The British Council for Offices (BCO) annual conference, titled ‘It’s time to rethink the future’, is taking place at the Grand Hotel Kempinsk in Geneva, Switzerland on 11-13 May 2011. Featuring leading figures from the world of politics, economics, sustainability, design and technology, the conference will examine how economic, technological and environmental trends will influence the commercial property industry in years to come. Also included are plenary sessions, seminars, tours and social events.

Speakers include David Smith, economics editor of the Sunday Times; Ove Arup & Partners; David Rowan, editor of Wired; Dave Coplin, National Technology Officer, Microsoft; Jon Ashcroft, Aviva Investors Real Estate; Mike Hussey, Almacantar; and Joe Borrett, Google.

For more information visit www.bcoconference.org.uk