Keynotes

Book a Keynote with the Scientists of Learn Adapt Build (LAB)

The LAB team brings together leading scientists who translate cutting-edge research into practical insights for workplace design, culture, and strategy. Each keynote is designed to inspire and inform, showing how science can transform the way we work, collaborate, and thrive. Organizations can book an individual LAB scientist to deliver a keynote tailored to their expertise and audience needs.

Dr. Elizabeth Nelson – The Biology of the Workplace
Author of The Healthy Office Revolution and a biomedical engineer, Dr. Nelson explores how workplace design influences stress, recovery, and performance. Her keynotes bring cutting-edge research on biological responses at the office, showing how design can drive healthier, high-performing teams.

Dr. Heather Wray – Sustainability in Workplace Design
A sustainability expert, Dr. Wray delivers evidence-based insights into how organizations can create workplaces that balance environmental responsibility with human performance. Her talks focus on designing for long-term resilience, efficiency, and impact.

Dr. Hassan Shaikhe – Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Workplace Strategy
Hassan’s research investigates how DEI principles can be embedded into workplace strategy and design. His keynotes highlight practical, research-driven approaches to fostering equity and belonging, ensuring spaces work for everyone.

Sophie Schuller, PhD Candidate – Neurophysiology, Cognition & Stress in the Workplace
Specializing in neurophysiology and embodied cognition, Sophie examines how stress and the brain interact with workplace environments. Her keynotes offer science-based strategies for reducing stress and enhancing focus, creativity, and well-being at work.