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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.

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UPCOMING FORUMS

10/5/2023CIO & Property Tech Forum | New York (Fall)

CIO & Property Tech Forum | New York (Fall)

PROGRAM
Innovation at Blackstone
John Fitzpatrick, Sr. Managing Director & CTO, Alternative Asset Management Technology, Blackstone

Leveraging Occupancy/Traffic Analytics for Leasing & Operations
Jim Whalen, SVP, CIO/CTO, BxP; Joe Rich, EVP CIO, Related Companies; Yael Urman, CIO, Silverstein Properties; Todd Januzzi, SVO & CIO, Paramount Group

Pivotal Ways to Foster Workplace Connections
Jamie Hodari, CEO, Industrious

Partnering with Academia to Solve AI Challenges
Josh Panknin, Center for Artificial Intelligence in Business Analytics and FinTech, Columbia University

Program subject to change without notice.

Event Chair
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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. Robert had founded Integra
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Robert Entin
EVP & CIO
Vornado Realty Trust
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Robert Entin is currently EVP and CIO for Vornado Realty Trust, one of the nation's largest real estate investment trusts. Robert 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.

WHEN
Thursday, October 5, 2023
1:30pm – 2:00pm: Networking
2:00pm – 2:15pm: Welcome & Introductions
2:15pm – 5:30pm: Presentations & Discussions
5:30pm – 6:15pm: 1 Penn Executive Briefing
6:15pm – 7:30pm: Hosted Reception
WHERE
Penn 1
2nd Floor Conference Center
Grand Assembly
1 Pennsylvania Plaza
New York, NY 10119
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10/11/2023CIO & Property Tech Forum | Toronto

CIO & Property Tech Forum | Toronto

PROGRAM
How We're Applying AI and GPT in our Organizations
Glen Myrland, Director Building Technology & Data Analytics, QuadReal; Abid Syed, Manager Building Technology, Kingsett Capital; Nicolas Lee, Sr Director Business Intelligence & Analytics, Choice Properties

The Decarbonization Tech Journey: Organizational Alignment to Effect Change
Ali Hoss, Chief Sustainability Officer, Triovest; Sonny Thind, CTO, QuadReal; Joe Brown, VP, Building Technology, Kingsett Capital

Partnering with Academia to Solve Data Analytics and AI Challenges
Josh Pankin, Center for Artificial Intelligence in Business Analytics and FinTech, Columbia University

Making Sense of Smart Building Certifications
Jacques-Yves Bouchard, Director BOMA Best Operations, BOMA; Andrew Hollins, VP Development, GWL Realty Advisors; Thano Lambrinos, SVP Digital Buildings, Experiences & Innovation, QuadReal

Program subject to change without notice.

Event Chair
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Andrew Hollins GWL Realty Advisors
Andrew Hollins VP, Development
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Andrew Hollins
VP, Development
GWL Realty Advisors

WHEN
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm: Guests Arrive & Networking
2:00 pm – 2:15 pm: Welcome & Introductions
2:15 pm – 6:00 pm: Presentations & Discussions
WHERE
Canada Life Building
Hugh C. Baker Room
330 University Avenue
Toronto, ON M5G 1R8

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10/11/2023CIO & Property Tech Forum | Chicago

CIO & Property Tech Forum | Chicago

PROGRAM
Artificial Intelligence in the Built Environment
Sunder Pappu, SVP Head of Technology & Strategy, Inland Real Estate Group

A Discussion on the SEC Cyber Regulation and the Impact on CRE
Sean Nealon, VP Cyber & Info Security, Brookfield Properties

Partnering with Academia to Solve Data Analytics and AI Challenges
Josh Panknin, Center for Artificial Intelligence in Business Analytics and FinTech, Columbia University

IT Leadership in Uncertain Times (under construction)
Bill Sechen, CIO, Harrison Street; Bhavana Devulapally, CIO, Ventas

Program subject to change without notice.

Event Chair
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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
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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
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
1:30pm – 2:00pm: Networking
2:00pm – 2:15pm: Welcome & Introductions
2:15pm – 6:00pm: Presentations & Discussions
6:00pm – 7:30pm: Hosted Reception
WHERE
155 N Wacker Drive
2nd Floor, Conference Center
Chicago, IL 60606
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11/29/2023CIO & Property Tech Forum | London

CIO & Property Tech Forum | London

PROGRAM
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WHEN
Wednesday, 29 November, 2023

WHERE
Amazon HQ
1 Principal Place
London EC2A 2FA

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12/7/2023CIO & Property Tech Forum | Sydney

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PAST FORUMS

5/3/2023CIO & Property Tech Forum | New York (Spring)

