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IBcon 2025 | Precon Accelerator: IB Boot Camp

June 2 | 10:45 am - 12:45 pm | Savannah Convention Center

For years, the IB Boot Camp has provided industry professionals with essential knowledge on designing, developing, and managing intelligent, high-performance buildings. This year, the focus shifts toward AI and its growing role in the built environment. As AI-driven automation, predictive analytics, and data intelligence reshape building operations, it is crucial for industry leaders to understand the fundamentals of AI and its practical applications in smart buildings.

This year’s IB Boot Camp will provide a foundational understanding of AI in the built environment, covering key concepts such as machine learning, automation, and real-time data analytics. Attendees will explore how AI enhances building performance, energy efficiency, predictive maintenance, security, and occupant experiences. Industry use cases will demonstrate how AI-enabled, IP-connected, and IoT-integrated smart buildings are becoming the new standard for operational excellence.

Whether you are a building owner, operator, IT leader, or real estate professional, this must-attend event will equip you with the knowledge and tools to integrate AI-driven solutions into your smart building strategy and ensure future readiness in an increasingly AI-powered industry. Don’t miss this critical intelligent buildings training designed to help you integrate AI into your smart building strategy at Realcomm 2025.

Co-Chairs

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Rob Murchison Intelligent Buildings
Rob Murchison Principal Rob Murchison has over 20 years experience in strategy consulting, sales and design of technology to real estate developers and commercial businesses
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Rob Murchison
Principal
Intelligent Buildings
LinkedIn

Rob Murchison has over 20 years experience in strategy consulting, sales and design of technology to real estate developers and commercial businesses with expertise in networking, and software and data base applications. He is currently a Principal and Co-Founder of Intelligent Buildings, LLC, founded in 2004 to help customers manage risk, enhance occupant wellbeing, and improve performance.

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Andy Schonberger Intelligent Buildings
Andy Schonberger VP, Client Services Andy Schonberger is currently Vice President of Client Services at Intelligent Buildings helping clients with advisory, site assessments and managed s
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Andy Schonberger
VP, Client Services
Intelligent Buildings

Andy Schonberger is currently Vice President of Client Services at Intelligent Buildings helping clients with advisory, site assessments and managed services. He has 15 years’ experience in facilities management and technology, ranging from large industrial to commercial office where he has held engineering, project management, advisory and hands-on implementation roles for organizations including Earth Rangers, Cisco Systems and the Canada Green Buildings Council (where he was Past Chair of the Toronto Chapter).

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SESSIONS

Welcome & Introductions
Date: 6/2/2025    Time: 10:45 am - 10:50 pm    Location: 105
This year’s IB Boot Camp shifts to explore AI’s growing role in smart buildings. Gain foundational knowledge on AI, machine learning, automation, and real-time data analytics to enhance building performance, energy efficiency, and security. Learn from industry use cases on AI-enabled, IoT-integrated buildings setting new operational standards. Whether you're a building owner, operator, or IT leader, this essential session equips you with the tools to integrate AI into your smart building strategy.

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Speaker:
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Andy Schonberger Intelligent Buildings
Andy Schonberger VP, Client Services Andy Schonberger is currently Vice President of Client Services at Intelligent Buildings helping clients with advisory, site assessments and managed s
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Andy Schonberger
VP, Client Services
Intelligent Buildings

Andy Schonberger is currently Vice President of Client Services at Intelligent Buildings helping clients with advisory, site assessments and managed services. He has 15 years’ experience in facilities management and technology, ranging from large industrial to commercial office where he has held engineering, project management, advisory and hands-on implementation roles for organizations including Earth Rangers, Cisco Systems and the Canada Green Buildings Council (where he was Past Chair of the Toronto Chapter).

Smart Building Basics
Date: 6/2/2025    Time: 10:50 am - 11:20 am    Location: 105
This year’s IB Boot Camp shifts to explore AI’s growing role in smart buildings. Gain foundational knowledge on AI, machine learning, automation, and real-time data analytics to enhance building performance, energy efficiency, and security. Learn from industry use cases on AI-enabled, IoT-integrated buildings setting new operational standards. Whether you're a building owner, operator, or IT leader, this essential session equips you with the tools to integrate AI into your smart building strategy.

