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Track: PRE-CON: 9th Annual CIO Roundtable (Invitation Only)
Included sessions are:
Welcome & Introduction (more info)
Date: 6/12/2012 Time: 1:00PM - 1:15PM Location: Ballroom D & E
Attendee Welcome and Introductions to the 9th Annual Realcomm CIO Roundtable!
Attendee Welcome and Introductions to the 9th Annual Realcomm CIO Roundtable!
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Speaker:
Howard Berger
Managing Partner, Program Director Realcomm |
Speaker:
Don Goldstein
Global CIO CBRE |
Speaker:
James (Jim) Whalen
SVP & CIO Boston Properties |
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Keynote Sponsor:
Tridium |
Major Sponsor:
Yardi |
Major Sponsor:
NOI Strategies |
Major Sponsor:
RestorePoint |
Major Sponsor:
ARGUS Software |
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Break Sponsor:
Open Box Software |
Break Sponsor:
Angus Systems |
Keynote | Martha Heller - The CIO Paradox (more info)
Date: 6/12/2012 Time: 1:25PM - 2:10PM Location: Ballroom D & E
Regardless of industry, most major companies are becoming technology companies. The successful management of information has become so critical to a company’s goals that in many ways, now is the age of the CIO. Yet IT executives are besieged by a host of contradictions: bad technology can bring a company to its knees, but corporate boards rarely employ CIOs; CIOs must keep costs down at the very same time that they drive innovation. CIOs are focused on the future, while they are tethered by technology decisions made in the past. These contradictions form what Martha Heller calls “The CIO Paradox,” a set of conflicting forces that are deeply embedded in governance, staffing, executive expectations, and even corporate culture. Heller, who has spent more than 12 years working with the CIO community, offers guidance to CIOs on how to attack, reverse, or neutralize the paradoxical elements of the their role. In this keynote session, Martha Heller will discuss her book, CIO Paradox, and how, through interviews with a wide array of successful CIOs, she’s helped them level the playing field for IT success and get one step closer to bringing maximum value to their companies.
Regardless of industry, most major companies are becoming technology companies. The successful management of information has become so critical to a company’s goals that in many ways, now is the age of the CIO. Yet IT executives are besieged by a host of contradictions: bad technology can bring a company to its knees, but corporate boards rarely employ CIOs; CIOs must keep costs down at the very same time that they drive innovation. CIOs are focused on the future, while they are tethered by technology decisions made in the past. These contradictions form what Martha Heller calls “The CIO Paradox,” a set of conflicting forces that are deeply embedded in governance, staffing, executive expectations, and even corporate culture. Heller, who has spent more than 12 years working with the CIO community, offers guidance to CIOs on how to attack, reverse, or neutralize the paradoxical elements of the their role. In this keynote session, Martha Heller will discuss her book, CIO Paradox, and how, through interviews with a wide array of successful CIOs, she’s helped them level the playing field for IT success and get one step closer to bringing maximum value to their companies.
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Speaker:
Martha Heller
President Heller Search Associates |
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Keynote Sponsor:
Tridium |
Major Sponsor:
Yardi |
Major Sponsor:
NOI Strategies |
Major Sponsor:
RestorePoint |
Major Sponsor:
ARGUS Software |
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Break Sponsor:
Open Box Software |
Break Sponsor:
Angus Systems |
Today's IT Executive - Businessman First... Technician Second! (more info)
Date: 6/12/2012 Time: 2:25PM - 3:10PM Location: Ballroom D & E
What does it take to be a successful IT executive is one of the most important question to ask. The industry is witnessing a transformation in the skills required to develop and implement a successful strategic IT plan. While technical acumen and knowledge are critical, they are becoming secondary to strong business skills. An IT executive should have the required skills while focusing on making big impacts on the business. Whether one is invited to the annual strategy meeting or just handed a list, this session will cover what it takes to be a successful "business-centric" IT leader.
What does it take to be a successful IT executive is one of the most important question to ask. The industry is witnessing a transformation in the skills required to develop and implement a successful strategic IT plan. While technical acumen and knowledge are critical, they are becoming secondary to strong business skills. An IT executive should have the required skills while focusing on making big impacts on the business. Whether one is invited to the annual strategy meeting or just handed a list, this session will cover what it takes to be a successful "business-centric" IT leader.
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Moderator:
Scott Morey
SVP & CIO General Growth Properties |
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Speaker:
Don Goldstein
Global CIO CBRE |
Speaker:
Luke Lands
CIO ProLogis |
Speaker:
Steven Messaros
CIO Liberty Property Trust |
Speaker:
David Schacht
CIO Simon Property Group |
Speaker:
James (Jim) Whalen
SVP & CIO Boston Properties |
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Keynote Sponsor:
Tridium |
Major Sponsor:
Yardi |
Major Sponsor:
NOI Strategies |
Major Sponsor:
RestorePoint |
Major Sponsor:
ARGUS Software |
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Break Sponsor:
Open Box Software |
Break Sponsor:
Angus Systems |
The Changing Role of a Real Estate IT Executive (more info)
Date: 6/12/2012 Time: 3:25PM - 4:00PM Location: Ballroom D & E
To say the role of the CIO has evolved would be an understatement. Once the keeper of desktops and e-mail, today's CIO is finding themselves more integrated into all the business units within a real estate organization. In addition to the requirement of being a businessman, as discussed in the previous session, the CIO is also required to understand and help develop the "digital" aspect of the business for marketing, leasing, finance, human resources, facilities and sustainability. This session will uncover the changing role of the CIO and how to manage this evolution.
To say the role of the CIO has evolved would be an understatement. Once the keeper of desktops and e-mail, today's CIO is finding themselves more integrated into all the business units within a real estate organization. In addition to the requirement of being a businessman, as discussed in the previous session, the CIO is also required to understand and help develop the "digital" aspect of the business for marketing, leasing, finance, human resources, facilities and sustainability. This session will uncover the changing role of the CIO and how to manage this evolution.
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Moderator:
Jim Young
Co-Founder & Producer Realcomm |
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Speaker:
Ryan Allbaugh
CIO Childress Klein |
Speaker:
Robert (RJ) Juliano
CIO & VP, Media Brandywine Realty Trust |
Speaker:
Justin Segal
COO Boxer Property |
Speaker:
Ron West
COO Sandor |
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Keynote Sponsor:
Tridium |
Major Sponsor:
Yardi |
Major Sponsor:
NOI Strategies |
Major Sponsor:
RestorePoint |
Major Sponsor:
ARGUS Software |
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Break Sponsor:
Open Box Software |
Break Sponsor:
Angus Systems |
OSCRE Update (more info)
Date: 6/12/2012 Time: 4:25PM - 4:40PM Location: Ballroom D & E
OSCRE International has created a new roadmap and is known for its mission of global leadership while working diligently to serve our industry and deliver electronic data standards. They offer a neutral setting to serve, support, and provide a methodology and resource. The bottom line: OSCRE saves users time, lowers risk and reduces costs. In this briefing, we'll hear from Bruce Kellogg, OSCRE Chairman and Matt Burnham, COO, CBRE Property and Asset Management UK how OSCRE is serving the industry with a new roadmap that will move the industry “Fast Forward!”
OSCRE International has created a new roadmap and is known for its mission of global leadership while working diligently to serve our industry and deliver electronic data standards. They offer a neutral setting to serve, support, and provide a methodology and resource. The bottom line: OSCRE saves users time, lowers risk and reduces costs. In this briefing, we'll hear from Bruce Kellogg, OSCRE Chairman and Matt Burnham, COO, CBRE Property and Asset Management UK how OSCRE is serving the industry with a new roadmap that will move the industry “Fast Forward!”
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Speaker:
Bruce Kellogg
SVP, Industry Relations ARGUS Software |
Speaker:
Matt Burnham
COO CB Richard Ellis Asset Management |
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Keynote Sponsor:
Tridium |
Major Sponsor:
Yardi |
Major Sponsor:
NOI Strategies |
Major Sponsor:
RestorePoint |
Major Sponsor:
ARGUS Software |
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Break Sponsor:
Open Box Software |
Break Sponsor:
Angus Systems |
Table Topics (more info)
Date: 6/12/2012 Time: 4:45PM - 5:25PM Location: Ballroom D & E
Each year, Realcomm polls its CIO community in an attempt to discover what issues are front and center and require some additional discussion and debate. The Table Topic format allows attendees to choose a topic, weigh in on the discussion and move on to the next depending on their interest. This session always produces some lively, interesting and valuable discussions.
