Program Speakers

Joseph Aamidor is an experienced product leader and expert in smart buildings, real estate technology and facility operations. He provides product and market strategy guidance to building owners/operators, established building management firms, technology providers, investors, and early-stage innovators. Previously, he served as Director of Product at Lucid Design Group and was a product manager at Johnson Controls.

Jennifer Allard is Director, Private Investment Initiatives and Operations for Real Estate at HOOPP and Chair of the Real Estate Data Initiative (REDI), a global, investor-led collaboration advancing standardized real estate investment data. She works at the intersection of investment management, data strategy, and operations, with a focus on improving transparency, efficiency, and scalability across private markets. Through REDI, she is helping to operationalize structured data reporting by aligning industry stakeholders around a common data model to support better decision-making today and enable more advanced analytics over time.

Aaron Altscher is the VP, IT at Carr. Aaron leads IT innovation efforts and is the architect and developer for Carr’s Data Analytics, IoT, Machine Learning/AI, and Hospitality platforms. Aaron’s 2022 focus is on IT innovation around data automation and the return to work movement.

Devang Amin is currently a Senior Business Intelligence + AI Design Analyst at COPT. He focuses on AI design, governance, and applied data work across the enterprise, with an emphasis on practical, governed AI use in commercial real estate.

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.

Clark Ardern is Chief Technology Officer at Link Logistics, where he leads technology strategy and the delivery of digital products for employees, partners, investors, and customers. Founded in 2019 as a subsidiary of Blackstone, Link operates 3,000+ warehouses across North America, providing leasing, facility management, site selection, and build-to-suit services to support efficient last-mile distribution. Previously, Clark was Global CTO at JLL for a decade, leading major technology and transformation initiatives, and earlier headed Technology Architecture and Strategy at CNA Insurance.

Greg Azar is a seasoned leader with over 25-years of real estate and operational experience, having overseen operational responsibilities across portfolios in the U.S., Mexico, Canada, U.K., and Europe. Greg is currently the Senior Vice President at Realty Income where his team handles the property management, construction management, and client service offerings a portfolio of 15,000+ properties.

Marlena Badway has fifteen years of experience in commercial real estate focused on strategy and business transformation. Marlena has deep real estate domain expertise, having worked with global Real Estate Owners and Investment Managers operating portfolios across all asset sectors and several geographic markets, including the United States, Europe and Asia Pacific.

Gary Bailey serves as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Phillips Edison & Company (PECO), one of the nation’s largest owners and operators of grocery-anchored shopping centers. With over 25 years of experience in information technology and 18 years in commercial real estate at PECO, Gary leads the company’s strategic IT initiatives with a focus on innovation, operational excellence, and digital transformation. In his role, Gary oversees the development and implementation of cutting-edge IT solutions that drive business growth and efficiency. He is responsible for ensuring the security, scalability, and resilience of PECO’s technology infrastructure, while aligning IT strategy with the company’s long-term goals. Gary is recognized for his forward-thinking approach and commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration within the IT organization.

Finding a leader who clearly sees and understands a project from the point of view of every team member is no easy task. Langdon Baker is just such a leader, with a resume uniquely tailored to the strategy and deployment of Intelligent Integrated Systems. Drawing from his experience as both a consultant and a client, he specializes in careful collaboration with team members and, ultimately, leverages Smart Building technology and telecommunications infrastructure to meet each project's specific needs. A proven expert in everything from data centre design, to multi-million-dollar digital hospitals, to intelligent and connected office buildings, Langdon provides clients with the information they need in order to make informed strategic decisions.

Chris Barbier leads Yardi’s Investment Suite, collaborating with clients and teams to deliver real estate investment solutions. With 25+ years in software, finance, and professional services, he brings expertise in product management, consulting, and portfolio accounting.

Jeff Beavers is Executive Director with National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). With more than 30 years in the information and communications technology (ICT) industry, Jeff began his telecommunications career in the U.S. Air Force. He has served in various design and consulting roles in many types of industries, including the Department of Defense, municipal and federal government, K–12 and higher education, healthcare, sports and entertainment, data centers, and utilities (broadband, water, energy, wind and solar). Jeff is a Registered Communications Distribution Designer and has the OSP Designer credential. He is a recognized subject matter expert and past President of BICSI, a global professional association supporting the advancement of the ICT community.

Howard Berger has over 30 years of experience in technology and commercial/investment real estate. As Realcomm's SVP Programs, he manages its US and international conferences and CIO programs. Previously, he was with The Jamesan Group, which specialized in strategic technology consulting for the commercial real estate industry and prior to that, he was with TRW Real Estate Information Systems where he developed real estate information systems for the mortgage, appraisal and title insurance industries.

Robin Berumen is ARA’s Senior Vice President, Information Technology, responsible for overseeing all technology operations, including property technology, infrastructure, and cybersecurity. He oversees the firm’s technical auditing and digital wellness programs and leads the firm’s technology vendor management across departments. He also serves on the firm’s IT Steering Committee. Previously, he served as a Manager of Server Infrastructure at Anschutz Entertainment Group.

