The workplace experience conference.

Designed for your world of work.

Sept 28-30, 2026 | Scottsdale, Arizona | Register for $399

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Appspace World of Work (WOW) is where comms, HR, facilities, and IT leaders connect.

The experience reset is this year’s theme — built for a workplace shaped by AI, distributed teams, and new expectations. Make connections, build your skills, and get certified.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Why attend WOW26

Here’s why Appspace WOW is a must-attend event for workplace leaders.

Get inspired

Get practical ideas from workplace experts who get your challenges.

Build your expertise

Follow a curated learning track and earn a LinkedIn-ready badge.

Make connections

Meet workplace leaders, swap ideas, and build relationships that last.

ABOUT THE THEME

The experience reset

Work is being rewritten. Expectations have shifted. AI has raised the bar. Distributed work is the baseline. This year’s theme is about leading this new workplace shift — not refining yesterday’s model, but defining the next one.

TOPICS & SESSIONS

Dive into key workplace challenges and opportunities

Building a great workplace involves many moving parts. At WOW, we focus on the core challenges and opportunities you’re facing. Here’s a preview of the topic areas we cover at WOW.

Employee engagement: Connect with your team through targeted comms and content optimization for every channel.

Digital workplace experience: Empower everyone, no matter where they are, with tools that make work easier and reduce friction.

Physical workplace experience: Design inspiring spaces with tech solutions that improve wellbeing and productivity.

AI and emerging technology: Use AI, IoT, and smart technologies to speed up content creation and make data-informed decisions.

Hybrid workplace and return to office: Develop effective hybrid workplace strategies and create a flexible, inclusive work environment.

WHO’S SPEAKING?

Keynote: Jason Dorsey

If the experience reset is rewriting the rules of work, Jason Dorsey is one of the most trusted voices on what comes next

The #1 researcher and speaker on generational dynamics and workforce trends, he’s helped major brands strengthen culture and drive growth in rapidly changing environments. A bestselling author, he’s received over 1,000 standing ovations for his bold, research-based insights and trademark high-energy speaking style.

At WOW26, he’ll reveal the workforce shifts redefining employee expectations – and why the organizations that adapt fastest will be the ones that lead, grow, and win.

WHAT’S HAPPENING, WHEN?

The WOW26 Agenda

Get ready to build your WOW26 experience.

The full agenda is live, so have a look and start planning.

NEW FOR WOW26

LinkedIn-ready certifications

Get more value from your experience, plus LinkedIn badges.

Attend eligible sessions to earn Appspace certifications in Workplace AI, Workplace Signage, Digital Workplace Experience, and Physical Workplace Experience.

WOW-WORTHY ENTERTAINMENT

Turn up the summer at the

After Dark Sonoran Solstice

Live music. Handcrafted cocktails. Great food under the desert sky. As the sun sets, the night turns into what WOW does best: real conversations, real connections, and a soundtrack you’ll be talking about long after the last song.

Dress code: white attire

WHERE IN THE WORLD IS WOW26 HAPPENING?

Scottsdale, here we come.

The setting for WOW26 is the Westin Kierland Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona, where we’ll dive deep into all things workplace experience.

We’ve secured a limited number of rooms at a special rate of $299. The last day to book at this rate is September 4, 2026.

SPONSORS

Sponsoring a connected world of work

Questions? We've got answers.

From dress code to dinner, lunch to logistics, here’s everything you need to know about attending WOW26.