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NEW YORK, NY – September 9, 2026 – CREtech, the largest international community of professionals devoted to technological and sustainable innovation in the real estate sector, today announced that Frank Spadafora, Real Estate Industry Principal at Intapp, will take the stage at CREtech New York 2026, taking place October 20–21 at the Javits Center in New York City.
Spadafora will deliver a solo presentation titled “From Generic AI to Firm AI: What Real Assets Firms Actually Need” on October 20 at 10:15 a.m. ET. The session is sponsored by Intapp.
As artificial intelligence adoption accelerates across commercial real estate and the broader real assets industry, firms are increasingly evaluating where generic AI tools fall short and where more specialized solutions can deliver measurable value.
The real assets industry operates at the intersection of complex relationships, long investment cycles, sensitive data, and heightened compliance expectations. Spadafora’s session will examine why vertically tailored Firm AI is gaining traction in this environment and what separates meaningful adoption from experimentation.
Attendees will hear how leading firms are applying AI across key areas of the business, including deal sourcing, asset management, investor relations, relationship intelligence, and compliance-driven workflows, while maintaining the context and controls required by sophisticated real assets organizations.
The session will also explore how firms can move from isolated AI pilots toward practical applications that improve decision-making, productivity, and business outcomes.
“AI is quickly becoming central to how real estate firms think about growth, operations, and competitive advantage,” said Michael Beckerman, CEO of CREtech. “Frank brings a valuable perspective on what it takes to move beyond broad, generic applications of AI and toward solutions built around the specific needs, data, relationships, and workflows of the real assets industry.”
Spadafora joins more than 150 speakers expected at CREtech New York 2026, where leaders from across real estate, technology, investment, and the built environment will gather to examine how AI and other emerging technologies are reshaping the industry.
CREtech New York 2026 will take place October 20–21, 2026 at the Javits Center in New York City.
Lock in your ticket now to ensure you get the lowest available rate: cretech.com/register
For sponsorship inquiries, contact:
TJ Murphy – Sales Director – tj@cretech.com
About CREtech
CREtech is the world’s leading community of professionals devoted to technological and sustainable innovation in the built world. CREtech’s flagship conferences, content, research, and community platforms bring together the most important real estate companies, technology providers, investors, occupiers, and thought leaders shaping the future of the industry.
About Intapp
Intapp is a leading global provider of AI-powered solutions designed for professionals in highly connected, knowledge-intensive industries. Its technology helps firms leverage their relationships, data, and institutional knowledge to improve collaboration, manage risk, and drive growth.