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Program Details

CoRE Tech's educational program includes several different learning opportunities to educate corporate real estate professionals about best practices, state-of-the-art technologies and emerging trends in the industry. Our program consists of four session styles, including: 1) Domain Expert Presentations and Discussions, 2) Case Studies, 3) Tech Briefings and 4) Table Topic Conversations. These educational session styles help to facilitate an engaging environment for professional development and encourage attendees to connect with peers to explore new technologies and ideas.

Program content, dates and times subject to change without notice.

Tuesday | November 19

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Guildhouse
Opening Session: The Tech Tipping Point: Is Corporate RE Forging Ahead or Treading Water? An Open Debate
As technological advancements continue to transform the corporate real estate (CRE) landscape, many are left wondering: are we witnessing genuine progress or just staying afloat amid the wave of new tech trends? This session explores the evolving role of technology in CRE, questioning whether the industry is truly embracing innovation or merely reacting to changes. This debate will spark a lively and thought-provoking discussion among our CoRE Tech chairs and conference attendees, providing diverse perspectives, success stories, and cautionary tales.

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

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

Speakers:
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Josh Bradshaw Visa
Josh Bradshaw Global Head of Workplace Innovation Josh Bradshaw is Global Head of Workplace Innovation at Visa. For over 20 years he’s designed and implemented real estate technology solutions for res
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Josh Bradshaw
Global Head of Workplace Innovation
Visa

Josh Bradshaw is Global Head of Workplace Innovation at Visa. For over 20 years he’s designed and implemented real estate technology solutions for residential, commercial, industrial, office, smart home and smart building. Prior to joining Visa in 2019, Josh worked at BlackRock and in Silicon Valley tech and real estate companies. He enjoys enabling change by architecting and implementing innovative solutions and lives by his mantra: Don’t work for technology; make technology work for you.

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Drew DePriest McKesson
Drew DePriest Director, Real Estate Operations Technology Drew DePriest is a Director of Real Estate Operations Technology at McKesson. Prior to joining McKesson, Drew worked as a Facilities Management Techno
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Drew DePriest
Director, Real Estate Operations Technology
McKesson

Drew DePriest is a Director of Real Estate Operations Technology at McKesson. Prior to joining McKesson, Drew worked as a Facilities Management Technology for a large technology client at CBRE, where he previously led Digital Solutions globally for the firm's workplace experience platform, Host. Prior to CBRE, Drew headed the global Collaboration Services team at Aon, led business development at workplace technology startup Comfy (acquired by Siemens), and spent 12 years operations and business development at building automation firm Automated Logic.

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Sabine Lam Google
Sabine Lam Workplace Services Tech & Data Lead Sabine Lam brings the digital building vision to the forefront of Google's Facility Operation teams, enabling a secure, integrated and scalable platfo
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Sabine Lam
Workplace Services Tech & Data Lead
Google

Sabine Lam brings the digital building vision to the forefront of Google's Facility Operation teams, enabling a secure, integrated and scalable platform that delivers next generation services to realize 2030 sustainability commitments, operational efficiency, and support healthy and productive spaces for Googlers. Her responsibilities include leading the development of a Workplace Platform to efficiently integrate building systems, facilitating the transition to a digitized and connected real estate portfolio, and collaborating with industry leaders to inspire and enable industry transformation.

1:45 pm - 2:25 pm
Guildhouse
Smarter Building Tech Transformation Tales: Building the Future and Learning from the Past
In the ever-evolving space of smarter buildings, success hinges on a strategic blend of cutting-edge technology, sustainability initiatives, organizational alignment, and robust cybersecurity – with a special emphasis on user-centric workplace design and operational efficiency. This session features the visionary leaders behind some of the most innovative smart building projects. Panelists will share their experience, revealing both the achievements and challenges encountered on their journeys. Through thought-provoking discussions, the panel will explore lessons learned, consider retrospective adjustments, and share forward-thinking strategies essential for staying ahead amidst rapid technological advances.

Moderator:
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Marc Petock Lynxspring
Marc Petock VP, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer Marc Petock is a pioneer in leading the Intelligent/Smart Buildings and M2M movements pushing the industry forward and has contributed to transforming
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Marc Petock
VP, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
Lynxspring
LinkedIn

Marc Petock is a pioneer in leading the Intelligent/Smart Buildings and M2M movements pushing the industry forward and has contributed to transforming and changing the Intelligent Buildings and M2M (now IoT) industries. As Chief Marketing and Communications Officer for Lynxspring, Marc leads corporate and product marketing, strategy, brand management, public relations and communications that support the company’s strategic and growth initiatives.