Ajoy Bhattacharya is a Senior Technology Strategist working within Microsoft’s AEC sub vertical. In his role he works with CIOs and other executives to strategize on their IT and Innovation plans. He also serves as an Industry Executive for the AEC space. Prior to joining Microsoft Ajoy was a senior leader in IT and Innovation roles at Suffolk Construction, one of largest privately held General Contractors and a leader in the Construction industry. His passion lies in disrupting the construction industry and some of his works has led to innovative solutions for this industry that were created on Microsoft’s platforms.

Jeff Blasbalg joined Dealpath in 2024 as Senior Director of Product, focused on strengthening transparency, data-driven decision-making, and process digitization for commercial real estate professionals. He brings deep experience in product strategy, data analytics, and CRE investment technology. Prior to Dealpath, Jeff held leadership roles at Lightcast and CoStar Group, including Vice President of Product Management for CoStar’s flagship Suite product. He began his career at Resolve Technology, later acquired by CoStar, where he ultimately led the Investment Analysis division as Chief Operating Officer.

Andrew Blauvelt is Vice President of Product and Commercial at Noda, where he leads strategy and growth for the company's agentic AI platform for commercial building operations. Andrew brings a rare combination of hands-on engineering expertise and enterprise commercial leadership; he began his career as a building controls field technician, went on to work as an energy engineer at AECOM, and spent nearly a decade in product, sales engineering, and business development roles at Acuity Brands, where he served as Head of Product for Atrius (BuildingOS). That trajectory — from the mechanical room to the boardroom — gives him a grounded, practical perspective on what it actually takes to optimize building performance at scale. His work has earned multiple industry recognitions, including Top Product of 2024 and the Sustainability Leadership Award.

Ryan Botwinick is CEO and founder of Fyxt, an AI-powered property operations platform for commercial real estate. An operator first, he focuses on embedding AI directly into real workflows rather than layering on new tools. He founded Fyxt after seeing how fragmented systems and manual processes increase risk and limit scale across portfolios. His work centers on overlooked workflows like inspections, compliance, and vendor performance, using automation to drive efficiency. Fyxt partners with complex portfolios to standardize operations to optimize teams. He speaks on practical AI adoption, operational efficiency, and the future of connected, execution-driven real estate systems.

Clayton Broemsen is VP of IT Infrastructure for Cousins Properties, a REIT based in Atlanta, GA. He is responsible for all aspects of Cousins’ IT Infrastructure as it applies to the Corporate Office and Property Infrastructure including Networks, End User Devices, Security, Data Centers and Disaster Recovery.

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.

Howard Buzick is co-founder and SVP Business Development for American Bandwidth. He builds relationships with mobile operators, network solution providers, and other partners to enable seamless and secure indoor coverage using the Passpoint® standard from the Wi-Fi Alliance. He is keenly interested in public safety, and sees economically viable indoor connectivity as a key initiative to keep people safe indoors. Howard has over 25 years of experience working in the wireless industry and has been focused on enabling cellular and Wi-Fi convergence since 2009. As VP Business Development for Boingo Wireless, he executed the industry’s first major Passpoint agreements with wireless carriers.

Michael Clawar is SVP, Innovation at Altus Group, where he leads data science, innovation, and data & analytics solution development. Michael joined Altus Group in 2021 following the acquisition of StratoDem Analytics, a data science as a service firm he founded and ran. He specializes in building technology solutions for commercial real estate through applied machine learning, AI, and econometrics.

Scott Cochrane is President and CEO of Cochrane Supply & Engineering, overseeing six branches throughout three states and one in Canada. He is an advisory council member for multiple industry manufacturers such as Honeywell, Johnson Controls, and Tridium.

Ben Cooper is a seasoned expert in commercial real estate technology, currently serving as the Director of Property Technology at BGO. With nearly a decade of experience in the industry, Ben has consistently driven innovation and efficiency within the property technology sector. His leadership and vision have been instrumental in advancing the integration of cutting-edge technologies, ensuring enhanced operational performance and improved client experiences. Ben holds a proven track record of success in managing large-scale technology projects and fostering strong industry partnerships. His insights and expertise make him a valuable contributor to the future of property technology.

Luis Coton Director of Strategic Channels at Allied Telesis, based in Tampa, Florida, with two decades of experience in IT manufacturing and distribution sales. He has a strong track record in driving sales growth, developing channels, and leading high-performing inside and field sales teams across North America’s networking solutions market.

Brandon Dalida is a Regional Sales Director at MultiTech, where he leads Connected Buildings and IoT initiatives to modernize building operations through secure LoRaWAN connectivity, edge intelligence, and open systems integration.

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.