TOPICS:
Automating Payables
Budgeting & Forecasting
Building Information Modeling
Business Process Improvement
Change Management
Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity
Enterprise Communications
Global Platforms
High Performance Buildings
Mobile Technology Strategies
SharePoint Applications
SharePoint Implementation
Social Media
Tapeless and Other Backup Strategies
Each year, Realcomm polls its CIO community in an attempt to discover what issues are front and center and require some additional discussion and debate. The Table Topic format allows attendees to choose a topic, weigh in on the discussion and move on to the next depending on their interest. This session always produces some lively, interesting and valuable discussions.
TOPICS:
Automating Payables
Budgeting & Forecasting
Building Information Modeling
Business Process Improvement
Change Management
Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity
Enterprise Communications
Global Platforms
High Performance Buildings
Mobile Technology Strategies
SharePoint Applications
SharePoint Implementation
Social Media
Tapeless and Other Backup Strategies
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Moderator:
Howard Berger
Managing Partner, Program Director Realcomm |
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Keynote Sponsor:
Tridium |
Major Sponsor:
Yardi |
Major Sponsor:
NOI Strategies |
Major Sponsor:
RestorePoint |
Major Sponsor:
ARGUS Software |
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Break Sponsor:
Open Box Software |
Break Sponsor:
Angus Systems |
Intelligent Building Analytics - Inch Deep... Mile Wide (more info)
Date: 6/12/2012 Time: 5:30PM - 6:00PM Location: Ballroom D & E
The idea of operating buildings with more technical sophistication is increasing each and every day. The practice of using a flashlight to read a meter is quickly vanishing. The systems required to deliver this next level of sophistication will require a team effort between IT and facilities. Understanding what to do with the enormous amounts of data that can now be collected electronically is critical to success. This session will focus on understanding the power of building system analytics and how the strategy of "Inch Deep... Mile Wide" is producing some extraordinary results.
The idea of operating buildings with more technical sophistication is increasing each and every day. The practice of using a flashlight to read a meter is quickly vanishing. The systems required to deliver this next level of sophistication will require a team effort between IT and facilities. Understanding what to do with the enormous amounts of data that can now be collected electronically is critical to success. This session will focus on understanding the power of building system analytics and how the strategy of "Inch Deep... Mile Wide" is producing some extraordinary results.
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Speaker:
Paul Quinn
SVP & CIO Duke Realty Corporation |
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Keynote Sponsor:
Tridium |
Major Sponsor:
Yardi |
Major Sponsor:
NOI Strategies |
Major Sponsor:
RestorePoint |
Major Sponsor:
ARGUS Software |
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Break Sponsor:
Open Box Software |
Break Sponsor:
Angus Systems |
NOI Strategies Introduction (more info)
Date: 6/12/2012 Time: - Location: Ballroom D & E
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Speaker:
Tama Huang
Executive Partner NOI Strategies |
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Keynote Sponsor:
Tridium |
Major Sponsor:
Yardi |
Major Sponsor:
NOI Strategies |
Major Sponsor:
RestorePoint |
Major Sponsor:
ARGUS Software |
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Break Sponsor:
Open Box Software |
Break Sponsor:
Angus Systems |
RestorePoint Introduction (more info)
Date: 6/12/2012 Time: - Location: Ballroom D & E
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Speaker:
Jeff Brathall
President RestorePoint |
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Keynote Sponsor:
Tridium |
Major Sponsor:
Yardi |
Major Sponsor:
NOI Strategies |
Major Sponsor:
RestorePoint |
Major Sponsor:
ARGUS Software |
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Break Sponsor:
Open Box Software |
Break Sponsor:
Angus Systems |
Yardi Introductions (more info)
Date: 6/12/2012 Time: - Location: Ballroom D & E
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Speaker:
Robert Teel
SVP Yardi |
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Keynote Sponsor:
Tridium |
Major Sponsor:
Yardi |
Major Sponsor:
NOI Strategies |
Major Sponsor:
RestorePoint |
Major Sponsor:
ARGUS Software |
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Break Sponsor:
Open Box Software |
Break Sponsor:
Angus Systems |
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Track: GENERAL SESSIONS
Included sessions are:
975,000 NYC Buildings – Embracing Innovation and Setting Global Benchmarks (more info)
Date: 6/13/2012 Time: 8:00AM - 10:30AM Location: Paradise North
If there is one city that is recognized around the globe it is New York City. Known as the epicenter of finance, business, fashion and the arts, it is also known for something else…its buildings. With one of the most iconic skylines in the world, NYC and the surrounding burrows represent some of the newest and oldest buildings in the United States.
The executive in charge, Robert LiMandri, Commissioner for the NYC Buildings department leads an agency with more than 1,200 inspectors, engineers, plan examiners and other professionals whose primary mission is to ensure public safety at 975,000 buildings.
Commissioner LiMandri, whose real estate career includes working with industry leaders such as Real Foundations and Jones Lang LaSalle, now works with Mayor Bloomberg to keep NYC on top. His unique skill set combines his real estate experience with a comprehensive understanding of technology, automation and innovation as it applies to our industry.
The Commissioner will showcase the various real estate projects and initiatives in the New York City area that clearly demonstrate this region’s understanding of the potential of technology, automation and innovation. An example of this innovation includes: “The Development Hub,” a state-of-the-art facility that will allow for electronic submission of digital construction plans, virtual plan reviews and inter-agency collaboration.
Commissioner LiMandri will discuss this initiative as well as others that clearly demonstrate New York City’s commitment to moving FAST FORWARD – in their continual efforts to Transform Real Estate Operations through Technology, Automation and Innovation!
If there is one city that is recognized around the globe it is New York City. Known as the epicenter of finance, business, fashion and the arts, it is also known for something else…its buildings. With one of the most iconic skylines in the world, NYC and the surrounding burrows represent some of the newest and oldest buildings in the United States.
The executive in charge, Robert LiMandri, Commissioner for the NYC Buildings department leads an agency with more than 1,200 inspectors, engineers, plan examiners and other professionals whose primary mission is to ensure public safety at 975,000 buildings.
Commissioner LiMandri, whose real estate career includes working with industry leaders such as Real Foundations and Jones Lang LaSalle, now works with Mayor Bloomberg to keep NYC on top. His unique skill set combines his real estate experience with a comprehensive understanding of technology, automation and innovation as it applies to our industry.
The Commissioner will showcase the various real estate projects and initiatives in the New York City area that clearly demonstrate this region’s understanding of the potential of technology, automation and innovation. An example of this innovation includes: “The Development Hub,” a state-of-the-art facility that will allow for electronic submission of digital construction plans, virtual plan reviews and inter-agency collaboration.
Commissioner LiMandri will discuss this initiative as well as others that clearly demonstrate New York City’s commitment to moving FAST FORWARD – in their continual efforts to Transform Real Estate Operations through Technology, Automation and Innovation!
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Speaker:
Robert LiMandri
Commissioner New York City Buildings Department |
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Sponsor:
Yardi |
Achieving Organizational Alignment through Technology, Automation and Innovation - Seven CBRE Executives Speak Out! (more info)
Date: 6/13/2012 Time: 8:00AM - 10:30AM Location: Paradise North
Historically, the businesses processes associated with buildings have been managed by different departments with occasional overlap and need for interaction. As technology has advanced at lightening speed, the resultant automated business processes are redefining departmental responsibilities and rewriting workflow. This also means that the workflow often straddles different departments and teams have to communicate aggressively as they rewrite the operational handbook. Today, neither the technology nor the costs are proving to be the inhibitors to transformational automation projects, but rather the people.
Historically, the businesses processes associated with buildings have been managed by different departments with occasional overlap and need for interaction. As technology has advanced at lightening speed, the resultant automated business processes are redefining departmental responsibilities and rewriting workflow. This also means that the workflow often straddles different departments and teams have to communicate aggressively as they rewrite the operational handbook. Today, neither the technology nor the costs are proving to be the inhibitors to transformational automation projects, but rather the people.
