Schedule of Educational Events
Pre-Con - Tuesday 6/12/2012
Location: Ballroom D & E
Speakers: Tama Huang, NOI Strategies
Location: Ballroom D & E
Speakers: Jeff Brathall, RestorePoint
Location: Ballroom D & E
Speakers: Robert Teel, Yardi
PRE-CON: 9th Annual CIO Roundtable (Invitation Only)
Location: Ballroom D & E
Attendee Welcome and Introductions to the 9th Annual Realcomm CIO Roundtable!
Speakers: Howard Berger, Realcomm; Don Goldstein, CBRE; James (Jim) Whalen, Boston Properties
PRE-CON: 9th Annual CIO Roundtable (Invitation Only)
Location: Ballroom D & E
Regardless of industry, most major companies are becoming technology companies. The successful management of information has become so critical to a company’s goals that in many ways, now is the age of the CIO. Yet IT executives are besieged by a host of contradictions: bad technology can bring a company to its knees, but corporate boards rarely employ CIOs; CIOs must keep costs down at the very same time that they drive innovation. CIOs are focused on the future, while they are tethered by technology decisions made in the past. These contradictions form what Martha Heller calls “The CIO Paradox,” a set of conflicting forces that are deeply embedded in governance, staffing, executive expectations, and even corporate culture. Heller, who has spent more than 12 years working with the CIO community, offers guidance to CIOs on how to attack, reverse, or neutralize the paradoxical elements of the their role. In this keynote session, Martha Heller will discuss her book, CIO Paradox, and how, through interviews with a wide array of successful CIOs, she’s helped them level the playing field for IT success and get one step closer to bringing maximum value to their companies.
Speakers: Martha Heller, Heller Search Associates
PRE-CON: 9th Annual CIO Roundtable (Invitation Only)
Location: Ballroom D & E
What does it take to be a successful IT executive is one of the most important question to ask. The industry is witnessing a transformation in the skills required to develop and implement a successful strategic IT plan. While technical acumen and knowledge are critical, they are becoming secondary to strong business skills. An IT executive should have the required skills while focusing on making big impacts on the business. Whether one is invited to the annual strategy meeting or just handed a list, this session will cover what it takes to be a successful "business-centric" IT leader.
Moderators: Scott Morey, General Growth Properties
Speakers: Don Goldstein, CBRE; Luke Lands, ProLogis; Steven Messaros, Liberty Property Trust; David Schacht, Simon Property Group; James (Jim) Whalen, Boston Properties
PRE-CON: 9th Annual CIO Roundtable (Invitation Only)
Location: Ballroom D & E
To say the role of the CIO has evolved would be an understatement. Once the keeper of desktops and e-mail, today's CIO is finding themselves more integrated into all the business units within a real estate organization. In addition to the requirement of being a businessman, as discussed in the previous session, the CIO is also required to understand and help develop the "digital" aspect of the business for marketing, leasing, finance, human resources, facilities and sustainability. This session will uncover the changing role of the CIO and how to manage this evolution.
Moderators: Jim Young, Realcomm
Speakers: Ryan Allbaugh, Childress Klein; Robert (RJ) Juliano, Brandywine Realty Trust; Justin Segal, Boxer Property; Ron West, Sandor
PRE-CON: 9th Annual CIO Roundtable (Invitation Only)
Location: Ballroom D & E
OSCRE International has created a new roadmap and is known for its mission of global leadership while working diligently to serve our industry and deliver electronic data standards. They offer a neutral setting to serve, support, and provide a methodology and resource. The bottom line: OSCRE saves users time, lowers risk and reduces costs. In this briefing, we'll hear from Bruce Kellogg, OSCRE Chairman and Matt Burnham, COO, CBRE Property and Asset Management UK how OSCRE is serving the industry with a new roadmap that will move the industry “Fast Forward!”
