About CIO Forums
The Realcomm CIO Forum series is open to CIOs and other senior IT professionals in the commercial real estate development, REIT, owner, brokerage, investment management and related service industries in selected markets globally New York, Sydney, Toronto, London and Chicago.
Each Forum is hosted by prominent local CIOs who volunteers their time and efforts in order to help facilitate the educational portions of these meetings.
The format generally includes both a "working" hosted luncheon and one or two presentations delivered by prominent local commercial real estate CIOs or, in some cases, guest speakers from outside our industry. As we strive to maintain high standards for participation, the Forums are "by invitation" only and seating is very limited.
PAST FORUMS
5/8/2024CIO & Property Tech Forum | Chicago
CIO & Property Tech Forum | Chicago
PROGRAM
Willis Tower Project Overview
Jaime Lane Cargerman, Associate Portfolio Management, EQ Office; Katie McGee, Community Manager, Willis Tower
Managing Risk Relative to AI
Paul Niser, CTO, Walton Street Capital
Portfolio Modeling: Predictive Analytics to Gain Market Insights
Charlie Fisher, Director Global Strategy and Transformation, JLL
New Perspectives on IT Leadership in Uncertain Times
Bill Sechen, CIO, Harrison Street; Bhavana Devulapally, CIO, Ventas
Event Chair
Mikki Ward
EQ Office
Mikki Ward
SVP, Technology & Innovation
Mikki Ward
SVP, Technology & Innovation
EQ Office
WHEN
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
1:30 pm 2:00 pm: Networking
2:00 pm 2:15 pm: Welcome & Introductions
2:15 pm 5:45 pm: Presentations & Discussions
5:45 pm 7:30 pm: Hosted Reception
WHERE
Willis Tower
Steel Room, 33rd Floor
233 S Wacker Dr.
Chicago, IL 60606
Premier Sponsors
Supporting Sponsor
Novelty Sponsor
5/2/2024CIO & Property Tech Forum | New York (Spring)
CIO & Property Tech Forum | New York (Spring)
PROGRAM
NextGen Cyber Disruption: AIs Role in Security the IT and OT Realms
Denis Cekic, Senior Application Development Manager, Empire State Realty Trust; Mona Ghadiri, Microsoft Security MVP Cybersecurity SecOps
Bridging the Opportunity Gap in Building Automation Controls
Mike Conway, Founder & President, Stacks & Joules
AI Driving Substantial ROI in CRE Lending Operations
Niraj Patel, CIO, Greystone
NIST 2.0 CSF Update What You Need to Know
Sandy Jacolow, CTO, Empire State Realty Trust
Event Chair
Helane Stein
Brixmor
Helane Stein
SVP, CIO
Helane Stein is SVP, CIO of Brixmor responsible for the overall technology vision, strategy, systems and infrastructure that support business operatio
Helane Stein
SVP, CIO
Brixmor
Helane Stein is SVP, CIO of Brixmor responsible for the overall technology vision, strategy, systems and infrastructure that support business operations. She leads the implementation of transformational solutions that drive organizational efficiency, increase productivity, enhance collaboration and deliver results. Brixmor owns and operates a high-quality, national portfolio of open-air shopping centers. Its 632 retail centers comprise of approximately 64 million square feet of prime retail space in established trade areas.
WHEN
Thursday, May 2, 2024
11:30am - 12:00pm Networking
12:00pm - 12:15pm Welcome & Introductions
12:15pm - 2:45pm Working Luncheon & Presentations
WHERE
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse
Wine Cellar
1221 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10020
Premier Sponsors
Supporting Sponsors
2/13/2024CIO & Property Tech Forum | Sydney
CIO & Property Tech Forum | Sydney
PROGRAM
Note: Program under construction and subject to change without notice.