CBRE will take center stage in the combined Realcomm and IBcon General Session to have a spirited discussion on the importance of Organizational Re-Alignment as influenced by technology, automation and innovation. It is very rare to see executives from one company, representing seven different business functions, on one stage, to discuss as a group, the strategic and transformational impacts that automation can have on a real estate organization.
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Moderator:
Jim Young
Co-Founder & Producer Realcomm |
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Speaker:
Elie Finegold
SVP, Global Innovation & Business Intelligence CBRE |
Speaker:
Don Goldstein
Global CIO CBRE |
Speaker:
Tony Long
President, Asset Services CB Richard Ellis |
Speaker:
Xavier Menendez
Global Director GCS Technology CBRE |
Speaker:
Laura O'Brien
SVP, Global Facilities & Special Projects CBRE |
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Speaker:
David Pogue
Global Director, Sustainability CBRE |
Speaker:
Peter Scarpelli
VP, Global Leader of Energy Services CBRE |
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Sponsor:
Yardi |
Innovation Showcase (more info)
Date: 6/14/2012 Time: 1:00PM - 1:55PM Location: Ballroom D & E
Realcomm has historically traveled the globe in search of technology innovations that are relevant to the real estate market. Web-based project management, Google Earth (Keyhole), teleportation and the infamous tablet computer (iPad) were just a few of the ideas showcased at Realcomm before they became mainstream. In keeping with tradition, we are going to host this INNOVATION SHOWCASE featuring the new, innovative technologies we have uncovered this year. We are reaching out to our global network in an attempt to bring the best and brightest new ideas to the Realcomm stage.
Realcomm has historically traveled the globe in search of technology innovations that are relevant to the real estate market. Web-based project management, Google Earth (Keyhole), teleportation and the infamous tablet computer (iPad) were just a few of the ideas showcased at Realcomm before they became mainstream. In keeping with tradition, we are going to host this INNOVATION SHOWCASE featuring the new, innovative technologies we have uncovered this year. We are reaching out to our global network in an attempt to bring the best and brightest new ideas to the Realcomm stage.
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Moderator:
Geoffrey Kasselman, SIOR, LEED AP
President & CEO Op2mize, LLC |
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Speaker:
Elsa Chan
CEO Jetlun |
Speaker:
Daryl Clasen
Technical Sales Representative LOYTEC Americas |
Speaker:
Colin Graham
CEO Arcestra |
Speaker:
Justin Lee
Co-Founder The Square Foot |
Speaker:
Matthew Malcolm
President Cube Cities Group |
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Speaker:
Joe Buczkowski
CEO LeaseRunner.com |
Speaker:
Adrian Velicescu
President StandardVision LLC, Los Angeles |
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Sponsor:
Yardi |
Real Estate Mobile Application Showcase (more info)
Date: 6/14/2012 Time: 2:00PM - 2:50PM Location: Ballroom D & E
Two years ago, you could hardly find anyone talking about mobile applications for the real estate industry despite the fact that many of our professionals are always on the move. Enter the iPad and the next generation of mobile phones and the discussion went from 0 to 60mph in 18-24 months. Investment data, leasing information, property reports, work order maintenance systems, intranets, CRMs and a multitude of industry specific applications are now available anywhere at any time. This Showcase will highlight some of the newest and certainly the most interesting entrants in this fast and changing world.
Two years ago, you could hardly find anyone talking about mobile applications for the real estate industry despite the fact that many of our professionals are always on the move. Enter the iPad and the next generation of mobile phones and the discussion went from 0 to 60mph in 18-24 months. Investment data, leasing information, property reports, work order maintenance systems, intranets, CRMs and a multitude of industry specific applications are now available anywhere at any time. This Showcase will highlight some of the newest and certainly the most interesting entrants in this fast and changing world.
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Moderator:
Kevin Seckel
Sr. Consultant Deloitte Consulting LLP |
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Speaker:
Patrick Braswell
President, Co-Founder Ten Eight |
Speaker:
Cheryl Brinkman
Director, Client Services REOL Services |
Speaker:
Joe Chiappetta
CTO Simon Property Group |
Speaker:
Zaid Hilmi
Sr. Project Manager Real Estate On-Line (REOL Services) |
Speaker:
Michelle Regner
Founder/CEO Desks Near Me |
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Speaker:
Alex Stanton
Director of Presales Yardi |
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Sponsor:
Yardi |
Fast Forward: Transforming Real Estate Operations through Technology, Automation & Innovation (more info)
Date: 6/13/2012 Time: - Location: Paradise North
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Speaker:
Jim Young
Co-Founder & Producer Realcomm |
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Sponsor:
Yardi |
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Sponsor
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Track: PROCESS AUTOMATION - Driving Efficiency and Transparency in Operations
Each year we see general improvements in the various applications that are used to manage complex real estate operations. The base applications get better and become more integrated while new solutions continue to challenge those processes that remain unorganized. It is critical to understand each process as well as its relationship with the overall information strategy. This track will focus on those business applications that are essential for running a 21st century real estate firm.
Included sessions are:
Budgeting & Forecasting - A Status Report (more info)
Date: 6/13/2012 Time: 11:15AM - 12:30PM Location: Pavilion 6
At the heart of a successful real estate operation is an effective budgeting and forecasting platform. While this remains one of the top priorities for a real estate firm, it continues to be one of the most elusive. There are a number of issues that take priority with regards to budget and forecasting, integrating with other real estate solutions, migrating from one platform to another, establishing a "real time" option, and encouraging access by business units. This session will attempt to uncover and discuss the timely topics centered on budget and forecasting solutions.
At the heart of a successful real estate operation is an effective budgeting and forecasting platform. While this remains one of the top priorities for a real estate firm, it continues to be one of the most elusive. There are a number of issues that take priority with regards to budget and forecasting, integrating with other real estate solutions, migrating from one platform to another, establishing a "real time" option, and encouraging access by business units. This session will attempt to uncover and discuss the timely topics centered on budget and forecasting solutions.
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Moderator:
Drew Smith
Managing Director NOI Strategies |
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Speaker:
Robert Entin
CIO Vornado Realty Trust |
Speaker:
R. Sean Fitzpatrick
CIO Realogic Analytics Inc. |
Speaker:
Daniel Frasco
VP, Financial Operations Kimco Realty |
Speaker:
Art McCann
CIO Highwoods Properties |
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Session Sponsor:
MRI Software |
Track Sponsor:
AvidXchange |
Track Sponsor:
Realogic Analytics |
Supporting Track Sponsor:
ARGUS Software |
Real Estate CRM - The Battle Rages On (more info)
Date: 6/13/2012 Time: 1:45PM - 3:00PM Location: Pavilion 6
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is one of those topics that is at the forefront of industry professionals. In the world of real estate, managing various relationships effectively and efficiently contributes greatly to success. Changing platforms, industry specific vs. modified general marketing programs, extensive application integration and the idea of overlaying social/business concepts on top of CRM, make this a complex issue. This session will feature current case studies for deploying CRM in a real estate organization.
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is one of those topics that is at the forefront of industry professionals. In the world of real estate, managing various relationships effectively and efficiently contributes greatly to success. Changing platforms, industry specific vs. modified general marketing programs, extensive application integration and the idea of overlaying social/business concepts on top of CRM, make this a complex issue. This session will feature current case studies for deploying CRM in a real estate organization.
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Moderator:
Brian Masterson
Sr. Manager, National RE Consulting Grant Thornton |
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Speaker:
Joe Chiappetta
CTO Simon Property Group |
Speaker:
Joel Kaufmann
Senior Business Analyst Shorenstein |
Speaker:
Clint Osteen
CIO Granite Properties |
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Session Sponsor:
Lynx Systems Inc. |
Track Sponsor:
AvidXchange |
Track Sponsor:
Realogic Analytics |
Supporting Track Sponsor:
ARGUS Software |
Empowering the Business - Data Aggregation, Analytics and Visualization (more info)
Date: 6/13/2012 Time: 3:15PM - 4:30PM Location: Pavilion 6
We've made some tremendous strides over the past three years when it comes to aggregating data from disparate systems, designing robust analytics engines and finally, visualizing the data. This is no small task but the benefits to those running the company are enormous. For this first time, we are genuinely beginning to see the business from an integrated, holistic and comprehensive viewpoint. Understanding the business at a granular level, while at the same time being able to envision the future, is becoming a reality. This session will address the next level of analytics and visualization for the real estate industry.