Speakers: Bruce Kellogg, ARGUS Software; Matt Burnham, CB Richard Ellis Asset Management
PRE-CON: 9th Annual CIO Roundtable (Invitation Only)
Location: Ballroom D & E
Each year, Realcomm polls its CIO community in an attempt to discover what issues are front and center and require some additional discussion and debate. The Table Topic format allows attendees to choose a topic, weigh in on the discussion and move on to the next depending on their interest. This session always produces some lively, interesting and valuable discussions.
TOPICS:
Automating Payables
Budgeting & Forecasting
Building Information Modeling
Business Process Improvement
Change Management
Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity
Enterprise Communications
Global Platforms
High Performance Buildings
Mobile Technology Strategies
SharePoint Applications
SharePoint Implementation
Social Media
Tapeless and Other Backup Strategies
Moderators: Howard Berger, Realcomm
PRE-CON: 9th Annual CIO Roundtable (Invitation Only)
Location: Ballroom D & E
The idea of operating buildings with more technical sophistication is increasing each and every day. The practice of using a flashlight to read a meter is quickly vanishing. The systems required to deliver this next level of sophistication will require a team effort between IT and facilities. Understanding what to do with the enormous amounts of data that can now be collected electronically is critical to success. This session will focus on understanding the power of building system analytics and how the strategy of "Inch Deep... Mile Wide" is producing some extraordinary results.
Speakers: Paul Quinn, Duke Realty Corporation
Wednesday 6/13/2012
Location: Paradise North
Speakers: Jim Young, Realcomm
GENERAL SESSIONS
Location: Paradise North
If there is one city that is recognized around the globe it is New York City. Known as the epicenter of finance, business, fashion and the arts, it is also known for something else…its buildings. With one of the most iconic skylines in the world, NYC and the surrounding burrows represent some of the newest and oldest buildings in the United States.
The executive in charge, Robert LiMandri, Commissioner for the NYC Buildings department leads an agency with more than 1,200 inspectors, engineers, plan examiners and other professionals whose primary mission is to ensure public safety at 975,000 buildings.
Commissioner LiMandri, whose real estate career includes working with industry leaders such as Real Foundations and Jones Lang LaSalle, now works with Mayor Bloomberg to keep NYC on top. His unique skill set combines his real estate experience with a comprehensive understanding of technology, automation and innovation as it applies to our industry.
The Commissioner will showcase the various real estate projects and initiatives in the New York City area that clearly demonstrate this region’s understanding of the potential of technology, automation and innovation. An example of this innovation includes: “The Development Hub,” a state-of-the-art facility that will allow for electronic submission of digital construction plans, virtual plan reviews and inter-agency collaboration.
Commissioner LiMandri will discuss this initiative as well as others that clearly demonstrate New York City’s commitment to moving FAST FORWARD – in their continual efforts to Transform Real Estate Operations through Technology, Automation and Innovation!
Speakers: Robert LiMandri, New York City Buildings Department
GENERAL SESSIONS
Location: Paradise North
Historically, the businesses processes associated with buildings have been managed by different departments with occasional overlap and need for interaction. As technology has advanced at lightening speed, the resultant automated business processes are redefining departmental responsibilities and rewriting workflow. This also means that the workflow often straddles different departments and teams have to communicate aggressively as they rewrite the operational handbook. Today, neither the technology nor the costs are proving to be the inhibitors to transformational automation projects, but rather the people.
CBRE will take center stage in the combined Realcomm and IBcon General Session to have a spirited discussion on the importance of Organizational Re-Alignment as influenced by technology, automation and innovation. It is very rare to see executives from one company, representing seven different business functions, on one stage, to discuss as a group, the strategic and transformational impacts that automation can have on a real estate organization.
Moderators: Jim Young, Realcomm
Speakers: Elie Finegold, CBRE; Don Goldstein, CBRE; Tony Long, CB Richard Ellis; Xavier Menendez, CBRE; Laura O'Brien, CBRE; David Pogue, CBRE; Peter Scarpelli, CBRE
THE BIG PICTURE - Defining the Real Estate Information Management Strategy
Location: Ballroom D
The last 12 months and the next 24 could possibly be one of the most active periods of time in the real estate technology industry. Ideas we have been talking about for 10 years are being considered and adopted at a pace never before seen. In addition, more people and departments are beginning to embrace these tech-centric ideas. Who better to discuss and debate the status of our industry than the leading consultants? Their view, based on working on numerous projects with many different clients, will provide clear insight into the future of our industry.
