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IBcon's education program will feature domain experts from around the globe presenting case studies and speaking on the topics of building automation systems and controls, building system integration and the implications for organizational alignment, skills development and change management necessary to facilitate the intelligent integration of key business processes into the high performance building ecosystem.

Program content, dates and times subject to change without notice.

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Friday | June 21

7:30 am - 9:00 am
Ballroom A
Realcomm: General Events
Breaking Barriers: Allyship and Mentorship as Catalysts for Change
Start your day with the Breaking Barriers, a session dedicated to fostering a community where allyship and mentorship are recognized as pivotal forces propelling the real estate industry into a new era of inclusivity and collaboration. It will explore how allyship and mentorship are necessary to dismantle the obstacles that hinder progress and to pave the way for a more diverse and dynamic future. The session is an invitation to engage in thoughtful dialogue on how we all can contribute to a culture that not only welcomes but champions the voices and visions of all its members to drive our industry forward with purpose and passion.

Moderator:
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Ilene Goldfine Hines
Ilene Goldfine SVP, Chief Digital Strategy Officer Ilene Goldfine is the Chief Digital Strategy Officer for Hines. She oversees the Global Digital Strategy Office, which uses technology and data to emp
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Ilene Goldfine
SVP, Chief Digital Strategy Officer
Hines

Ilene Goldfine is the Chief Digital Strategy Officer for Hines. She oversees the Global Digital Strategy Office, which uses technology and data to empower Hines employees, engage clients and partners, optimize operations and continuously transform our products and services. Previously she served as head of the Business Technology Group after having worked on several of the firm’s investment funds and in the financial/accounting functions across the firm.

7:30 am - 9:00 am
Ballroom A
Realcomm: Real Talk
Breaking Barriers: Allyship and Mentorship as Catalysts for Change
Start your day with the “Breaking Barriers,” a session dedicated to fostering a community where allyship and mentorship are recognized as pivotal forces propelling the real estate industry into a new era of inclusivity and collaboration. It will explore how allyship and mentorship are necessary to dismantle the obstacles that hinder progress and to pave the way for a more diverse and dynamic future. The session is an invitation to engage in thoughtful dialogue on how we all can contribute to a culture that not only welcomes but champions the voices and visions of all its members to drive our industry forward with purpose and passion.

8:30 am - 10:00 am
2nd Floor Foyer
Realcomm: General Events
Best Practice Showcases
IBcon Smart Building Best Practice Showcase
The Smart Building Best Practice Showcase returns to Realcomm | IBcon. For this super-session, we've assembled some of the world’s most innovative commercial and corporate sites, with a full spectrum of transformational technologies. These projects show state-of-the-art integrations, infrastructure and security, BIoT, sustainable energy platforms, 5G-ready connectivity, PoE, and so much more.

In this showcase setting, attendees will have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with representatives for each project who will share their strategies and address topics such as energy conservation, operational efficiency, enhanced occupant experience, sustainability achievement and financial optimization.

NEW! AI | Process Automation Showcase
An unparalleled highlight at this year’s conference will be the AI / Process Automation Case Studies Showcase, focusing on the innovative integration of artificial intelligence and process automation within the commercial real estate sector. This interactive segment is designed to illuminate the forefront of AI and RPA applications, presenting a curated collection of cutting-edge projects that redefine what's possible in the industry.

Attendees will have the unique opportunity to explore the narratives behind these pioneering initiatives, gaining insights directly from the visionaries and technical experts who are reshaping the landscape of commercial real estate through AI and automation. Each case study has been meticulously selected to showcase not only the transformative potential of AI and automation technologies but also the practicalities of their implementation – from the initial conception to the final execution and beyond.

11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Room 301
Converged: REthink Work
The Evolution of Work: Breaking Down the Silos and Bringing it all Together
No successful workplace program meets the needs of the organization and workforce without addressing the 4 pillars of Enterprise Alignment - people, place, process, and tools. As we continue with the evolution of work and transform towards a better future, we need to take a holistic and inclusive approach, not a siloed and exclusive one. We need to address environmental and human sustainability and wellbeing, technology, and infuse environments with a strong sense of purpose and welcoming elements to create compelling magnets where people and businesses thrive. Join us as we discuss how to bring it all together.

Moderator:
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Kay Sargent HOK
Kay Sargent Senior Principal, Director of Thought Leadership, Interiors With 35 years of experience, Kay is a recognized expert on workplace design and strategy issues. She is an award-winning designer who has worked with
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Kay Sargent
Senior Principal, Director of Thought Leadership, Interiors
HOK

With 35 years of experience, Kay is a recognized expert on workplace design and strategy issues. She is an award-winning designer who has worked with several Fortune 500 companies to optimize their global real estate portfolios and create innovative work environments. She is director of HOK’s WorkPlace team, a practice that supports organizations undertaking multiple projects in various locations, and a member of HOK’s Board of Directors.

Speakers:
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David Biondolillo TD Bank
David Biondolillo VP, Head of Retail & Wealth Lines of Business Partnerships
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David Biondolillo
VP, Head of Retail & Wealth Lines of Business Partnerships
TD Bank

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Josh Bradshaw Visa
Josh Bradshaw Global Head of Workplace Innovation Josh Bradshaw is Global Head of Workplace Innovation at Visa. For over 15 years he’s designed and implemented real estate technology solutions for res
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Josh Bradshaw
Global Head of Workplace Innovation
Visa

Josh Bradshaw is Global Head of Workplace Innovation at Visa. For over 15 years he’s designed and implemented real estate technology solutions for residential, commercial, industrial, office, smart home and smart building. Prior to joining Visa in 2019, Josh worked at BlackRock and in Silicon Valley tech and real estate companies. He enjoys enabling change by architecting and implementing innovative solutions and lives by his mantra: Don’t work for technology; make technology work for you.

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Patrick Ramirez USAA
Patrick Ramirez Regional Operations Director
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Patrick Ramirez
Regional Operations Director
USAA

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Adriana Rojas HOK
Adriana Rojas Principal, Director of Interiors Adriana is Principal and Director of Interiors of HOK’s Florida Practice. She is also Regional Workplace Leader for HOK Tampa. She has over 30 years o
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Adriana Rojas
Principal, Director of Interiors
HOK

Adriana is Principal and Director of Interiors of HOK’s Florida Practice. She is also Regional Workplace Leader for HOK Tampa. She has over 30 years of multidisciplinary and multinational experience, 27 of these have been designing projects in Florida. Adriana has a robust understanding and appreciation of the interior architecture industry. With a passion for research applied design and creative interiors, her main focus is to understand her client’s goals and focus on the human experience within a space.

11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Room 307
Realcomm: Executive Leadership – Moving the Needle
Competing on Tech Talent: A CRE Talent Development Roadmap
With the landscape of CRE rapidly changing, the war for tech talent has begun. Amid a shortage of candidates with the necessary tech expertise and real estate acumen, recruiting talent has become a fierce competition to secure skilled professionals who can drive digital transformation and innovation. This session is a deep dive into creating a robust talent development roadmap. Learn how to identify the critical tech and data roles that will define the next decade, as well as the training programs required to fill these roles internally. We'll discuss partnerships with educational institutions, creating apprenticeships, and cultivating a pipeline of tech-savvy professionals ready to lead your CRE organization into the future.

