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Realcomm 2024 | Precon: BuildingsAI Symposium

June 19 | 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm | Tampa Convention Center

Artificial Intelligence and all of its related topics continue to take the world by storm. It is proving to be a generational technology with profound impacts for decades to come.

Leveraging the momentum and insight we gained at last fall’s BuildingsAI conference in Silicon Valley, as well as the continuous learning within our AI advisory group, Realcomm | IBcon is pleased to announce the addition of a new precon event – the BuildingsAI Symposium – so that we can focus additional attention on this topic.

This event program will feature a workshop conducted by senior AI professionals from Microsoft who will provide detailed and timely information regarding Microsoft AI tools, including Copilot, Security Copilot, Azure AI, the Power Platform, and other related solutions.

This Symposium will also include some of the most innovative organizations in the built environment that are embracing AI and are already identifying and deploying extraordinary use cases across four categories; 1) organizational productivity, 2) real estate enterprise automation, 3) smart, connected building automation and 4) client/tenant/partner communications.

Finally, this Symposium will conclude with a concise overview of AI frontrunners like ServiceNow, Hugging Face, NVIDIA, Google, Amazon, and OpenAI, emphasizing their unique innovations shaping the future of AI.

Set to be the most comprehensive conversation on AI for the built environment in 2024, the BuildingsAI Symposium will move beyond the hype and generalizations to deliver specific, relevant, and focused insight on how our industry is leveraging and will continue to benefit from this revolutionary technology.

Co-Chairs

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Lauren Alpeyrie LAC
Lauren Alpeyrie Principal
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Lauren Alpeyrie
Principal
LAC

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Stuart Appley Bay Tech Advisors
Stuart Appley Founder Stuart is an award-winning digital innovation and transformation leader recognized for strategic leadership. As the founder of Bay Tech Advisors, Stua
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Stuart Appley
Founder
Bay Tech Advisors

Stuart is an award-winning digital innovation and transformation leader recognized for strategic leadership. As the founder of Bay Tech Advisors, Stuart is an advisor to various PropTech startups and VCs and he provides Digital and Technology advice to firms across the real estate, private equity, and investment management industries. Stuart is currently on the board of the US Proptech Council and was previously an Innovation & Technology leader at CBRE, where he led their technology and smart buildings work at Google.

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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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Joseph Martino Primaris REIT
Joseph Martino VP, IT Joseph Martino has responsibility for Primaris’ overall Information Technology strategy. He has over 20 years of experience in Information Technology,
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Joseph Martino
VP, IT
Primaris REIT

Joseph Martino has responsibility for Primaris’ overall Information Technology strategy. He has over 20 years of experience in Information Technology, Digital Transformation and Technology Operations. Joseph was previously consulting on ERP and major Digital Transformation projects and prior to that, Global VP of Information Technology at a market leader in connected vehicle and sensor technology.

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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.

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SESSIONS

Welcome and Introductions
Date: 6/19/2024    Time: 4:00 pm - 4:04 pm    Location: Main Stage
Speakers:
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Stuart Appley Bay Tech Advisors
Stuart Appley Founder Stuart is an award-winning digital innovation and transformation leader recognized for strategic leadership. As the founder of Bay Tech Advisors, Stua
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Stuart Appley
Founder
Bay Tech Advisors

Stuart is an award-winning digital innovation and transformation leader recognized for strategic leadership. As the founder of Bay Tech Advisors, Stuart is an advisor to various PropTech startups and VCs and he provides Digital and Technology advice to firms across the real estate, private equity, and investment management industries. Stuart is currently on the board of the US Proptech Council and was previously an Innovation & Technology leader at CBRE, where he led their technology and smart buildings work at Google.

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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.

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Jim Young Realcomm
Jim Young Co-Founder & CEO Founder of Realcomm Conference Group, an education organization that produces Realcomm, IBcon and CoRE Tech, the world's leading conferences on techno
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Jim Young
Co-Founder & CEO
Realcomm
LinkedIn

Founder of Realcomm Conference Group, an education organization that produces Realcomm, IBcon and CoRE Tech, the world's leading conferences on technology, automated business solutions, intelligent buildings and energy efficiency for the commercial and corporate real estate industry. As CEO, Jim interacts with the largest companies globally pertaining to some of the most advanced and progressive next generation real estate projects under development.