Moderators: Scott Morey, General Growth Properties
Speakers: Chris Amato, Grant Thornton; Thomas Hanszen, Deloitte Consulting LLP; Glenn Murray, NOI Strategies; David Stanford, RealFoundations
ORGANIZATIONAL CHALLENGES - The People Part of IT
Location: Ballroom E
One of the best ways to determine the tactical or strategic direction of a real estate firm's IT strategy is to review its project plan. How an organization prioritizes its IT projects is a clear indication of the technological maturity of a firm. Are companies still knee deep in managing e-mail or on the way to automating the "business?" The IT project selection process is critical in helping a firm prioritize those items that will have a direct benefit to the business and the bottom line. This session will review the best practices for IT project selection and the governance that is required.
Moderators: Craig Cuyar, Ph.D., Cushman & Wakefield
Speakers: Stephen Kotler, Prudential Douglas Elliman; Sandy Mechael, Tishman Speyer; Colleen McStravick, Ernst & Young; Shaun Smith, Related
PROCESS AUTOMATION - Driving Efficiency and Transparency in Operations
Location: Pavilion 6
At the heart of a successful real estate operation is an effective budgeting and forecasting platform. While this remains one of the top priorities for a real estate firm, it continues to be one of the most elusive. There are a number of issues that take priority with regards to budget and forecasting, integrating with other real estate solutions, migrating from one platform to another, establishing a "real time" option, and encouraging access by business units. This session will attempt to uncover and discuss the timely topics centered on budget and forecasting solutions.
Moderators: Drew Smith, NOI Strategies
Speakers: Robert Entin, Vornado Realty Trust; R. Sean Fitzpatrick, Realogic Analytics Inc.; Daniel Frasco, Kimco Realty; Art McCann, Highwoods Properties
TECH TALK - General Technology Unplugged
Location: Pavilion 9
For the past 36 months, cloud computing has been one of the most consistent discussions in our industry. Each year, it makes its way to the top of requested topics. The difference between three years ago and today is that we have moved from theory to slow and continuous adoption. Now that we have moved beyond early adoption, new issues such as data integration, application development, security and data privacy to negotiating cloud contracts have emerged. This session will dive deeper into the issues associated with cloud computing.
Moderators: Stuart Appley, Shorenstein
Speakers: J. Porter Bellew, Washington Real Estate Investment Trust; Joe Chiappetta, Simon Property Group; Jon Grunzweig, Majestic Realty Co.; Wayne Pryor, 2Five1 Consulting
TECHNOLOGY FOR REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SUMMIT (Invitation Only)
Location: Pavilion 2
Over the past few years, there have been a number of significant changes in the vendor landscape, including changes of ownership and structure of some of the iconic industry providers. Some of these have resulted in new and improved product lines, but in some cases left the users questioning the level of commitment to existing products and service levels: “Which products will continue to be supported” and “Which new products will rise to the top?” In this closed-door, private session, attendees will have the opportunity to touch base with their major vendors to hear their vision for the future, discuss their roadmaps and ask the questions that are top of mind.
Speakers: Robert Teel, Yardi
TECHNOLOGY FOR REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SUMMIT (Invitation Only)
Location: Pavilion 2
Speakers: Brad Rogers, TIAA-CREF
TECHNOLOGY FOR REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SUMMIT (Invitation Only)
Location: Pavilion 2
Many organizations are moving to self-managed business intelligence solutions. The ability for users to quickly access and analyze information as easily as a Google search is appealing from both a productivity and economic perspective. Self-service BI has enabled organizations to put the power of calculation in the hands of the folks who need it, when they need it with close to zero support from IT. This session will review some of the new tools, templates and how they’re being used to solve critical business challenges and offer guidelines on what to look out for to ensure getting the right information.