Moderator:
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Lewis Martin LMC
Lewis Martin Founder & Director
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Lewis Martin
Founder & Director
LMC

Speakers:
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Scott Cardenas Bridge Investment Group
Scott Cardenas CTO Scott Cardenas serves as Managing Director and the Chief Technology Officer for Bridge Investment Group. Over his career, Scott has worked globally i
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Scott Cardenas
CTO
Bridge Investment Group

Scott Cardenas serves as Managing Director and the Chief Technology Officer for Bridge Investment Group. Over his career, Scott has worked globally implementing enterprise solutions to drive innovation, business efficiency and standardization. Prior to Bridge, Scott worked as the Chief Information Officer for the City and County of Denver. He oversaw the implementation of a new ERP platform, which served over 13K employees and 23 lines of business. In addition, Denver also implemented a new CRM platform that interfaced with over 700K residents, which improved overall communication and engagement.

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Lawrence Melton The Building People
Lawrence Melton CEO Lawrence Melton is the CEO and Founder of The Building People. With over 25 years of Federal Executive experience, Lawrence established the company in
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Lawrence Melton
CEO
The Building People
LinkedIn

Lawrence Melton is the CEO and Founder of The Building People. With over 25 years of Federal Executive experience, Lawrence established the company in 2013 and found early success in its global reach to drive greater efficiency, investment, and performance for its clients. He is recognized globally as an expert in Facilities Management, Smart Buildings and Asset Management.

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Andrew Segal Boxer Property
Andrew Segal CEO Andrew Segal formed Boxer Property in September 1992. Under his oversight, the company has successfully reached into segments as diverse as resort hot
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Andrew Segal
CEO
Boxer Property

Andrew Segal formed Boxer Property in September 1992. Under his oversight, the company has successfully reached into segments as diverse as resort hotels, retail centers, office and other real estate businesses, accounting for approximately 20 million square feet of space across the United States. He is the co-founder of Stemmons Enterprise software company.

11:30 am - 1:15 pm
Room 303
Realcomm: PropTech
PropTech Launchpad Showcase
In today's rapidly evolving landscape, a multitude of new enterprises are stepping into the real estate sector, offering a diverse array of technologies. These range from well-established entities with years of experience to nascent startups on the cusp of innovation. Since 1999, Realcomm has stood as a pivotal arena where emerging companies can showcase their novel concepts and solutions to the industry. This year, we have meticulously selected some of the most forward-thinking and potentially game-changing newcomers. This session convenes an assembly of these startups, each poised to present their company and product. Following their presentations, a dynamic Q&A session will unfold, allowing you to assess the value and potential impact of these innovations. It's your chance to weigh their merits firsthand and determine the worthiness of your investment or interest.

Moderator:
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Lisa Woods Realcomm
Lisa Woods Managing Partner, SVP Business Development As Managing Partner, SVP of Strategy & Business Development, Lisa Woods is responsible for developing Realcomm's strategic relationships with the tech
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Lisa Woods
Managing Partner, SVP Business Development
Realcomm
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As Managing Partner, SVP of Strategy & Business Development, Lisa Woods is responsible for developing Realcomm's strategic relationships with the technology companies that participate in the company's conferences, seminars and CIO events. Prior to joining Realcomm, Lisa spent 10 years working with building owners and managers, providing technology solutions in telecommunications, access control and security.

Technology Partners:
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Tom Dishman BuildingHub
Tom Dishman SVP Sales In joining BuildingHub, Tom brings 20+ years of sales experience with a concentration in Commercial, Hospitality, and Multi-Family Real Estate softwar
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Tom Dishman
SVP Sales
BuildingHub

In joining BuildingHub, Tom brings 20+ years of sales experience with a concentration in Commercial, Hospitality, and Multi-Family Real Estate software. Tom prides himself in providing strategic direction to ensure alignment between product and service offerings and his clients’ needs.

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Greg Gabel Cognition Controls
Greg Gabel Sales & Support
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Greg Gabel
Sales & Support
Cognition Controls

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Nic Halverson Occuspace
Nic Halverson CEO Nic Halverson, CEO of Occuspace, co-invented a unique occupancy measuring technology that provides real-time space utilization data while protecting a
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Nic Halverson
CEO
Occuspace

Nic Halverson, CEO of Occuspace, co-invented a unique occupancy measuring technology that provides real-time space utilization data while protecting absolute privacy. Since its inception, and with the help of multiple investors, Occuspace blossomed to become the leader in occupancy data for higher education.

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Brian Higgins Aditum Connect
Brian Higgins CEO Brian Higgins is a serial entrepreneur with a distinguished track record in the high-tech communications industry. He is the Founder & CEO of Aditum C
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Brian Higgins
CEO
Aditum Connect

Brian Higgins is a serial entrepreneur with a distinguished track record in the high-tech communications industry. He is the Founder & CEO of Aditum Connect, a broadband platform launched in 2015, which revolutionizes connectivity for commercial property owners with affordable, high-speed internet solutions. Brian has over 25 years of experience in LAN, WAN, and wireless network design and is a seasoned professional adept at building and managing next-generation service provider networks.

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Ted Maulucci SmartONE Solutions
Ted Maulucci President Ted Maulucci is the CEO of SmartONE Solutions, a company at the forefront of creating digitally connected, smart living spaces for multi-unit communit
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Ted Maulucci
President
SmartONE Solutions
LinkedIn

Ted Maulucci is the CEO of SmartONE Solutions, a company at the forefront of creating digitally connected, smart living spaces for multi-unit communities. Under Ted’s leadership, SmartONE has become a leader in providing safe, efficient, and innovative solutions tailored to the evolving needs of developers, residents, and property managers. Prior to founding SmartONE, Ted served as CIO for a leading Toronto-based real estate developer, where he pioneered the development of the first smart community in the Greater Toronto Area. His work has earned him numerous accolades, including being named Private Sector Canadian CIO of the Year in 2016.

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Ramtin Motahar Joulea
Ramtin Motahar Founder
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Ramtin Motahar
Founder
Joulea

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Shyam Prasad Clicinsight
Shyam Prasad Founder
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Shyam Prasad
Founder
Clicinsight

11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Room 309
Realcomm: Process Automation
Automating Tenant Retention: Industry Leaders Weigh-In
In a post-pandemic market, commercial landlords adapt to a competitive environment by shifting from a lease-centric approach to a client-centric one. Amid high-interest rates, effective cash flow management has become crucial. A strategy to attract and retain quality tenants involves implementing technology that offers self-service options, enhancing tenant engagement, and streamlining services such as payments and financial reconciliation. This session will explore how SITE Centers, Thompson Thrift, Phillips Edison and MRI Software have leveraged automation to bolster tenant relations and streamline financial operations. Participants will gain insights into the role of technology in tenant satisfaction, the automation of financial reconciliation in complex entities, and how self-service options can positively impact cash flow.

Moderator:
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Paul Ricci CohnReznick
Paul Ricci Partner, Technology & Data Practice Leader Paul Ricci is a partner and national leader of CohnReznick’s Technology+ group. Over the last 17 years, Paul has advised some of the largest companies
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Paul Ricci
Partner, Technology & Data Practice Leader
CohnReznick

Paul Ricci is a partner and national leader of CohnReznick’s Technology+ group. Over the last 17 years, Paul has advised some of the largest companies in the U.S. and abroad on business strategy, major business transformation, process optimization, analytics enablement, system’s implementations, integrations, and conversions. Paul focuses on organizational entity and chart of accounts design, CRM, budgeting and forecasting, financial reporting, business intelligence, analytics, system selection, program and project management, change management, ERP implementations and upgrades, JD Edwards, IT strategy, data conversions and integrations.