Mardos Davidian is a seasoned professional with over 17 years of experience in the IT/OT space, specializing in network infrastructure and connectivity solutions. His expertise spans both on-premise and cloud deployments across a range of enterprise infrastructure platforms. Since entering the real estate sector in 2020, Mardos has been a key driver in the deployment of Passive Optical Networks (PON), delivering robust Gigabit and XGS-PON solutions that support both building operations and tenant services. His work continues to sit at the intersection of technology and real estate, enabling smarter, more connected buildings

Ronna Davis is the Chief Revenue Officer at VoltServer, Inc., with over 30 years in networking and telecommunications. She spent over 17 years at CommScope in strategy, sales, and global partnerships. Her career also includes eight years in telecom network design and construction and two years in wholesale distribution. She served as TIA SPEC Chair (2020-2023), participated in the NIST Smart Building Challenge, and is currently the Secretary of the FMP Alliance board.

Edi Demaj is one of the Co-Founders of KODE Labs and is a key contributor to the vision and roadmap for the company. He is responsible for helping bridge the gap between technology, product and other areas within the company. Prior to KODE Labs, he was the Co-Founder of Rocket Fiber, top three fastest internet providers in America and a Managed Services provider.

Etrit Demaj is a co-founder of KODE Labs and a key contributor behind its vision and product roadmap. With over 15 years in the real estate industry, he developed a deep understanding of the untapped potential of data in the built environment. Recognizing the need for a smarter, more connected future, he co-founded KODE Labs alongside his brother, Edi Demaj, and friend, Gentrit Gojani. Together, they built a cloud-based, vendor-agnostic smart building operating system that transforms how buildings are managed. Under his leadership, KODE has accelerated the adoption of cloud computing and data engineering in real estate, enhancing the experiences of those who live, work, and interact with the spaces it powers. In recognition of his contributions, Etrit was honored with the Entrepreneur of The Year® 2023 Michigan and Northwest Ohio Award.

As Head of Digital & Software Sales for Siemens Smart Infrastructure Buildings, U.S., Scott Doan leads growth strategies and field sales teams that help organizations transform building portfolios into connected, intelligent and human-centric environments. His deep expertise in enterprise software, cloud and cybersecurity is critical as he helps customers navigate large-scale digital transformation. His senior leadership roles prior to Siemens at IBM, Gartner and Akamai Technologies are core to his experience in advising global organizations to align technology investments with business outcomes. Scott focuses on helping organizations address aging infrastructure, fragmented systems and evolving cyber and physical risks through scalable digitalization strategies that improve efficiency, resilience and long-term performance.

Ryan Droege heads Cushman & Wakefield’s digital buildings practice where he helps real estate and facilities leaders modernize building operations through connected systems, analytics, and measurable performance improvement. A built-environment veteran with more than 30 years of experience, Ryan bridges building automation, operational technology (OT), and enterprise priorities to turn building data into outcomes; reducing energy waste, improving reliability and comfort, and enabling scalable portfolio governance. His work often centers on creating practical roadmaps for connectivity, standardizing data for portfolio-level insights, and operationalizing tools such as fault detection and diagnostics (FDD) to accelerate issue resolution and continuous optimization.

Manny Dureja has spent his entire career in the wireless infrastructure industry, beginning with the development of traditional macro cell towers and evolving to top expert on in-building wireless infrastructure with 20 years of experience behind him. Manny led Airtower to be named One of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America (Inc. 500) and One of the 10 Hottest Companies Headquartered in Washington D.C. (Inc. Magazine) by delivering hundreds of in-building connectivity projects at companies, hospitals, and sports and entertainment venues across the United States.

Frank Durso has 25+ years experience with building automation, energy efficiency, commercial/ industrial utility program management, business development and operations management. He is currently the Associate Director for the Stanford Facilities Automation Center. The FAC is responsible for the Operation and Maintenance of all of the University’s building automation assets.

Rick Ferrino is a leader at the intersection of real estate, data, and technology, currently serving as Chief Data Officer at JLL, where he leads the firm’s global data strategy to drive innovation and unlock value for clients. He joined JLL from Blackstone, where as Head of Real Estate Data he built data infrastructure and analytics capabilities to support investment and asset management across its global portfolio. Previously, as Chief Data Officer at VTS, he helped establish the data foundation behind one of the industry’s leading PropTech leasing platforms, transforming how landlords and brokers manage portfolios and operate.

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.

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.

Greg Fitzpatrick is the Business Development Leader for IoT and Integration at Cochrane Supply and Engineering, where he supports end users, consulting engineers and systems integrators in the area of IoT, Integration and Enterprise Software. With over 25 years in the Building Systems and Controls business, he helps clients match new technology for Smart Buildings through specification writing, technology presentations and design assistance. Greg is also Executive Director for the Real Estate Cyber Consortium (RECC) focused on promoting cyber security awareness for operational technology.

John Fitzpatrick is a Managing Director and Global Chief Technology Officer of Blackstone Real Estate within the Technology and Innovations group. He is responsible for all aspects of technology across Blackstone Real Estate and our portfolio companies and also oversees the Blackstone Innovations investment program, which seeks to unlock value for our LPs and the firm by taking stakes in targeted, early stage, technology-based investment opportunities.

James Florian is the SVP, CIO of Related Companies, a privately owned real estate firm with a portfolio of over $60 billion in real estate assets owned or under development that is made up of best-in-class mixed-use, residential, retail, office and affordable properties. Prior to becoming CIO, James was the CISO at Related Companies. He has over 20 years of experience in helping businesses navigate the digital landscape, optimize infrastructure technology, and secure company assets.