Speakers:
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Sabine Lam Google
Sabine Lam Workplace Services Tech & Data Lead Sabine Lam brings the digital building vision to the forefront of Google's Facility Operation teams, enabling a secure, integrated and scalable platfo
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Sabine Lam
Workplace Services Tech & Data Lead
Google

Sabine Lam brings the digital building vision to the forefront of Google's Facility Operation teams, enabling a secure, integrated and scalable platform that delivers next generation services to realize 2030 sustainability commitments, operational efficiency, and support healthy and productive spaces for Googlers. Her responsibilities include leading the development of a Workplace Platform to efficiently integrate building systems, facilitating the transition to a digitized and connected real estate portfolio, and collaborating with industry leaders to inspire and enable industry transformation.

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Neil Ross Walmart
Neil Ross Sr. Director, CRE Tech & Product Management, Corporate Real Estate In his role, Neil Ross leads the development and delivery of product and technology strategy across Walmart’s corporate real estate portfolio. He lead
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Neil Ross
Sr. Director, CRE Tech & Product Management, Corporate Real Estate
Walmart

In his role, Neil Ross leads the development and delivery of product and technology strategy across Walmart’s corporate real estate portfolio. He leads a wide variety of initiatives including smart buildings and campus, workplace experience, mobile engagement, portfolio sustainability, and more. Neil, his team of SMEs, and their partners define device, platform, and data strategies required to enable and deliver value to Walmart and support its corporate objectives.

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Kyle Tooke DB Engineering
Kyle Tooke VP, Sales & Marketing
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Kyle Tooke
VP, Sales & Marketing
DB Engineering

2:25 pm - 2:55 pm
Guildhouse
Convergence Conundrum: Bridging BMS and IWMS with Enterprise Tech for Total Data Control
As building management systems (BMS) and integrated workplace management systems (IWMS) evolve, their convergence with enterprise information systems represents a new frontier in corporate real estate. Leveraging this convergence allows building operators to optimize building performance, enhance the occupant experience, and align with broader business objectives. In this session, we'll dissect the complexities of data sharing among these systems, spotlighting both opportunities and challenges. Through practical strategies and compelling real-world examples, our panel will demonstrate how seamless integration leads to significant improvements in operational efficiency and decision-making.

Moderator:
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Sergey Gutkin IBIS
Sergey Gutkin EVP Sergey Gutkin a proven leader, specializing in business development, operations management, and master system integration. He has successfully structu
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Sergey Gutkin
EVP
IBIS

Sergey Gutkin a proven leader, specializing in business development, operations management, and master system integration. He has successfully structured and executed various strategic programs across many large enterprise portfolios. In addition, he is responsible for continuously improving and growing the IBIS firm. Sergey Gutkin continues to bridge the gap between technology and business requirements to successfully exceed client expectations.

Speakers:
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Robert Fitzgerald JLL
Robert Fitzgerald Executive Director, Client Growth Robert Fitzgerald is the Regional Technology Director for JLL Technologies. In this role, Robert helps clients shape their digital transformation stra
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Robert Fitzgerald
Executive Director, Client Growth
JLL

Robert Fitzgerald is the Regional Technology Director for JLL Technologies. In this role, Robert helps clients shape their digital transformation strategy. He and his team provide advisory and consulting expertise to clients to help identify, select, implement, and sustain workplace technologies, bringing fit for purpose solutions that deliver targeted business outcomes supporting workplace experience, portfolio optimization, operational efficiency, and carbon footprint reduction. Prior to his current role, Robert held several leadership roles with Nokia Workplace Resources helping transform their portfolio, organization and digital landscape globally.

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Shane Hobbs Walmart
Shane Hobbs Director, Product Mgmt.Corp RE
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Shane Hobbs
Director, Product Mgmt.Corp RE
Walmart

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Jeff Peel AIG
Jeff Peel Tech Program Manager,
Global CRE
Jeff Peel is a Real Estate Technology professional with over 20 years of industry experience. Jeff specializes in system implementations and has led
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Jeff Peel
Tech Program Manager,
Global CRE
AIG

Jeff Peel is a Real Estate Technology professional with over 20 years of industry experience. Jeff specializes in system implementations and has led Real Estate application roll outs for several Fortune 500 companies. He is an expert on Real Estate processes including transactions, lease administration, lease accounting, capital projects, and space management. Jeff currently works for AIG in the Global Corporate Real Estate group where he is the IWMS Program Manager.