We've made some tremendous strides over the past three years when it comes to aggregating data from disparate systems, designing robust analytics engines and finally, visualizing the data. This is no small task but the benefits to those running the company are enormous. For this first time, we are genuinely beginning to see the business from an integrated, holistic and comprehensive viewpoint. Understanding the business at a granular level, while at the same time being able to envision the future, is becoming a reality. This session will address the next level of analytics and visualization for the real estate industry.
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Moderator:
Sandy Jacolow
CIO Silverstein Properties |
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Speaker:
Clifford Alper
Director, Product Development Analysis Factory |
Speaker:
Brandon Henderson
Director of Business Innovation Colliers International |
Speaker:
Shaun Smith
CIO Related |
Speaker:
Tom Taddeo
VP & CIO Kimco Realty Corporation |
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Session Sponsor:
Lynx Systems Inc. |
Track Sponsor:
AvidXchange |
Track Sponsor:
Realogic Analytics |
Supporting Track Sponsor:
ARGUS Software |
Electronic Fund Transfer - Will We Ever Get There? (more info)
Date: 6/13/2012 Time: 4:45PM - 6:00PM Location: Pavilion 6
Realcomm has been discussing this topic for a long time and first wrote about it in the September 2004 Advisory. In that article, readers learned that the concept of having tenants pay their monthly rents/leases electronically was a practice that was being widely accepted around the world... except in the United States. Eight years later and the industry is still only at about 15-25% adoption. Given the extraordinary benefits - efficiency, productivity and transparency - there must be a reason for the slow adoption. This spirited session will attempt to get to the bottom of EFT once and for all.
Realcomm has been discussing this topic for a long time and first wrote about it in the September 2004 Advisory. In that article, readers learned that the concept of having tenants pay their monthly rents/leases electronically was a practice that was being widely accepted around the world... except in the United States. Eight years later and the industry is still only at about 15-25% adoption. Given the extraordinary benefits - efficiency, productivity and transparency - there must be a reason for the slow adoption. This spirited session will attempt to get to the bottom of EFT once and for all.
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Moderator:
Larry Schachter
VP, IT Acadia Realty Trust |
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Speaker:
Alan Bedekar
VP Workspace |
Speaker:
Malcolm Hall
President & CEO Open Box Software |
Speaker:
Kim Maddox
Product Manager, Global Solutions Yardi |
Speaker:
Scott Moskowitz
Director, IT Business Analysis Kimco Realty Corporation |
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Track Sponsor:
AvidXchange |
Track Sponsor:
Realogic Analytics |
Supporting Track Sponsor:
ARGUS Software |
Procure to Pay - Business Processes Refined (more info)
Date: 6/14/2012 Time: 9:30AM - 10:45AM Location: Pavilion 6
In recent years, there has been an enormous effort by our industry to automate the accounts payable process. Extraordinary time savings and financial rewards have resulted from automating this traditionally manual process. More recently, the discussion has moved to include the integration of the procurement process into this automated environment. The goal yet again is to improve efficiency, integrate data and maintain one version of the truth. Session panelists will showcase the latest enhancements in automated Procure to Pay and debate the future of this trend.
In recent years, there has been an enormous effort by our industry to automate the accounts payable process. Extraordinary time savings and financial rewards have resulted from automating this traditionally manual process. More recently, the discussion has moved to include the integration of the procurement process into this automated environment. The goal yet again is to improve efficiency, integrate data and maintain one version of the truth. Session panelists will showcase the latest enhancements in automated Procure to Pay and debate the future of this trend.
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Moderator:
David Kratzke
BAS Senior Manager Grant Thornton LLP |
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Speaker:
Richard Caragol
VP / Controller Kidder Mathews |
Speaker:
Najib Halimi
VP Yardi |
Speaker:
Tom Marcucella
Application Manager Boston Properties |
Speaker:
Mike Praeger
CEO & Co-Founder AvidXchange |
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Realogic Analytics |
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ARGUS Software |
E-Signatures - From Niche to Mainstream (more info)
Date: 6/14/2012 Time: 11:00AM - 12:15PM Location: Pavilion 6
The Digital Signature and Electronic Authentication Law, enacted in 1998, was the start of the movement to replace paper-based signatures with online alternatives. While progress has been slow, online giants such as eBay, Expedia and a host of smaller e-commerce sites have been doing significant business over the last 10 years with no signature required. As more real estate processes are automated (walk-throughs, simple leases), this topic will continue to gain importance in the real estate industry. This session will explore the use of digital signatures in our industry.
The Digital Signature and Electronic Authentication Law, enacted in 1998, was the start of the movement to replace paper-based signatures with online alternatives. While progress has been slow, online giants such as eBay, Expedia and a host of smaller e-commerce sites have been doing significant business over the last 10 years with no signature required. As more real estate processes are automated (walk-throughs, simple leases), this topic will continue to gain importance in the real estate industry. This session will explore the use of digital signatures in our industry.
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Moderator:
Don Oldham
AVP, Business Systems Analysis Duke Realty Corporation |
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Tom Frisina
President DocClarity |
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Todd Januzzi
VP, Application Development Vornado Realty Trust |
Speaker:
John Izze
Director, IT Project Management Washington Real Estate Investment Trust |
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AvidXchange |
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Realogic Analytics |
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Track: ORGANIZATIONAL CHALLENGES - The People Part of IT
New technology is announced everyday that promises a better way in which to do things. Despite the claims of a better tomorrow, there are a number of people and management related issues that stand in the way of progress. In fact, in most cases the technology is not the reason for failure, people are. Achieving executive buy-in, justifying the cost for investment, finding and retaining good people, and integrating with the business are just some of the subjects which will be covered in this track.
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IT Project Selection - Governing the Process (more info)
Date: 6/13/2012 Time: 11:15AM - 12:30PM Location: Ballroom E
One of the best ways to determine the tactical or strategic direction of a real estate firm's IT strategy is to review its project plan. How an organization prioritizes its IT projects is a clear indication of the technological maturity of a firm. Are companies still knee deep in managing e-mail or on the way to automating the "business?" The IT project selection process is critical in helping a firm prioritize those items that will have a direct benefit to the business and the bottom line. This session will review the best practices for IT project selection and the governance that is required.
One of the best ways to determine the tactical or strategic direction of a real estate firm's IT strategy is to review its project plan. How an organization prioritizes its IT projects is a clear indication of the technological maturity of a firm. Are companies still knee deep in managing e-mail or on the way to automating the "business?" The IT project selection process is critical in helping a firm prioritize those items that will have a direct benefit to the business and the bottom line. This session will review the best practices for IT project selection and the governance that is required.
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Moderator:
Craig Cuyar, Ph.D.
Global CIO Cushman & Wakefield |
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Stephen Kotler
COO Prudential Douglas Elliman |
Speaker:
Sandy Mechael
Sr. Director Tishman Speyer |
Speaker:
Colleen McStravick
Sr. Manager, RE Investor Services Ernst & Young |
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Shaun Smith
CIO Related |
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Building the Team - Creating a First Class IT Organization (more info)
Date: 6/13/2012 Time: 1:15PM - 2:30PM Location: Ballroom E
Despite all the headlines and the fact that the country is still suffering from high unemployment, it seems that finding and retaining good technology professionals remains one of our industry’s major problems. The jobless rate in the tech sector is virtually non-existent and the real estate industry itself is suffering from a technical skills gap. When one considers the fast-changing technology and competition for technical talent from other industries, the picture gets worse. This session will focus on strategies for finding, securing, developing and retaining strong, committed and motivated IT professionals.
Despite all the headlines and the fact that the country is still suffering from high unemployment, it seems that finding and retaining good technology professionals remains one of our industry’s major problems. The jobless rate in the tech sector is virtually non-existent and the real estate industry itself is suffering from a technical skills gap. When one considers the fast-changing technology and competition for technical talent from other industries, the picture gets worse. This session will focus on strategies for finding, securing, developing and retaining strong, committed and motivated IT professionals.
