SESSIONS
Welcome & Introductions
Date: 6/2/2026 Time: 9:00 am - 9:05 am Location: 26B
Speaker:
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
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:
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
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:
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
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.
Anushka Grant
Anushka Grant
Strategic Transformation and Operations Leader | Board Director
Anushka Grant
Strategic Transformation and Operations Leader | Board Director
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
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:
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,
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:
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
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.
Ryan Easton
Carr Properties
Ryan Easton
VP, Engineering & Sustainability
Ryan Easton
VP, Engineering & Sustainability
Carr Properties
Marlene Farias
BGO
Marlene Farias
National VP Sustainability & Technical Services
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:
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
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:
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
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.
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
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:
Sangram Dhumal
Oxford Properties
Sangram Dhumal
Director, AI and Automation Centre of Excellence
Sangram Dhumal
Director, AI and Automation Centre of Excellence
Oxford Properties
Ryan Easton
Carr Properties
Ryan Easton
VP, Engineering & Sustainability
Ryan Easton
VP, Engineering & Sustainability
Carr Properties
Sekhar Kondepudi
Cisco Systems
Sekhar Kondepudi
Smart Buildings Solutions Architect
Sekhar Kondepudi
Smart Buildings Solutions Architect
Cisco Systems