3:15 pm - 3:45 pm
Guildhouse
Networking Break
3:45 pm - 4:15 pm
Guildhouse
DC Power in the Built Environment Unplugged: The Future of High-Performance Buildings
As the demand for energy efficiency continues to rise, DC power is emerging as a key enabler for the future of high-performance buildings. This session will explore the dual pillars shaping building design: DC power systems alongside IT technologies, and the critical role of distributed IoT networks. By leveraging the inherent efficiencies of DC power, we can reduce energy losses, integrate renewable sources, and simplify power conversion. At the same time, the distributed IoT network offers a more scalable alternative to traditional IT architectures.

Speakers:
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Luis Suau Sinclair Digital
Luis Suau Chief Business Officer Luis Suau is the Chief Business Officer at Sinclair Digital. With 40 years of overall IT experience; ,26 of them at Cisco, Luis previously worked as a
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Luis Suau
Chief Business Officer
Sinclair Digital

Luis Suau is the Chief Business Officer at Sinclair Digital. With 40 years of overall IT experience; ,26 of them at Cisco, Luis previously worked as a Technical Leader in Cisco's IOT Business Unit and was a key member in developing Cisco's Digital Ceiling and Digital Building Solutions. Luis helped to engineer the highly innovative Marriott Sinclair Hotel which leverages the use of Lithium-Ion Energy Storage, Digital Electricity, POE and USB-C. After its completion in 2020, Luis left Cisco to pursue his passion of expanding the scope of Digital Building Systems with a goal of developing a Building as a DC Microgrid.

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

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

4:15 pm - 4:40 pm
Guildhouse
Designed Operations around Sustainability
More info coming soon!

4:40 pm - 5:10 pm
Guildhouse
Disrupting Sustainability: Which Tech Innovations Are Actually Moving the Needle?
The built environment is a key contributor to global carbon emissions. While many technologies promise to reshape this landscape for a more sustainable future, identifying solutions that deliver real-world impact can be daunting. In this interactive breakout session, participants will debate which tech innovations are truly driving progress toward decarbonization and net zero. After the breakout discussions, groups will reconvene to share fresh insights on what’s working, what’s not, and where future opportunities lie in making corporate real estate more sustainable.

5:10 pm - 5:35 pm
Guildhouse
Disrupting Sustainability: Recap & Open Discussion
The built environment is a key contributor to global carbon emissions. While many technologies promise to reshape this landscape for a more sustainable future, identifying solutions that deliver real-world impact can be daunting. In this interactive breakout session, participants will debate which tech innovations are truly driving progress toward decarbonization and net zero. After the breakout discussions, groups will reconvene to share fresh insights on what’s working, what’s not, and where future opportunities lie in making corporate real estate more sustainable.

5:35 pm - 6:05 pm
Guildhouse
Workplace Revolution: Aligning People, Processes, and Tech
The success of any workplace program relies on the seamless alignment of four critical pillars: people, place, process, and tools. As workplace expectations are changing quickly, it’s imperative that organizations adopt a holistic and inclusive approach, breaking down silos to foster environments that are not only efficient but also sustainable and human centered. This session will examine the strategies needed to harmonize these pillars, addressing both environmental and human sustainability, technological integration, and the creation of spaces that resonate with purpose and inclusivity.

Moderator:
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Francisco Acoba EY
Francisco Acoba Principal, Strategy & Transactions, Corporate Real Estate Consulting Francisco Acoba is a principal at Ernst & Young LLP with more than 24 years of global experience providing management consulting services to Fortune 5
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Francisco Acoba
Principal, Strategy & Transactions, Corporate Real Estate Consulting
EY

Francisco Acoba is a principal at Ernst & Young LLP with more than 24 years of global experience providing management consulting services to Fortune 500 companies and the world’s largest public sector entities.

Speakers:
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Andrew Farah Density
Andrew Farah CEO
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Andrew Farah
CEO
Density

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Raj Singh JLL Spark
Raj Singh Managing Partner
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Raj Singh
Managing Partner
JLL Spark

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Steve Woods Gensler
Steve Woods Creative Technology Lead
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Steve Woods
Creative Technology Lead
Gensler

6:15 pm - 8:00 pm
Guildhouse
Networking & Cocktail Reception
Network with colleagues, reconnect with old friends, and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and drinks at day’s end. You’ll also have an opportunity to meet our Technology Solution Provider partners and explore the latest CRE products and services in the EXPO area.