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Moderator:
Tama Huang
Executive Partner NOI Strategies |
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Speaker:
Bruce Bothwell
SVP, IT Westfield |
Speaker:
Don Goldstein
Global CIO CBRE |
Speaker:
Justin Segal
COO Boxer Property |
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Amy St. Denis
Managing Director RETS Associates |
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Driving Adoption - The Battle Continues (more info)
Date: 6/13/2012 Time: 3:00PM - 4:15PM Location: Ballroom E
One of the most common debates involving technology is about driving adoption. Anytime a new idea is introduced that disrupts the habits of people, resistance will be met. Technology is finding its way into every department of a real estate organization, and right behind it is a fair amount of hard work when it comes to changing processes and culture that have developed over a long period of time. Perceptive change management and understanding people are critical. This session will cover the topic of driving adoption from the front line staff all the way to the executive suite.
One of the most common debates involving technology is about driving adoption. Anytime a new idea is introduced that disrupts the habits of people, resistance will be met. Technology is finding its way into every department of a real estate organization, and right behind it is a fair amount of hard work when it comes to changing processes and culture that have developed over a long period of time. Perceptive change management and understanding people are critical. This session will cover the topic of driving adoption from the front line staff all the way to the executive suite.
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Moderator:
Thomas Hanszen
Director Deloitte Consulting LLP |
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Soji Nora Adewumi
Director Client Services Brookfield |
Speaker:
Tony Brandel
Managing Director CBRE |
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Eugene Kesselman
CIO Transwestern |
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Sandy Mechael
Sr. Director Tishman Speyer |
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Build vs. Buy vs. Cloud - Should Real Estate Companies Be Developing Software? (more info)
Date: 6/13/2012 Time: 4:45PM - 6:00PM Location: Ballroom E
For as long as software has been in existence, a platform inevitably comes along that allow companies to develop their own solutions. From word processing macros to Lotus Notes to SharePoint, the temptation is great. Software developers not moving fast enough or being too generic are some of the reasons for the do-it-yourself approach. Along with the benefits of fast moving, firm specific and sometimes lower cost solutions, comes a host of other problems such as ongoing support, upgrades and human resources. This session will present all sides of this controversial topic.
For as long as software has been in existence, a platform inevitably comes along that allow companies to develop their own solutions. From word processing macros to Lotus Notes to SharePoint, the temptation is great. Software developers not moving fast enough or being too generic are some of the reasons for the do-it-yourself approach. Along with the benefits of fast moving, firm specific and sometimes lower cost solutions, comes a host of other problems such as ongoing support, upgrades and human resources. This session will present all sides of this controversial topic.
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Moderator:
Dylan Rhea
Director, Real Estate Mgmt. Consulting RealFoundations |
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Tom Dragmen
Product Specialist, CSD Yardi |
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R. Sean Fitzpatrick
CIO Realogic Analytics Inc. |
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Eugene Kesselman
CIO Transwestern |
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Ted Maulucci
CIO Tridel Corporation |
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Track: THE BIG PICTURE - Defining the Real Estate Information Management Strategy
There are a great number of business processes found in a real estate firm. From lease management to building inspections, there is an inordinate amount of information to be collected, organized and managed. Given the breadth and complexity of the enterprise, it is important to have an overall core strategy for processing all the disparate data. This track will deal with the big issues associated with implementing a comprehensive real estate information management strategy.
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A View From the Top - Our Industry Consultant's Perspective (more info)
Date: 6/13/2012 Time: 11:00AM - 12:15PM Location: Ballroom D
The last 12 months and the next 24 could possibly be one of the most active periods of time in the real estate technology industry. Ideas we have been talking about for 10 years are being considered and adopted at a pace never before seen. In addition, more people and departments are beginning to embrace these tech-centric ideas. Who better to discuss and debate the status of our industry than the leading consultants? Their view, based on working on numerous projects with many different clients, will provide clear insight into the future of our industry.
The last 12 months and the next 24 could possibly be one of the most active periods of time in the real estate technology industry. Ideas we have been talking about for 10 years are being considered and adopted at a pace never before seen. In addition, more people and departments are beginning to embrace these tech-centric ideas. Who better to discuss and debate the status of our industry than the leading consultants? Their view, based on working on numerous projects with many different clients, will provide clear insight into the future of our industry.
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Moderator:
Scott Morey
SVP & CIO General Growth Properties |
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Chris Amato
Principal, National RE Consulting Leader Grant Thornton |
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Thomas Hanszen
Director Deloitte Consulting LLP |
Speaker:
Glenn Murray
Executive Director NOI Strategies |
Speaker:
David Stanford
Executive Director RealFoundations |
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Cougar Software |
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Deloitte Consulting LLP |
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B4 Consulting |
Designing The Overall Information System Architecture - Defining the Master Plan (more info)
Date: 6/13/2012 Time: 1:30PM - 2:45PM Location: Ballroom D
Fifteen years ago, all you had to worry about was a financial system and a new thing called e-mail. Today, with hundreds of potential business processes that must be automated in a real estate firm, the potential for multiple versions of the truth, duplication of efforts and disconnected data, are endless. Today more than ever, it is critical to have a comprehensive, integrated, well thought out architecture strategy. Architecture can include: network, hardware, software and data, all of which can be impacted by virtualization and cloud computing. This session starts at 100,000 feet.
Fifteen years ago, all you had to worry about was a financial system and a new thing called e-mail. Today, with hundreds of potential business processes that must be automated in a real estate firm, the potential for multiple versions of the truth, duplication of efforts and disconnected data, are endless. Today more than ever, it is critical to have a comprehensive, integrated, well thought out architecture strategy. Architecture can include: network, hardware, software and data, all of which can be impacted by virtualization and cloud computing. This session starts at 100,000 feet.
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Moderator:
J. Porter Bellew
CIO Washington Real Estate Investment Trust |
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Ryan Allbaugh
CIO Childress Klein |
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Craig Cuyar, Ph.D.
Global CIO Cushman & Wakefield |
Speaker:
Jeff Hough
Practice Lead, Business Intelligence 2Five1 Consulting |
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Deloitte Consulting LLP |
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Enterprise Data Management - Building the Plan (more info)
Date: 6/13/2012 Time: 3:00PM - 4:15PM Location: Ballroom D
In line with the big system architecture issues that must be established, understanding and defining the "data" strategy is equally as important. With the hundreds of different data sources found throughout a real estate operation, a complex and comprehensive plan is necessary to ensure one version of the truth, maximum integration benefits, transparency, accuracy and a host of other critical issues. This session will cover topics such as; Data Modeling, Data Warehousing, Data Movement, Database Administration and Data Mining.
In line with the big system architecture issues that must be established, understanding and defining the "data" strategy is equally as important. With the hundreds of different data sources found throughout a real estate operation, a complex and comprehensive plan is necessary to ensure one version of the truth, maximum integration benefits, transparency, accuracy and a host of other critical issues. This session will cover topics such as; Data Modeling, Data Warehousing, Data Movement, Database Administration and Data Mining.
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Moderator:
Justin Segal
COO Boxer Property |
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Mark Gschwind
Practice Lead, Business Intelligence 2Five1 Consulting |
Speaker:
Andrew Miller
Sr. Director, Asset Mgmt. & Corporate Tech. TIAA-CREF |
Speaker:
Ian Turnbull
SVP, Corporate Operations Brookfield Corporate Operations |
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Hipercept |
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Deloitte Consulting LLP |
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B4 Consulting |
The Future of ERPs - Leading Vendors Roadmap Review (more info)
Date: 6/13/2012 Time: 4:45PM - 6:00PM Location: Ballroom D
Our industry, like many others, relies on a relatively small number of vendors to provide key automated solutions. While some are seasoned veterans, others are newer to the industry. In many respects, the future of real estate operations rests in their hands and understanding what they are thinking is critical to planning an information management strategy. This session will showcase the industry's top vendors and will provide an opportunity for them to present their product roadmaps and predictions on what the industry and solutions might look like in ten years.
