CREtechU Virtual Summit
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CREtechU Virtual Summit
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Tech adoption remains a challenge for the commercial real estate industry. Many organizations feel overwhelmed by options and are unconfident with where to even begin.
CREtechU will provide attendees with an overview of the best strategies to determine the most effective and impactful tech strategy for your company. Over three-days, demystify some of the most important innovations like 5G and cybersecurity, while learning how to create a tech-infused company culture that rewards innovation.
Tune in to our “how-to” series and learn from best-in-class thought leaders about how to select the right tech solutions for your business, how to green your portfolio, how to onboard them in the most efficient manner, and even how to evaluate the investment. Topics to be explored span all aspects of the real estate sector including office, multifamily, logistics, mixed-use, retail, construction, ESG and more.
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Event Details
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Start Date:
Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 10:00am EDT
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End Date:
Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 3:00pm EDT
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Agenda
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10:00 AM EST / 7:00 AM PST
Conference Welcome
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Michael Beckerman
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10:10 AM EST / 7:10 AM PST
Co-Chair Keynote
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Mark Grinis
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10:30 AM EST / 7:30 AM PST
Co-Chair Keynote
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Minta Kay
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10:50 AM EST / 7:50 AM PST
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11:00 AM EST / 8:00 AM PST
You are Going to Get Screwed if You Do Not Invest in Tech!
In this candid conversation find out what doesn't the real estate industry know about technology and how the ignorance is a potentially threat to every aspect of the sector? What lessons can the industry learn from other sectors that failed to embrace innovation? And leave with meaningful advice on how to embrace and implement technology.
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Michael Beckerman
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James Whittaker
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11:30 AM EST / 8:30 AM PST
How To Develop A Cyber Security Strategy
Learn from two leading cyber security experts on what a cyber security strategy is? How it impacts your world? Who needs to be involved in implementing one and the importance of asking the right questions.
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Min Kyriannis
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John Deskurakis
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12:00 PM EST / 9:00 AM PST
TECH DEMO: Rise Buildings
Rise Buildings provides an all-in-one solution for the real estate industry. Based in Chicago, Rise Buildings is a global leader in the property technology space, delivering best-in-class Access, Operations, Engagement, and Advanced solutions to the biggest owners and operators in commercial and residential real estate.
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Jordan Hearin
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12:10 PM EST / 9:10 AM PST
Step One: Creating a Tech Centric Strategy for your Business
Mark Grinis discusses with Sara Shank on how she leads innovation within PGIM. Tune in to learn Sara’s best practices and how she approaches transforming a company’s technology practice
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Mark Grinis
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Sara Shank
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12:40 PM EST / 9:40 AM PST
Getting it Right: How to Evaluate the Best Providers
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James Scott
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Naqash Tahir
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Karen Hollinger
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Sunder Pappu
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Bryn Sadler
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1:20 PM EST / 10:20 AM PST
TECH DEMO: Facilio
Facilio's AI-driven property operations platform allows real estate owners to aggregate building data, optimize performance, and control portfolio operations - all from one place. Customers in the commercial office, healthcare & retail categories use Facilio across 40 million square feet to reduce operations costs, increase net asset value & derisk operational liability. Headquartered in New York City with offices in Padova, Dubai, Chennai & Singapore, Facilio is a global company backed by leading investors including Accel Partners and Tiger Global Management.
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Vishak Chandra Prakash
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1:30 PM EST / 10:30 AM PST
Reinventing the Workplace
Brian Zrimsek, Jak Churton and Charlie Hobey discuss the short to medium term requirements for managing health and safety of both tenants and staff, changes to tenant and lease commitments, and the impact on real estate portfolios.
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Brian Zrimsek
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Charlie Hobey
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2:10 PM EST / 11:10 AM PST
Tech Demo: KAIROS
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Dean Fung-A-Wing
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10:00 AM EST / 7:00 AM PST
How to Leverage Data to Deliver Building Automation, Cost Savings and Transparency
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Ilan Zachar
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10:30 AM EST / 7:30 AM PST
Tech Demo: Brivo
Brivo Access, our groundbreaking cloud-based access control solution, puts you in control of your commercial real estate properties. You can easily manage and secure a single building or an entire portfolio in one place. Watch the demo to see how this integrated, data-rich platform can help increase security across your portfolio, improve your tenants' experiences, automate visitor management, and protect the health and safety of employees and visitors upon reopening. Securing commercial real estate creates desirable locations for companies to work.
