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Realcomm IBcon 2026 | Spotlight Sessions: Sustainability Roundtable

June 2 | 9:00 am - 12:15 pm | San Diego Convention Center

A peer-driven dialogue examining how commercial real estate organizations are advancing decarbonization, electrification, and net-zero strategies amid investor scrutiny.

ADVISORS

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Joe Brown KingSett Capital
Joe Brown VP, Building Technology & Decarbonization Lead Joe Brown is responsible for enhancing technology, innovation, resiliency and sustainability, driving value across KingSett's real estate portfolio of
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Joe Brown
VP, Building Technology & Decarbonization Lead
KingSett Capital

Joe Brown is responsible for enhancing technology, innovation, resiliency and sustainability, driving value across KingSett's real estate portfolio of over $16 billion of assets under management. He began his career consulting on energy projects and building commissioning and has spent the last 15 years in building technology and operations through various roles.

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Marlene Farias BGO
Marlene Farias National VP Sustainability & Technical Services
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Marlene Farias
National VP Sustainability & Technical Services
BGO

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Anushka Grant
Anushka Grant Strategic Transformation and Operations Leader | Board Director
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Anushka Grant
Strategic Transformation and Operations Leader | Board Director

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Ali Hoss Colliers
Ali Hoss Head of Sustainability & Asset Optimization, Canada Ali Hoss is the Head of Sustainability & Asset Optimization, Canada at Colliers, where he leads the enterprise-wide strategy, operational transformati
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Ali Hoss
Head of Sustainability & Asset Optimization, Canada
Colliers

Ali Hoss is the Head of Sustainability & Asset Optimization, Canada at Colliers, where he leads the enterprise-wide strategy, operational transformation, and sustainable investment planning for a commercial real estate portfolio spanning 100 million square feet across Canada. He collaborates closely with some of Canada’s largest pension plans and institutional investors to develop and implement strategies that align financial objectives with sustainability priorities, driving value creation, asset resilience, and risk mitigation. Ali is a Forbes magazine contributor, certified energy manager, author, speaker, and university guest lecturer in engineering and sustainability.

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Sara Neff Microsoft
Sara Neff Partner/General Manager, Sustainability, Cloud Operations + Innovation
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Sara Neff
Partner/General Manager, Sustainability, Cloud Operations + Innovation
Microsoft

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Nada Sutic Epic Investment Services
Nada Sutic VP, Sustainability, Innovation & National Programs Nada Sutic is the Vice President, Sustainability, Innovation and National Programs at Epic Investment Services. In this role, Nada is responsible fo
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Nada Sutic
VP, Sustainability, Innovation & National Programs
Epic Investment Services

Nada Sutic is the Vice President, Sustainability, Innovation and National Programs at Epic Investment Services. In this role, Nada is responsible for strategy and implementation of sustainability, digital building transformation and numerous operational programs with a focus on implementation through building operations and performance across the company’s diverse portfolio. With 15+ years of experience in commercial real estate, focused on sustainability, operational excellence and property management, Nada leads with a drive for successful implementation and critical measurement.

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Vicki Worden Green Building Initiative
Vicki Worden CEO
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Vicki Worden
CEO
Green Building Initiative

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SESSIONS

Welcome & Introductions
Date: 6/2/2026    Time: 9:00 am - 9:05 am    Location: 26B
Speaker:
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Ali Hoss Colliers
Ali Hoss Head of Sustainability & Asset Optimization, Canada Ali Hoss is the Head of Sustainability & Asset Optimization, Canada at Colliers, where he leads the enterprise-wide strategy, operational transformati
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Ali Hoss
Head of Sustainability & Asset Optimization, Canada
Colliers

Ali Hoss is the Head of Sustainability & Asset Optimization, Canada at Colliers, where he leads the enterprise-wide strategy, operational transformation, and sustainable investment planning for a commercial real estate portfolio spanning 100 million square feet across Canada. He collaborates closely with some of Canada’s largest pension plans and institutional investors to develop and implement strategies that align financial objectives with sustainability priorities, driving value creation, asset resilience, and risk mitigation. Ali is a Forbes magazine contributor, certified energy manager, author, speaker, and university guest lecturer in engineering and sustainability.

ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION: What's Everyone Experiencing Around Sustainability?
Date: 6/2/2026    Time: 9:05 am - 9:50 am    Location: 26B
This facilitated Sustainability Roundtable brings practitioners together for an open, peer-driven discussion on what’s happening in the field. Participants will share real experiences and compare perspectives on returns i.e. financial, operational, and reputational, while unpacking the tension between ESG, branding, risk management, and asset performance. Designed as an opportunity for a rare, candid open discussion, this session emphasizes practical insight, active dialogue, and honest benchmarking across evolving sustainability priorities.

Moderator:
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Ali Hoss Colliers
Ali Hoss Head of Sustainability & Asset Optimization, Canada Ali Hoss is the Head of Sustainability & Asset Optimization, Canada at Colliers, where he leads the enterprise-wide strategy, operational transformati
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Ali Hoss
Head of Sustainability & Asset Optimization, Canada
Colliers

Ali Hoss is the Head of Sustainability & Asset Optimization, Canada at Colliers, where he leads the enterprise-wide strategy, operational transformation, and sustainable investment planning for a commercial real estate portfolio spanning 100 million square feet across Canada. He collaborates closely with some of Canada’s largest pension plans and institutional investors to develop and implement strategies that align financial objectives with sustainability priorities, driving value creation, asset resilience, and risk mitigation. Ali is a Forbes magazine contributor, certified energy manager, author, speaker, and university guest lecturer in engineering and sustainability.

Speakers:
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Ben Anderson Navy Federal Credit Union
Ben Anderson Manager, Energy & Sustainability Ben Anderson is a Corporate Sustainability Program Manager at Navy Federal Credit Union, where he leads enterprise-wide environmental initiatives — in
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Ben Anderson
Manager, Energy & Sustainability
Navy Federal Credit Union

Ben Anderson is a Corporate Sustainability Program Manager at Navy Federal Credit Union, where he leads enterprise-wide environmental initiatives — including LEED v5 O+M and Fitwel certification programs. A Certified Energy Manager, Ben brings a rare combination of analytical rigor, operational depth, and strategic vision to corporate sustainability, having built programs from inception that span energy management, ESG compliance, and workplace wellness. Before transitioning to sustainability, he served as a Deputy Director for Business and Strategy for Naval District Washington.

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Anushka Grant
Anushka Grant Strategic Transformation and Operations Leader | Board Director
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Anushka Grant
Strategic Transformation and Operations Leader | Board Director

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Victor Iaccino CT REIT
Victor Iaccino VP, Operations Victor Iaccino is Vice President, Operations at CT REIT where he oversees the property management and operations teams. Victor has over 15 years exper
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Victor Iaccino
VP, Operations
CT REIT

Victor Iaccino is Vice President, Operations at CT REIT where he oversees the property management and operations teams. Victor has over 15 years experience in the commercial real estate industry. Prior to joining CT REIT in 2016, he held a number of roles at Canadian Tire Real Estate Ltd within their development and operation groups.

The New Energy Reality: Supply Risk, Data Gaps, and the Data Center Effect
Date: 6/2/2026    Time: 9:55 am - 10:30 am    Location: 26B
This panel explores the new energy reality facing real estate: tightening supply, rising demand, and growing uncertainty. Our panelists will examine energy security risks, the strain data centers place on local grids, and persistent gaps in utility data that hinder planning and reporting. The discussion will connect these forces to asset performance and portfolio strategy, offering practical insights on navigating grid constraints, improving data visibility, and building resilience in an increasingly complex energy landscape.

Moderator:
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Randy Moss Yardi
Randy Moss Industry Principal, Energy Randy Moss is a seasoned energy management and sustainability expert with over 30 years of experience. As Manager of Sustainability Products at Yardi,
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Randy Moss
Industry Principal, Energy
Yardi

Randy Moss is a seasoned energy management and sustainability expert with over 30 years of experience. As Manager of Sustainability Products at Yardi, he is responsible for helping clients and internal teams identify how Yardi's systems and products can most effectively address specific sustainability needs. Randy has a deep understanding of the ENERGY STAR and GRESB reporting frameworks, and he has led teams in developing and implementing innovative solutions to help clients achieve their sustainability goals. He is also a strong advocate for sustainability education and outreach, and he regularly speaks and writes on the latest trends and best practices in the field.