Our industry, like many others, relies on a relatively small number of vendors to provide key automated solutions. While some are seasoned veterans, others are newer to the industry. In many respects, the future of real estate operations rests in their hands and understanding what they are thinking is critical to planning an information management strategy. This session will showcase the industry's top vendors and will provide an opportunity for them to present their product roadmaps and predictions on what the industry and solutions might look like in ten years.
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Moderator:
Wayne Pryor
Principal 2Five1 Consulting |
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Lyle Ekdahl
Group Vice President Oracle |
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Mark Kingston
CEO/President ARGUS Software |
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David Post
President & CEO MRI Software |
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Phillip Schell
Industry Director, SAP Real Estate B4 Consulting |
Speaker:
Bradley Setser
VP, Marketing Yardi |
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Deloitte Consulting LLP |
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Track: TECH TALK - General Technology Unplugged
Understanding the scope of all the technology and automation requirements of a real estate organization is a daunting task. Real estate process automation and intelligent infrastructure are enough to keep an IT professional busy. However, these same professionals are also required to manage all the general technology needs ranging from e-mail to storage strategies. This track will focus on important general technology topics that are an integral part of the overall real estate IT strategy.
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Cloud Computing - The Conversation Goes Deeper (more info)
Date: 6/13/2012 Time: 11:15AM - 12:30PM Location: Pavilion 9
For the past 36 months, cloud computing has been one of the most consistent discussions in our industry. Each year, it makes its way to the top of requested topics. The difference between three years ago and today is that we have moved from theory to slow and continuous adoption. Now that we have moved beyond early adoption, new issues such as data integration, application development, security and data privacy to negotiating cloud contracts have emerged. This session will dive deeper into the issues associated with cloud computing.
For the past 36 months, cloud computing has been one of the most consistent discussions in our industry. Each year, it makes its way to the top of requested topics. The difference between three years ago and today is that we have moved from theory to slow and continuous adoption. Now that we have moved beyond early adoption, new issues such as data integration, application development, security and data privacy to negotiating cloud contracts have emerged. This session will dive deeper into the issues associated with cloud computing.
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Stuart Appley
SVP, CIO Shorenstein |
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J. Porter Bellew
CIO Washington Real Estate Investment Trust |
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Joe Chiappetta
CTO Simon Property Group |
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Jon Grunzweig
VP & CIO Majestic Realty Co. |
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Wayne Pryor
Principal 2Five1 Consulting |
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Xtium |
Enterprise Social Networks - Internal Collaboration Platforms Emerge (more info)
Date: 6/13/2012 Time: 1:45PM - 3:00PM Location: Pavilion 9
Just when we thought we had a handle on internal communications platforms for employees, partners and clients, a new force is emerging: the "Enterprise Social Network." This platform allows individuals to work in a real time environment on almost any issue from HR policy to the status of a vacant space. While the opportunities might seem endless, the potential for mass confusion and wasted time is ever present. While companies like Yammer, SalesForce and other 60+ competitors are promising to save the day, what is the best strategy? This session will explore both the pros and cons of this emerging trend.
Just when we thought we had a handle on internal communications platforms for employees, partners and clients, a new force is emerging: the "Enterprise Social Network." This platform allows individuals to work in a real time environment on almost any issue from HR policy to the status of a vacant space. While the opportunities might seem endless, the potential for mass confusion and wasted time is ever present. While companies like Yammer, SalesForce and other 60+ competitors are promising to save the day, what is the best strategy? This session will explore both the pros and cons of this emerging trend.
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Moderator:
Jesse Carrillo
SVP & CIO Hines |
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Robert (RJ) Juliano
CIO & VP, Media Brandywine Realty Trust |
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Eugene Kesselman
CIO Transwestern |
Speaker:
Mark Kingston
Chief Knowledge Officer Altus |
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Craig Scullin
Manager of Information Systems Granite Properties Inc. |
Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Arrive (more info)
Date: 6/13/2012 Time: 3:30PM - 4:45PM Location: Pavilion 9
Once only a luxury for the well-heeled and well-prepared, disaster recovery and business continuity are becoming a mainstay of IT planning. The stakes are just too high for this important part of an IT strategy to be ignored any longer. While some strategies are comprehensive and complex, others are more basic. Simply backing up data or making sure the organization is 100% functional after a critical event, are just two examples of the range of options in a business continuity plan. This session will feature case studies from throughout the industry on this very important topic.
Once only a luxury for the well-heeled and well-prepared, disaster recovery and business continuity are becoming a mainstay of IT planning. The stakes are just too high for this important part of an IT strategy to be ignored any longer. While some strategies are comprehensive and complex, others are more basic. Simply backing up data or making sure the organization is 100% functional after a critical event, are just two examples of the range of options in a business continuity plan. This session will feature case studies from throughout the industry on this very important topic.
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Moderator:
Anthony Nazzaro
Managing Director NOI Strategies |
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Jesse Carrillo
SVP & CIO Hines |
Speaker:
Lisa Bradley
VP, IT Federal Realty Investment Trust |
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Ivan De Moya
IT Director Equity One, Inc. |
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Tom Marcucella
Application Manager Boston Properties |
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RestorePoint |
Track: REAL ESTATE MOBILITY - Good Information on the Run
The iPad has been out for about two years and although it was developed with the consumer in mind, it has had a profound impact on the real estate industry. We have become used to accessing relevant information while on the move; requiring someone to go back to the office to retrieve data is becoming less of an option. The developments that have occurred in just the last 6 months are extraordinary and this track will discuss and debate all aspects of mobility related to a real estate firm.
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Consumerization of Technology - How Can IT Keep Up? (more info)
Date: 6/14/2012 Time: 11:00AM - 12:15PM Location: Ballroom F
Tablet computers have been around for more than tenyears, but certainly have become mainstream recently with the introduction of the iPad. During this same time, smart phone usage exploded as well. Between the two, mobility is impacting every traditional business model. The pace, scale and sophistication of consumer technology is forcing IT executives to deal with an onslaught of requests from the property manager to the CEO. This session will examine this pace and scope and suggest strategies for integrating them into an IT plan.
Tablet computers have been around for more than tenyears, but certainly have become mainstream recently with the introduction of the iPad. During this same time, smart phone usage exploded as well. Between the two, mobility is impacting every traditional business model. The pace, scale and sophistication of consumer technology is forcing IT executives to deal with an onslaught of requests from the property manager to the CEO. This session will examine this pace and scope and suggest strategies for integrating them into an IT plan.
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Moderator:
James (Jim) Whalen
SVP & CIO Boston Properties |
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Ted Maulucci
CIO Tridel Corporation |
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Olof Schybergson
CEO Fjord |
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Brian Zrimsek
VP, Program & Service Delivery Irvine Company |
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REOL Services |
Securing the Mobile Enterprise - The Topic Goes Wider and Deeper (more info)
Date: 6/14/2012 Time: 3:00PM - 4:00PM Location: Ballroom F
Not long ago mobile phones were just that... phones. Now mobile devices have become powerful little computers with functionalities that increase daily. Such capabilities create the desire to add more and more relevant business information for real estate professionals on the run. While the benefits are great, the downside risks need to be considered. With companies' entire data warehouse exposed via mobile devices, the stakes are high. This session will discuss the security and management strategies required for complex mobile enterprises.
Not long ago mobile phones were just that... phones. Now mobile devices have become powerful little computers with functionalities that increase daily. Such capabilities create the desire to add more and more relevant business information for real estate professionals on the run. While the benefits are great, the downside risks need to be considered. With companies' entire data warehouse exposed via mobile devices, the stakes are high. This session will discuss the security and management strategies required for complex mobile enterprises.
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David Read
Executive Consultant CGI |
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Gary Hall
Chief Technology Architect, Federal Intel Area Cisco Systems |
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Anton Hofland
CEO 2024Sight |
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Arun Prasad
Principal Deloitte Consulting LLP |
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Track: MARKETING 3.0 - Communicating in the Digital Age
Not long ago real estate companies relied on large books to communicate property information and artists' renderings to show space. In today's world of global social networking, cloud-based project rooms, high impact web sites and tools such as data visualization, firms can no longer ignore these digital trends.This track will cover the issues concerning the digital marketing strategies that real estate firms are facing and how technology, the Internet and mobility will continue to influence change.