Speakers:
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Gary Bailey Phillips Edison & Company
Gary Bailey VP of Enterprise Applications & Operations As the VP of Enterprise Applications and Operations at Phillips Edison & Company (PECO), Gary Bailey oversees the IT application development, and infr
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Gary Bailey
VP of Enterprise Applications & Operations
Phillips Edison & Company

As the VP of Enterprise Applications and Operations at Phillips Edison & Company (PECO), Gary Bailey oversees the IT application development, and infrastructure and operations teams. He leads with operational excellence and innovation, delivering IT solutions that support the company's vision and goals. PECO is one of the nation's largest owners and operators of grocery-anchored shopping centers. Gary has been with PECO for 16 years, and has 24 years of IT experience, including 8 years as a Lead Network Engineer in an IT consultant role.

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Dale McIntyre MRI Software
Dale McIntyre Director, Strategic Commercial Accounts Dale McIntyre is the Director of Strategic Commercial Accounts in North America. After joining MRI Software in 2012, he spent his first ten years focu
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Dale McIntyre
Director, Strategic Commercial Accounts
MRI Software

Dale McIntyre is the Director of Strategic Commercial Accounts in North America. After joining MRI Software in 2012, he spent his first ten years focused on sales and account management and has worked with many of MRI’s largest global clients. Dale has qualified for MRI’s Circle of Excellence six times in 11 years and was 2023’s North American Leader of the Year in his first year as a manager.

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Don Oldham Thompson Thrift
Don Oldham VP, IT In his role as leader of Information Technology at Thompson Thrift, Don Oldham provides advisory, orchestration and integration services to advance th
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Don Oldham
VP, IT
Thompson Thrift

In his role as leader of Information Technology at Thompson Thrift, Don Oldham provides advisory, orchestration and integration services to advance the cause of innovation in obtaining business value from technology. He and his team are tasked with discovering new technology opportunities, reducing the cost of doing business, adding efficiency to business processes and providing secure, customer focused access to technology. They improve efficiencies through the development and implementation of innovative technologies. Don has over 24 years of technology experience within the real estate sector finding, implementing or developing new solutions to solve business problems.

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Kim Scharf SITE Centers Corp.
Kim Scharf SVP, IT Kim Scharf has been the Senior Vice President of Information Technology at SITE Centers Corp. since April 2017. Before this, Kim served as SITE's Vice
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Kim Scharf
SVP, IT
SITE Centers Corp.

Kim Scharf has been the Senior Vice President of Information Technology at SITE Centers Corp. since April 2017. Before this, Kim served as SITE's Vice President of IT Enterprise Services. She is a member of the executive steering committee for SITE's Women of Influence program, the Realcomm Advisory Council, the Building Cyber Security (BCS) Advisory Board, and the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA).

11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Room 411
Realcomm: Investment Management
Examining Commercial Real Estate Indicators Impacting Valuations, Risk, and Changing Market Conditions
Investment-related predictions for 2024 are all over the map! Higher interest rates, unemployment percentages, fluctuating valuations, and tenant lease renegotiations have speculators unsure if we’re entering a “doom loop” or preparing for a market ripe with opportunity! According to a recent Deloitte survey, an increasing number of CFO’s expect conditions to worsen for the cost of capital, capital availability, vacancy levels, and leasing activity. Join our panelists as they assess the state of commercial real estate valuations, the options available for owners trying to refinance their loans, and the multiple strategies evolving to remain more optimistic and less reactionary.

Moderator:
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Chuck Niswonger NiceNets Consulting
Chuck Niswonger President Chuck Niswonger is the President of NiceNets Consulting, a veteran-owned, independent technology advisory services company specializing in commercial
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Chuck Niswonger
President
NiceNets Consulting

Chuck Niswonger is the President of NiceNets Consulting, a veteran-owned, independent technology advisory services company specializing in commercial and corporate real estate. He provides businesses with unbiased guidance on technology strategy, selection, integration, and implementation. Chuck has also been a long-time partner with Realcomm as their Investment Management Board chairman.

Speakers:
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Rob Cain Dealpath
Rob Cain SVP, Product Rob Cain is Dealpath's SVP of Product, bringing over two decades of experience at the forefront of building solutions for the global real estate indus
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Rob Cain
SVP, Product
Dealpath

Rob Cain is Dealpath's SVP of Product, bringing over two decades of experience at the forefront of building solutions for the global real estate industry including nearly 10 years with CoStar, one of today’s leading providers of commercial real estate information, marketing, and technology. Most recently, he served as VP of Product Design where Rob led the team responsible for numerous commercial information products within the company.

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Jaime del Alamo JLL
Jaime del Alamo VP, ESG Value & Risk Lead
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Jaime del Alamo
VP, ESG Value & Risk Lead
JLL

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Charles Fisher JLL
Charles Fisher Director, Global Strategy and Transformation Charles Fisher leads Risk Analytics for JLL Americas’ Risk Advisory business. In this role, he engages with global lenders and institutional owners to
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Charles Fisher
Director, Global Strategy and Transformation
JLL

Charles Fisher leads Risk Analytics for JLL Americas’ Risk Advisory business. In this role, he engages with global lenders and institutional owners to assess risk in their global portfolios using artificial intelligence and proprietary JLL technology. Risk Advisory provides lenders and institutional owners with automated valuation models (AVMs) and risk analytics to monitor their CRE portfolio in real time to balance risk and opportunity. Clients use deliverables as inputs to perform market and sector research, benchmark performance against competitors, inform decision-making, complement existing risk or management processes, and align with regulatory requirements on collateral monitoring.

11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Room 413
Converged: Sustainable Impact
Beyond the Green Lease: How to Decarbonize Commercial Real Estate
Commercial real estate is stuck between a green lease and a hard place. Negotiating a green lease adds time, cost, and complexity when both sides want certainty. In this enlightening session, we will explore an alternative approach to overcoming the split incentives that preclude real estate decarbonization: Instead of negotiating environmental terms upfront, the owner and tenant negotiate a forward purchase agreement for the environmental attributes of an onsite decarbonization project. The tenant agrees to purchase the Environmental Attribute Certificates (EAC) from a project as part of an upfront investment. The owner repays the upfront investment alongside the transfer of the Environmental Attribute Certificates to the tenant. By the end of the lease term, the investment has been fully recouped, the tenant has made progress towards net zero goals, and the owner has added NOI enhancement for the property. Join us to learn more about this innovative approach and the benefits it presents for owners and tenants.

Moderator:
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McGee Young WattCarbon
McGee Young Founder & CEO McGee is the Founder and CEO of WattCarbon. Prior to WattCarbon, McGee was the CTO at Recurve, an energy efficiency startup. McGee founded two previou
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McGee Young
Founder & CEO
WattCarbon

McGee is the Founder and CEO of WattCarbon. Prior to WattCarbon, McGee was the CTO at Recurve, an energy efficiency startup. McGee founded two previous companies, MeterHero and H2OScore while also earning tenure in the Political Science department at Marquette University. He is the author of Developing Interests: Organizational Change and the Politics of Advocacy.

Speakers:
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Matthew Lynch WattCarbon
Matthew Lynch Commercial Operations Matthew Lynch is an entrepreneurial startup leader and founder focused on decarbonizing the built environment.
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Matthew Lynch
Commercial Operations
WattCarbon

Matthew Lynch is an entrepreneurial startup leader and founder focused on decarbonizing the built environment.