Speakers:
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Joe Brown KingSett Capital
Joe Brown VP, Building Technology & Decarbonization Lead Joe Brown is responsible for enhancing technology, innovation, resiliency and sustainability, driving value across KingSett's real estate portfolio of
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Joe Brown
VP, Building Technology & Decarbonization Lead
KingSett Capital

Joe Brown is responsible for enhancing technology, innovation, resiliency and sustainability, driving value across KingSett's real estate portfolio of over $16 billion of assets under management. He began his career consulting on energy projects and building commissioning and has spent the last 15 years in building technology and operations through various roles.

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Ryan Easton Carr Properties
Ryan Easton VP, Engineering & Sustainability
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Ryan Easton
VP, Engineering & Sustainability
Carr Properties

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Marlene Farias BGO
Marlene Farias National VP Sustainability & Technical Services
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Marlene Farias
National VP Sustainability & Technical Services
BGO

Low Voltage, High Impact: How Modern Power Distribution Is Reshaping Connected Commercial Buildings
Date: 6/2/2026    Time: 10:55 am - 11:25 am    Location: 26B
This case study examines the advanced energy and technology infrastructure being deployed in a next-generation commercial workplace. The session explores how Digital Electricity® and modern low-voltage power distribution architectures are being integrated across lighting, power, and connected building systems to improve flexibility, scalability, and operational efficiency. Attendees will gain insight into emerging approaches for converged building infrastructure, distributed technology architectures, and the evolving role of power, network, and intelligent building systems in shaping the future of the built environment.

Moderator:
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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.

Speakers:
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Jon Fine Vision Technologies
Jon Fine VP, Solution Architecture Jon Fine leads the Solution Architecture team within Vision’s Technology Center of Excellence supporting both the sales and delivery teams on defining
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Jon Fine
VP, Solution Architecture
Vision Technologies

Jon Fine leads the Solution Architecture team within Vision’s Technology Center of Excellence supporting both the sales and delivery teams on defining and designing technology solutions to empower our customers businesses and provide solutions that reflect their unique business cultures. Through the years, Jon has served in multiple positions spanning all of Vision’s technologies giving him a unique perspective into wholistic solutions that truly take advantage of IP convergence. He helped define and led Vision’s Integrated Technology Delivery (ITD) initiative for over the past 10 years.

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Karl Jonsson AXON Networks
Karl Jonsson SVP, Global Hardware Products Karl Jónsson is a technology executive, inventor, and entrepreneur focused on power architecture, networking, and intelligent infrastructure. He serve
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Karl Jonsson
SVP, Global Hardware Products
AXON Networks

Karl Jónsson is a technology executive, inventor, and entrepreneur focused on power architecture, networking, and intelligent infrastructure. He serves as SVP of Global Hardware Products at AXON Networks, leading broadband access, telco CPE, and enterprise infrastructure products, and is also a board member of Sinclair Digital. Founder of X-PoE and Visiolite LLC, Karl has held leadership roles at LUUM.iO, Cisco Systems, Tridonic, Zumtobel Group, and Belkin International, working across networking, smart buildings, lighting, and IoT platforms. He is named on more than 87 patents and patent applications spanning power systems, networking, IoT, and lighting technologies.

AI Case Study Showcase
Date: 6/2/2026    Time: 11:30 am - 12:15 pm    Location: 26B
This session features three live demonstrations of AI applications built and deployed by commercial and corporate real estate practitioners. Each presenter will walk through the use case, development approach, and how it was successfully operationalized within their organization. The focus is on practical outcomes: what worked, what didn’t, and where measurable value is being realized, offering a grounded view of AI in action across real estate operations.
  • Agentic AI - Tenant Risk and Opportunity Navigator (TRON).
  • AI-Enabled Recommissioning and Demand Management
  • A Framework for Agentic Development of Multiple Sustainability Use Cases


Speakers:
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Sangram Dhumal Oxford Properties
Sangram Dhumal Director, AI and Automation Centre of Excellence
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Sangram Dhumal
Director, AI and Automation Centre of Excellence
Oxford Properties

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Ryan Easton Carr Properties
Ryan Easton VP, Engineering & Sustainability
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Ryan Easton
VP, Engineering & Sustainability
Carr Properties

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Sekhar Kondepudi Cisco Systems
Sekhar Kondepudi Smart Buildings Solutions Architect
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Sekhar Kondepudi
Smart Buildings Solutions Architect
Cisco Systems

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The Realcomm IBcon 2026 Sustainability Roundtable is a by invitation only event.

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