts cutting-edge research on office environments. His report offered a comprehensive overview of the current and future trends shaping the workplace, providing attendees with actionable insights to navigate the evolving landscape.

The Vitra Seminar was an insightful and engaging event, thanks to the contributions of all the speakers and attendees. The discussions on the future of work, the role of AI and robotics, essential skills for the workforce, and the integration of AR into business processes were particularly enlightening.

From left to right: Raphael Gielgen, Anni Hayashi, Fiammetta Pennisi, Felix Moesner, Toshiyuki Deguchi

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