David is the Industry Principal of AI at Yardi, where he works closely with the sales team to help clients understand how Yardi’s solutions align with their business needs. A real estate technology, AI, and IT guru with deep sales expertise and entrepreneurial roots, David brings decades of experience bridging the gap between technical innovation and real-world application.

Zander Geronimos is the Global Head of Business Development for PRODA, the leading platform for automating critical property data for investors and lenders and trusted by Blackstone, PIMCO and 100+ others. He leads relationships and communications with key players across the real estate value chain and the proptech community. Prior to joining PRODA, Zander was Metaprop’s Head of Strategic Partnerships and Business Development. He’s also worked in strategic data analysis, marketing and solutions engineering.

Luis is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Aspen Venues, an advisory firm acting exclusively as Owner’s representatives for the planning, design, procurement and administration of complex telecom infrastructure for Commercial Real Estate and Professional and Collegiate sports clients. Luis has over 25 years’ experience leading business and technical organizations in the delivery of complex, secure solutions in the financial services and telecommunications industries.

Fred Gordy is a Smart Building expert with over 20 years of experience in secure control system development for Fortune 500 companies worldwide. One of the first in the industry to spotlight the cybersecurity risks of building control systems, he has authored or contributed to 100+ articles in leading outlets including The Wall Street Journal, CNBC, and major industry publications. For nearly a decade, he has led control system cybersecurity workshops and has been a passionate speaker and teacher on the subject of building control cybersecurity.

Sergey Gutkin is a Real Estate Technology executive specializing in the integration of IoT, AI, and digital infrastructure to transform building operations. As Head of Smart Building at AlfaTech and an entrepreneur, he partners with owners and operators to improve performance, reduce costs, and scale intelligent portfolios through data-driven strategies. With over 20 years of experience across commercial real estate, data centers, and enterprise campuses, Sergey is a recognized thought leader and advocate for leveraging AI and technology-enabled services to deliver measurable facility outcomes.

Jack Harnett is a Vice President at Brookfield Asset Management, where he leads Brookfield Real Estate's Business Analytics team. Jack holds a leadership position within Brookfield's AI Value Creation Office and has successfully implemented Generative AI solutions that have enhanced efficiencies across Investments, Finance, and Operations.

In his role as EVP and Chief Strategy Officer at NTrust, Mike Harrison oversees the company’s strategic initiatives, leveraging his expertise to enhance NTrust’s cutting-edge solutions for the real estate industry. His passion for financial operations, data, and the real estate industry aligns seamlessly with NTrust’s mission to empower clients with advanced tools and data insights. Mike has over 30 years in the real estate industry. He excels in strategic planning, financial operations, business transformation, and technology, with a proven track record of driving innovation and bottom-line success.

Adam Hastings is Senior Managing Director at Hines and currently focuses on designing and building a centralized enterprise data warehouse for the firm which captures data across all points of the asset life cycle, combining the information from all our lines of business. Previously, his focus was on the collection and analysis of performance information for the company's global fiduciary portfolio.

Jordan Hearin is Chief Strategy Officer at ID Plans, a leading PropTech platform for CRE operators. He leads strategy across inspections, tenant portals, embedded payments, and data products used by national REITs to manage billions of square feet. His work turns field data and AI into measurable outcomes: extended asset life, smarter capital planning, and stronger NOI. Jordan partners directly with CEOs, CFOs, and investment teams to operationalize AI within legacy workflows, and is a frequent speaker on AI adoption in commercial real estate, product strategy for legacy industries, and data-driven portfolio decisions.

Carla Hinson is Vice President of Solutions and Innovation, North America at MRI Software. She leads go-to-market strategy and is responsible for product management and development of the North America product suite encompassing mid-market to enterprise solutions. Carla has over 25 years of commercial, tenant, and retail PropTech experience. Before MRI, she was Executive Managing Director, GCS Global Technology for Newmark and served as a COO and Services Director for multiple consulting and software companies.

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.

Cory Hott is a solutions consultant at Built Technologies where he specializes in CRE lending technologies, enterprise implementations, and workflow transformations for banks and debt funds. Previously, Cory was a founding member of Nativ Labs and also held underwriting and portfolio management roles within commercial real estate lending at U.S. Bank. Cory brings a unique blend of frontline lending expertise and product strategy experience, focusing on modernizing CRE lending operations through technology, automation, and process design.

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.

Dr. Jeslu Celine Jacob is an architect and postdoctoral fellow at the Stanford Sustainability Accelerator. Her vision is to bridge the gap between building technology and sustainable energy efficiency. She founded Micro Zonal Occupant Centric Control (MZOCC). This technology demonstrates up to 60% HVAC energy savings, and she is now exploring its deployment in buildings. She earned her PhD from the Indian Institute of technology (IIT) Kharagpur as a Prime Minister’s Research Fellow (PMRF) and previously led a LEED Platinum infrastructure project in India. Having presented at over 10 international conferences, her decarbonization work earned her the 2025 ISHRAE Youth Changemaker Award.

