About CIO Forums
The Realcomm CIO Forum series is open to CIOs and other senior IT professionals in the commercial real estate development, REIT, owner, brokerage, investment management and related service industries in selected markets globally — New York, Sydney, Toronto, London, Chicago and San Francisco.
Each Forum is hosted by prominent local CIOs who volunteers their time and efforts in order to help facilitate the educational portions of these meetings.
The format generally includes both a "working" hosted luncheon and one or two presentations delivered by prominent local commercial real estate CIOs or, in some cases, guest speakers from outside our industry. As we strive to maintain high standards for participation, the Forums are "by invitation" only and seating is very limited.
UPCOMING FORUMS
8/28/2019CIO & Property Tech Forum | Sydney
CIO & Property Tech Forum | Sydney
PROGRAM
The Intersection of Two Worlds – The Continuing Convergence of IT & OT
Jon Clarke, Head of Smart Building Technology, Dexus; Scott Horsnell, Head of R&D, BUENO
Terch Briefing - Big Data and Facilities Automation at Woolworths
Brendan Meller, Manager, Energy Mgmt. Center, Woolworths; Tyrone Mawing, Sr. Technical Account Manager, BUENO
Comparing Smart Building Strategies – A Portfolio Approach
Vincent Dermody, Managing Director, CohnReznick; Louise Monger, Head of Property Management, AMP Capital; Phillip Yang, Group Manager–Centre Technology, Scentre Group
Dissecting the Digital Occupant Experience
Mark Hansen, CIO, Dexus; Gabrielle McMillan, CEO, Equiem; Paul Bailey, Technology Consulting Lead, Lendlease; Amanda Steele, Executive Managing Director, CBRE
5G, CBRS & In-Building Wireless Primer – Getting Ready for the Revolution
Alex Fuerschke, Senior Manager, Building Technology, Dexus
Event Chair
Mark Hansen
DEXUS
Mark Hansen
CIO
DEXUS
WHEN
Wednesday, 28 August 2019
2:00pm – 2:30pm: Networking
2:30pm – 3:00pm: Welcome & Introductions
3:00pm – 6:00pm: Presentations & Discussions
6:00pm – 7:30pm: Hosted Reception
WHERE
Dexus Place
Level 15, 1 Farrer Place
Sydney NSW 2000
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9/25/2019CIO & Property Tech Forum | New York (Fall)
CIO & Property Tech Forum | New York (Fall)
PROGRAM
Innovation Unleashed – Applying AI and Blockchain to Traditional CRE Processes
Justin Segal, President, Boxer Property
Exploring High-Value Opportunities for IoT
Leon Wurfel, CEO & Founder, BUENO
Building the American Dream – Project Briefing
Charlie Buscarino, CEO, Clarient Group
Tech Perspective on Navigating the NYC Energy Regs
Gregg Fischer, Director of Energy Systems, Tishman Speyer; Jonathan Flaherty, Director of Sustainability, Tishman Speyer
Goodbye Neutral DAS Hosting Revenues?
Alan Tilles, Chairman, Technology, Media & Telecommunications, Shulman Rogers
Event Chair
Robert Entin
Vornado Realty Trust
Robert Entin
EVP & CIO
Robert Entin is currently EVP and CIO for Vornado Realty Trust, one of the nation's largest real estate investment trusts. Mr. Entin had founded Inte
Robert Entin
EVP & CIO
Vornado Realty Trust
Robert Entin is currently EVP and CIO for Vornado Realty Trust, one of the nation's largest real estate investment trusts. Mr. Entin had founded Integrated Business Systems, Inc. in 1979 combining technical engineering expertise with accounting and property management experience to provide turnkey technology solutions for the real estate industry. He currently serves as an Adjunct Professor at Columbia University where he teaches a master’s course in IT & The Real Estate Enterprise.
WHEN
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
2:00pm – 2:30pm: Networking
2:30pm – 3:00pm: Welcome & Introductions
3:00pm – 6:00pm: Presentations
6:00pm – 7:30pm: Hosted Reception
WHERE
The Durst Organization
One Bryant Park
New York, NY 10036
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10/3/2019CIO & Property Tech Forum | London
CIO & Property Tech Forum | London
PROGRAM
Program is under development. Proposed topics are: - Measuring and Managing and Improving Customer Outcomes
- NextGen FM - Fresh Opportunities for Integrating IoT into CRE Operations
- Benchmarking Your Organization’s Smart Building Strategy
- Life after Robots- Challenges in the Wake of RPA and Process Automation
- Data Management - Beyond Analytics, API, Integration Strategies
Event Chair
Kevin Kincaid
Grosvenor Asia Pacific
Kevin Kincaid
Director IT & Digital, Programme & Development
Kevin Kincaid
Director IT & Digital, Programme & Development
Grosvenor Asia Pacific
WHEN
Thursday, 03 Oct. 2019
2:00pm - 2:30pm: Networking
2:30pm - 3:00pm: Welcome & Introductions
3:00pm - 6:00pm: Presentations & Discussions
6:00pm - 7:30pm: Hosted Reception
WHERE
Grosvenor Group
70 Grosvenor Street, Level 5
London W1K 3JP
Gold Sponsors
Education Partner
10/10/2019CIO & Property Tech Forum | Dallas
CIO & Property Tech Forum | Dallas
PROGRAM
More info coming soon!