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Chris Segerblom JLL
Chris Segerblom Lead Product Manager
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Chris Segerblom
Lead Product Manager
JLL

11:30 am - 12:45 pm
Ballroom A
Converged: Data, Analytics, AI
Innovate & Elevate: CRE Visionaries Explore and Engage in AI Transformation - An Interactive AMA Session
Artificial Intelligence is relentlessly reshaping traditional tasks, harnessing sophisticated technologies such as neural networks and deep learning to push the boundaries of what's possible. The advancement of GPT models not only highlights AI's expanding role but also underscores its profound impact on enhancing efficiency, decision-making, and innovation. These developments are paving the way for groundbreaking applications that promise to transform commercial real estate. This session will begin with a discussion on AI’s industry impact by leading CRE solution providers. Following the panel discussion, the session will transition into an interactive Ask-Me-Anything (AMA) format, offering attendees the rare chance to engage directly with the AI architects on stage. Join us for this unique assembly of pioneers to gain profound insights into the strategic utilization and ethical considerations of AI in shaping the future of CRE.

Moderator:
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Andrew Waller Remit Consulting
Andrew Waller Partner Andrew is a founding partner of Remit Consulting, a specialist management consultancy in the Real Estate sector. Remit is a pan-European firm and its
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Andrew Waller
Partner
Remit Consulting

Andrew is a founding partner of Remit Consulting, a specialist management consultancy in the Real Estate sector. Remit is a pan-European firm and its clients include many of the largest fund management and property firms across Europe. Well known for his experience in defining technology strategy with property teams, Andrew’s main focus is creating efficiencies in the wider areas of asset and property management through effective use of outsourcing and technology.

Speakers:
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Vijay Anand MRI Software
Vijay Anand VP, AI & Data Vijay Anand, VP for AI & Data at MRI, leads the creation of top-tier AI-based real estate software, leveraging over 20 years of experience in product
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Vijay Anand
VP, AI & Data
MRI Software

Vijay Anand, VP for AI & Data at MRI, leads the creation of top-tier AI-based real estate software, leveraging over 20 years of experience in product development at the Big 4. Harnessing AI, ML, data, and analytics, he builds insightful solutions that address customer problems, all while pioneering in product strategy and delivering cloud-based global solutions.

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Don Bleaney PremiseHQ
Don Bleaney Chief Product Officer Don Bleaney, Chief Product Officer at PremiseHQ, leads the company’s product strategy and innovative AI-driven initiatives. With a robust background i
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Don Bleaney
Chief Product Officer
PremiseHQ

Don Bleaney, Chief Product Officer at PremiseHQ, leads the company’s product strategy and innovative AI-driven initiatives. With a robust background in commercial real estate, coupled with over 17 years of consulting expertise with premier real estate firms, Don is a leader in process automation and strategic enhancements. His profound industry insights fuel PremiseHQ’s mission to pioneer advanced, AI-enabled solutions that optimize operations and boost efficiency in the real estate industry. Under Don’s leadership, PremiseHQ empowers organizations to leverage AI for not only achieving sustainable growth but also securing a significant competitive edge in the market.

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Zander Geronimos PRODA Ltd
Zander Geronimos Head of North American Sales Zander Geronimos is the Head of North America for PRODA, the leading platform for automating critical property data for investors and lenders and trus
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Zander Geronimos
Head of North American Sales
PRODA Ltd

Zander Geronimos is the Head of North America for PRODA, the leading platform for automating critical property data for investors and lenders and trusted by Blackstone, PIMCO and 100+ others. He leads relationships and communications with key players across the real estate value chain and the proptech community. Prior to joining PRODA, Zander was Metaprop’s Head of Strategic Partnerships and Business Development. He’s also worked in strategic data analysis, marketing and solutions engineering.

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Rich Hughes RealPage
Rich Hughes SVP, Data Science Rich Hughes brings two decades of experience digitally enabling multifamily real estate with AI solutions in areas such as Revenue Management, Online
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Rich Hughes
SVP, Data Science
RealPage

Rich Hughes brings two decades of experience digitally enabling multifamily real estate with AI solutions in areas such as Revenue Management, Online Leasing, Credit and Criminal Screening, Digital Marketing, Business Intelligence, and Benchmarking. He currently serves as the Head of Data Science at RealPage, assisting his team of data scientists in analyzing and exploiting data to create insights, models and solutions that add value to residential real estate.

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Brian Sutherland Yardi
Brian Sutherland VP, Commercial As vice president for commercial real estate, Brian Sutherland is responsible for leading the US commercial sales and marketing organization. Addition
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Brian Sutherland
VP, Commercial
Yardi

As vice president for commercial real estate, Brian Sutherland is responsible for leading the US commercial sales and marketing organization. Additionally, heoversees sales, marketing and product strategies for Yardi's commercial real estate asset management, procurement, coworking and energy solutions. Before joining Yardi, he spent 15 years as founder and president of several start-up companies.

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Brad Taylor Last Rev
Brad Taylor Co-Founder Bradley Taylor is a pioneering AI expert and entrepreneur. As the founder of AnswerAI, the first generative AI platform for enterprise, and Last Rev,
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Brad Taylor
Co-Founder
Last Rev

Bradley Taylor is a pioneering AI expert and entrepreneur. As the founder of AnswerAI, the first generative AI platform for enterprise, and Last Rev, an AI strategy and services company, Bradley drives innovation at the intersection of technology and commercial real estate with clients like TA Realty and Beacon Capital. With a profound understanding of business systems, data integrations, and GPT models, Bradley is dedicated to transforming traditional CRE practices.

11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Room 308
Converged: Sustainable Impact
Next-Generation EV Charging: Case Study on A Managed Risk Approach
With over 3 million electric vehicles (EVs) on the road today, commercial and multifamily landlords and corporate organizations face significant pressure to provide EV charging solutions that are reliable and economically viable for the provider. Provisioning and maintaining publicly available EV charging stations often involve several challenges - infrastructure investment, high peak-demand energy costs, grid instability, cybersecurity, maintenance and downtime, and grid instability, to name a few. One innovative solution has been to apply advanced battery systems to manage the load during fast-charging. In this session, we’ll learn how a major Canadian real estate company with over $14B in assets has adopted an innovative EV charging solution combining next-generation energy management with a managed risk business model approach.

Speakers:
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John Chung Morguard
John Chung CIO
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John Chung
CIO
Morguard

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Monsoon Fu eCamion
Monsoon Fu Director of Product & Innovation Monsoon Fu is the Director of Product & Innovation (DoPI) at Jule (eCAMION Inc) – a Toronto-based Energy Storage & EV Charging Solution Provider. Youh
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Monsoon Fu
Director of Product & Innovation
eCamion

Monsoon Fu is the Director of Product & Innovation (DoPI) at Jule (eCAMION Inc) – a Toronto-based Energy Storage & EV Charging Solution Provider. Youhan’s professional interests and specialities include Li-ion Battery Energy Storage Systems, Power Electronics, Protection for Battery & DC Circuits and Modern Control Systems. In addition, Youhan is also actively striving to create industry-academic interaction, minimize repeated R&D and extend research verification. In the past, he has served as VP-Marketing & Creativity for UTFUN Organization , and Chair-Industry Relations for IEEE Toronto Section.