Sandy Jacolow is the SVP, CTO at Empire State Realty Trust. He oversees technology innovation supporting Financial Control, Leasing, Property Management, ESG, Marketing, 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 Lead for the New York InfraGard Real Estate Working Group and is a member of the RECC (Real Estate Cyber Consortium) Executive Council.

As SVP, CIO, Colin Joynt oversees the platform, implementation, and services team at BXP. He brings more than 20 years of IT experience, particularly in the application space, and most recently at NavigatorCRE, an industry leading asset management and reporting solution built on Microsoft technologies. Prior to NavigatorCRE, Colin held SVP of Information Technology roles at Retail Properties of America (RPAI) and Kite Realty Group.

Prasan Kale is the Co-Founder and CEO of Outcome, the AI start button for real estate. With over two decades of experience across various aspects of the commercial real estate industry, Prasan has built a career at the intersection of technology and real estate innovation. Before founding Outcome, Prasan led Rise Buildings, a top tenant experience platform, as CEO and Co-Founder through its acquisition by VTS in 2021.

Supervisory Intelligence Analyst (SIA) Daniel T. Kunz serves in a leadership role at FBI Headquarters and the San Diego Field Office, where he leads a team focused on intelligence reporting and cyber threats. Since joining the FBI in 2007, he has worked crimes against children, domain intelligence, and cybersecurity matters, and since 2015 has led intelligence operations using his technical and legal background. Prior to his federal service, he practiced criminal law and civil litigation after admission to the Utah State Bar. He holds degrees in law and business administration with a focus on computer information systems.

Ken Kurz brings over 20 years of leadership and operational experience in cybersecurity, network technologies, information systems, risk mitigation and remediation, and technical project management to COPT. Supporting COPT as CIO since 2016, he has prior experience as the CISO for the University of Delaware, CISO for the University of Oklahoma, and CIO for the US Naval Academy Alumni Association & Foundation. He has also held various technical and leadership positions within the Department of Defense.

Sabine is a seasoned leader in strategic product management, currently serving as Senior Director of Product Management at Acuity Intelligent Spaces, where she drives the development and execution of Atrius DataLab’s product strategy. With over a decade at Google pioneering cutting-edge technology for workspace optimization, cybersecurity, sustainability, and operational excellence, she has a proven track record of advancing digital transformation in the built environment. A recognized industry leader, Sabine is committed to revolutionizing real estate through automation, AI, open-source collaboration, and standardized protocols, enabling fully integrated intelligent spaces that are safer, smarter, and greener.

Thano Lambrinos has over 15 years’ experience in the construction and building technologies space, and leverages digital transformation learnings across vertical markets to drive innovation and change in commercial real estate. At QuadReal, Thano works to deploy advanced technologies that redefine the way buildings are designed, built, managed, and how the occupants experience their environments. As Senior Vice President, he leads the Digital Buildings, Customer Experience & Innovation teams, and is focused on the development and execution of the digital strategy across a global real estate portfolio.

Todd Landry is a trailblazing technology strategist and wireless pioneer with decades of experience at the forefront of wireless infrastructure, enterprise architecture, and technology innovation. A visionary leader, Todd has built and launched game-changing product and service portfolios that have transformed the IT and communications landscape. Renowned for his ability to turn bold ideas into reality, he has a proven track record of driving breakthrough strategies, delivering cutting-edge solutions, and shaping the future of wireless connectivity.

Eric Larsen is a Senior Smart Building Consultant at The Clarient Group with experience delivering strategic smart building solutions across commercial, healthcare, higher education, and laboratory spaces. He brings a human-centered, relationship-driven approach to every project, serving as a client advocate who bridges siloed teams and aligns stakeholders around shared outcomes. His background spans manufacturers, design firms, consulting, and standards development.

Cecilia Li has more than 20 years of experience as a proven technology strategist and business transformation expert. She is currently the SVP, CIO of Urban Edge Properties, a REIT that focused on management, acquiring, development and redevelopment of retail real estate in urban communities. Urban Edge owns 73 properties totaling 17.2 million square feet of gross leasable area.

Henry Lo is the Chief Technology Officer at TF Cornerstone, an NYC family owner-operator of 12,000+ apartments and 3M square feet of commercial space, rated #1 landlord on OpenIgloo for 2023-2024. He came to real estate from McKinsey & Company, where he advised on AI for financial institutions, including a $25M NLP deployment at a major investment bank.

As an information technology leader, Michael MacMahon has more than 18 years of experience pioneering and managing complex IT solutions. Through a history of collaboration with Fortune 500 companies, he is accomplished in providing technology consulting, training, strategic fiscal planning, and implementation.

Hazel Mann is principal for Zetta Advisory, an organization that help real estate investment management firms transform with practical technology solutions. She is an entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in real estate operations and technology, specializing in translating emerging technologies such as AI, blockchain and IoT for practical applications in the future of work.

