The Fourth Place: Designing Where AI Meets Human Wisdom
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NeoCon Presentation Description: The traditional office is obsolete, and the "Third Place" (coffee shop) is insufficient for deep collaboration. As AI commoditizes white-collar production and strips tacit knowledge from the workforce, organizations face a critical question: Why come in?
In this visionary session, Rex Miller introduces "The Fourth Place," a radical new spatial concept that mashes up the social glue of a cafA(C), the production capabilities of a Maker Space, and the peer-to-peer expertise of an Apple Genius Bar.
Miller argues we are shifting from a "Print-based" world of hierarchy to an "AI-based" world of distributed wisdom. He reveals why the "Long Tail" economics of the internet must now be applied to talent, unlocking hidden expertise within your organization. Attendees will learn how to design a "continuous learning hub" that makes the office a destination for mentorship, innovation, and the human collisions AI cannot replicate.
Rex Miller, MSF, USPTA, GeniusSpark
Lead Futurist
MindShift
Rex Miller is a futurist, author, and keynote speaker with more than 4 decades of experience in the architecture, design, construction, and workplace industries. He helps leaders navigate uncertainty when old playbooks no longer apply, turning friction, resistance, and complexity into momentum. Drawing from neuroscience, strengths psychology, and real-world project experience, Rex equips organizations to lead change with clarity, trust, and resilience. He hosts the industry podcast, The Resilience Lab, and is the author of five industry books, earning three industry awards.
