VIDEOS|Workplace Innovation Summit 2026

From Static to Fluid: Rethinking Where and How Work Happens

The 9-to-5 in a dedicated office is no longer the default—and neither is the full-time employee. As AI reshapes workflows and hybrid trends become more prevalent, companies are treating both physical workspace and workforce composition as strategic levers. Two CEOs at the center of this shift—one reimagining where work happens, one redefining who does it—share how they are shaping workplaces and teams to help businesses stay agile and competitive. Hayden Brown, President and CEO, Upwork John Santora, Chief Executive Officer, WeWork Moderator: Phil Wahba, Senior Writer, Fortune; Co-Chair, Fortune Workplace Innovation Summit