WHEN
Thursday, October 10, 2019
2:00pm - 2:30pm: Networking
2:30pm - 6:00pm: Presentations & Discussions
6:00pm – 7:30pm: Hosted Reception
WHERE
More info coming soon!
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10/17/2019CIO & Property Tech Forum | Chicago
CIO & Property Tech Forum | Chicago
PROGRAM
More info coming soon!
WHEN
Thursday, October 17, 2019
2:30pm – 3:00pm: Networking & Introductions
3:00pm – 6:00pm: Presentations & Discussion
6:00pm – 7:30pm: Hosted Reception
WHERE
Merchandise Mart
222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza
Chicago, IL 60654
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10/24/2019CIO & Property Tech Forum | Toronto
CIO & Property Tech Forum | Toronto
PROGRAM
More info coming soon!
WHEN
Wednesday, October 24, 2019
2:30pm – 3:00pm: Networking & Introductions
3:00pm – 6:00pm: Presentations & Discussion
6:00pm – 7:30pm: Hosted Reception
WHERE
More info coming soon!
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10/30/2019RE Investment Management Forum | New York
RE Investment Management Forum | New York
PROGRAM
More info coming soon!
WHEN
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
1:00pm – 1:30pm: Networking
1:30pm – 1:45pm: Welcome & Introductions
1:45pm – 2:30pm: Interactive Networking Workshop
2:30pm – 5:30pm: Presentations
5:30pm – 7:00pm: Hosted Reception
WHERE
More info coming soon!
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12/3/2019CIO & Property Tech Forum | San Francisco
CIO & Property Tech Forum | San Francisco
PROGRAM
More info coming soon!
WHEN
Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019
2:30pm – 3:00pm: Networking & Introductions
3:00pm – 6:00pm: Presentations
6:00pm – 7:30pm: Hosted Reception
WHERE
Navigant
101 California Street, Suite 41000
San Francisco, CA 94111
Gold Sponsors
PAST FORUMS
4/18/2019CIO & Property Tech Forum | New York (Spring)
CIO & Property Tech Forum | New York (Spring)
PROGRAM
REcalibrate | Using Innovation to Turn Challenges into Opportunities
Jim Young, CEO & Founder, Realcomm
Automating the Lease Workflow – The Ecosystem Goes Deeper & Wider
Larry Schachter, CIO, Benderson (Moderator); John Fitzpatrick, Managing Director Innovations and Infrastructure, Blackstone; Helane Stein, CIO, Brixmor; Robert Entin, EVP & CIO, Vornado
Who's Listening in on Your Buildings?
Shahryar Shaghaghi, Principal, national Leader of Cybersecurity, CohnReznick
Exploring Opportunities for Data & Analytics – Where Does the industry Stand?
Robert Panetta, Director, Real Estate Intelligence, NYL Real Estate Investors (Moderator); Stephen Suriano, Director, Information Technology, DRA Advisors; Rudolph Reagin, VP, Corporate Services Program Lead, Corporate Technology, Deutsche Bank; Andrew Weakland, VP, Director of Systems Development, W.P. Carey
Event Chair
Larry Schachter
Benderson Development
Larry Schachter
CIO
Larry Schachter is a leader of technology operations and initiatives with distinguished performance during 20+ years of diversified experience in comm
Larry Schachter
CIO
Benderson Development
Larry Schachter is a leader of technology operations and initiatives with distinguished performance during 20+ years of diversified experience in commercial and residential real estate investment, management and ownership. He is currently CIO of Benderson Development, one of America’s largest privately held real estate companies that owns and manages over 700 properties encompassing over 40 million square feet in 38 states.