Speakers: Bob Murphy, Prudential Real Estate Investors
ORGANIZATIONAL CHALLENGES - The People Part of IT
Location: Ballroom E
Despite all the headlines and the fact that the country is still suffering from high unemployment, it seems that finding and retaining good technology professionals remains one of our industry’s major problems. The jobless rate in the tech sector is virtually non-existent and the real estate industry itself is suffering from a technical skills gap. When one considers the fast-changing technology and competition for technical talent from other industries, the picture gets worse. This session will focus on strategies for finding, securing, developing and retaining strong, committed and motivated IT professionals.
Moderators: Tama Huang, NOI Strategies
Speakers: Bruce Bothwell, Westfield; Don Goldstein, CBRE; Justin Segal, Boxer Property; Amy St. Denis, RETS Associates
THE BIG PICTURE - Defining the Real Estate Information Management Strategy
Location: Ballroom D
Fifteen years ago, all you had to worry about was a financial system and a new thing called e-mail. Today, with hundreds of potential business processes that must be automated in a real estate firm, the potential for multiple versions of the truth, duplication of efforts and disconnected data, are endless. Today more than ever, it is critical to have a comprehensive, integrated, well thought out architecture strategy. Architecture can include: network, hardware, software and data, all of which can be impacted by virtualization and cloud computing. This session starts at 100,000 feet.
Moderators: J. Porter Bellew, Washington Real Estate Investment Trust
Speakers: Ryan Allbaugh, Childress Klein; Craig Cuyar, Ph.D., Cushman & Wakefield; Jeff Hough, 2Five1 Consulting
PROCESS AUTOMATION - Driving Efficiency and Transparency in Operations
Location: Pavilion 6
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is one of those topics that is at the forefront of industry professionals. In the world of real estate, managing various relationships effectively and efficiently contributes greatly to success. Changing platforms, industry specific vs. modified general marketing programs, extensive application integration and the idea of overlaying social/business concepts on top of CRM, make this a complex issue. This session will feature current case studies for deploying CRM in a real estate organization.
Moderators: Brian Masterson, Grant Thornton
Speakers: Joe Chiappetta, Simon Property Group; Joel Kaufmann, Shorenstein; Clint Osteen, Granite Properties
TECH TALK - General Technology Unplugged
Location: Pavilion 9
Just when we thought we had a handle on internal communications platforms for employees, partners and clients, a new force is emerging: the "Enterprise Social Network." This platform allows individuals to work in a real time environment on almost any issue from HR policy to the status of a vacant space. While the opportunities might seem endless, the potential for mass confusion and wasted time is ever present. While companies like Yammer, SalesForce and other 60+ competitors are promising to save the day, what is the best strategy? This session will explore both the pros and cons of this emerging trend.
Moderators: Jesse Carrillo, Hines
Speakers: Robert (RJ) Juliano, Brandywine Realty Trust; Eugene Kesselman, Transwestern; Mark Kingston, Altus; Craig Scullin, Granite Properties Inc.
TECHNOLOGY FOR REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SUMMIT (Invitation Only)
Location: Pavilion 2
Over the past few years, there have been a number of significant changes in the vendor landscape, including changes of ownership and structure of some of the iconic industry providers. Some of these have resulted in new and improved product lines, but in some cases left the users questioning the level of commitment to existing products and service levels: “Which products will continue to be supported” and “Which new products will rise to the top?” In this closed-door, private session, attendees will have the opportunity to touch base with their major vendors to hear their vision for the future, discuss their roadmaps and ask the questions that are top of mind.
Speakers: David Post, MRI Software
TECHNOLOGY FOR REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SUMMIT (Invitation Only)
Location: Pavilion 2
Over the past few years, there have been a number of significant changes in the vendor landscape, including changes of ownership and structure of some of the iconic industry providers. Some of these have resulted in new and improved product lines, but in some cases left the users questioning the level of commitment to existing products and service levels: “Which products will continue to be supported” and “Which new products will rise to the top?” In this closed-door, private session, attendees will have the opportunity to touch base with their major vendors to hear their vision for the future, discuss their roadmaps and ask the questions that are top of mind.