Sydney Place Project Overview
Tim OConnor, Head of Office Leasing, JLL; Steve McGillivray, Project Director Commercial, Development, Lendlease; Katherine Divett, CEO, Puzzle Partners
Built World Technology & Data Open Forum: Where's the Value? Lessons Learned
Facilitators: Jon Clarke, Head of Smart Building Technology, Dexus; Ram Narayanan, Head of Digital, QIC; Nicola Jesse, Project Manager, Dexus
Data the Foundation for Everything: Crafting a Comprehensive, Robust Enterprise/Data Architecture and AI Strategy
William Payne, Chief Digital Officer, Mirvac; Paul Bailey, Head of Digital & Data, Charter Hall; Amanda Steele, Head of Property, ISPT; Joanna Marsh, CEO, Unseen
Looking Ahead on ESG: Data-Driven, Tech-Enabled
Dave Palin, Director ESG, Mirvac; Georgia Warren-Myers, Head of ESG and Risk, JLL;
Tim Wheeler, Manager Strategic Programs, Clean Energy Finance
Event Chair
Tyrone Hodge
JLL
Tyrone Hodge
Global Head Risk Advisory, Value and Risk Advisory
With a passion for Property and Technology that spans over 30 years, Tyrone embraces change and disruption to create better solutions for clients. As
Tyrone Hodge
Global Head Risk Advisory, Value and Risk Advisory
JLL
With a passion for Property and Technology that spans over 30 years, Tyrone embraces change and disruption to create better solutions for clients. As the Global Head of Risk Advisory, he is responsible for developing and maintaining traditional valuation products as well as driving change through the adoption of new technology within the firm and for clients that impact asset values now and into the future.
WHEN
Tuesday, February 13, 2023
1:30 pm 2:00 pm: Networking
2:00 pm 2:30 pm: Welcome & Introductions
2:30 pm 6:00 pm: Presentations & Discussions
6:00 pm 7:30 pm: Hosted Reception
WHERE
JLL
Sydney Place
Level 27, 180 George St.
Sydney, NSW 2000
Premier Sponsors
Supporting Sponsor
Novelty Sponsor
11/29/2023CIO & Property Tech Forum | London
CIO & Property Tech Forum | London
PROGRAM
Program:
AI in Action: How the Cloud and Data are Driving Extreme Fan Experience
Neil Ralph, Principal Sports Partnership Manager, Amazon
Creating a Conversational Enterprise Search Platform: Lessons Learned
Jim McHale, Managing Director & Founder, Memoori
Capturing the AI Opportunity in Real Estate: What's Everyone Else Doing?
Ross Hodges, Global Emerging Technology Solutions Lead, Cushman & Wakefield; Rob Stark, Sr. Executive Director, Strategy & Operations, MAPP; Jenny Obee, Information & Digital Technology Director, Argent; Jonathan Avery, Head of Platform Technology and Change, Legal & General Investment Management; Ian Boggis, Head of Data Strategy and Operations; Cushman & Wakefield
Trends Shaping the Future of Supply Chain Logistics
Paul Weston, Regional Head, Prologis UK; Andrew Waller, Founding Partner, Remit Consulting
Making Sense of Energy & Sustainability Building Certifications
Neil Pennel, Head of Design, Innovation and Property Solutions, Landsec; Helena Rivers, Net Zero Lead, Buildings and Places, Director of Clear Futures, AECOM; Rob MacWhannell, Head of Sustainability, Benchmarking & Measurement, Better Buildings Partnership
What's Keeping CIOs Up at Night
Lewis Martin, Founder & Director, LMC
WHEN
Wednesday, 29 November, 2023
1:30 pm 2:00 pm: Guests Arrive & Networking
2:00 pm 2:15pm: Welcome & Introductions
2:15 pm 6:00 pm: Presentations & Discussions
6:00 pm 7:30 pm: Hosted Reception
WHERE
Amazon HQ
1 Principal Place, Worship Street
EC2A 2FA London
Educational Partner
Premier Sponsors
Hosted By
10/11/2023CIO & Property Tech Forum | Chicago
CIO & Property Tech Forum | Chicago
PROGRAM
Artificial Intelligence in the Built Environment
Sunder Pappu, SVP Head of Technology & Strategy, Inland Real Estate Group
A Discussion on the SEC Cyber Regulation and the Impact on CRE
Sean Nealon, VP Cyber & Info Security, Brookfield Properties
Partnering with Academia to Solve Data Analytics and AI Challenges
Josh Panknin, Center for Artificial Intelligence in Business Analytics and FinTech, Columbia University
IT Leadership in Uncertain Times
Paul Niser, CTO, Walton Street Capital (moderator); Bill Sechen, CIO, Harrison Street; Bhavana Devulapally, CIO, Ventas; Gretchen Horn, SVP CTO, Brookfield Properties
Program subject to change without notice.
Event Chair
Nick Covello
The John Buck Company
Nick Covello
SVP & CIO
Nick Covello is the SVP and CIO for The John Buck Company. He is responsible for the overall information technology strategy, infrastructure, and all
Nick Covello
SVP & CIO
The John Buck Company
Nick Covello is the SVP and CIO for The John Buck Company. He is responsible for the overall information technology strategy, infrastructure, and all enterprise-wide systems. Nick brings over 20 years of experience in the field of information technology with a diverse background including corporate, asset management, and construction development platform solutions. His extensive knowledge is integral to developing synergistic relationships between technology and tenant experiences.