Wednesday | November 20

8:30 am - 9:00 am
Guildhouse
Work 3.0: AI, Hybrid Trends, and Immersive Realities Redefining the Future
The future of work is rapidly evolving and hybrid models, technological integration, and adaptive workspaces are becoming the new norm. Successfully navigating this evolution requires a delicate balance between cutting-edge innovation and a human-centric approach. In this session, Arjun Kaicker from Zaha Hadid Architects will highlight the transformative impact of immersive technologies such as AR, VR, as well as disruptive AI applications, which are revolutionizing workplace design by creating flexible, digitally enhanced environments that promote collaboration, engagement, and adaptability for a diverse workforce.

Speaker:
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Arjun Kaicker Zaha Hadid Architects
Arjun Kaicker Co-Head, Analytics + Insights Arjun Kaicker is an Architect and Workplace Consultant with over 20 years experience specialising in innovative workplace design and technology, busin
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Arjun Kaicker
Co-Head, Analytics + Insights
Zaha Hadid Architects

Arjun Kaicker is an Architect and Workplace Consultant with over 20 years experience specialising in innovative workplace design and technology, business and user needs evaluation and most recently, AI driven workplace optimisation. As Co-Head of Workplace Strategies at Zaha Hadid Architects and previously as Head of Workplace Consulting at Foster + Partners, he has worked on over 200 office projects in over 50 countries, including headquarters for Apple, Bloomberg, Comcast and HSBC.

9:00 am - 9:35 am
Guildhouse
Smart Workplace Synergy: Current Integration and Future Horizons for Merging Building Tech with Employee Experience
Smart buildings and employee experience application offer significant benefits, but they don’t operate in isolation. Their true potential is unleashed when they converge. Combining building and experiential technologies can lead to smarter resource management, healthier environments, and improved employee satisfaction and productivity. This session explores how building and experience technologies integrate to create a seamless, efficient, and human-centric work environment. The panel will present real-world examples of this integration, highlighting both challenges and benefits, and discussing opportunities for the future.

Moderator:
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Emmanuel Daniel Alosanar
Emmanuel Daniel CEO & Founder Emmanuel Daniel is CEO & Founder of ALOSANAR. He is a visionary expert in workplace technology and human experience design focusing on Workplace Strat
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Emmanuel Daniel
CEO & Founder
Alosanar

Emmanuel Daniel is CEO & Founder of ALOSANAR. He is a visionary expert in workplace technology and human experience design focusing on Workplace Strategy, Sustainability, Smart Buildings, Cities & Campuses. He is known for his contributions to creating harmonious and efficient work environments across the world. With over two decades of experience at the intersection of technology and human behavior, Emmanuel has shaped the landscape of modern workplaces through his innovative strategies and empathetic approach to design.

Speakers:
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Michael Beteag Alosanar
Michael Beteag Senior Principal Consultant Michael Beteag is a strategic Chief Technology Officer (CTO), digital leader, and fan experience executive with over 30 years of expertise in scalable
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Michael Beteag
Senior Principal Consultant
Alosanar

Michael Beteag is a strategic Chief Technology Officer (CTO), digital leader, and fan experience executive with over 30 years of expertise in scalable technology strategies. He has a proven track record of implementing solutions for startups, mature businesses, Fortune 1000 companies, and professional sports teams.

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Brett Fisher ServiceNow
Brett Fisher Senior Director, Product Management, Workplace Service Delivery Brett Fisher is the Senior Director of Product Management for Workplace Service Delivery, and is tasked with defining and executing on the roadmap for
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Brett Fisher
Senior Director, Product Management, Workplace Service Delivery
ServiceNow

Brett Fisher is the Senior Director of Product Management for Workplace Service Delivery, and is tasked with defining and executing on the roadmap for the platform. Previously, he was a Senior Manager at Deloitte Consulting, with responsibilities in leading the IWMS practice. Brett has a decade of experience in leveraging technology to enable the Corporate Real Estate (CRE) function. He has led real estate technology strategy engagements, inclusive of technology system selection and modernization programs. He has relationships with real estate leaders, orchestrated the relationships with a variety of technology partners, and is a published thought leader, commenting on the future of real estate technology.