Speakers: Mark Kingston, ARGUS Software; Eric Bernstein, eFront
ORGANIZATIONAL CHALLENGES - The People Part of IT
Location: Ballroom E
One of the most common debates involving technology is about driving adoption. Anytime a new idea is introduced that disrupts the habits of people, resistance will be met. Technology is finding its way into every department of a real estate organization, and right behind it is a fair amount of hard work when it comes to changing processes and culture that have developed over a long period of time. Perceptive change management and understanding people are critical. This session will cover the topic of driving adoption from the front line staff all the way to the executive suite.
Moderators: Thomas Hanszen, Deloitte Consulting LLP
Speakers: Soji Nora Adewumi, Brookfield; Tony Brandel, CBRE; Eugene Kesselman, Transwestern; Sandy Mechael, Tishman Speyer
THE BIG PICTURE - Defining the Real Estate Information Management Strategy
Location: Ballroom D
In line with the big system architecture issues that must be established, understanding and defining the "data" strategy is equally as important. With the hundreds of different data sources found throughout a real estate operation, a complex and comprehensive plan is necessary to ensure one version of the truth, maximum integration benefits, transparency, accuracy and a host of other critical issues. This session will cover topics such as; Data Modeling, Data Warehousing, Data Movement, Database Administration and Data Mining.
Moderators: Justin Segal, Boxer Property
Speakers: Mark Gschwind, 2Five1 Consulting; Andrew Miller, TIAA-CREF; Ian Turnbull, Brookfield Corporate Operations
PROCESS AUTOMATION - Driving Efficiency and Transparency in Operations
Location: Pavilion 6
We've made some tremendous strides over the past three years when it comes to aggregating data from disparate systems, designing robust analytics engines and finally, visualizing the data. This is no small task but the benefits to those running the company are enormous. For this first time, we are genuinely beginning to see the business from an integrated, holistic and comprehensive viewpoint. Understanding the business at a granular level, while at the same time being able to envision the future, is becoming a reality. This session will address the next level of analytics and visualization for the real estate industry.
Moderators: Sandy Jacolow, Silverstein Properties
Speakers: Clifford Alper, Analysis Factory; Brandon Henderson, Colliers International; Shaun Smith, Related; Tom Taddeo, Kimco Realty Corporation
TECHNOLOGY FOR REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SUMMIT (Invitation Only)
Location: Pavilion 2
With many approaches to the traditional task of property budgeting, most are still using “the old reliable” Excel-based solutions. Some are considering new applications that may offer interesting functions not available before, but these may be considered relatively ‘untested and unproven’ and therefore, a riskier choice. This session will offer the opportunity to interact with peers and discover what’s working, what doesn’t and share experiences on this important topic with other IT industry leaders.
Speakers: Ted Stratis, ING Real Estate
TECH TALK - General Technology Unplugged
Location: Pavilion 9
Once only a luxury for the well-heeled and well-prepared, disaster recovery and business continuity are becoming a mainstay of IT planning. The stakes are just too high for this important part of an IT strategy to be ignored any longer. While some strategies are comprehensive and complex, others are more basic. Simply backing up data or making sure the organization is 100% functional after a critical event, are just two examples of the range of options in a business continuity plan. This session will feature case studies from throughout the industry on this very important topic.
Moderators: Anthony Nazzaro, NOI Strategies
Speakers: Jesse Carrillo, Hines; Lisa Bradley, Federal Realty Investment Trust; Ivan De Moya, Equity One, Inc.; Tom Marcucella, Boston Properties
ORGANIZATIONAL CHALLENGES - The People Part of IT
Location: Ballroom E
For as long as software has been in existence, a platform inevitably comes along that allow companies to develop their own solutions. From word processing macros to Lotus Notes to SharePoint, the temptation is great. Software developers not moving fast enough or being too generic are some of the reasons for the do-it-yourself approach. Along with the benefits of fast moving, firm specific and sometimes lower cost solutions, comes a host of other problems such as ongoing support, upgrades and human resources. This session will present all sides of this controversial topic.