Marcel Marra is CTO at QuadReal Property Group, where he leads enterprise technology across digital platforms, data and analytics, cybersecurity, AI, and core business systems. He is responsible for aligning technology with business strategy, enabling growth across operating platforms, and ensuring scalable, resilient, and efficient technology capabilities across the organization. His work focuses on integrating technology into core business operations, strengthening execution, and driving measurable outcomes across a complex, global environment.

Joseph Martino has responsibility for Primaris’ overall Information Technology strategy. He has over 20 years of experience in Information Technology, Digital Transformation and Technology Operations. Joseph was previously consulting on ERP and major Digital Transformation projects and prior to that, Global VP of Information Technology at a market leader in connected vehicle and sensor technology.

Lawrence Melton is CEO and President of The Building People, founded in 2013 after 30+ years of industry and federal executive leadership. Under his direction, the company earned Inc. 5000 recognition for eight consecutive years, grew to 400+ employees, and delivered $400M+ in services by integrating technology, buildings, and people to modernize the built environment. He previously led the White House Complex starting on 9/11 and, as GSA PBS Assistant Commissioner, oversaw 9,500 facilities (350M+ SF) and launched its first smart buildings program.

Ed Merwin has over 46 years of experience in the building automation industry in field operations, sales, marketing, and management. Ed is currently the Director of Strategic Business working with Tridium marketing, engineering, and sales teams to support Tridium’s long term business strategy in various markets. He also works with end users, owners, consultants, and system integrators daily to help understand the technology needs of these valued customers.

Trent Morano is currently SVP at Power Design. With more 20 years in the construction industry, he is a highly accomplished Fortune 500 executive leader with exceptional vision, strategy and sales acumen complemented by proven results in business transformation models. With his unique background in construction, electrical, mechanical, and IT, Trent brings forward financial models to executives that impact the bottom line.

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.

Sean Nealon is the Information Security leader for Brookfield Properties Group. In this role, he has created an information security program from the ground up and established a risk management strategy for their more than 70 companies across all real estate verticals including protecting a vast amount of IoT devices across the various portfolios.

Marc Petock, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Lynxspring since 2012, leads corporate strategy, product vision, and brand development, including JENEsys Edge®, Onyxx®, and E2E™. Previously VP of Global Marketing at Tridium, he helped position Niagara as the industry’s open platform for smart buildings, growing its adoption from 18K to 475K instances. A recognized industry leader, Marc is an advocate for open standards, semantic tagging, data modeling, and OT cybersecurity. He is a frequent speaker, published author, and recipient of multiple industry awards. Marc also advises Realcomm and co-founded Project Haystack, where he serves on the Board.

Alireza Pourhashemi is the VP of the Project Management Office and is accountable for the successful delivery of enterprise projects. He aligns initiatives with organizational goals and ensures projects contribute to the overall business objectives. He provides leadership to the PMO team and adopts a culture of collaboration, empowerment, and accountability.

Soheil Pourhashemi is currently EVP, Business Technology and is responsible for establishing and executing the commercial real estate IT strategy, vision and roadmap for the office sector. He has a keen focus on data and analytics, automation, IoT and partnering with the business in executing new innovations across the portfolio. Brookfield Properties develops and operates more than 650 properties and 325 million square feet of high-quality, sustainability-focused real estate assets around the globe. It provides integrated services across all property investment strategies of Brookfield Asset Management, a global alternative asset manager with over $600 billion in AUM.

Kevin Powell is VP, Technology responsible for overall IT strategy, corporate technology and cyber security for United Properties. In this role, Kevin is responsible for understanding the details of the company’s business operations and partnering with executive leadership to enhance the company’s competitive advantage through operational efficiencies.

As Head of Technology, Sam Raghavachari oversees Cabot’s technology strategy to ensure it is aligned with the organization’s overall goals. He brings extensive leadership experience and deep technical expertise, with a proven track record of delivering scalable technology solutions across the real estate industry. Before joining Cabot, Sam served as CIO of RPT Realty and as SVP of IT at Howard Hughes Corporation, where he led the development and execution of the company’s technology vision. Earlier in his career, he held IT leadership roles at Goldman Sachs, Archon Group, and Fujitsu.

As VP of Information Technology at Woolbright Development, Luis Ramos is responsible for the corporate technology strategy, which includes the IT infrastructure and enterprise application platforms. Additionally, he is also responsible for implementing technology solutions toward the company’s existing business processes and helping create new efficiencies throughout the company's business model. Since his arrival in 2004, his team has been responsible for the constant development of various industry-focused proprietary software applications and tools. These award-winning technologies have fundamentally changed the way commercial real estate has been done at Woolbright.

Josh Reding is a proven leader with over 30 years of comprehensive experience in HVAC and Control Systems Integration, specializing in Building Automation Systems (BAS) Controls Management. Josh's journey began as the Owner and Operator of Enterprise Integration. His deep entrepreneurial expertise in DDC systems integration and vital industry relationships proved essential when his company was acquired by Sunbelt Controls in 2010. He immediately brought innovative building controls solutions and valuable product channel agreements integral to navigating the ever-evolving world of the Internet of Things (IoT) and to the Sunbelt organization.

