REALCOMM IBCON 2026
For four incredible days in San Diego, the commercial and corporate real estate technology community came together to learn, share ideas, challenge assumptions, and explore what comes next for our industry.
Realcomm IBcon 2026 was defined not only by the conversations taking place on stage, but by the hundreds of conversations happening between sessions, in the exhibit hall, during networking events, over coffee, on the golf course, and throughout the convention center. Long time colleagues reconnected, new relationships were formed, and practitioners from across the industry openly shared experiences, successes, challenges, and lessons learned.
Centered around this year's theme, The Tech REset: Now to Next. Focus. Adjust. Accelerate, the conference explored how organizations are moving beyond experimentation and into a new era of operational deployment. Across AI, cybersecurity, connected buildings, digital infrastructure, and enterprise transformation, the conversation increasingly focused on execution, scalability, governance, and measurable business outcomes.
Perhaps the strongest takeaway from the week was the energy and engagement of the community itself. Sessions were packed. Questions continued long after presentations ended. Hallway discussions regularly turned into impromptu working groups. Attendees weren't simply exploring what's possible; they were sharing how they are actively deploying new technologies, solving real operational challenges, and preparing their organizations for the future.
That spirit of openness, collaboration, and peer-to-peer learning has always been what makes Realcomm IBcon unique, and it was on full display throughout the week.
To everyone who attended, presented, sponsored, exhibited, advised, volunteered, and contributed: thank you. Your participation, expertise, and enthusiasm made Realcomm IBcon 2026 an unforgettable experience.
REALCOMM IBCON 2026
11TH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING AT TORREY PINES
The week began at the world-renowned Torrey Pines North Course for the 11th Annual Golf Outing. Sold out months in advance, the outing delivered spectacular views, friendly competition, and plenty of opportunities to connect with peers.
As always, the event was about more than golf. It provided an early opportunity for attendees to reconnect with familiar faces, build new relationships and ease into a week that would be filled with collaboration, learning, and conversation.
JUNE 2
CIO ROUNDTABLE
The 23rd Annual CIO Roundtable drew its largest attendance in years, filling the room with senior technology leaders from across the industry and underscoring the growing importance of technology strategy in commercial real estate.
The session brought together CIOs, technology executives, and digital transformation leaders for candid discussions on AI governance, organizational transformation, cybersecurity preparedness, technology investment priorities, and the evolving role of technology leadership.
As always, the greatest value came from the willingness of participants to openly share experiences, challenges, lessons learned, and practical strategies with their peers. The conversation was thoughtful, collaborative, and highly engaging, with attendees exchanging perspectives on how their organizations are navigating an increasingly complex and rapidly evolving technology landscape.
The strong turnout and active participation throughout the session reflected both the importance of the topics being discussed and the continued value of peer-to-peer learning among the industry's technology leaders.
SPECIALIZED INDUSTRY PROGRAMS
Throughout the day, attendees participated in focused programs designed for specific audiences and disciplines.
Industry practitioners came together to exchange ideas, compare strategies, and learn from organizations tackling many of the same challenges.
Smart Building Integrator Summit: Explored interoperability, standards, cybersecurity, and the changing role of systems integrators. A standout session featured three prominent building owners in an authentic and refreshingly candid discussion on what it will take for owners and integrators to move the industry forward together.
Smarter Connected Buildings Forum: Examined IP-centric infrastructure, open architectures, and portfolio-scale connected building strategies
Sustainability Roundtable: Focused on technology-enabled approaches to efficiency, resilience, sustainability, and operational performance.
CoRE Tech Roundtable: Explored how AI, data, workplace strategies, enterprise platforms, and employee experience are reshaping corporate real estate.
RealTalk Unlocked: Challenged some of the industry's most persistent barriers to innovation, leadership and opportunity while highlighting ways organizations can empower new voices and create pathways for future leaders.
WELCOME RECEPTION
The Welcome Reception kicked off the conference in style, with a packed exhibit hall, upbeat and lively music, dancing, great food and drinks, and an unmistakable buzz throughout the room.
From the moment the doors opened, attendees filled the hall reconnecting with colleagues, meeting new peers, and exploring the latest technologies and solutions on display. Everywhere you looked, conversations were underway, old friends catching up, first-time attendees making introductions, and industry leaders exchanging ideas.
The evening set the tone for the days ahead: open, energetic, collaborative, and driven by a shared commitment to advancing the industry together.
JUNE 3
GENERAL SESSION
The General Session brought the entire community together for a thought-provoking and forward-looking discussion about the industry's next chapter. Nearly every seat in the ballroom was filled as attendees gathered early, eager to learn, engage, and hear from some of the industry's leading voices. The energy in the room was palpable, reflecting both the excitement surrounding the technologies reshaping real estate and the community's desire to better understand what comes next.
Conference Chairs offered candid perspectives on the challenges and opportunities shaping commercial and corporate real estate, while industry leaders explored the growing impact ofAI, intelligent buildings, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, and organizational transformation.
One of the morning's most anticipated conversations featured Microsoft, sharing its journey from connected buildings toward autonomous operations and offering attendees a compelling look at what may lie ahead
The session challenged attendees to think beyond technology itself and focus on the leadership, operational change and organizational readiness required to turn innovation into measurable business value.
Questions and conversations continued well beyond the session itself, reflecting the relevance of the topics being discussed.
EXECUTIVE OUTLOOK
The Executive Outlook delivered one of the most anticipated
conversations of the conference.
Bringing together the CEOs of Yardi, MRI Software, Altus Group,
and VTS on a single stage, the session provided attendees with an unparalleled opportunity to hear directly from some of the industry's most influential leaders.