Moderators: Dylan Rhea, RealFoundations
Speakers: Tom Dragmen, Yardi; R. Sean Fitzpatrick, Realogic Analytics Inc.; Eugene Kesselman, Transwestern; Ted Maulucci, Tridel Corporation
PROCESS AUTOMATION - Driving Efficiency and Transparency in Operations
Location: Pavilion 6
Realcomm has been discussing this topic for a long time and first wrote about it in the September 2004 Advisory. In that article, readers learned that the concept of having tenants pay their monthly rents/leases electronically was a practice that was being widely accepted around the world... except in the United States. Eight years later and the industry is still only at about 15-25% adoption. Given the extraordinary benefits - efficiency, productivity and transparency - there must be a reason for the slow adoption. This spirited session will attempt to get to the bottom of EFT once and for all.
Moderators: Larry Schachter, Acadia Realty Trust
Speakers: Alan Bedekar, Workspace; Malcolm Hall, Open Box Software; Kim Maddox, Yardi; Scott Moskowitz, Kimco Realty Corporation
THE BIG PICTURE - Defining the Real Estate Information Management Strategy
Location: Ballroom D
Our industry, like many others, relies on a relatively small number of vendors to provide key automated solutions. While some are seasoned veterans, others are newer to the industry. In many respects, the future of real estate operations rests in their hands and understanding what they are thinking is critical to planning an information management strategy. This session will showcase the industry's top vendors and will provide an opportunity for them to present their product roadmaps and predictions on what the industry and solutions might look like in ten years.
Moderators: Wayne Pryor, 2Five1 Consulting
Speakers: Lyle Ekdahl, Oracle; Mark Kingston, ARGUS Software; David Post, MRI Software; Phillip Schell, B4 Consulting; Bradley Setser, Yardi
Thursday 6/14/2012
MARKETING 3.0 - Communicating in the Digital Age
Location: Pavilion 9
In the not too distant past, the marketing functions of a real estate firm were mostly analog. Brochures, postcards, property books, ads and videos were the primary methods of communication. Enter the Internet and everything changed. Interactive websites, e-mail, multimedia, YouTube videos, e-brochures, search engine optimization and now, social media, are all mainstream marketing tools that require a significant understanding of technology. This session will discuss the integration of IT into traditional real estate marketing and the evolution of the marketing department.
Moderators: Robert (RJ) Juliano, Brandywine Realty Trust
Speakers: Whitney Arcaro, Vornado Realty Trust; Joe Rich, Tishman Speyer; Justin Segal, Boxer Property; Robert Teel, Yardi
TECHNOLOGY FOR REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SUMMIT (Invitation Only)
Location: Pavilion 2
Mobility is a topic that has always been on the agenda of the ‘road warriors’ and today's tools are making it even more of a reality. Blackberries, Smartphones, iPads and Tablets loaded thousands of applications have found their way into mainstream life, both business and personal. Given the mobile nature of commercial real estate, the rush to deliver solutions with these new devices is on. Device options, application creation/integration, mobile device management and how to provide the appropriate level of security and governance will be discussed at this session.
Speakers: Chuck Niswonger, Jamestown; John Wanamaker, Clarion Partners
PROCESS AUTOMATION - Driving Efficiency and Transparency in Operations
Location: Pavilion 6
In recent years, there has been an enormous effort by our industry to automate the accounts payable process. Extraordinary time savings and financial rewards have resulted from automating this traditionally manual process. More recently, the discussion has moved to include the integration of the procurement process into this automated environment. The goal yet again is to improve efficiency, integrate data and maintain one version of the truth. Session panelists will showcase the latest enhancements in automated Procure to Pay and debate the future of this trend.