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IT and Marketing - Departmental Integration Accelerates (more info)
Date: 6/14/2012 Time: 9:00AM - 10:15AM Location: Pavilion 9
In the not too distant past, the marketing functions of a real estate firm were mostly analog. Brochures, postcards, property books, ads and videos were the primary methods of communication. Enter the Internet and everything changed. Interactive websites, e-mail, multimedia, YouTube videos, e-brochures, search engine optimization and now, social media, are all mainstream marketing tools that require a significant understanding of technology. This session will discuss the integration of IT into traditional real estate marketing and the evolution of the marketing department.
In the not too distant past, the marketing functions of a real estate firm were mostly analog. Brochures, postcards, property books, ads and videos were the primary methods of communication. Enter the Internet and everything changed. Interactive websites, e-mail, multimedia, YouTube videos, e-brochures, search engine optimization and now, social media, are all mainstream marketing tools that require a significant understanding of technology. This session will discuss the integration of IT into traditional real estate marketing and the evolution of the marketing department.
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Moderator:
Robert (RJ) Juliano
CIO & VP, Media Brandywine Realty Trust |
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Whitney Arcaro
VP, Marketing Vornado Realty Trust |
Speaker:
Joe Rich
CIO Tishman Speyer |
Speaker:
Justin Segal
COO Boxer Property |
Speaker:
Robert Teel
SVP Yardi |
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REOL Services |
Social Business - Show Me the Money! (more info)
Date: 6/14/2012 Time: 10:45AM - 12:00PM Location: Pavilion 9
Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and others have permeated our personal and business lives. Not long ago, the threat was that without social media, your company would be irrelevant. Yet, there are still firms that have invested a great deal with no results and some skeptical companies that have done little in this area. Along with the promised benefits have come a slew of issues: privacy, liability, productivity and other related problems. With the debate heating up, there are new ideas and technologies to explore. This session will be a "status update" on everything regarding Real Estate Social Business.
Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and others have permeated our personal and business lives. Not long ago, the threat was that without social media, your company would be irrelevant. Yet, there are still firms that have invested a great deal with no results and some skeptical companies that have done little in this area. Along with the promised benefits have come a slew of issues: privacy, liability, productivity and other related problems. With the debate heating up, there are new ideas and technologies to explore. This session will be a "status update" on everything regarding Real Estate Social Business.
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Moderator:
Rebecca Devine
Co-Founder and Principal Maven Communications |
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Ilene Jablonski
VP, Marketing Mack-Cali Realty Corporation |
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Sandy Jacolow
CIO Silverstein Properties |
Speaker:
Stephen Kotler
COO Prudential Douglas Elliman |
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Reputation Management - Protecting a Brand Online (more info)
Date: 6/14/2012 Time: 3:00PM - 4:00PM Location: Pavilion 9
Undoubtedly, the Internet and digital communications have increased productivity, efficiency and overall, communications effectiveness. However, along with these high-speed benefits come new issues that should be addressed. Protecting an online brand and managing a company's reputation in the digital age has become quite a task. Attacks from unhappy clients, disgruntled employees, community activists and others can tarnish a brand even though they may be unfounded. This session will explore the potential threats and remedies of this growing trend.
Undoubtedly, the Internet and digital communications have increased productivity, efficiency and overall, communications effectiveness. However, along with these high-speed benefits come new issues that should be addressed. Protecting an online brand and managing a company's reputation in the digital age has become quite a task. Attacks from unhappy clients, disgruntled employees, community activists and others can tarnish a brand even though they may be unfounded. This session will explore the potential threats and remedies of this growing trend.
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Moderator:
Scott Wesson
SVP, CIO UDR |
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Eric Broughton
President / COO Yield Technologies |
Speaker:
Jean-Claude Goldenstein
Founder & CEO CREOpoint |
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Ilene Jablonski
VP, Marketing Mack-Cali Realty Corporation |
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Track: TECHNOLOGY FOR REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SUMMIT (Invitation Only)
After its successful and well-received launch last year, the 2nd Annual Technology for Real Estate Investment Management Summit returns and will take place over the two days of Realcomm and IBcon 2012, running alongside 12 other tracks in both conferences. This unique, by-invitation only Summit, in combination with the multitude of real estate technology topics covered by Realcomm, will provide the IT Executive from a real estate investment management firm the opportunity to network with peers and participate in specifically tailored program sessions designed to address the needs of this unique sector.
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Investment Management Vendor Roadmap: Yardi (more info)
Date: 6/13/2012 Time: 11:30AM - 12:00PM Location: Pavilion 2
Over the past few years, there have been a number of significant changes in the vendor landscape, including changes of ownership and structure of some of the iconic industry providers. Some of these have resulted in new and improved product lines, but in some cases left the users questioning the level of commitment to existing products and service levels: “Which products will continue to be supported” and “Which new products will rise to the top?” In this closed-door, private session, attendees will have the opportunity to touch base with their major vendors to hear their vision for the future, discuss their roadmaps and ask the questions that are top of mind.
Over the past few years, there have been a number of significant changes in the vendor landscape, including changes of ownership and structure of some of the iconic industry providers. Some of these have resulted in new and improved product lines, but in some cases left the users questioning the level of commitment to existing products and service levels: “Which products will continue to be supported” and “Which new products will rise to the top?” In this closed-door, private session, attendees will have the opportunity to touch base with their major vendors to hear their vision for the future, discuss their roadmaps and ask the questions that are top of mind.
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Robert Teel
SVP Yardi |
Self-Service BI and Analytics (more info)
Date: 6/13/2012 Time: 12:45PM - 2:00PM Location: Pavilion 2
Many organizations are moving to self-managed business intelligence solutions. The ability for users to quickly access and analyze information as easily as a Google search is appealing from both a productivity and economic perspective. Self-service BI has enabled organizations to put the power of calculation in the hands of the folks who need it, when they need it with close to zero support from IT. This session will review some of the new tools, templates and how they’re being used to solve critical business challenges and offer guidelines on what to look out for to ensure getting the right information.
Many organizations are moving to self-managed business intelligence solutions. The ability for users to quickly access and analyze information as easily as a Google search is appealing from both a productivity and economic perspective. Self-service BI has enabled organizations to put the power of calculation in the hands of the folks who need it, when they need it with close to zero support from IT. This session will review some of the new tools, templates and how they’re being used to solve critical business challenges and offer guidelines on what to look out for to ensure getting the right information.
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Bob Murphy
VP, Real Estate Systems Prudential Real Estate Investors |
Investment Management Vendor Roadmap: MRI Software (more info)
Date: 6/13/2012 Time: 2:00PM - 2:30PM Location: Pavilion 2
Over the past few years, there have been a number of significant changes in the vendor landscape, including changes of ownership and structure of some of the iconic industry providers. Some of these have resulted in new and improved product lines, but in some cases left the users questioning the level of commitment to existing products and service levels: “Which products will continue to be supported” and “Which new products will rise to the top?” In this closed-door, private session, attendees will have the opportunity to touch base with their major vendors to hear their vision for the future, discuss their roadmaps and ask the questions that are top of mind.
Over the past few years, there have been a number of significant changes in the vendor landscape, including changes of ownership and structure of some of the iconic industry providers. Some of these have resulted in new and improved product lines, but in some cases left the users questioning the level of commitment to existing products and service levels: “Which products will continue to be supported” and “Which new products will rise to the top?” In this closed-door, private session, attendees will have the opportunity to touch base with their major vendors to hear their vision for the future, discuss their roadmaps and ask the questions that are top of mind.
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Speaker:
David Post
President & CEO MRI Software |
Investment Management Vendor Roadmap: ARGUS / eFront (more info)
Date: 6/13/2012 Time: 2:45PM - 3:15PM Location: Pavilion 2
Over the past few years, there have been a number of significant changes in the vendor landscape, including changes of ownership and structure of some of the iconic industry providers. Some of these have resulted in new and improved product lines, but in some cases left the users questioning the level of commitment to existing products and service levels: “Which products will continue to be supported” and “Which new products will rise to the top?” In this closed-door, private session, attendees will have the opportunity to touch base with their major vendors to hear their vision for the future, discuss their roadmaps and ask the questions that are top of mind.