WHEN
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
1:30pm 2:00pm: Networking
2:00pm 2:15pm: Welcome & Introductions
2:15pm 6:00pm: Presentations & Discussions
6:00pm 7:30pm: Hosted Reception
WHERE
155 N Wacker Drive
2nd Floor, Conference Center
Chicago, IL 60606
Premier Sponsors
Supporting Sponsor
10/11/2023CIO & Property Tech Forum | Toronto
CIO & Property Tech Forum | Toronto
PROGRAM
How We're Applying AI and GPT in our Organizations
Travis Vokey, SVP Technology & Innovation (moderator), Allied Properties: Glen Myrland, Director Building Technology & Data Analytics, QuadReal; Abid Syed, Manager Building Technology, Kingsett Capital; George Ho, VP IT, RioCan ; Katia Saenko, SVP Data & Technology, Cadillac Fairview; Marlene Farias, SVP National Operations Services Property & Asset Management, JLL
Data and Analytics Done Right: A People-First Approach to Modernizing your Data Capabilities
Simon Streeter, CIO, First Capital REIT; Dave Findlay, CEO & Co-Founder, Fuse Data
The Decarbonization Tech Journey: Organizational Alignment to Effect Change
Ali Hoss, Chief Sustainability Officer, Triovest (moderator); Sonny Thind, CTO, QuadReal; Joe Brown, VP Building Technology, Kingsett Capital; Steve Marino, EVP Portfolio, GWL Realty Advisors
Making Sense of Smart Building Certifications
Jacques-Yves Bouchard, Director BOMA Best Operations, BOMA; Andrew Hollins, VP Development, GWL Realty Advisors; Thano Lambrinos, SVP Digital Buildings, Experiences & Innovation, QuadReal
Program subject to change without notice.
Event Chair
Andrew Hollins
GWL Realty Advisors
Andrew Hollins
VP, Development
Andrew Hollins
VP, Development
GWL Realty Advisors
WHEN
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
1:30 pm 2:00 pm: Guests Arrive & Networking
2:00 pm 2:15 pm: Welcome & Introductions
2:15 pm 5:30 pm: Presentations & Discussions
5:30 pm 7:30 pm: Hosted Reception
WHERE
Canada Life Building
Hugh C. Baker Room
330 University Avenue
Toronto, ON M5G 1R8
Premier Sponsors
Supporting Sponsor
10/5/2023CIO & Property Tech Forum | New York (Fall)
CIO & Property Tech Forum | New York (Fall)
PROGRAM
Innovation at Blackstone
John Fitzpatrick, Sr. Managing Director & CTO, Alternative Asset Management Technology, Blackstone
Leveraging Occupancy/Traffic Analytics for Leasing & Operations
Jim Whalen, SVP, CIO/CTO, BxP; Joe Rich, EVP CIO, Related Companies; Yael Urman, CIO, Silverstein Properties; Todd Januzzi, SVO & CIO, Paramount Group
Pivotal Ways to Foster Workplace Connections
Anna Levine, CCO, Industrious
Partnering with Academia to Solve AI Challenges
Josh Panknin, Center for Artificial Intelligence in Business Analytics and FinTech, Columbia University
Program subject to change without notice.
Event Chair
Robert Entin
Vornado Realty Trust
Robert Entin
EVP & CIO
Robert Entin is currently EVP and CIO for Vornado Realty Trust, one of the nation's largest real estate investment trusts. Robert had founded Integra
Robert Entin
EVP & CIO
Vornado Realty Trust
Robert Entin is currently EVP and CIO for Vornado Realty Trust, one of the nation's largest real estate investment trusts. Robert had founded Integrated Business Systems, Inc. in 1979 combining technical engineering expertise with accounting and property management experience to provide turnkey technology solutions for the real estate industry.
WHEN
Thursday, October 5, 2023
1:30pm 2:00pm: Networking
2:00pm 2:15pm: Welcome & Introductions
2:15pm 5:30pm: Presentations & Discussions
5:30pm 6:15pm: 1 Penn Executive Briefing
6:15pm 7:30pm: Hosted Reception
WHERE
Penn 1
2nd Floor Conference Center
Grand Assembly
1 Pennsylvania Plaza
New York, NY 10119
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