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Clament Lijoy EY
Clament Lijoy Program Manager, Real Estate Technology & Innovation Clament is part of the Innovation Team within Real Estate Technology and Innovation (RETI). He is currently assigned to lead the ideation, design, dev
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Clament Lijoy
Program Manager, Real Estate Technology & Innovation
EY

Clament is part of the Innovation Team within Real Estate Technology and Innovation (RETI). He is currently assigned to lead the ideation, design, development and deployment of EY’s smart workplace experience capabilities and allied smart infrastructure across various EY offices. Through his prior roles in EY, he has demonstrated expertise in leading enterprise level Innovation and emerging technology adoption initiatives.

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Francisco Ruiz Adobe
Francisco Ruiz Senior Manager Assets & Sustainability
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Francisco Ruiz
Senior Manager Assets & Sustainability
Adobe

9:35 am - 10:10 am
Guildhouse
Navigating the Tech Maze: Uncovering What Really Works in Workplace Design & Strategy
In today’s fast-changing workplace landscape, corporate real estate professionals face the challenge of creating effective, agile, and employee-focused spaces. This interactive breakout session offers a unique opportunity to exchange insights, best practices, and challenges in workplace design and strategy. Attendees will engage in small group discussions to explore what’s working—and what’s not—within their own organizations, exploring real-world examples and practical solutions. After these focused discussions, key takeaways and actionable highlights will be shared with the larger group, creating a collaborative space for learning and inspiration.

10:10 am - 10:35 am
Guildhouse
Navigating the Tech Maze: Recap & Open Discussion
In today’s fast-changing workplace landscape, corporate real estate professionals face the challenge of creating effective, agile, and employee-focused spaces. This interactive breakout session offers a unique opportunity to exchange insights, best practices, and challenges in workplace design and strategy. Attendees will engage in small group discussions to explore what’s working—and what’s not—within their own organizations, exploring real-world examples and practical solutions. After these focused discussions, key takeaways and actionable highlights will be shared with the larger group, creating a collaborative space for learning and inspiration.

10:35 am - 10:55 pm
Guildhouse
5G, DAS / CBRS Pacific Gateway Case Study
More info coming soon!

Speaker:
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Tony Schaffer HALO Networks
Tony Schaffer President Tony Schaffer has led a distinguished career spanning over 25 years in the wireless industry, marked by his exceptional leadership, business acumen, a
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Tony Schaffer
President
HALO Networks

Tony Schaffer has led a distinguished career spanning over 25 years in the wireless industry, marked by his exceptional leadership, business acumen, and deal-making prowess. Renowned for his loyalty, trust and strong rapport with C-level executives in REITs, Developers, and Owners across various real estate sectors, Tony is committed to delivering First Class service to HALO Clients and his team with unparalleled integrity.

10:55 am - 11:25 am
Guildhouse
Networking Break
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Guildhouse
Portfolio Densification: Crafting a Resilient Asset Optimization Strategy for Maximum Impact
As remote work reshapes the post-COVID workplace, many organizations are seeking innovative ways to create workplace experiences that not only entice their top talent back but also optimize operational costs. Targeting a 30-45% reduction in real estate footprints, companies focus on strategic site selection based on utilization, costs, site importance, age, employee proximity, and lease terms. This session will explore how a data-driven methodology can transform your real estate portfolio, enhance workplace experiences, and position your organization for success in the evolving work landscape.

Speaker:
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Charles Whiteley AECOM
Charles Whiteley VP, Global Digital Leader, B+P Charles Whiteley is VP, Global Digital Leader, B+P at AECOM. He has 15+ years of experience driving digital and business transformation efforts for Fo
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Charles Whiteley
VP, Global Digital Leader, B+P
AECOM

Charles Whiteley is VP, Global Digital Leader, B+P at AECOM. He has 15+ years of experience driving digital and business transformation efforts for Fortune 100 companies across a variety of industries. Charles is responsible for defining global digital strategy for AECOM’s B+P (Buildings and Places) business line and acts a key technology and strategy advisor for key client and government pursuits tied to smart cities, digital twins, smart campuses, common data environments, sustainability and large scale master plans and urban revitalization efforts.

12:30 pm - 12:50 pm
Guildhouse
Making Smart Buildings Smarter: Empowering Employees with 3D Maps and Intuitive Wayfinding
More info coming soon!