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Speaker:
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Andy Schonberger Intelligent Buildings
Andy Schonberger VP, Client Services Andy Schonberger is currently Vice President of Client Services at Intelligent Buildings helping clients with advisory, site assessments and managed s
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Andy Schonberger
VP, Client Services
Intelligent Buildings

Andy Schonberger is currently Vice President of Client Services at Intelligent Buildings helping clients with advisory, site assessments and managed services. He has 15 years’ experience in facilities management and technology, ranging from large industrial to commercial office where he has held engineering, project management, advisory and hands-on implementation roles for organizations including Earth Rangers, Cisco Systems and the Canada Green Buildings Council (where he was Past Chair of the Toronto Chapter).

Tech Briefing: Autodesk
Date: 6/2/2025    Time: 10:20 am - 11:30 am    Location: 105
This year’s IB Boot Camp shifts to explore AI’s growing role in smart buildings. Gain foundational knowledge on AI, machine learning, automation, and real-time data analytics to enhance building performance, energy efficiency, and security. Learn from industry use cases on AI-enabled, IoT-integrated buildings setting new operational standards. Whether you're a building owner, operator, or IT leader, this essential session equips you with the tools to integrate AI into your smart building strategy.

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Speaker:
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Robert Bray Autodesk
Robert Bray VP & General Manager, AUTODESK TANDEM
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Robert Bray
VP & General Manager, AUTODESK TANDEM
Autodesk

Alumni Panel
Date: 6/2/2025    Time: 11:30 am - 11:45 am    Location: 105
This year’s IB Boot Camp shifts to explore AI’s growing role in smart buildings. Gain foundational knowledge on AI, machine learning, automation, and real-time data analytics to enhance building performance, energy efficiency, and security. Learn from industry use cases on AI-enabled, IoT-integrated buildings setting new operational standards. Whether you're a building owner, operator, or IT leader, this essential session equips you with the tools to integrate AI into your smart building strategy.

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Speakers:
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Lachlan MacQuarrie Intelligent Buildings
Lachlan MacQuarrie Industry Fellow
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Lachlan MacQuarrie
Industry Fellow
Intelligent Buildings

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Tesh Patel Intelligent Buildings
Tesh Patel Senior Director, Client Services
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Tesh Patel
Senior Director, Client Services
Intelligent Buildings

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Travis Vokey Allied Properties
Travis Vokey SVP, Technology & Innovation Travis Vokey is SVP, Technology & Innovation of Allied Properties REIT, an owner-operator of distinctive urban workspaces in Canada’s major cities. I
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Travis Vokey
SVP, Technology & Innovation
Allied Properties

Travis Vokey is SVP, Technology & Innovation of Allied Properties REIT, an owner-operator of distinctive urban workspaces in Canada’s major cities. In this role he is responsible for the strategy and delivery of technology investment and innovative solutions. With a diverse industry background from the Canadian Forces to BlackBerry and more, he brings a user-centric perspective to challenge the status quo and deliver real results across the organization.

Integration & Efficiency: Analytics & AI
Date: 6/2/2025    Time: 11:45 am - 12:05 pm    Location: 105
This year’s IB Boot Camp shifts to explore AI’s growing role in smart buildings. Gain foundational knowledge on AI, machine learning, automation, and real-time data analytics to enhance building performance, energy efficiency, and security. Learn from industry use cases on AI-enabled, IoT-integrated buildings setting new operational standards. Whether you're a building owner, operator, or IT leader, this essential session equips you with the tools to integrate AI into your smart building strategy.

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Speaker:
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Brook Potter Schneider Electric
Brook Potter Director of Sustainability and Product
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Brook Potter
Director of Sustainability and Product
Schneider Electric

Tech Briefing: Multi Air Services Engineers
Date: 6/2/2025    Time: 12:05 pm - 12:15 pm    Location: 105
This year’s IB Boot Camp shifts to explore AI’s growing role in smart buildings. Gain foundational knowledge on AI, machine learning, automation, and real-time data analytics to enhance building performance, energy efficiency, and security. Learn from industry use cases on AI-enabled, IoT-integrated buildings setting new operational standards. Whether you're a building owner, operator, or IT leader, this essential session equips you with the tools to integrate AI into your smart building strategy.

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Moderator:
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Israel Alvarez Multi Air Services Engineers (MASE)
Israel Alvarez Chief Executive Officer
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Israel Alvarez
Chief Executive Officer
Multi Air Services Engineers (MASE)

Speakers:
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Lachlan MacQuarrie Intelligent Buildings
Lachlan MacQuarrie Industry Fellow
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Lachlan MacQuarrie
Industry Fellow
Intelligent Buildings

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Tesh Patel Prescriptive Data
Tesh Patel VP, Sales Tesh Patel is VP of Sales at Prescriptive Data, creator of Nantum OS, an award-winning platform optimizing building’s operational performance while sa
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Tesh Patel
VP, Sales
Prescriptive Data

Tesh Patel is VP of Sales at Prescriptive Data, creator of Nantum OS, an award-winning platform optimizing building’s operational performance while saving energy, reducing carbon emissions, and lowering costs without sacrificing occupant health or comfort. A seasoned sales expert across many verticals including commercial real estate, artificial intelligence, data, luxury retail, and more, Tesh is always at the forefront of expanding innovative and necessary solutions across markets.