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10:40 AM EST / 7:40 AM PST
How to Create the Office of the Future
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Jamie Hodari
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Jacinda Lofland
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Prasan Kale
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Corinne Murray
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10:45 AM EST / 7:45 AM PST
INTERACTIVE SESSION: Workplace Relationships: Using Technology to Help Tenants Embrace the New Normal
Head to the Sessions Tab for this conversation. More businesses are rethinking their use of office space and making the shift toward hybrid work arrangements for employees. As a result, landlords must view workplace relationships differently and make the shift from a lease-centric to tenant-centric approach. While the office may change and evolve into new configurations, it isn’t going away. Real estate occupiers will require specialist technology to manage the “new normal”, and landlords play an important role in serving the new needs of tenants. Attend this session to learn: How to manage workplace safety and security and give tenants more control over their environment Benefits of space scheduling tools to manage flexible workspace How using space management software can help tenants find the optimal setup for their needs How technology helps engage tenants and build strong relationships
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Andy Welkley
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11:20 AM EST / 8:20 AM PST
TECH DEMO: ID Plans
A Go-To Solution to Lease Retail Space Faster
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Jordan Hearin
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11:30 AM EST / 8:30 AM PST
From Smart Buildings to Intelligent Portfolios
How a data standard for real estate and a holistic platform approach enable to reshape real estate portfolio management.
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Tobias Decker
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12:00 PM EST / 9:00 AM PST
INTERACTIVE SESSION: Getting to know BuildingMinds - navigate and advance your building portfolio
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Thomas Brünner
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12:00 PM EST / 9:00 AM PST
Addressing Social Justice Issues in a Tech Enabled Way as Part of Real Estate Development and Investments
Join Goodwin’s Danielle Reyes as she speaks with industry professionals in the PropTech, Fintech and HealthTech space about how the convergence of tech continues to be the driving force in the industry while also starting to take into consideration how to effectively address social justice.
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Danielle Reyes
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Blake Liggio
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Delphine O'Rourke
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Matt Hoffman
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12:40 PM EST / 9:40 AM PST
How 5G Will Revolutionize Real Estate
Join Dave Miller and Jim Whalen for a discuss about mobile connectivity and how it has become critical for office users. 5G is here and promises to be better than 4G for a few key reasons. But, it also has its shortcomings.
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Dave Miller
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James Whalen
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1:10 PM EST / 10:10 AM PST
How Tech Is Changing Construction
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Curtis F. Rodgers
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Sarah Heppinstall
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Jordan Hearin
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Jared Levy
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Platt Boyd, AIA, LEED AP
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1:50 PM EST / 10:50 AM PST
Building the World's Largest Real Estate Knowledge Graph
This session will introduce and explain what a real estate knowledge graph is, how to build it, and how to use it to extract actionable insights from real estate data.
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Dr. Ron Bekkerman
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2:30 PM EST / 11:30 AM PST
Tech Demo: Land Intelligence
Land Intelligence is the rating agency for land. By leveraging big data ingestion, on-the-ground relationships, and a patented software algorithm, Land Intelligence is a time and cost-efficient solution to the land acquisition and due diligence problem. We do in seconds what would take weeks or months.
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Gore Bolton
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10:00 AM EST / 7:00 AM PST
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10:30 AM EST / 7:30 AM PST
Tech Demo: Sine
Sine is a Honeywell company trusted by thousands of to enhance safety, security and compliance for visitors, staff and contractors.
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10:40 AM EST / 7:40 AM PST
How to Green your Portfolio
Join Ryan O'Connor, Sara Neff, Becca Rushin, Sonu Panda, and Stonly Blue in a discussion on how to connect the dots between owners and tech to arrive at a more climate positive position in the industry. Hear from the owner, operator, tech, and investor perspectives during this important conversation.
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Ryan O'Connor
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Sara Neff
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Becca Rushin
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Sonu Panda
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Stonly Blue
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11:20 AM AM EST / 8:20 AM PST
Epidemiology of Pandemics and What it Means for Real Estate
Hear from this economist turned epidemiology as he brings the two disciplines together. In this session, we will ask and answer some fundamental questions that the real estate industry needs to be thinking about in regards to behaviors, the economy as a whole and return to work.
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Sam Chandan, PhD
Larry & Klara Silverstein Chair In Real Estate Development & Investment Academic Dean
NYU SPS Schack Institute of Real Estate
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11:50 AM AM EST / 8:50 AM PST
Energy Innovations Delivering Rapid ROI in MultiFamily
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Charlie Hill
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Felicite Moorman, Esq.
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12:30 PM EST / 9:30 AM PST
Culture Check: Will your Business Support Tech?