12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Room 309
IBcon: Smarter Buildings – Op Tech Briefings
Advancing the Future: Fault-Managed Power (FMP) and its Influence on the Evolution of Smart Buildings
In an increasingly interconnected world, the convergence of power and technology is reshaping the landscape of modern construction. The building industry is now at an inflection point where traditional AC infrastructure is being challenged by DC power distribution offering safe transfer of high loads across significant distances even in the presence of faults. This session delves into the pivotal role of fault-managed power distribution and, more specifically, class 4 power distribution in shaping the trajectory of smart buildings. Join us to envision a future where architecture, technology, and energy converge, reshaping urban environments for a smarter and more sustainable tomorrow.

Moderator:
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David Weksel Panduit
David Weksel Director, Panduit Ventures David Weksel is the Director of Strategic Growth for Panduit, responsible for the corporate entrepreneurship function of the firm. This includes ident
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David Weksel
Director, Panduit Ventures
Panduit

David Weksel is the Director of Strategic Growth for Panduit, responsible for the corporate entrepreneurship function of the firm. This includes identifying, incubating, and launching new product innovations that provide compelling value for customers. Organic development, startup partnerships, strategic alliances, and acquisitions are all in scope. His experience ranges from mechanical engineering and product management to investment banking and management consulting. David is the inventor of 10 issued patents in the United States plus several more in international jurisdictions.

Speakers:
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Farukh Aslam Sinclair Holdings
Farukh Aslam CEO & President Farukh Aslam is the Chief Executive Officer of Sinclair Digital (SD) a low voltage design and consulting company developing Digital DC-Microgrid Build
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Farukh Aslam
CEO & President
Sinclair Holdings

Farukh Aslam is the Chief Executive Officer of Sinclair Digital (SD) a low voltage design and consulting company developing Digital DC-Microgrid Buildings. In 2019, Aslam successfully developed the Sinclair Marriott Autograph Hotel which is widely considered the most diverse PoE and DC Microgrid project in North America. From the completion of the Sinclair Hotel, Aslam created SD to bring expertise of the sustainability and cost benefits of a DC building infrastructure to the marketplace. Since its inception SD has been involved in several design build projects and continues to evolve DC infrastructure in buildings.

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Andrew Lu Cisco
Andrew Lu Director of Product Management Andrew Lu serves as Director of Product Management in the Engineering Sustainability Office (ESO) at Cisco. He passionately nurtures and promotes DC-m
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Andrew Lu
Director of Product Management
Cisco

Andrew Lu serves as Director of Product Management in the Engineering Sustainability Office (ESO) at Cisco. He passionately nurtures and promotes DC-microgrid solutions like Fault Managed Power (FMP) and Power over Ethernet(PoE) for sustainable building infrastructure. Prior to Cisco, Andrew’s career spanned multiple sectors including industrial automation, intelligent building system integration, and home automation. Andrew represents Cisco as a co-founder and the President of the FMP Alliance.

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Bob Voss Panduit
Bob Voss Distinguished Engineer Bob Voss is a Distinguished Engineer in Panduit Corporate Research and Development, driving technological innovation. Focused on industrial and buildi
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Bob Voss
Distinguished Engineer
Panduit

Bob Voss is a Distinguished Engineer in Panduit Corporate Research and Development, driving technological innovation. Focused on industrial and building automation, his expertise spans shepherding of groundbreaking technologies such as Single Pair Ethernet and Fault Managed Power. Bob plays a key role in setting global engineering standards in IEEE, TIA, NEMA, ODVA, and NFPA, as well as nurturing strategic technology partnerships. Bob is the chairman and one of the founders of the FMP Alliance.

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Room 301
Converged: REthink Work
Revolutionizing Spaces: What’s Really Driving Meaningful Occupant Experience in the Digital Age?
With national office vacancy rates close to a historic peak, many building owners and managers are focusing on the needs and preferences of tenants and their employees to create a key differentiator in competitive real estate markets. There are multiple strategies and technologies that focus on enhancing occupant satisfaction, ranging from occupant engagement apps to lobby technologies, to exquisite digital displays. In addition, BMS, IoT, and physical security integration can enable personalized environmental control and provide data-driven insights for optimized resource use and improved safety. In this engaging session, we’ll explore the range of options by breaking into small groups to discuss which are truly driving tenant engagement KPIs.

Moderator:
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Sarah Bemporad Realcomm
Sarah Bemporad Strategic Director Content Development & Production As Webinars and Program Manager at Realcomm, Sarah Bemporad is responsible for conducting real estate tech webinars and managing the educational conte
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Sarah Bemporad
Strategic Director Content Development & Production
Realcomm
LinkedIn

As Webinars and Program Manager at Realcomm, Sarah Bemporad is responsible for conducting real estate tech webinars and managing the educational content for online seminars and conferences. Previously, Sarah managed investor and corporate relations at Paramount Group, a fully-integrated REIT headquartered in New York.

Speakers:
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Arjun Kaicker Zaha Hadid Architects
Arjun Kaicker Co-Head, Analytics + Insights Arjun Kaicker is an Architect and Workplace Consultant with over 20 years experience specialising in innovative workplace design and technology, busin
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Arjun Kaicker
Co-Head, Analytics + Insights
Zaha Hadid Architects

Arjun Kaicker is an Architect and Workplace Consultant with over 20 years experience specialising in innovative workplace design and technology, business and user needs evaluation and most recently, AI driven workplace optimisation. As Co-Head of Workplace Strategies at Zaha Hadid Architects and previously as Head of Workplace Consulting at Foster + Partners, he has worked on over 200 office projects in over 50 countries, including headquarters for Apple, Bloomberg, Comcast and HSBC.

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James Wu InnerSpace
James Wu CEO James Wu has dedicated the last 20 years to building award-winning products for notable technology startups. Playing a pivotal role at each company, J
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James Wu
CEO
InnerSpace
LinkedIn

James Wu has dedicated the last 20 years to building award-winning products for notable technology startups. Playing a pivotal role at each company, James built and led product development while honing his understanding of what it takes to develop a team, product and company from early days to global success. Today he is co-founder and CEO of InnerSpace, a space utilization and analytics platform that enables enterprise-class clients to optimize their ROI in a finite and costly resource: the office space.

12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Room 307
Converged: Data, Analytics, AI
AI Unleashed: Crafting the Future in Real Estate – A Prompt Engineering Masterclass
Prompt engineering is the skillful art of designing and refining inputs or questions to effectively direct Gen AI's responses and actions. This process is crucial in maximizing the LLM’s potential, ensuring it produces the most relevant, accurate, and useful outputs for a given task or problem. Our CRE GenAI Prompt Workshop emphasizes industry-specific applications of Generative AI, offering insightful training on the fundamentals of crafting effective AI prompts tailored to real estate challenges. Participants will engage in collaborative exercises, brainstorming sessions, and live demonstrations to understand how AI can use everyday business practices and building operations. Expert-led, this workshop presents a unique opportunity to explore practical applications of AI in commercial real estate.

Moderator:
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Greg Ausley Workman Success Systems
Greg Ausley CIO
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Greg Ausley
CIO
Workman Success Systems

Speakers:
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Fred Heller Hitachi Solutions America
Fred Heller Senior Director Data Science & AI
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Fred Heller
Senior Director Data Science & AI
Hitachi Solutions America

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Hazel Mann Zetta Advisory
Hazel Mann Principal Advisor Hazel Mann is principal for Zetta Advisory, an organization that help real estate investment management firms transform with practical technology solu
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Hazel Mann
Principal Advisor
Zetta Advisory

Hazel Mann is principal for Zetta Advisory, an organization that help real estate investment management firms transform with practical technology solutions. She is an entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in real estate operations and technology, specializing in translating emerging technologies such as AI, blockchain and IoT for practical applications in the future of work.

