Running Remote & Unmanned Self Storage at scale
What Really Changes, What Breaks, and What Matters
5 Feb 2026 | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm (HKT, GMT+8)
Details
Date: 5 Feb 2026 (THU)
Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm (HKT, GMT+8)
Type: Webinar
Ticket: FREE for members
HK$300 for non-members
Speaker: Louise Stokes
(Formaer Head of Digital & Operations at Swift Storage,
now Head of Sales at KINNOVIS)
As more operators explore remote and unmanned operating models, the promise of lower costs and greater scalability is attractive — but the reality is often more complex.
Drawing on real operator experience, this session goes beyond theory and marketing claims to look at what actually changes when you move from manned to unmanned operations — and what changes again when you try to scale it across multiple sites.
In this session, we will explore:
The real operational shifts behind going unmanned (people, processes, and daily workflows)
What “scale” really means in practice — and why what works at a few sites often breaks at 20 or 30
Common false assumptions and costly pitfalls operators encounter
The operational and customer experience risks that are often underestimated
The internal capabilities and mindset operators need before making this transition
Key lessons learned — including what you would do differently if starting again today
This is a practical, experience-led session designed to help operators decide whether, when, and how to pursue remote and unmanned models — and how to avoid the most common and costly mistakes along the way.
Louise Stokes
Head of Sales
KINNOVIS
Louise Stokes
Head of Sales
KINNOVIS
Louise Stokes is Head of Sales at Kinnovis, working with self storage operators to introduce automation into everyday operations. Prior to this, she was Head of Digital & Operations at Swift Storage in Australia, where she helped design and scale a fully remote-managed, digital-first operating model. Starting as the first hire, Louise supported the growth of the business to 15 sites over three years with a lean central team. Today, she focuses on helping operators simplify operations, improve customer experience, and scale sustainably using smart technology and automation.