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James Kurek
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Frank Spadafora
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1:00 PM EST / 10:00 AM PST
Tech Demo: E X P L O R E by virtuall
E X P L O R E is the ultimate automated sales and marketing platform for spaces and places. It’s global marketing that is always on, delivering qualified sales leads 24/7. With an average ROI of 60X, it’s highly effective – a turnkey solution that truly delivers. YOUR SPACE WON’T SELL ITSELF… UNLESS IT WILL.
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Toby Heelis
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1:10 PM EST / 10:10 AM PST
How to Create the Multifamily Experience of the Future
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Caren Maio
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Kabir Seth
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Mike Gomes
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Monte Huber
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Speakers
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Minta Kay
Goodwin
Partner & Chair, Real Estate Industry Group
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Mark Grinis
EY
Global Real Estate, Hospitality and Construction Leader
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Michael Beckerman
CREtech
CEO
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James Whittaker
DefinedCrowd Corp.
Chief Strategy Officer
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Sara Shank
PGIM Real Estate
Managing Director, Global Head of Innovation
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Sam Chandan, PhD
NYU SPS Schack Institute of Real Estate
Larry & Klara Silverstein Chair In Real Estate Development & Investment Academic Dean
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Mike Gomes
Cortland
Chief Experience Officer
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Ilan Zachar
Carr Properties
Chief Technology Officer
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James Whalen
Boston Properties
SVP-CIO-CTO
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Jamie Hodari
Industrious
CEO
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Sara Neff
Kilroy Realty Corporation
SVP, Sustainability
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James Kurek
Brandywine Realty Trust
Chief Technology and Innovation Officer
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Min Kyriannis
CREtech Consultant
Managing Director, EMD | JMK
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Brian Zrimsek
MRI Software
Industry Principal
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Stonly Blue
Urban Us
Partner
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Bryn Sadler
essensys
Senior Vice President
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Caren Maio
Camber Creek
Entrepreneur-in-Residence; Chairwoman & Co-Founder at Funnel Leasing
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Danielle Reyes
Goodwin
Counsel
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Ryan O'Connor
Clinton Management
President
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Jacinda Lofland
Nuveen Real Estate
Director, Strategy & Innovation
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James Scott
MIT
Lead Researcher at MIT Real Estate Innovation Lab
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Charlie Hill
RealPage, Inc.
VP Product Management, CommunityConnect
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Sunder Pappu
The Inland Real Estate Group
VP, Technology
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Blake Liggio
Goodwin
Partner
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Naqash Tahir
PGIM Real Estate
Director - Head of Systems & Co-Chair Innovation Council - Europe
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Karen Hollinger
AvalonBay Communities
SVP, Corporate Initiatives
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Curtis F. Rodgers
Brick & Mortar Ventures
Principal
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Felicite Moorman, Esq.
CommunityConnect at RealPage, Inc.
Vice President, P2 Smart Building Suite
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Becca Rushin
Jamestown
VP - Sustainability and Social Responsibility
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Jordan Hearin
ID Plans
Chief Technology Officer
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Kabir Seth
Presidio Bay Ventures
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Corinne Murray
RXR Innovation Lab
Director of Workplace Strategy + Innovation
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Sonu Panda
Prescriptive Data
CEO
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Delphine O'Rourke
Goodwin
Partner
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Dr. Ron Bekkerman
Cherre
CTO
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Prasan Kale
Rise Buildings
CEO & Co-Founder
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Sarah Heppinstall
First Capital REIT
Vice President, Construction
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Dave Miller
WiredScore
Business Development, North East & Mid Atlantic
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Matt Hoffman
HousingTech Ventures
Managing Partner
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Andy Welkley
MRI Software
Sr. Product Marketing Manager
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Charlie Hobey
EQ Office
Managing Director - Product & Operations
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Jak Churton
JLL
Managing Director
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Monte Huber
The Scion Group
CFO
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Toby Heelis
virtuall
CEO
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Tobias Decker
BuildingMinds
Chief Product Officer
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Matthew Narracott
EY
Nordics Real Estate Leader | Business Enablement
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Jared Levy
Connect Homes
Co-founder, Chief Product Officer
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Jeffrey Chulick
EY
Global Real Estate Technology and Innovation Leader
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Vishak Chandra Prakash
Facilio
Pre-sales Manager
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Gore Bolton
Land Intelligence
Founder & CEO
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Thomas Brünner
BuildingMinds
Account Executive
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Dean Fung-A-Wing
Kairos
Co-founder/ CEO
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Platt Boyd, AIA, LEED AP
Branch Technology
CEO
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