CIO & Property Tech Forum | New York (Spring)

PROGRAM
The Growing OT Threat Landscape: Developing an Effective Cyber Program
Sandy Jacolow, Chief Technology Officer, ESRT; Min Kyriannis, Founder & CEO, Amyna Systems

Growing our Next Generation of Building Automation Techs
Mike Conway, Founder and Executive Director, Stacks & Joules; Jon Spooner, Co-Founder & CTO, Stacks & Joules

Can Artificial Intelligence Transform Real Estate
Liza Benson, Partner, Moderne Ventures

Integrating Access Control and Tenant Apps
Todd Januzzi, SVP & CIO, The Paramount Group

Event Chair
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Sandy Jacolow Empire State Realty Trust
Sandy Jacolow CTO Sandy Jacolow is the SVP, CTO at Empire State Realty Trust. He oversees technology innovation supporting Property Management, ESG, and PropTech activi
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Sandy Jacolow
CTO
Empire State Realty Trust

Sandy Jacolow is the SVP, CTO at Empire State Realty Trust. He oversees technology innovation supporting Property Management, ESG, and PropTech activities. He also runs ESRT’s IT and OT Cybersecurity programs working closely with the Information Technology and Compliance teams to monitor and mitigate risk associated with today’s cyber threats. He also serves as Chairperson of the REBNY (Real Estate Board of New York) Cybersecurity committee.

WHEN
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
11:30am - 12:00pm Networking
12:00pm - 12:15pm Welcome & Introductions
12:30pm - 2:45pm Working Luncheon & Presentations
WHERE
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse
Wine Cellar
1221 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10020

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1/18/2023CIO & Property Tech Forum | London

CIO & Property Tech Forum | London

PROGRAM
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Technology & Portfolio Innovation at Grosvenor Group
Ian Mair, Group Services Director, Grosvenor; Kevin Kincaid, Group Technology Director, Grosvenor; Craig O'Donnell, Group Innovation Director, Grosvenor; Andy Doyle, Innovation Director, Grosvenor Property UK

Understanding the CRE Tech Bubble and Planning for the Aftermath
Justin Segal, President, Boxer Property

Back to Buildings: The Role of Technology, Data and Cx
Matt Graham, EMEIA Strategy and Relationship Leader, RE Technology and Innovation; Isha Jain, Head of Digital & Technology, CBRE UK & Ireland; Andrew Creamer, Operations Strategy and Performance Director, Grosvenor Property UK; Jenny Obee, Information and Digital Technology Director, Argent Services LLP

IoT in Smart Buildings: A Comprehensive Look at a Complex Tech Landscape
Jim McHale, Managing Director, Founder, Memoori; Kathy Farrington, Senior Technical Program Manager, Google (TBC); Rob Murchison, Co-Founder, Intelligent Buildings; Ken Munro, Partner, Pen Test Partners

Call to Decarbonize: Unpacking Tech's Role in Overcoming the Hurdles
Sam Addison, Head of Enterprise Project Management, Colliers; Helena Rivers, Director, AECOM (TBC); Jason Rosamond, Founder, Future Earth; Andres Guzman, Head of ESG, Tishman Speyer; Andy Doyle, Innovation Director, Grosvenor Property UK

Driving Measurable Value with Data and Advanced Analytics: A Fresh Look at Modern Strategies
Will Young, VP Corporate Development, NavigatorCRE (moderator); Danny Stubbings, VP Technology, Data & Analytics, Oxford Properties Group; Mike Bessell, Managing Director, European Investment Strategist and Director of Global Strategic Analytics, Invesco Real Estate

Event Chair
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Kevin Kincaid Grosvenor
Kevin Kincaid Group Technology Director As Group Technology Director, Kevin is responsible for maximizing the value of technology investments in Grosvenor. With over 20 years’ experience in
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Kevin Kincaid
Group Technology Director
Grosvenor

As Group Technology Director, Kevin is responsible for maximizing the value of technology investments in Grosvenor. With over 20 years’ experience in technology, the last 17 of which have been in the property industry, he is passionate about how technology can be used to improve sustainability in the built environment, enhance the customer’s experience, and drive business performance. Since joining Grosvenor in 2014, Kevin has spent time in both London and Hong Kong, where he headed up the IT and Digital programme and development functions.