Paul Ricci is a partner and national leader of CohnReznick’s Technology+ group. Over the last 17 years, Paul has advised some of the largest companies in the U.S. and abroad on business strategy, major business transformation, process optimization, analytics enablement, system’s implementations, integrations, and conversions. Paul focuses on organizational entity and chart of accounts design, CRM, budgeting and forecasting, financial reporting, business intelligence, analytics, system selection, program and project management, change management, ERP implementations and upgrades, JD Edwards, IT strategy, data conversions and integrations.

Grant Rickhoff is a Managing Director in EY’s Real Estate Technology Consulting practice with over 20 years of experience as a real estate CIO, operator, and advisor. He helps owners, operators, and investment managers modernize data, platforms, and core processes, applying AI and analytics to drive operational efficiency, better decisions, and measurable business outcomes across the real estate lifecycle.

Megan Rios is an Executive Managing Director and Global Head of Digital & Analytics, Sales & Solutions at CBRE Global Workplace Solutions. With over two decades in commercial real estate — 17 as an operator on both the client and vendor side, including managing facilities maintenance for Ulta Beauty — she brings a rare ability to blend operational needs, outcomes, and data standards with the innovations AI and process automation deliver. Today she drives cross-functional alignment between sales, product, and operations, translating complex technology into compelling narratives and enterprise solutions across the full CRE lifecycle.

Ryan Rodriguez is VP, IT Services at Piedmont Realty Trust, leading technology strategy, cybersecurity, and operational support. Ryan brings deep experience across infrastructure, cybersecurity applications, and client-facing IT services, with a strong focus on reliability, scalability, and business alignment.

Mario Romero is a dedicated technology leader with over 17 years of experience implementing enterprise-wide solutions. Having spent more than 10 years in the REIT sector, specifically in Commercial, Senior Housing and Residential real estate, he has a deep understanding of how to align technology with business strategy. Mario is passionate about breaking the silos between business units and IT. He leverages his expertise in AI and Data to translate complex business requirements into high-impact solutions that drive real results.

Neil Ross is a seasoned technology and product leader with deep expertise in smart buildings, real estate innovation, and digital transformation. Spending the last 10 years in smart buildings at a few of the largest enterprises in the world, Neil has worked on the owner/operator, product and solution vendor, and technology platform provider sides of the business and has a proven track record of aligning emerging technologies with business outcomes. He is a trusted advisor, mentor, and thought leader in the smart buildings and proptech.

Chris Ryan brings over 15 years of experience in Building Automation Systems (BAS), with deep expertise in the Niagara Framework and intelligent building technologies. His background spans sales engineering, systems integration, and solutions architecture, giving him a rare end-to-end perspective on how smart buildings are designed, deployed, and scaled. Today, he leads Corporate Real Estate Technology strategy at Walmart, driving innovation at the intersection of smart buildings, data, and enterprise scale.

L.D. Salmanson has extensive experience founding, advising, and investing in leading private technology companies. Prior to founding Cherre, he served as Executive Director of Oppenheimer’s Private Shares Group, after Oppenheimer acquired GreenCrest Capital, a firm he co-founded to enable pre-IPO transactions in some of the largest private technology companies in the world, including Facebook, Twitter and Uber.

Juan Santiago is VP of Product at InfiniG. He previously held various executive positions at Meta, Commscope, Ruckus Wireless, Google and Powerwave Technologies. Prior to that, Juan spent over 20 years at the global mobile phone and wireless networking giant Motorola, holding various executive positions in engineering, marketing, and new business development, eventually starting and running a wireless business unit with $300M in annual revenues. He has published dozens of articles on wireless communications and has been granted three US patents.

With 35 years of experience, Kay is a recognized expert on workplace design and strategy issues. She is an award-winning designer who has worked with several Fortune 500 companies to optimize their global real estate portfolios and create innovative work environments. She is director of HOK’s WorkPlace team, a practice that supports organizations undertaking multiple projects in various locations, and a member of HOK’s Board of Directors.

Nationally recognized for her ability to help organizations develop experiential, operational and cultural solutions to achieve their future vision, Swapna Sathyan leads Blue Cottage of CannonDesign. A regular contributor to several national publications, her expertise lies in integrating workplace improvements tailored to the evolving needs of a diverse workforce. Her emphasis on elevating the human experience often result in recommendations that bridge physical and digital design. With a diversity of experience across healthcare, academic and commercial institutions, her cross-functional expertise has been instrumental in driving insightful dialogue and impactful change for leading organizations.

Kim Scharf has held various technology positions during her thirty-year career. She is the Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer at Curbline Properties Corp., a position she assumed in October of 2024. Before this, Kim was Senior Vice President of Information Systems at SITE Centers Corp., and Vice President of IT Enterprise Services for DDR Corp.

Justin Segal is an operations executive and entrepreneur specializing in real estate investment and management, startups, and technology. He is the founder of Stemmons Enterprise, a universal operations platform that allows companies to operate with pervasive data and unparalleled agility. He often speaks on topics involving enterprise data, analytics, and user experience.