Over the past few years, there have been a number of significant changes in the vendor landscape, including changes of ownership and structure of some of the iconic industry providers. Some of these have resulted in new and improved product lines, but in some cases left the users questioning the level of commitment to existing products and service levels: “Which products will continue to be supported” and “Which new products will rise to the top?” In this closed-door, private session, attendees will have the opportunity to touch base with their major vendors to hear their vision for the future, discuss their roadmaps and ask the questions that are top of mind.
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Speaker:
Mark Kingston
CEO/President ARGUS Software |
Speaker:
Eric Bernstein
COO North America eFront |
Budgeting and Forecasting – What’s On the Horizon? (more info)
Date: 6/13/2012 Time: 3:15PM - 4:30PM Location: Pavilion 2
With many approaches to the traditional task of property budgeting, most are still using “the old reliable” Excel-based solutions. Some are considering new applications that may offer interesting functions not available before, but these may be considered relatively ‘untested and unproven’ and therefore, a riskier choice. This session will offer the opportunity to interact with peers and discover what’s working, what doesn’t and share experiences on this important topic with other IT industry leaders.
With many approaches to the traditional task of property budgeting, most are still using “the old reliable” Excel-based solutions. Some are considering new applications that may offer interesting functions not available before, but these may be considered relatively ‘untested and unproven’ and therefore, a riskier choice. This session will offer the opportunity to interact with peers and discover what’s working, what doesn’t and share experiences on this important topic with other IT industry leaders.
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Speaker:
Ted Stratis
Director, Information Management Office ING Real Estate |
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Session Sponsor:
Lynx Systems Inc. |
Where is My iPad – Mobility Explored (more info)
Date: 6/14/2012 Time: 9:00AM - 10:15AM Location: Pavilion 2
Mobility is a topic that has always been on the agenda of the ‘road warriors’ and today's tools are making it even more of a reality. Blackberries, Smartphones, iPads and Tablets loaded thousands of applications have found their way into mainstream life, both business and personal. Given the mobile nature of commercial real estate, the rush to deliver solutions with these new devices is on. Device options, application creation/integration, mobile device management and how to provide the appropriate level of security and governance will be discussed at this session.
Mobility is a topic that has always been on the agenda of the ‘road warriors’ and today's tools are making it even more of a reality. Blackberries, Smartphones, iPads and Tablets loaded thousands of applications have found their way into mainstream life, both business and personal. Given the mobile nature of commercial real estate, the rush to deliver solutions with these new devices is on. Device options, application creation/integration, mobile device management and how to provide the appropriate level of security and governance will be discussed at this session.
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Speaker:
Chuck Niswonger
IT Director Jamestown |
Speaker:
John Wanamaker
SVP, Head of Information Management Clarion Partners |
Investment Management Vendor Roadmap: Cougar Software (more info)
Date: 6/14/2012 Time: 10:30AM - 11:00AM Location: Pavilion 2
Over the past few years, there have been a number of significant changes in the vendor landscape, including changes of ownership and structure of some of the iconic industry providers. Some of these have resulted in new and improved product lines, but in some cases left the users questioning the level of commitment to existing products and service levels: “Which products will continue to be supported” and “Which new products will rise to the top?” In this closed-door, private session, attendees will have the opportunity to touch base with their major vendors to hear their vision for the future, discuss their roadmaps and ask the questions that are top of mind.
Over the past few years, there have been a number of significant changes in the vendor landscape, including changes of ownership and structure of some of the iconic industry providers. Some of these have resulted in new and improved product lines, but in some cases left the users questioning the level of commitment to existing products and service levels: “Which products will continue to be supported” and “Which new products will rise to the top?” In this closed-door, private session, attendees will have the opportunity to touch base with their major vendors to hear their vision for the future, discuss their roadmaps and ask the questions that are top of mind.
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Speaker:
Oren Rosen
CEO Cougar Software |
Real Estate Investment Management Technology Roundtable Discussions (more info)
Date: 6/14/2012 Time: 11:00AM - 12:15PM Location: Pavilion 2
Inevitably, more topics come up than can possibly be covered during the two-day span of the Investment Management Technology track. Accordingly, this group of roundtable breakout discussions have been designed so attendees can meet and collaborate with others who are focused on similar issues in a very compressed and efficient manner.
Managing 3rd Party PMs
CRM - Lease Pipeline and Investor Relationships
Integration of Industry Standard Applications
Data Management
Global System Requirements
Capital and Maintenance Programs
Inevitably, more topics come up than can possibly be covered during the two-day span of the Investment Management Technology track. Accordingly, this group of roundtable breakout discussions have been designed so attendees can meet and collaborate with others who are focused on similar issues in a very compressed and efficient manner.
Discounted Cash Flow Solutions – Exploring the Options (more info)
Date: 6/14/2012 Time: 1:00PM - 2:15PM Location: Pavilion 2
IRR and NPV calculations are critical for investment managers and many organizations are finding that the complicated portfolios and structures are demanding more from the tools and financial models. In order to assist in delivering the flexibility and accuracy of information to the business, many are looking at alternatives to the traditional solutions. This session explore a number of options and how these solutions fit into the overall application landscape.
IRR and NPV calculations are critical for investment managers and many organizations are finding that the complicated portfolios and structures are demanding more from the tools and financial models. In order to assist in delivering the flexibility and accuracy of information to the business, many are looking at alternatives to the traditional solutions. This session explore a number of options and how these solutions fit into the overall application landscape.
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Speaker:
Lisa Howat
CIO Cornerstone Real Estate Advisers |
Speaker:
Ted Stratis
Director, Information Management Office ING Real Estate |
Six Lessons For Transforming Your RE Shop (more info)
Date: 6/13/2012 Time: 12:15PM - 12:45PM Location: Pavilion 2
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Speaker:
Brad Rogers
Director, Process Excellence TIAA-CREF |
Investment Management Vendor Roadmap: Resolve Technology (more info)
Date: 6/14/2012 Time: 2:00PM - 2:30PM Location: Pavilion 2
Over the past few years, there have been a number of significant changes in the vendor landscape, including changes of ownership and structure of some of the iconic industry providers. Some of these have resulted in new and improved product lines, but in some cases left the users questioning the level of commitment to existing products and service levels: “Which products will continue to be supported” and “Which new products will rise to the top?” In this closed-door, private session, attendees will have the opportunity to touch base with their major vendors to hear their vision for the future, discuss their roadmaps and ask the questions that are top of mind.
Over the past few years, there have been a number of significant changes in the vendor landscape, including changes of ownership and structure of some of the iconic industry providers. Some of these have resulted in new and improved product lines, but in some cases left the users questioning the level of commitment to existing products and service levels: “Which products will continue to be supported” and “Which new products will rise to the top?” In this closed-door, private session, attendees will have the opportunity to touch base with their major vendors to hear their vision for the future, discuss their roadmaps and ask the questions that are top of mind.
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Speaker:
Eric Forman
President & CEO Resolve Technology, Inc. |
Investment Accounting, Reporting and Portals - Unraveling the Mystery (more info)
Date: 6/14/2012 Time: 3:00PM - 4:15PM Location: Pavilion 2
Automating the management of real estate investment funds can run from a very simple model to a highly complex layering of legal agreements. Get it right and running a fund can be easy; get it wrong and it can be a costly nightmare. Where do you start when tasked with developing support for a fund? How do you gather the data needed for complex fund calculations? Which approaches are the best fit for different models of fund operation? What are the major challenges you can expect to face when working in this space? This inaugural session will provide a forum to define the major IT issues in this space, address what approaches have been used before and to lay the groundwork for future in-depth sharing of methods and solutions.
Automating the management of real estate investment funds can run from a very simple model to a highly complex layering of legal agreements. Get it right and running a fund can be easy; get it wrong and it can be a costly nightmare. Where do you start when tasked with developing support for a fund? How do you gather the data needed for complex fund calculations? Which approaches are the best fit for different models of fund operation? What are the major challenges you can expect to face when working in this space? This inaugural session will provide a forum to define the major IT issues in this space, address what approaches have been used before and to lay the groundwork for future in-depth sharing of methods and solutions.
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Speaker:
Lisa Howat
CIO Cornerstone Real Estate Advisers |
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