AI Innovation @ the Speed of Light
Date: 6/19/2024    Time: 4:04 pm - 4:06 pm    Location: Main Stage
Microsoft Azure OpenAI: Where Are We Now?
Date: 6/19/2024    Time: 4:06 pm - 4:26 pm    Location: Main Stage
Speakers:
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Ajoy Bhattacharya Microsoft
Ajoy Bhattacharya Sr. Technology Strategist Ajoy Bhattacharya is a Senior Technology Strategist working within Microsoft’s AEC sub vertical. In his role he works with CIOs and other executives t
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Ajoy Bhattacharya
Sr. Technology Strategist
Microsoft

Ajoy Bhattacharya is a Senior Technology Strategist working within Microsoft’s AEC sub vertical. In his role he works with CIOs and other executives to strategize on their IT and Innovation plans. He also serves as an Industry Executive for the AEC space. Prior to joining Microsoft Ajoy was a senior leader in IT and Innovation roles at Suffolk Construction, one of largest privately held General Contractors and a leader in the Construction industry. His passion lies in disrupting the construction industry and some of his works has led to innovative solutions for this industry that were created on Microsoft’s platforms.

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Kevin Peesker Microsoft
Kevin Peesker President Worldwide SMC & Digital
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Kevin Peesker
President Worldwide SMC & Digital
Microsoft

Unpacking M365 Copilot
Date: 6/19/2024    Time: 4:26 pm - 4:46 pm    Location: Main Stage
Speaker:
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Jamie Cohen-Gronberg Microsoft
Jamie Cohen-Gronberg National Modern Work Specialist
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Jamie Cohen-Gronberg
National Modern Work Specialist
Microsoft

Exploring Custom Copilot Application Opportunities
Date: 6/19/2024    Time: 4:46 pm - 5:01 pm    Location: Main Stage
Speaker:
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Jon Loring Hitachi Solutions
Jon Loring Senior Director, Industry Strategy
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Jon Loring
Senior Director, Industry Strategy
Hitachi Solutions

Architecting the Next Generation Enterprise Solutions: Yardi's Perspective on AI
Date: 6/19/2024    Time: 5:01 pm - 5:16 pm    Location: Main Stage
Speakers:
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Ajoy Bhattacharya Microsoft
Ajoy Bhattacharya Sr. Technology Strategist Ajoy Bhattacharya is a Senior Technology Strategist working within Microsoft’s AEC sub vertical. In his role he works with CIOs and other executives t
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Ajoy Bhattacharya
Sr. Technology Strategist
Microsoft

Ajoy Bhattacharya is a Senior Technology Strategist working within Microsoft’s AEC sub vertical. In his role he works with CIOs and other executives to strategize on their IT and Innovation plans. He also serves as an Industry Executive for the AEC space. Prior to joining Microsoft Ajoy was a senior leader in IT and Innovation roles at Suffolk Construction, one of largest privately held General Contractors and a leader in the Construction industry. His passion lies in disrupting the construction industry and some of his works has led to innovative solutions for this industry that were created on Microsoft’s platforms.

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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.

Maximizing Cybersecurity Defense: Leveraging Copilot for Security
Date: 6/19/2024    Time: 5:16 pm - 5:36 pm    Location: Main Stage
Speaker:
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Joey Muniz Microsoft
Joey Muniz Security Copilot Joseph Muniz is a distinguished security expert and AI specialist at Microsoft, committed to enhancing global safety through education and adversary t
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Joey Muniz
Security Copilot
Microsoft

Joseph Muniz is a distinguished security expert and AI specialist at Microsoft, committed to enhancing global safety through education and adversary tactics research. With over 20 years in security for top firms and the US Government, he's a trusted advisor and industry thought leader. Founder of thesecurityblogger.com and author of ten books, including "The Modern Security Operations Center," Joseph is also a speaker, trainer, and social engineering awareness advocate. Off-duty, he's a soccer enthusiast and mentor to aspiring hackers and IT professionals.

Adopting Copilot in Your Organization: Best Practices
Date: 6/19/2024    Time: 5:36 pm - 5:44 pm    Location: Main Stage
Speakers:
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Stuart Appley Bay Tech Advisors
Stuart Appley Founder Stuart is an award-winning digital innovation and transformation leader recognized for strategic leadership. As the founder of Bay Tech Advisors, Stua
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Stuart Appley
Founder
Bay Tech Advisors

Stuart is an award-winning digital innovation and transformation leader recognized for strategic leadership. As the founder of Bay Tech Advisors, Stuart is an advisor to various PropTech startups and VCs and he provides Digital and Technology advice to firms across the real estate, private equity, and investment management industries. Stuart is currently on the board of the US Proptech Council and was previously an Innovation & Technology leader at CBRE, where he led their technology and smart buildings work at Google.