Speaker:
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Tal Rotman Pointr
Tal Rotman VP, Partnerships Tal Rotman has led partnerships and sales teams for over 15 years. Currently, as VP Partnerships, Tal is working with the Partner Ecosystem to transfo
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Tal Rotman
VP, Partnerships
Pointr

Tal Rotman has led partnerships and sales teams for over 15 years. Currently, as VP Partnerships, Tal is working with the Partner Ecosystem to transform how we interact with buildings. Together, we're focused on enhancing visitor experiences through digital maps, indoor location technology, and smart analytics. He is particularly inspired by the Pointr vision to digitally transform venues to create built environments that are not only more intuitive and efficient but also sustainable and accessible.

12:50 pm - 1:35 pm
Guildhouse
Lunch
1:35 pm - 2:00 pm
Guildhouse
AI's Role in Corporate Real Estate: Tech, Timelines, and Trailblazing Use Cases
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping the corporate real estate industry, offering unprecedented opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and growth. With advancements in machine learning, data analytics, automation, and generative AI, it now excels at analyzing data, automating processes, , and optimizing building operations. This session explores key AI technologies, adoption timelines, and pioneering use cases setting new industry standards. By addressing technological readiness, investment needs, and organizational change management, the panel provides insights into leveraging AI for new opportunities while acknowledging its limitations and risks.

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

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

Speakers:
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Josh Bradshaw Visa
Josh Bradshaw Global Head of Workplace Innovation Josh Bradshaw is Global Head of Workplace Innovation at Visa. For over 20 years he’s designed and implemented real estate technology solutions for res
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Josh Bradshaw
Global Head of Workplace Innovation
Visa

Josh Bradshaw is Global Head of Workplace Innovation at Visa. For over 20 years he’s designed and implemented real estate technology solutions for residential, commercial, industrial, office, smart home and smart building. Prior to joining Visa in 2019, Josh worked at BlackRock and in Silicon Valley tech and real estate companies. He enjoys enabling change by architecting and implementing innovative solutions and lives by his mantra: Don’t work for technology; make technology work for you.

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Craig Gillespie MRI Software
Craig Gillespie Managing Director, Occupier Division Craig is currently the Vice President and Managing Director of the Occupier division of MRI Software. He leads a global team with operations across AP
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Craig Gillespie
Managing Director, Occupier Division
MRI Software

Craig is currently the Vice President and Managing Director of the Occupier division of MRI Software. He leads a global team with operations across APAC, EMEA and North America and is responsible for a suite of products from mid-market to enterprise solutions. Prior to joining MRI Craig led the Real Estate and Workplace Solutions division at Trimble.

2:00 pm - 2:25 pm
Guildhouse
TECH ROUNDUP: Spatial Computing, xR & Generative AI for Commercial Property, Workspaces & Corporate Campuses
This session will get you up to speed with all the latest xR & AI tools, apps, products and services that are redefining the capture, management, operations and visualization of commercial space. We'll highlight case studies of companies leading the charge in adopting xR technology and enabling visual and conversational AI interactions with local and remote places, spaces and faces to learn what works, what doesn't and where it's all going. You’ll walk away with key insights, a list of resources to dive deeper, and a practical roadmap to prepare for this next wave of innovation.

Speaker:
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David Lorenzini Draw & Code
David Lorenzini Director
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David Lorenzini
Director
Draw & Code

2:25 pm - 3:00 pm
Guildhouse
Data Coordination 2.0: Building a Resilient OT Data Framework for Corporate Real Estate
An effective OT data strategy is essential for ensuring the success of any operational data application. It entails dealing with the challenges of managing data standards, databases (IDL, datamarts, data warehouses), data-consuming application standards, and much more. This session will examine the multi-faceted approach required to develop and maintain a robust data governance framework that seamlessly integrates organizational insight, strategic foresight, and analytical rigor. Our panelists will share their experiences through the critical stages of establishing, updating, and implementing a comprehensive data strategy, including examples of research projects that have utilized their OT data.

Speakers:
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Lincoln Bleveans Stanford University
Lincoln Bleveans Executive Director, Sustainability, Utilities and Infrastructure Lincoln Bleveans has been an executive in the global energy industry for nearly 30 years and currently leads Stanford University’s mission-critical op
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Lincoln Bleveans
Executive Director, Sustainability, Utilities and Infrastructure
Stanford University

Lincoln Bleveans has been an executive in the global energy industry for nearly 30 years and currently leads Stanford University’s mission-critical operations and world-leading innovation in sustainability and resilience, utilities, and infrastructure. He is a committee member of the Board of Oversight of the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and is active as a mentor and board member for technology start-ups in North America, Europe, and India.