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Goutham Vulpala Phillips Edison and Company
Goutham Vulpala Vice President, Enterprise Applications Goutham Vulpala is currently AVP, Enterprise Applications at Phillips Edison & Company. In his current role, Goutham manages a team responsible of ent
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Goutham Vulpala
Vice President, Enterprise Applications
Phillips Edison and Company

Goutham Vulpala is currently AVP, Enterprise Applications at Phillips Edison & Company. In his current role, Goutham manages a team responsible of enterprise application architecture, development, and data analytics. Previously, he was with Citibank where he was the application development group manager responsible for ATM application development and customer survey data analytics. Goutham also was with Cincinnati Bell where he held various senior positions in IT.

12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Room 411
Realcomm: Investment Management
Tech, Data, AI, and Role-based Reporting in Response to Growing Investors’ Expectations
The General Partner (GP) owns the commercial real estate (CRE) investment management process that involves raising capital and managing investments funded by the Limited Partner(s) (LP’s). Establishing the necessary protections, data strategies, investor access and collective knowledge for success is fundamental! Yet, many GP’s still use spreadsheets, email, and other unstructured data sources to identify deals, perform underwriting, line up debt and equity, perform property and asset management, leasing, and eventual disposition. Join our panelists as they explain how they assess and mitigate risk, use integrated data from multiple sources more effectively, automate operations and workflows, maintain accurate data, leverage AI, exceed reporting requirements, and minimize errors.

Moderator:
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Paul Ricci CohnReznick
Paul Ricci Partner, Technology & Data Practice Leader Paul Ricci is a partner and national leader of CohnReznick’s Technology+ group. Over the last 17 years, Paul has advised some of the largest companies
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Paul Ricci
Partner, Technology & Data Practice Leader
CohnReznick

Paul Ricci is a partner and national leader of CohnReznick’s Technology+ group. Over the last 17 years, Paul has advised some of the largest companies in the U.S. and abroad on business strategy, major business transformation, process optimization, analytics enablement, system’s implementations, integrations, and conversions. Paul focuses on organizational entity and chart of accounts design, CRM, budgeting and forecasting, financial reporting, business intelligence, analytics, system selection, program and project management, change management, ERP implementations and upgrades, JD Edwards, IT strategy, data conversions and integrations.

Speakers:
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Vicki Dodig Yardi
Vicki Dodig Director, Investment Management Vicki Dodig has 30 years of experience working with real estate technology. Starting as a financial analyst for Forest City Enterprises, she worked he
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Vicki Dodig
Director, Investment Management
Yardi

Vicki Dodig has 30 years of experience working with real estate technology. Starting as a financial analyst for Forest City Enterprises, she worked her way up to management of all business applications. Vicki joined Yardi as a Systems Consultant and quickly advanced to Director of Professional Services managing a team that completed many implementation projects for financial institutions and property management companies, both domestic and global. Vicki’s current focus at Yardi is managing account relationships for existing Investment Management clients.

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Andrew Segal Boxer Property
Andrew Segal CEO Andrew Segal formed Boxer Property in September 1992. Under his oversight, the company has successfully reached into segments as diverse as resort hot
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Andrew Segal
CEO
Boxer Property

Andrew Segal formed Boxer Property in September 1992. Under his oversight, the company has successfully reached into segments as diverse as resort hotels, retail centers, office and other real estate businesses, accounting for approximately 20 million square feet of space across the United States. He is the co-founder of Stemmons Enterprise software company.

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Frank Spadafora Intapp
Frank Spadafora Real Estate Industry Principal Frank Spadafora is the Real Estate Industry Principal at Intapp. In this role he applies his expertise in commercial real estate and product developme
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Frank Spadafora
Real Estate Industry Principal
Intapp

Frank Spadafora is the Real Estate Industry Principal at Intapp. In this role he applies his expertise in commercial real estate and product development to connect people and ideas to drive enablement and value creation through the DealCloud connected firm and deal management platform. Frank brings nearly 20 years of experience delivering digital solutions for commercial real estate to his role at Intapp. Most recently, Frank helped to launch the Strategic Consultant Group at CREtech where he advised clients from tech startups to global owners and occupiers on product strategy and go-to-market, solution roadmap and adoption, and data-centered digital transformation.

12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Room 413
Realcomm: NextGen MFD and Resi
Data, Analytics, and GenAI: Reshaping Multifamily Real Estate Management and Operations
Insights from data, analytical tools, and generative AI are revolutionizing the management and operations of multifamily real estate. In this pivotal conference session, we will explore the application of data analytics and generative AI to revolutionize multifamily real estate operations. Participants will gain insights into specific use cases, such as the automation of the handbook and policy summarization for property managers, AI-enabled support for residents during leasing and occupancy, and the enhancement of staff productivity through task streamlining. Discover how AI is reshaping resident acquisition through advanced lead-scoring algorithms and transforming maintenance with efficient work order routing systems. Additionally, we will delve into leveraging sentiment analysis for proactive measures that boost resident satisfaction. These practical applications exemplify AI’s role in elevating organizational efficiency and tenant relations in the multifamily real estate sector. Join us to learn how these innovative tools can be integrated into your business model for a competitive advantage.

Moderator:
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Sonny Thind QuadReal
Sonny Thind CTO With over 25 years of experience in the technology space, Sonny Thind brings valuable expertise from a variety of industries to the QuadReal leadershi
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Sonny Thind
CTO
QuadReal

With over 25 years of experience in the technology space, Sonny Thind brings valuable expertise from a variety of industries to the QuadReal leadership team. As Chief Technology Officer, he focuses on leading QuadReal’s IT team and driving the company’s vision through the strategic use of technology to support higher levels of innovation and customer service.

Speakers:
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David Franklin Yardi
David Franklin Industry Principal David Franklin is a real estate technology and IT guru as well as a seasoned sales professional with extensive entrepreneurial experience. He was the
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David Franklin
Industry Principal
Yardi

David Franklin is a real estate technology and IT guru as well as a seasoned sales professional with extensive entrepreneurial experience. He was the CTO for two property management companies and the CTO and co-founder of a software company that provided an online communication platform for residential property managers. David was also the founder and CEO of Availeron Consulting, an IT services firm specializing in supporting property management companies. His greatest skill in life is explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical people in an approachable, interesting and understandable way.

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Ted Maulucci SmartONE Solutions
Ted Maulucci President Ted Maulucci is the CEO of SmartONE Solutions, a company at the forefront of creating digitally connected, smart living spaces for multi-unit communit
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Ted Maulucci
President
SmartONE Solutions
LinkedIn

Ted Maulucci is the CEO of SmartONE Solutions, a company at the forefront of creating digitally connected, smart living spaces for multi-unit communities. Under Ted’s leadership, SmartONE has become a leader in providing safe, efficient, and innovative solutions tailored to the evolving needs of developers, residents, and property managers. Prior to founding SmartONE, Ted served as CIO for a leading Toronto-based real estate developer, where he pioneered the development of the first smart community in the Greater Toronto Area. His work has earned him numerous accolades, including being named Private Sector Canadian CIO of the Year in 2016.