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Sam Davidson Five Rivers IT
Sam Davidson VP of Sales
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Sam Davidson
VP of Sales
Five Rivers IT

A Showcase of AI Applications for the Built Environment
Date: 6/19/2024    Time: 5:44 pm - 5:49 pm    Location: Main Stage
Speaker:
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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.

Perspective from the Trenches: PremiseHQ's Use Case Review
Date: 6/19/2024    Time: 5:49 pm - 5:57 pm    Location: Main Stage
Speaker:
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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.

AI Unplugged: Insights from the AI Expo and Other Emerging Innovations
Date: 6/19/2024    Time: 5:57 pm - 6:27 pm    Location: Main Stage
Moderator:
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Jim Young Realcomm
Jim Young Co-Founder & CEO Founder of Realcomm Conference Group, an education organization that produces Realcomm, IBcon and CoRE Tech, the world's leading conferences on techno
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Jim Young
Co-Founder & CEO
Realcomm
LinkedIn

Founder of Realcomm Conference Group, an education organization that produces Realcomm, IBcon and CoRE Tech, the world's leading conferences on technology, automated business solutions, intelligent buildings and energy efficiency for the commercial and corporate real estate industry. As CEO, Jim interacts with the largest companies globally pertaining to some of the most advanced and progressive next generation real estate projects under development.

Speakers:
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Devang Amin COPT Defense Properties
Devang Amin Senior Data Analyst
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Devang Amin
Senior Data Analyst
COPT Defense Properties

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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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Joseph Martino Primaris REIT
Joseph Martino VP, IT Joseph Martino has responsibility for Primaris’ overall Information Technology strategy. He has over 20 years of experience in Information Technology,
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Joseph Martino
VP, IT
Primaris REIT

Joseph Martino has responsibility for Primaris’ overall Information Technology strategy. He has over 20 years of experience in Information Technology, Digital Transformation and Technology Operations. Joseph was previously consulting on ERP and major Digital Transformation projects and prior to that, Global VP of Information Technology at a market leader in connected vehicle and sensor technology.

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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.

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Ilan Zachar Carr
Ilan Zachar CTO Ilan Zachar is currently Chief Technology Officer at Carr Properties, a privately held REIT known for its portfolio of trophy-quality properties in th
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Ilan Zachar
CTO
Carr

Ilan Zachar is currently Chief Technology Officer at Carr Properties, a privately held REIT known for its portfolio of trophy-quality properties in the Washington D.C. In this role, Ilan leverages vision and foresight to cross-pollinate best practices, processes, systems and resources across corporate operations/affiliates. Under his leadership, this has resulted in improvements in bottom-line costs, top-line business growth/scalability, operational sustainability and high performance and overall, strengthening his company’s role as a market leader. For over 20 years, Ilan has been executive business leader and innovative technology strategist for multinational real-estate and property development companies worldwide.

The Realcomm | IBcon AI Guide: What's Coming Up at the Conference
Date: 6/19/2024    Time: 6:27 pm - 6:30 pm    Location: Main Stage
Speakers:
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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.

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Howard Berger Realcomm
Howard Berger Managing Partner, SVP Programs Howard Berger has over 30 years of experience in technology and commercial/investment real estate. As Realcomm's SVP Programs, he manages its US and i
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Howard Berger
Managing Partner, SVP Programs
Realcomm
LinkedIn

Howard Berger has over 30 years of experience in technology and commercial/investment real estate. As Realcomm's SVP Programs, he manages its US and international conferences and CIO programs. Previously, he was with The Jamesan Group, which specialized in strategic technology consulting for the commercial real estate industry and prior to that, he was with TRW Real Estate Information Systems where he developed real estate information systems for the mortgage, appraisal and title insurance industries.

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Jim Young Realcomm
Jim Young Co-Founder & CEO Founder of Realcomm Conference Group, an education organization that produces Realcomm, IBcon and CoRE Tech, the world's leading conferences on techno
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Jim Young
Co-Founder & CEO
Realcomm
LinkedIn

Founder of Realcomm Conference Group, an education organization that produces Realcomm, IBcon and CoRE Tech, the world's leading conferences on technology, automated business solutions, intelligent buildings and energy efficiency for the commercial and corporate real estate industry. As CEO, Jim interacts with the largest companies globally pertaining to some of the most advanced and progressive next generation real estate projects under development.

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