WHEN
Thursday, April 18, 2019
11:30am - 12:00pm: Networking
12:00pm - 12:30pm: Welcome & Introductions
12:30pm - 2:30pm: Working Luncheon & Presentations
WHERE
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse
Wine Cellar
1221 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10020
Gold Sponsors
11/28/2018CIO & Property Tech Forum | San Francisco
CIO & Property Tech Forum | San Francisco
PROGRAM
Realcomm | IBcon 2018: Navigating the Age of Acceleration
Jim Young, CEO, Realcomm; Howard Berger, Program Director, Realcomm
IT Benchmarking: What Makes CRE Different?
Frank Scavo, President, Computer Economics
Space as a Service: Where Are We Headed?
Julien Smith, CEO, Breather
Gensler Research Institute Experience Index: What Do Your Occupants Really Want?
Ben Tranel, Principal, Gensler
Emerging Tech in CRE
Stuart Appley, Managing Director, CBRE
Need for Speed: Facing the Dilemma of MORE
Scott Lewis, VP, In-Building Wireless Corning
Event Chair
Stuart Appley
CBRE
Stuart Appley
Managing Director, GWS Tech Solutions
Stuart Appley is a Managing Director in CBRE’s Global Workplace Solutions Group, where he is responsible for providing executive technology oversight
Stuart Appley
Managing Director, GWS Tech Solutions
CBRE
Stuart Appley is a Managing Director in CBRE’s Global Workplace Solutions Group, where he is responsible for providing executive technology oversight and consulting to clients. Stuart also has a technology innovation & thought leadership role, helping to develop, drive, and lead pilots on innovative digital projects across CBRE. He was previously the CIO at Shorenstein Realty Services, where he led the transformation of the company’s technology environment into an innovative and best in class organization.
WHEN
Wednesday, November 28, 20187
2:30pm – 3:00pm: Networking & Introductions
3:00pm – 6:00pm: Presentations
6:00pm – 7:30pm: Hosted Reception
WHERE
CBRE
Salesforce Tower
415 Mission Street
Forum: Training Room, 45th Floor
Reception: Cafe, 46th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105
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11/1/2018Real Estate Investment Management Forum
Real Estate Investment Management Forum
PROGRAM
Setting the Stage: CRE Investment Management Technology Today
Chuck Niswonger, President, NiceNets Consulting
Networking Workshop: Overcoming Resistance to Innovation
- Interactive workshop where attendees and sponsors work together to identify mitigation strategies to overcome innovation resistance
Client Case Study: Portfolio Analytics & Business Intelligence Using Multiple Data Sources
Sanjay Chojar, CIO, BNY Mellon; Chanviet Vo, Director, Real Estate Technology, BNY Mellon
Client Case Study: Yardi Investment Management Suite
Richard Malpica, VP & GM, Eastern US, Sales, Yardi
Recent Advancements in Robotic Process Automation/AI/ML
Josh Malinoff, Principal, REdirect Consulting; Faraz Memon, Principal, REdirect Consulting
Unprecedented Change Management & Business Process Optimization at Washington REIT
Susan Gerock, CIO, Washington REIT; Julie Miner, Partner, RE Advisory Services, Cohn Reznick
Overview of Corporate Performance Management (CPM) Tools
Julie Miner, Partner, RE Advisory Services, Cohn Reznick
Client Case Study: Taliance Implementation
Benoit Marsan, VP, IT Business Relationship, Ivanhoe Cambridge; Bruno Fiastre, VP, Taliance Solutions, Altus Group
Event Chair
Chuck Niswonger
NiceNets Consulting
Chuck Niswonger
President
Chuck Niswonger has over 30 years of successful leadership experience in technology-related roles that range from operating his own consulting company
Chuck Niswonger
President
NiceNets Consulting
Chuck Niswonger has over 30 years of successful leadership experience in technology-related roles that range from operating his own consulting company (www.nicenets.com) to directing the IT strategy of a real estate investment management firm to manufacturing and technology-enabled education. Chuck has also been the chair of the Realcomm Investment Management (IM) Advisory Council for the last ten years, managing content selection for the conference educational sessions, IM forums, workshops and webinars.