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Sunder Pappu Inland Real Estate Group
Sunder Pappu SVP, Head of Technology Strategy Sunder Pappu has more than 20 years of experience in the technology industry. He is currently the SVP Head of Technology Strategy at Inland Real Estat
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Sunder Pappu
SVP, Head of Technology Strategy
Inland Real Estate Group

Sunder Pappu has more than 20 years of experience in the technology industry. He is currently the SVP Head of Technology Strategy at Inland Real Estate Group and is responsible for leading project management and application development for the IT department, while ensuring Inland’s technology strategy is aligned with businesses and that technologies are available to meet each entities’ unique business demands.

12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Room 305
Realcomm: Real Talk
Passing the Torch: Guiding and Inspiring Our Next Generation of Leaders
Mentorship is more than one-to-one coaching; it’s vital to lay the groundwork for tomorrow’s visionaries and leaders. This dynamic session will highlight the transformative power of strategic succession planning through allyship and mentorship, ensuring that the real estate industry is not just surviving, but thriving through generational transitions. Participants will gain insights into creating impactful bonds and friendships that bridge the gap between the wisdom of experience and the innovation of youth, crafting a legacy that resonates through time and change. Join us to fuel the journey of the next real estate luminaries, ensuring the flame of progress burns brighter with each passing torch.

Moderators:
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Francisca Peral Robles Stacks+Joules
Francisca Peral Robles Program Facilitator Francisca Peral has always been driven by a desire to make a positive impact on others. Her childhood struggles fueled her passion for helping others.
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Francisca Peral Robles
Program Facilitator
Stacks+Joules

Francisca Peral has always been driven by a desire to make a positive impact on others. Her childhood struggles fueled her passion for helping others. Through Stacks+Joules, she overcame doubts about technology's accessibility, empowering herself and inspiring confidence in others. She aims to promote diversity and inclusivity in the building automation industry, driving positive change for future generations.

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Veronica Unnikrishnan 5Q
Veronica Unnikrishnan Partner & SVP of Innovation, Sales & Marketing Veronica is Partner and SVP of Innovation, Sales and Marketing for 5Q. For the past 25 years, she has focused her career on delivering outstanding mea
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Veronica Unnikrishnan
Partner & SVP of Innovation, Sales & Marketing
5Q

Veronica is Partner and SVP of Innovation, Sales and Marketing for 5Q. For the past 25 years, she has focused her career on delivering outstanding measurable outcomes and providing real solutions to very complex problems for companies ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 organizations. Veronica is obsessed with delighting customers, is an avid advocate of women in technology and is a champion of employee engagement through empowerment.

Speakers:
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Susan Gerock Elme Communities
Susan Gerock SVP, IT & CIO Susan Gerock currently serves as SVP, Information Technology and CIO for Elme Communities, formerly known as WashREIT. She has over 25 years' experien
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Susan Gerock
SVP, IT & CIO
Elme Communities

Susan Gerock currently serves as SVP, Information Technology and CIO for Elme Communities, formerly known as WashREIT. She has over 25 years' experience in various technology roles spanning manufacturing, consulting, application service provider and commercial real estate organizations. Her specialties include ERP selection and implementation, project and change management, and cybersecurity. She is also a proponent of the use of social media and the overlapping relationship between technology and marketing.

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Dale Johnston PGIM Real Estate
Dale Johnston Managing Director & Global CIO
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Dale Johnston
Managing Director & Global CIO
PGIM Real Estate

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Sabine Lam Google
Sabine Lam Workplace Services Tech & Data Lead Sabine Lam brings the digital building vision to the forefront of Google's Facility Operation teams, enabling a secure, integrated and scalable platfo
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Sabine Lam
Workplace Services Tech & Data Lead
Google

Sabine Lam brings the digital building vision to the forefront of Google's Facility Operation teams, enabling a secure, integrated and scalable platform that delivers next generation services to realize 2030 sustainability commitments, operational efficiency, and support healthy and productive spaces for Googlers. Her responsibilities include leading the development of a Workplace Platform to efficiently integrate building systems, facilitating the transition to a digitized and connected real estate portfolio, and collaborating with industry leaders to inspire and enable industry transformation.

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Lewis Martin LMC
Lewis Martin Founder & Director
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Lewis Martin
Founder & Director
LMC

1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Room 309
IBcon: Smarter Buildings – Op Tech Briefings
Revolutionizing Comfort and Sustainability: Navigating the New Era of HVAC Innovations
Over the last few months, we’ve seen significant HVAC innovations focused on sustainability, efficiency, and the integration of smart technologies. Sustainable HVAC systems, leveraging solar solutions and geothermal heat pumps, aim to minimize energy consumption in line with green building strategies. Smart thermostats and Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity enhance system control, allowing for precise adjustments and optimization of heating, cooling, and air quality management. Additionally, predictive maintenance technologies utilize AI and machine learning for early detection of system issues, reducing downtime and maintenance costs. These advancements, alongside energy analytics and management tools, offer detailed insights into energy use, enabling further reductions in energy consumption and operational costs. This enlightening session explores the latest technology trends and groundbreaking applications for HVAC systems in commercial buildings, spotlighting innovations that enhance efficiency, comfort, and sustainability.

Speaker:
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David Witherspoon Honeywell
David Witherspoon Director Global Offering Management David Witherspoons’s role within Honeywell’s Global Offering Management team affords him the opportunity to work closely with leadership of the Hardwa
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David Witherspoon
Director Global Offering Management
Honeywell

David Witherspoons’s role within Honeywell’s Global Offering Management team affords him the opportunity to work closely with leadership of the Hardware, Software, and Field Device groups to conceptualize and plan the future direction of Honeywell solutions, specifically those aligned with the Niagara portfolio. His duties encompass overseeing new product launches, improving existing offerings, and strategically evolving the portfolio across the global brand channels of Honeywell Building Automation. David has over three decades of industry experience and joined Honeywell in 2004. Before joining Honeywell, David started and ran a Honeywell Systems Distributor business in the Carolinas and Virginia.

1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
Room 307
IBcon: In-Building Wireless
Navigating the Wireless Protocol Labyrinth: IoT in Buildings
The world of wireless protocols for IoT in smart buildings is complex, catering to different needs ranging from high-speed data transfer to long-range, low-power sensor networks. This session delves into WiFi, including the promising HaLow protocol, and unravels the applications of LoRaWAN, Bluetooth, NFC, and others. Attendees will learn about the technical nuances, security implications, and deployment strategies for each protocol, and how they facilitate cloud connectivity for real-time building operations. Gain insights from case studies showcasing successful implementations and the protocols’ impact on energy efficiency, automation, and tenant experience.

Moderator:
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Mike Smith WhiteSpace
Mike Smith President Mike Smith is a real estate technology expert with more than 15 years of experience focused on technology, operations, infrastructure, innovation and
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Mike Smith
President
WhiteSpace

Mike Smith is a real estate technology expert with more than 15 years of experience focused on technology, operations, infrastructure, innovation and energy-saving solutions for the real estate industry. He launched WhiteSpace in 2015 to provide a single source of building technology solutions for the real estate market.