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Gerry Hamilton Stanford University
Gerry Hamilton Director, Facilities Energy Management As a key member of Stanford University’s Sustainability and Energy Management (SEM) team, Gerry Hamilton oversees the department’s long-term energy u
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Gerry Hamilton
Director, Facilities Energy Management
Stanford University

As a key member of Stanford University’s Sustainability and Energy Management (SEM) team, Gerry Hamilton oversees the department’s long-term energy use planning; designs, implements, and directs assessment and outreach for sustainability programs; oversees business systems and analytics initiatives; and steers academic integration to aid program implementation.

3:15 pm - 3:45 pm
Guildhouse
Networking Break
The evolution of Generative AI (GenAI) from basic pattern recognition to sophisticated multimodal applications represents a transformative leap in AI capabilities. As organizations strive to harness the power of GenAI, they face the challenge of navigating rapid technological changes and identifying the most impactful applications. In this insightful session, panelists will share their experiences and innovative strategies for successfully integrating GenAI into corporate real estate operations. Key topics will include overcoming challenges related to integration, ensuring data privacy and security, managing resource constraints, maintaining quality, and achieving a clear ROI.

3:45 pm - 4:20 pm
Guildhouse
GenAI Adoption and Integration: Navigating the New Frontier in Your Organization
The evolution of Generative AI (GenAI) from basic pattern recognition to sophisticated multimodal applications represents a transformative leap in AI capabilities. As organizations strive to harness the power of GenAI, they face the challenge of navigating rapid technological changes and identifying the most impactful applications. In this insightful session, panelists will share their experiences and innovative strategies for successfully integrating GenAI into corporate real estate operations. Key topics will include overcoming challenges related to integration, ensuring data privacy and security, managing resource constraints, maintaining quality, and achieving a clear ROI.

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

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

Speakers:
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Joydeep Ganguly Gilead
Joydeep Ganguly SVP, Corporate Operations Joydeep Ganguly is currently the Senior Vice President of Corporate Operations at Gilead Sciences –. In his current role, his accountabilities include
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Joydeep Ganguly
SVP, Corporate Operations
Gilead

Joydeep Ganguly is currently the Senior Vice President of Corporate Operations at Gilead Sciences –. In his current role, his accountabilities include providing leadership for multiple functions: Corporate Engineering and Facilities, Sustainability and EH&S, Procurement, CFO2020 program and the CFO PMO (Program Management office). Joydeep joined Gilead in 2016 from Biogen, where he was Vice President and head of Biogen’s Global Biologics Manufacturing & Technical Operations organization.

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Charles Whiteley AECOM
Charles Whiteley VP, Global Digital Leader, B+P Charles Whiteley is VP, Global Digital Leader, B+P at AECOM. He has 15+ years of experience driving digital and business transformation efforts for Fo
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Charles Whiteley
VP, Global Digital Leader, B+P
AECOM

Charles Whiteley is VP, Global Digital Leader, B+P at AECOM. He has 15+ years of experience driving digital and business transformation efforts for Fortune 100 companies across a variety of industries. Charles is responsible for defining global digital strategy for AECOM’s B+P (Buildings and Places) business line and acts a key technology and strategy advisor for key client and government pursuits tied to smart cities, digital twins, smart campuses, common data environments, sustainability and large scale master plans and urban revitalization efforts.

4:20 pm - 4:35 pm
Guildhouse
Paving the Way: Phillips Edison & Company’s Pioneering AI Adoption Roadmap for Innovation
Phillips Edison and Company (PECO) is leading the way in commercial real estate by embracing artificial intelligence, with a strategic AI roadmap that sets new benchmarks for innovation. This presentation will provide and in-depth look at how PECO built a robust AI strategy, involving AI champions from various departments, to foster a culture of “train the trainers.” Discover how PECO identified the most relevant use cases for AI within the entire organization, streamlined adoption processes, and drove impactful change across the organization.