WHEN
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
1:30pm – 2:00pm: Guests arrive & Networking
2:00pm – 2:15pm: Welcome & Introductions
2:15pm – 6:00pm: Presentations & Discussions
6:00pm – 7:00pm: Hosted Reception


WHERE
Grosvenor
70 Grosvenor Street, Level 5
London W1K 3JP


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11/10/2022CIO & Property Tech Forum | Chicago

CIO & Property Tech Forum | Chicago

PROGRAM
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AUTOMATE EVERYTHING! Process and Workflow Automations That Really Make a Difference
Sunder Pappu, VP Technology, Inland Real Estate Group

Global PROPTECH Perspective: What is The Next Big Thing
Ivo van Breukelen, Partner, The Proptech Connection

OT Cyber and Physical Asset Disaster Recovery: Case Studies That Hit Close to Home
Lucian Niemeyer, CEO, Building Cyber Security

Digitizing VALUATIONS to Improve the Client Experience
Charlie Fisher, Global Strategy & Digital Transformation, JLL

Applying PASSIVE DATA Collection and innovative Analytics to Enterprise Decision Making
Mike Hart, CIO, Avison Young

Tour: 800 Fulton | Smartest Building in Chicago, Thor Equities & Stream Realty
Mark Bâby, Managing Director, Stream Realty

WHEN
Thursday, November 10, 2022
1:30pm – 2:00pm: Guests arrive & Networking
2:00pm – 2:15pm: Welcome & Introductions
2:15pm – 6:00pm: Presentations & Discussions
6:00pm – 7:00pm: Hosted Reception
WHERE
800 Fulton Market
Marche Conference Room
Chicago, IL 60607
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10/26/2022CIO & Property Tech Forum | Dallas

CIO & Property Tech Forum | Dallas

PROGRAM
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Digital Transformation and Change Management at Stream
Vibha Gore, VP Enterprise Applications, Stream Realty

Understanding the CRE Tech Bubble and Planning for the Aftermath
Justin Segal, President, Boxer Property

Managing Cyber Risk for Operational Technologies
Jeff Ewing, VP, Security Operations, 5Q; Clint Osteen, Sr. Director IT, Granite Properties; Gary Toretti, SVP & Chief Information Security Officer, CBRE; Vikram Shah, Director of Technology Innovation, LURIN

Data and Advanced Analytics: A Fresh Look at Modern Strategies
Kevin Shtofman, COO, NavigatorCRE; Wade Issa, VP Data Architecture, Crow Holdings; Bob Panetta, Sr. Director Real Estate Intelligence, NY Life;

Event Chair
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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
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Clint Osteen
Sr. Director, IT
Granite Properties
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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
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
1:30pm – 2:00pm: Guests arrive & Networking
2:00pm – 2:15pm: Welcome & Introductions
2:15pm – 6:00pm: Presentations & Discussions
6:00pm – 7:00pm: Hosted Reception
WHERE
Granite Park 1
5800 Granite Parkway
Conference Room #160B
Plano, TX 75024
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10/6/2022CIO & Property Tech Forum | Toronto

CIO & Property Tech Forum | Toronto

PROGRAM
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Epic’s Journey Launching a Smart Building Strategy From Scratch
Lachlan MacQuarrie, SVP Real Estate Management, Epic Investment Services

First Capital's Data Strategy & Implementation: Lessons Learned
Simon Streeter, CIO, First Capital REIT

How Smart is Smart? Smart Building Assessment and Scoring
Thano Lambrinos, SVP, Digital Buildings, Experiences & Innovation, QuadReal; Benjamin Shinewald, President and CEO, BOMA Canada

Leveraging CRE Investment Data & Analytics to Drive Measurable Business Value
Soheil Pourhashemi, SVP Head of Technology, Brookfield Properties

Event Chair
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Maria Aiello Manulife
Maria Aiello Global Head/Private Mkts & RE Tech Maria Aiello is Head of Technology at Manulife Real Estate. She has over 28 years experience developing and implementing multi-year IT strategies in c
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Maria Aiello
Global Head/Private Mkts & RE Tech
Manulife

Maria Aiello is Head of Technology at Manulife Real Estate. She has over 28 years experience developing and implementing multi-year IT strategies in complex real estate organizations.

WHEN
Thursday, October 6
1:30pm – 2:00pm: Guests arrive & Networking
2:00pm – 2:15pm: Welcome & Introductions
2:15pm – 6:00pm: Presentations & Discussions
6:00pm – 7:00pm: Hosted Reception
WHERE
Manulife
Think Big Room
200 Bloor Street East
Toronto, ON M4W 1E5

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REQUEST AN INVITATION

For general information or to request an invitation to one of our upcoming forums, please contact:

HOWARD BERGER photo HOWARD BERGER
Managing Partner, Program Director
Phone: 702.272.0602
Fax: 203.538.1818
hberger@realcomm.com

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