Creating the right balance between efficiency and comfort in the workspace is the central theme of this year’s Lean Office Conference (9 -10 May central London).

Run jointly by Catalyst Management Development and Santa Raymond Consultants, this interactive event again offers a rich mix of practical presentations, workshops and site visits. Building on its previous success, the two-day event brings together senior clients, designers and other professionals from international organisations to explore key questions and issues, emerging knowledge and innovative solutions.

This year’s keynote speakers will include: Katheryn Bell of the International Workplace Team at Accenture Consulting; David Mackie of the Interiors Group and Mary-Louise Gray of Unisys; Rob Teunnissen previously head of workplace and FM consultancy with the Dutch Government Building Agency; and Isabel Bruce, Head of Special Projects at Scottish Enterprise.

The Conference will be chaired by Antony Snow, Chairman of property management firm, Fraser Trust. Delegates will also have the opportunity to visit key facilities including the offices of Accenture, BP, Unisys and architectural practice HOK.

Richard Byatt