Moderators: David Kratzke, Grant Thornton LLP
Speakers: Richard Caragol, Kidder Mathews; Najib Halimi, Yardi; Tom Marcucella, Boston Properties; Mike Praeger, AvidXchange
TECHNOLOGY FOR REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SUMMIT (Invitation Only)
Location: Pavilion 2
Over the past few years, there have been a number of significant changes in the vendor landscape, including changes of ownership and structure of some of the iconic industry providers. Some of these have resulted in new and improved product lines, but in some cases left the users questioning the level of commitment to existing products and service levels: “Which products will continue to be supported” and “Which new products will rise to the top?” In this closed-door, private session, attendees will have the opportunity to touch base with their major vendors to hear their vision for the future, discuss their roadmaps and ask the questions that are top of mind.
Speakers: Oren Rosen, Cougar Software
MARKETING 3.0 - Communicating in the Digital Age
Location: Pavilion 9
Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and others have permeated our personal and business lives. Not long ago, the threat was that without social media, your company would be irrelevant. Yet, there are still firms that have invested a great deal with no results and some skeptical companies that have done little in this area. Along with the promised benefits have come a slew of issues: privacy, liability, productivity and other related problems. With the debate heating up, there are new ideas and technologies to explore. This session will be a "status update" on everything regarding Real Estate Social Business.
Moderators: Rebecca Devine, Maven Communications
Speakers: Ilene Jablonski, Mack-Cali Realty Corporation; Sandy Jacolow, Silverstein Properties; Stephen Kotler, Prudential Douglas Elliman
PROCESS AUTOMATION - Driving Efficiency and Transparency in Operations
Location: Pavilion 6
The Digital Signature and Electronic Authentication Law, enacted in 1998, was the start of the movement to replace paper-based signatures with online alternatives. While progress has been slow, online giants such as eBay, Expedia and a host of smaller e-commerce sites have been doing significant business over the last 10 years with no signature required. As more real estate processes are automated (walk-throughs, simple leases), this topic will continue to gain importance in the real estate industry. This session will explore the use of digital signatures in our industry.
Moderators: Don Oldham, Duke Realty Corporation
Speakers: Tom Frisina, DocClarity; Todd Januzzi, Vornado Realty Trust; John Izze, Washington Real Estate Investment Trust
REAL ESTATE MOBILITY - Good Information on the Run
Location: Ballroom F
Tablet computers have been around for more than tenyears, but certainly have become mainstream recently with the introduction of the iPad. During this same time, smart phone usage exploded as well. Between the two, mobility is impacting every traditional business model. The pace, scale and sophistication of consumer technology is forcing IT executives to deal with an onslaught of requests from the property manager to the CEO. This session will examine this pace and scope and suggest strategies for integrating them into an IT plan.
Moderators: James (Jim) Whalen, Boston Properties
Speakers: Ted Maulucci, Tridel Corporation; Olof Schybergson, Fjord; Brian Zrimsek, Irvine Company
TECHNOLOGY FOR REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SUMMIT (Invitation Only)
Location: Pavilion 2
Inevitably, more topics come up than can possibly be covered during the two-day span of the Investment Management Technology track. Accordingly, this group of roundtable breakout discussions have been designed so attendees can meet and collaborate with others who are focused on similar issues in a very compressed and efficient manner.
GENERAL SESSIONS
Location: Ballroom D & E
Realcomm has historically traveled the globe in search of technology innovations that are relevant to the real estate market. Web-based project management, Google Earth (Keyhole), teleportation and the infamous tablet computer (iPad) were just a few of the ideas showcased at Realcomm before they became mainstream. In keeping with tradition, we are going to host this INNOVATION SHOWCASE featuring the new, innovative technologies we have uncovered this year. We are reaching out to our global network in an attempt to bring the best and brightest new ideas to the Realcomm stage.