The discussion covered everything from AI and data strategy to market dynamics and platform evolution, offering valuable insight into where the industry is headed and what organizations should be preparing for next. Questions and conversations continued well beyond the session itself, reflecting the relevance of the topics being discussed.
CYBERSECURITY TAKES CENTER STAGE
The CRE Cybersecurity Forum moved to the main stage, reflecting the growing recognition that cyber risk has become a business risk.
Industry leaders shared uncomfortable cybersecurity truths and explored converged IT/OT security, emerging AI-related threats, vulnerability management, executive accountability, and the realities of securing increasingly connected portfolios.
The discussion reinforced a clear message: cybersecurity can no longer be viewed solely as an IT issue. It is a business, operational and leadership priority. The strong turnout and engagement demonstrated just how important this topic has become across the industry.
BUILDINGSAI: FROM EXPERIMENTATION TO EXECUTION
If one theme consistently surfaced throughout the week, it was AI.
From packed sessions and standing-room-only discussions to hallway conversations and networking events, attendees were eager to share what they were learning, where they were seeing success, and where challenges still remain.
The BuildingsAI program captured that momentum perfectly. Through candid discussions on organizational readiness, governance, risk, leadership, and deployment strategies, presenters explored how AI is rapidly moving from experimentation into day-to-day operations across the commercial real estate lifecycle.
What made these conversations especially compelling was their practicality. The focus was not on future possibilities, but on what organizations are implementing right now, and the lessons being learned along the way.
DIGIE AWARDS
One of the most anticipated moments of the week, the Digie Awards brought the community together to celebrate excellence in technology, innovation and leadership.
The evening recognized the individuals, organizations, and project teams pushing the industry forward through groundbreaking work in AI, cybersecurity, intelligent buildings, automation, and digital transformation. View 2026 Digie Winners.
More than an awards ceremony, it was an opportunity to celebrate the creativity, vision, and dedication that continue to drive progress across commercial and corporate real estate.
EDUCATION AND BEST PRACTICE SHARING
One of the defining strengths of Realcomm IBcon has always been the willingness of practitioners to openly share what they are learning—and this year was no exception.
Across more than 200 speakers, educational sessions, workshops, panels, and case studies, attendees gained access to practical insights, real-world experiences, and candid discussions from organizations actively navigating transformation.
Rather than focusing on theory, presenters shared successes, setbacks, lessons learned, and measurable outcomes. The result was an educational experience grounded in operational reality and designed to help attendees accelerate their own initiatives.
Key themes included:
• Agentic AI and enterprise automation
• Cybersecurity and operational resilience
• Data strategy and governance
• Connected building infrastructure
• Investment management and decision intelligence
• Organizational transformation and workforce readiness
• Smart building interoperability
• Sustainability and operational efficiency
Across every track, the emphasis remained on practical implementation, measurable outcomes, and lessons learned from real deployments.
REALCOMM LIVE
The Realcomm Live news desk returned to capture interviews and perspectives from industry leaders at the conference.
Throughout the event,
executives, practitioners, and
innovators stopped by to share
insights, discuss emerging
trends, and reflect on the
conversations shaping the
industry. Discussions covered
AI adoption, cybersecurity,
building operations, workplace
transformation, digital infrastructure,
and the technologies defining the next
generation of commercial and corporate real estate.
EXHIBIT HALL
The exhibit hall was a constant source of energy throughout the conference.
Whether attendees were exploring new technologies, reconnecting with trusted partners, discovering emerging companies, o rparticipating in Technology Showcase Pavilion discussions, the exhibit floor remained one of the busiest and most dynamic areas of the event.
The hall served as a true meeting place for the community, bringing together owners, operators, occupiers, investors, consultants, and solution providers in an environment built around conversation, collaboration, and discovery.
The enthusiasm and engagement throughout the floor reflected the growing momentum behind technology adoption across the industry.
A special thank you to all of our exhibitors and sponsors for bringing their expertise, innovations, and enthusiasm to the conference. Your participation helped create the collaborative environment thatcontinues to make Realcomm IBcon a unique gathering place for the industry's leading practitioners, thought leaders and solution providers.
JUNE 4
AI SHOWCASE
One of the most talked-about programs of the conference, the AI Showcase brought together real-world AI deployments from across the industry.
Designed to encourage direct peer-to-peer interaction, the Showcase gave attendees the opportunity to engage with owners and operators actively deploying AI across their organizations.
Questions flowed continuously as participants explored use cases, implementation strategies, lessons learned, and early results. The format created an atmosphere that was equal parts educational, practical, and collaborative.
WORKSHOPS AND OPEN DISCUSSIONS
The conference concluded with a series of highly interactive workshops and open discussions that kept energy and engagement levels high through the final day.
Attendees rolled up their sleeves to explore AI tools, cybersecurity strategies, organizational readiness frameworks, and digital transformation initiatives alongside peers and subject matter experts.
The sessions encouraged active participation, thoughtful discussion, and practical problem solving, providing attendees with actionable take aways they could immediately bring back to their organizations.
The strong turnout and engagement demonstrated just how eager the community is to continue learning, experimenting, and sharing knowledge together.
LOOKING AHEAD
As Realcomm IBcon 2026 came to a close, one message emerged clearly:
The industry is entering a new phase. Attendees rolled up their sleeves to explore AI tools,cybersecurity strategies, organizational readiness frameworks, and digital transformation initiatives alongside peers and subject matter experts.
The conversation is no longer centered on what technology could do. It is increasingly focused on what organizations are actually doingtoday.
Across the conference, attendees shared stories of AI deployments moving into production, connected building programs scaling across portfolios, cybersecurity becoming a board-level priority, and digital infrastructure evolving into a strategic business asset.