Speakers:
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Wayne Kim Andorix
Wayne Kim CEO Wayne Kim is a seasoned tech entrepreneur with 20+ years experience in leading digital infrastructure and cloud services ventures. As founder and CEO
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Wayne Kim
CEO
Andorix

Wayne Kim is a seasoned tech entrepreneur with 20+ years experience in leading digital infrastructure and cloud services ventures. As founder and CEO of Andorix, SirtNet and KIGA Labs, Wayne has pioneered Backup and Disaster Recovery as a Service, Media & Entertainment Collaboration platforms, and Intelligent/Smart Building Platforms across North America. He has also been instrumental in securing $80+ million in funding for Andorix and continues to drive innovation in the smart building industry.

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Michael MacMahon Newcomb & Boyd
Michael MacMahon Intelligent Buildings Consultant As an information technology leader, Michael MacMahon has more than 18 years of experience pioneering and managing complex IT solutions. Through a his
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Michael MacMahon
Intelligent Buildings Consultant
Newcomb & Boyd

As an information technology leader, Michael MacMahon has more than 18 years of experience pioneering and managing complex IT solutions. Through a history of collaboration with Fortune 500 companies, he is accomplished in providing technology consulting, training, strategic fiscal planning, and implementation.

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Glen Myrland QuadReal
Glen Myrland Director, Building Technology & Data Analytics
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Glen Myrland
Director, Building Technology & Data Analytics
QuadReal

1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
Room 411
IBcon: Smarter Buildings – Strategy
The Interoperability Imperative: Enhancing Control and Efficiency in Smart Buildings
Interoperability is crucial for enhancing control sequences in commercial buildings, enabling diverse systems like HVAC, lighting, and security to work together seamlessly. This integration fosters optimized energy efficiency, advanced predictive maintenance, improved occupant experience, and increased operational efficiency. By facilitating data sharing and coordination across different platforms and protocols, interoperability ensures buildings can achieve higher levels of energy savings, offer better environments for occupants, and adapt to future technologies with ease. However, achieving interoperability involves challenges such as adhering to open standards, ensuring robust cybersecurity, and integrating legacy systems. Join us for this illuminating session to learn how despite the hurdles, interoperability stands as a strategic enabler for smart buildings, driving innovation, sustainability, and value in the commercial real estate sector.

Moderator:
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Anto Budiardjo Padi.io
Anto Budiardjo CEO Anto Budiardjo is CEO of Padi.io. He has been a veteran in the connected building space since 1989, having developed numerous integration platforms fo
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Anto Budiardjo
CEO
Padi.io

Anto Budiardjo is CEO of Padi.io. He has been a veteran in the connected building space since 1989, having developed numerous integration platforms for buildings focused on interoperability. Today, Anto focuses on system integration in the Internet era with an online platform Padi.io. Core to Padi is the advocacy of CNS/CP (Connection Profiles), an interoperation mechanism being adopted as the open mechanism by Digital Twin communities.

Speakers:
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Stephen Holicky Tridium
Stephen Holicky Director of Product Management
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Stephen Holicky
Director of Product Management
Tridium

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James Lee Cimetrics
James Lee President, CEO
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James Lee
President, CEO
Cimetrics

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Ted Maulucci SmartONE Solutions
Ted Maulucci President Ted Maulucci is the CEO of SmartONE Solutions, a company at the forefront of creating digitally connected, smart living spaces for multi-unit communit
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Ted Maulucci
President
SmartONE Solutions
LinkedIn

Ted Maulucci is the CEO of SmartONE Solutions, a company at the forefront of creating digitally connected, smart living spaces for multi-unit communities. Under Ted’s leadership, SmartONE has become a leader in providing safe, efficient, and innovative solutions tailored to the evolving needs of developers, residents, and property managers. Prior to founding SmartONE, Ted served as CIO for a leading Toronto-based real estate developer, where he pioneered the development of the first smart community in the Greater Toronto Area. His work has earned him numerous accolades, including being named Private Sector Canadian CIO of the Year in 2016.

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Donny Walker Newcomb & Boyd
Donny Walker Partner Donny Walker leads Newcomb Boyd's Intelligent Building Systems group. He has over 20 years of engineering, project management, and partner-in-charge r
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Donny Walker
Partner
Newcomb & Boyd

Donny Walker leads Newcomb Boyd's Intelligent Building Systems group. He has over 20 years of engineering, project management, and partner-in-charge responsibilities in communications, security and integrated building automation systems. His experience includes aviation facilities, health care buildings, judicial facilities, advanced technology developments, military installations, data centers, mixed-use developments, performing arts facilities and college campuses. With prowess designing technologically sophisticated campuses, his background encompasses over 150 projects specializing in an integrated design with network-enabled systems.

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Ballroom A
Converged: Open Forum Discussions by Sector
Tech Disruption in Action: Navigating the Digital Transformation in Multifamily / Resi
The rapid advancement of technology is profoundly influencing every facet of organizational operations. These transformations, driven by technological innovation and automation, have significant tactical and strategic implications. While grasping the overarching concepts of technology is crucial, the true value often lies in collaborating and brainstorming with peers with the same asset class. This forum will offer highly interactive breakout discussions tailored for professionals in the multifamily sector to explore how technology impacts their specific business environments. This targeted approach ensures a focused and relevant discourse, enabling attendees to address and resolve challenges unique to their respective fields.

Speakers:
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Scott Cardenas Bridge Investment Group
Scott Cardenas CTO Scott Cardenas serves as Managing Director and the Chief Technology Officer for Bridge Investment Group. Over his career, Scott has worked globally i
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Scott Cardenas
CTO
Bridge Investment Group

Scott Cardenas serves as Managing Director and the Chief Technology Officer for Bridge Investment Group. Over his career, Scott has worked globally implementing enterprise solutions to drive innovation, business efficiency and standardization. Prior to Bridge, Scott worked as the Chief Information Officer for the City and County of Denver. He oversaw the implementation of a new ERP platform, which served over 13K employees and 23 lines of business. In addition, Denver also implemented a new CRM platform that interfaced with over 700K residents, which improved overall communication and engagement.

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Susan Gerock Elme Communities
Susan Gerock SVP, IT & CIO Susan Gerock currently serves as SVP, Information Technology and CIO for Elme Communities, formerly known as WashREIT. She has over 25 years' experien
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Susan Gerock
SVP, IT & CIO
Elme Communities

Susan Gerock currently serves as SVP, Information Technology and CIO for Elme Communities, formerly known as WashREIT. She has over 25 years' experience in various technology roles spanning manufacturing, consulting, application service provider and commercial real estate organizations. Her specialties include ERP selection and implementation, project and change management, and cybersecurity. She is also a proponent of the use of social media and the overlapping relationship between technology and marketing.

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Art McCann Bell Partners
Art McCann SVP, IT
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Art McCann
SVP, IT
Bell Partners

1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Room 305
IBcon: Smarter Buildings – Op Tech Briefings
Putting Data into Action: Using IAQ to Create Exceptional Experiences and Reduce Energy
Most commercial buildings today generate many streams of data with high potential for building intelligence, but often struggle when the time comes to action on it. Take indoor air quality and indoor environmental quality (or comfort) as an example - most tenants and occupants today expect owners and operators to monitor IAQ levels. But then what? In this session, we’ll share some novel ways that data is being used to create exceptional experiences with real-time availability of temperature, humidity, light, noise, and other data sources. And additionally, how this is balanced with using IAQ to create energy-efficient and healthy spaces for optimal cognitive performance.

Speaker:
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Elizabeth Redmond R-Zero
Elizabeth Redmond Director of Sales, Sensors
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Elizabeth Redmond
Director of Sales, Sensors
R-Zero