Speaker:
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Goutham Vulpala Phillips Edison and Company
Goutham Vulpala Vice President, Enterprise Applications Goutham Vulpala is currently AVP, Enterprise Applications at Phillips Edison & Company. In his current role, Goutham manages a team responsible of ent
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Goutham Vulpala
Vice President, Enterprise Applications
Phillips Edison and Company

Goutham Vulpala is currently AVP, Enterprise Applications at Phillips Edison & Company. In his current role, Goutham manages a team responsible of enterprise application architecture, development, and data analytics. Previously, he was with Citibank where he was the application development group manager responsible for ATM application development and customer survey data analytics. Goutham also was with Cincinnati Bell where he held various senior positions in IT.

4:35 pm - 4:55 pm
Guildhouse
Unpacking M365 Copilot: Streamlining Corporate RE Workflows with AI-Powered Productivity
In the ever-evolving world of corporate real estate, efficiency and adaptability are crucial. This session provides a comprehensive overview of Microsoft 365 Copilot, an AI-powered tool designed to revolutionize workflows by enhancing productivity and decision-making processes. Geared toward CRE applications, this presentation will demonstrate how M365 Copilot can seamlessly integrate with existing tools to automate routine tasks, generate data-driven insights, and simplify complex processes. Practical use cases, from automating facility management tasks to optimizing communication and collaboration within teams, will be highlighted.

4:55 pm - 5:00 pm
Guildhouse
AI in Corporate Real Estate: Ushering a New Era of Innovation
Following a day rich with discussions and insights on the applications of AI, this session will synthesize key takeaways and explore how AI is revolutionizing the way companies approach facility management, space utilization, and employee experiences. Corporate real estate experts will share their perspectives on the latest innovations, from predictive analytics and automated workflows to AI-driven sustainability solutions. Join us as we look ahead to what’s next, highlighting real-world examples, best practices, and strategies for leveraging AI to drive value and efficiency in corporate real estate.

11:25 pm - 12:00 pm
Guildhouse
Architecting Enterprise Excellence: Mastering Corporate RE's Data Landscape
A robust and holistic data architecture is essential for driving strategic insights, innovation, and competitive advantage. This session will explore the critical role of organizing data to ensure data quality, accessibility, security, and scalability – foundations that are vital for leveraging advanced analytics and AI applications. Our panel will guide you through the journey of designing and implementing an effective data framework, covering best practices for data collection, storage, processing, and management. A special emphasis will be placed on seamless data integration, rigorous governance, and compliance strategies that protect data integrity while aligning with regulatory requirements.

Speakers:
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Drew DePriest McKesson
Drew DePriest Director, Real Estate Operations Technology Drew DePriest is a Director of Real Estate Operations Technology at McKesson. Prior to joining McKesson, Drew worked as a Facilities Management Techno
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Drew DePriest
Director, Real Estate Operations Technology
McKesson

Drew DePriest is a Director of Real Estate Operations Technology at McKesson. Prior to joining McKesson, Drew worked as a Facilities Management Technology for a large technology client at CBRE, where he previously led Digital Solutions globally for the firm's workplace experience platform, Host. Prior to CBRE, Drew headed the global Collaboration Services team at Aon, led business development at workplace technology startup Comfy (acquired by Siemens), and spent 12 years operations and business development at building automation firm Automated Logic.

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Kapil Lahoti CBRE
Kapil Lahoti Chief Digital & Technology Officer, GWS Kapil Lahoti serves as Chief Digital Technology Officer for CBRE's Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) business. In this capacity, Kapil and his team are
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Kapil Lahoti
Chief Digital & Technology Officer, GWS
CBRE

Kapil Lahoti serves as Chief Digital Technology Officer for CBRE's Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) business. In this capacity, Kapil and his team are responsible for developing digital strategies and delivering technology solutions to meet the needs of CBRE’s GWS business which includes Facilities Management, Project Management and Management Consulting. Kapil has more than 20 years of experience driving business value through transformative technology initiatives.

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Neil Ross Walmart
Neil Ross Sr. Director, CRE Tech & Product Management, Corporate Real Estate In his role, Neil Ross leads the development and delivery of product and technology strategy across Walmart’s corporate real estate portfolio. He lead
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Neil Ross
Sr. Director, CRE Tech & Product Management, Corporate Real Estate
Walmart

In his role, Neil Ross leads the development and delivery of product and technology strategy across Walmart’s corporate real estate portfolio. He leads a wide variety of initiatives including smart buildings and campus, workplace experience, mobile engagement, portfolio sustainability, and more. Neil, his team of SMEs, and their partners define device, platform, and data strategies required to enable and deliver value to Walmart and support its corporate objectives.