WHEN
Thursday, November 1, 2018
1:00pm – 1:30pm: Networking
1:30pm – 1:45pm: Welcome & Introductions
1:45pm – 2:30pm: Interactive Networking Workshop
2:30pm – 5:30pm: Presentations
5:30pm – 7:00pm: Hosted Reception
WHERE
BNY Mellon
240 Greenwich Street
10th Floor
New York, NY 10286
Gold Sponsors
10/24/2018CIO & Property Tech Forum | Toronto
CIO & Property Tech Forum | Toronto
PROGRAM
Realcomm | IBcon 2018: Navigating the Age of Acceleration
Jim Young, CEO, Realcomm; Howard Berger, Program Director, Realcomm
Applying Lessons Learned to the NextGen of Smart Buildings
Demetrius Marshall, VP Technology & Professional Svcs., Rycom (Moderator); Stephen Adams, GM, Cushman & Wakefield; David Gallagher, Project Manager Technology, Oxford; Scott McBrayne, Cadillac Fairview
QuadReal: Center for Innovation
Tom Sheraden, CTO, QuadReal; Alina Lloyd, VP Digital Innovation Programs & Research, QuadReal
Dynamic Data Architecture: The Foundation for Effective CRE Operations
Paul Wubbolts, CIO, CREIT; Azfar Mahmood, Founder, RE-Cycle Technologies
Creating a Smart, Digital Toronto
Sunil Sharma (Moderator); Michael Kolm, Chief Transformation Officer, City of Toronto; Rick Huijbregts, VP, George Brown College; Umberto Berardi, Associate Professor, Ryerson; Alexis Zamkow, Applied Innovation Lead, Capgemini
The Need for Speed: Facing the Dilemma of MORE
Ken Fround, Sales Director, Enterprise Network, Corning; Dave Balfour, Ontario Sales Manager, Enterprise Network, Corning
Event Chair
Tom Sheraden
QuadReal
Tom Sheraden
CTO
Tom Sheraden is deeply experienced in building and leading teams that focus relentlessly on executing business strategy and driving strong business re
Tom Sheraden
CTO
QuadReal
Tom Sheraden is deeply experienced in building and leading teams that focus relentlessly on executing business strategy and driving strong business results through technology and innovation. As CTO of QuadReal, he is responsible for using technology to drive competitive advantage. QuadReal is a Canadian real estate investment, development and management company operating on a global scale with a $24.5 billion portfolio that spans 23 global cities across 17 countries.
WHEN
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
2:30pm – 3:00pm: Networking & Introductions
3:00pm – 6:00pm: Presentations & Discussion
6:00pm – 7:30pm: Hosted Reception
WHERE
QuadReal
Commerce Court West
199 Bay Street, 20th Floor
Toronto, ON M5L 1G2
Gold Sponsors
10/18/2018CIO & Property Tech Forum | Chicago
CIO & Property Tech Forum | Chicago
PROGRAM
Realcomm | IBcon 2018: Navigating the Age of Acceleration
Jim Young, CEO, Realcomm; Howard Berger, Program Director, Realcomm
Innovation at Inland: Project Briefing
Sunder Pappu, VP Technology, Inland Real Estate Group
Building a Supercharged IT Organization
Christine Stone, VP Office of Program Management, Brookfield Properties
Deploying Two-Factor Authentication Across the Enterprise: Case Study
Dennis Main, CIO, Equity Commonwealth
Commercial Real Estate IT Benchmarking Survey
Frank Scavo, Computer Economics
Event Chair
Nick Covello
The John Buck Company
Nick Covello
SVP & CIO
Nick Covello is the SVP and CIO for The John Buck Company. He is responsible for the overall information technology strategy, infrastructure, and all
Nick Covello
SVP & CIO
The John Buck Company
Nick Covello is the SVP and CIO for The John Buck Company. He is responsible for the overall information technology strategy, infrastructure, and all enterprise-wide systems. Nick brings over 20 years of experience in the field of information technology with a diverse background including corporate, asset management, and construction development platform solutions. His extensive knowledge is integral to developing synergistic relationships between technology and tenant experiences.
WHEN
Thursday, October 18, 2018
2:30pm – 3:00pm: Networking & Introductions
3:00pm – 6:00pm: Presentations & Discussion
6:00pm – 7:30pm: Hosted Reception
WHERE
The John Buck Company
151 N. Franklin
Chicago, IL 60606
Gold Sponsors
10/11/2018CIO & Property Tech Forum | Dallas
CIO & Property Tech Forum | Dallas
PROGRAM
Realcomm | IBcon 2018: Navigating the Age of Acceleration
Jim Young, CEO & Howard Berger, Managing Partner, Realcomm
IT Benchmarking: What Makes CRE Different?
Frank Scavo, President, Computer Economics
NextGen Process Automation: Foundation for a Digital Real Estate Strategy
Chris Spaulding, Sr. Manager, Granite Properties; Ari Reubin, Research Scientist, Workplace, Stanford University; Dean Hook, SVP IT & Property Management, TIER REIT
IT Security Primer: What You Need to Start an Effective Cyber Program
Wade Hughes, CEO, 5Q Partners (Moderator); Carl Brady, CTO, Stream Realty Partners; Clint Osteen, Sr. Director IT, Granite Properties; Don Goldstein, CEO, AdKahn; Rob Schmidt, CIO/CTO Advisor, Piedmont Office Realty Trust
5G Evolution: Is Fiber Optic Connectivity a Requisite for the NextGen Network?