Moderators: Geoffrey Kasselman, SIOR, LEED AP, Op2mize, LLC
Speakers: Elsa Chan, Jetlun; Daryl Clasen, LOYTEC Americas; Colin Graham, Arcestra; Justin Lee, The Square Foot; Matthew Malcolm, Cube Cities Group; Joe Buczkowski, LeaseRunner.com; Adrian Velicescu, StandardVision LLC, Los Angeles
TECHNOLOGY FOR REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SUMMIT (Invitation Only)
Location: Pavilion 2
IRR and NPV calculations are critical for investment managers and many organizations are finding that the complicated portfolios and structures are demanding more from the tools and financial models. In order to assist in delivering the flexibility and accuracy of information to the business, many are looking at alternatives to the traditional solutions. This session explore a number of options and how these solutions fit into the overall application landscape.
Speakers: Lisa Howat, Cornerstone Real Estate Advisers; Ted Stratis, ING Real Estate
GENERAL SESSIONS
Location: Ballroom D & E
Two years ago, you could hardly find anyone talking about mobile applications for the real estate industry despite the fact that many of our professionals are always on the move. Enter the iPad and the next generation of mobile phones and the discussion went from 0 to 60mph in 18-24 months. Investment data, leasing information, property reports, work order maintenance systems, intranets, CRMs and a multitude of industry specific applications are now available anywhere at any time. This Showcase will highlight some of the newest and certainly the most interesting entrants in this fast and changing world.
Moderators: Kevin Seckel, Deloitte Consulting LLP
Speakers: Patrick Braswell, Ten Eight; Cheryl Brinkman, REOL Services; Joe Chiappetta, Simon Property Group; Zaid Hilmi, Real Estate On-Line (REOL Services); Michelle Regner, Desks Near Me; Alex Stanton, Yardi
TECHNOLOGY FOR REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SUMMIT (Invitation Only)
Location: Pavilion 2
Over the past few years, there have been a number of significant changes in the vendor landscape, including changes of ownership and structure of some of the iconic industry providers. Some of these have resulted in new and improved product lines, but in some cases left the users questioning the level of commitment to existing products and service levels: “Which products will continue to be supported” and “Which new products will rise to the top?” In this closed-door, private session, attendees will have the opportunity to touch base with their major vendors to hear their vision for the future, discuss their roadmaps and ask the questions that are top of mind.
Speakers: Eric Forman, Resolve Technology, Inc.
MARKETING 3.0 - Communicating in the Digital Age
Location: Pavilion 9
Undoubtedly, the Internet and digital communications have increased productivity, efficiency and overall, communications effectiveness. However, along with these high-speed benefits come new issues that should be addressed. Protecting an online brand and managing a company's reputation in the digital age has become quite a task. Attacks from unhappy clients, disgruntled employees, community activists and others can tarnish a brand even though they may be unfounded. This session will explore the potential threats and remedies of this growing trend.
Moderators: Scott Wesson, UDR
Speakers: Eric Broughton, Yield Technologies; Jean-Claude Goldenstein, CREOpoint; Ilene Jablonski, Mack-Cali Realty Corporation
REAL ESTATE MOBILITY - Good Information on the Run
Location: Ballroom F
Not long ago mobile phones were just that... phones. Now mobile devices have become powerful little computers with functionalities that increase daily. Such capabilities create the desire to add more and more relevant business information for real estate professionals on the run. While the benefits are great, the downside risks need to be considered. With companies' entire data warehouse exposed via mobile devices, the stakes are high. This session will discuss the security and management strategies required for complex mobile enterprises.
Moderators: David Read, CGI
Speakers: Gary Hall, Cisco Systems; Anton Hofland, 2024Sight; Arun Prasad, Deloitte Consulting LLP
TECHNOLOGY FOR REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SUMMIT (Invitation Only)
Location: Pavilion 2
Automating the management of real estate investment funds can run from a very simple model to a highly complex layering of legal agreements. Get it right and running a fund can be easy; get it wrong and it can be a costly nightmare. Where do you start when tasked with developing support for a fund? How do you gather the data needed for complex fund calculations? Which approaches are the best fit for different models of fund operation? What are the major challenges you can expect to face when working in this space? This inaugural session will provide a forum to define the major IT issues in this space, address what approaches have been used before and to lay the groundwork for future in-depth sharing of methods and solutions.
Speakers: Lisa Howat, Cornerstone Real Estate Advisers