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Travis Vokey Allied Properties
Travis Vokey SVP, Technology & Innovation Travis Vokey is SVP, Technology & Innovation of Allied Properties REIT, an owner-operator of distinctive urban workspaces in Canada’s major cities. I
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Travis Vokey
SVP, Technology & Innovation
Allied Properties

Travis Vokey is SVP, Technology & Innovation of Allied Properties REIT, an owner-operator of distinctive urban workspaces in Canada’s major cities. In this role he is responsible for the strategy and delivery of technology investment and innovative solutions. With a diverse industry background from the Canadian Forces to BlackBerry and more, he brings a user-centric perspective to challenge the status quo and deliver real results across the organization.

The Smart Building Experience
Date: 6/2/2025    Time: 12:15 pm - 12:30 pm    Location: 105
This year’s IB Boot Camp shifts to explore AI’s growing role in smart buildings. Gain foundational knowledge on AI, machine learning, automation, and real-time data analytics to enhance building performance, energy efficiency, and security. Learn from industry use cases on AI-enabled, IoT-integrated buildings setting new operational standards. Whether you're a building owner, operator, or IT leader, this essential session equips you with the tools to integrate AI into your smart building strategy.

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Speaker:
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Gabrielle McMillan Equiem
Gabrielle McMillan CEO
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Gabrielle McMillan
CEO
Equiem

IT for Properties: Networks, Risk & Cybersecurity
Date: 6/2/2025    Time: 12:30 pm - 12:45 pm    Location: 105
This year’s IB Boot Camp shifts to explore AI’s growing role in smart buildings. Gain foundational knowledge on AI, machine learning, automation, and real-time data analytics to enhance building performance, energy efficiency, and security. Learn from industry use cases on AI-enabled, IoT-integrated buildings setting new operational standards. Whether you're a building owner, operator, or IT leader, this essential session equips you with the tools to integrate AI into your smart building strategy.

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Speakers:
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Darryl Benson Intelligent Buildings
Darryl Benson VP of Managed Services
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Darryl Benson
VP of Managed Services
Intelligent Buildings

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Mike McConnell Beacon Capital Partners
Mike McConnell SVP, Infrastructure & Operations
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Mike McConnell
SVP, Infrastructure & Operations
Beacon Capital Partners

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Chris Panto MetroNational
Chris Panto VP, Governance & IT Chris Panto is a technology executive with over 30 years’ experience in helping customers navigate the world of IT. In his current role at MetroNation
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Chris Panto
VP, Governance & IT
MetroNational

Chris Panto is a technology executive with over 30 years’ experience in helping customers navigate the world of IT. In his current role at MetroNational, Chris is responsible for providing leadership in the areas of cybersecurity, innovation, technology infrastructure, and corporate governance. MetroNational is a privately held real estate investment, development, and management firm with a portfolio that includes over 10 million square feet of commercial, retail, restaurant, multifamily, healthcare, and hospitality assets.

Conference Send Off
Date: 6/2/2025    Time: 12:45 pm - 12:50 pm    Location: 105
This year’s IB Boot Camp shifts to explore AI’s growing role in smart buildings. Gain foundational knowledge on AI, machine learning, automation, and real-time data analytics to enhance building performance, energy efficiency, and security. Learn from industry use cases on AI-enabled, IoT-integrated buildings setting new operational standards. Whether you're a building owner, operator, or IT leader, this essential session equips you with the tools to integrate AI into your smart building strategy.

More Info

Speaker:
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Andy Schonberger Intelligent Buildings
Andy Schonberger VP, Client Services Andy Schonberger is currently Vice President of Client Services at Intelligent Buildings helping clients with advisory, site assessments and managed s
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Andy Schonberger
VP, Client Services
Intelligent Buildings

Andy Schonberger is currently Vice President of Client Services at Intelligent Buildings helping clients with advisory, site assessments and managed services. He has 15 years’ experience in facilities management and technology, ranging from large industrial to commercial office where he has held engineering, project management, advisory and hands-on implementation roles for organizations including Earth Rangers, Cisco Systems and the Canada Green Buildings Council (where he was Past Chair of the Toronto Chapter).

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