Michael O’Day, VP, Corning
Event Chair
Clint Osteen
Granite Properties
Clint Osteen
Sr. Director, IT
Clint Osteen is Sr. Director of IT and is responsible for directing Granite’s information services and telecommunications across the portfolio. Prior
Clint Osteen
Sr. Director, IT
Granite Properties
Clint Osteen is Sr. Director of IT and is responsible for directing Granite’s information services and telecommunications across the portfolio. Prior to joining Granite, Clint spent 10 years in consulting, providing commercial real estate companies technology and business improvement services.
WHEN
Thursday, October 11, 2018
2:00pm - 2:30pm: Networking
2:30pm - 6:00pm: Presentations & Discussions
6:00pm – 7:30pm: Hosted Reception
WHERE
Factory Six.03
603 Munger Avenue, 8th Floor
Dallas, TX 75202
Gold Sponsors
10/4/2018CIO & Property Tech Forum | London
CIO & Property Tech Forum | London
PROGRAM
Realcomm|IBcon 2018: Navigating the Age of AccelerationJim Young & Howard Berger, Realcomm<
DATA: The Cornerstone for CRE SuccessMax Ryerson, StratForce
Beyond the Space: Driving MAXIMUM RETURNS from CREMatthew Burnham & Ryan Perryman, PROP (M); Marc Altena, CohnReznick; Simon Parsons, RealFoundations
NextGen PROCESS AUTOMATION: Foundation/Digital RE StrategyMatthew Burnham, PROP (M); Ian Boggis, Cushman & Wakefield; Robert Stark, MJ Mapp; Jason Shaw, GVA; Simon Parsons, RealFoundations
Unlocking the HIDDEN VALUE in Your Building's Operational DataScott Horsnell, BUENO
Think Smart READY, Not Smart BUILDINGKathy Farrington, Google
Shifting the Paradigm to Digital Design & ConstructionShaun Klann, Willow; Harry Badham, AXA IM-Real Assets; Chris Brown, Microsoft; Matthew Marson, WSP
Event Chair
Harry Badham
AXA IM - Real Assets
Harry Badham
Head of Development UK
Harry Badham
Head of Development UK
AXA IM - Real Assets
WHEN
Thursday, 4 Oct. 2018
1:30pm – 2:00pm: Arrivals & Networking
2:00pm – 2:30pm: Welcome & Introductions
2:30pm – 6:15pm: Presentations & Group Discussions
6:15pm – 7:30pm: Hosted Reception
WHERE
Twentytwo
Marketing Suite, Level 5
22 Bishopsgate
London EC2N 4AJ
Gold Sponsors
Education Partner
9/27/2018CIO & Property Tech Forum | New York (Fall)
CIO & Property Tech Forum | New York (Fall)
PROGRAM
Takeaways from Realcomm | IBcon 2018
-Jim Young, CEO, Realcomm; Howard Berger, Program Director, Realcomm
Creating a NextGen Smart City Digital Strategy
-Alby Bocanegra, Interim CTO, City of New York
Venture Investing at the Intersection of Technology, Regulation and Real Estate
-Jordan Nof, Managing Partner, Head of Investments, Tusk Ventures
Weighing-In on the PropTech Landscape
-Sandy Jacolow, CIO, Meridian Capital; John Gilbert, COO, Rudin Management; Jeffrey Berman, Partner, Camber Creek; John Fitzpatrick, Managing Director, Innovations, Blackstone
Understanding and Managing the Risk of Emerging Technology Initiatives
-Andrew Sutton, Senior Associate, WilmerHale
Event Chair
John Fitzpatrick
Blackstone
John Fitzpatrick
Managing Director, Innovations
john Fitzpatrick is a Managing Director in the Blackstone Innovations and Infrastructure group. He oversees various projects and initiatives across th
John Fitzpatrick
Managing Director, Innovations
Blackstone
john Fitzpatrick is a Managing Director in the Blackstone Innovations and Infrastructure group. He oversees various projects and initiatives across the entire Innovations and Infrastructure group.
WHEN
Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018
2:00pm – 2:30pm: Networking
2:30pm – 3:00pm: Welcome & Introductions
3:00pm – 6:00pm: Presentations
6:00pm – 7:30pm: Hosted Reception
WHERE
Blackstone
The Hub, 22nd Floor
601 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10022
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