Having spent most of his career within the Distech Controls organization with 15 years of experience in the industry, Ryan Sen most recently served as Director of Sales where he was in charge of the sales channel for the entire Canada. He has previously held a multitude of management roles within the organization. Ryan has also performed Business Development for the Distech Controls Energy Services division and briefly supported the Canadian Market in a Regional Sales Management role.

Nate joined Stream Realty Partners in 2009 as Operations Manager for the downtown Austin portfolio and is currently a Regional Director of Building Operations. Nate has twenty years of experience in commercial building maintenance and management in all types of building uses including office and industrial; included in this are semi-conductor production facilities, clean rooms, condo buildings, etc.

Sudhi Ranjan Sinha serves as Vice President of Global & Strategic Accounts and Vertical Marketing. In this role, he is responsible for business growth and customer engagement with the top enterprise accounts of UL Solutions across all industry sectors and service lines. Previously, he served as vice president of the Ecosystems and Service Development group, where he led initiatives to address large-scale, industry-wide problems that required collaboration with multiple industry constituents to deliver solutions. Smart buildings, smart healthcare, and data center safety and security are some of the ecosystems Sudhi and his team are currently addressing.

Kazim Somji is Senior Vice President, Information Technology and Head of Technology at Fengate Asset Management, an alternative asset manager, where he leads enterprise technology, data, AI, and cybersecurity strategy supporting Fengate’s real estate platform. He partners closely with business leaders to build secure, scalable platforms that improve operations, strengthen risk management, and support long term value creation. Previously, Kazim led business first technology transformations across financial services and served as CTO of a Brookfield Asset Management–backed technology firm.

Helane Stein is EVP, CIO of Brixmor responsible for the overall technology vision, strategy, systems and infrastructure that support business operations. She leads the implementation of transformational solutions that drive organizational efficiency, increase productivity, enhance collaboration and deliver results. Brixmor owns and operates a high-quality, national portfolio of open-air shopping centers. Its 632 retail centers comprise of approximately 64 million square feet of prime retail space in established trade areas.

Nicholas Stello is the SVP, Information Technology for New-York based Vornado Realty Trust. His responsibilities include leading the company's IT initiatives as they relate to in-building cellular, networking, cyber security and smart building connectivity. Vornado’s unique assets have enabled Nick to both differentiate and increase the value of its properties by structuring innovative agreements with national cellular carriers and other related technology providers.

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.

With 15 years of experience at Starwood Property Trust, Vlad Subbotin has established a track record at the intersection of finance and technology, bridging the gap between business objectives and technical execution. Vlad is currently leading the software development and business intelligence team at Starwood Property Trust with a focus on enterprise-wide efficiency, data governance, and cross-departmental collaboration.

Brian Turner, CEO of Buildings IOT, is leading the disruption of how mart building systems are viewed, maintained, and reported. For more than two decades, he has worked with some of the world’s largest property owners and facility managers in developing lasting strategies for complex integrations and enabled solutions to the problems found, fuels his passion for making smart buildings as they should be to show the world what they can be.

Max Urbahn is Head of Real Estate at V7, an AI orchestration platform that enables real estate operators to build intelligent agents and automated workflows across frontier models — including Anthropic, Gemini and OpenAI — so organizations can standardize on AI without betting on a single model or hiring a dedicated AI team. V7 works with more than 400 operators across the country, solving front and back office workflows for firms that need enterprise-grade AI at scale. With more than 15 years as an analyst and technology operator across real estate and finance, Max brings a practitioner's lens to how the industry can put AI to work today.

Yael Urman is Silverstein’s Chief Information Officer and oversees the company’s technology initiatives and strategy. Its Technology Group transforms creative ideas into customer products and services that do not exist anywhere else. The team partners with startups and entrepreneurs from its own Silvertech Ventures to experiment and leverage new technologies while supporting young companies. The Technology Group uses its diverse background, working alongside industry leaders, to translate ideas into practical functions. Yael has previously held various leadership roles in Energy, IT services, Biotech and Pharma.

Travis Valentine is Chief Technology Officer at Green Street and a member of its executive team, leading global technology strategy and a team of 50+ professionals across the U.S. and Europe. He oversees the development of SaaS-based platforms that power the firm’s commercial real estate intelligence. With more than 20 years of experience, Travis specializes in cloud, data, and application architecture, and previously held senior technology roles at IHS Markit, TransUnion, Avanade, American Management Systems, and Prologis.

Jennifer Vance is the Office Administrator for global law firm Clifford Chance’s Houston office, bringing more than 24 years of experience supporting law firms. She oversees all aspects of office operations, including the workplace experience function, facility management, office events, and day to day logistics, helping ensure a seamless office experience for both internal teams and visiting clients. Jennifer played a key role in planning and delivering Clifford Chance’s new Houston office in Texas Tower, leading the project from initial concept through completion into functional operation. Designed for both client and internal events, the space features flexible meeting areas, state of the art technology, and custom furniture and artwork curated in collaboration with the Houston team.

Guy Vardi is Chief Innovation Officer at Silverstein Properties, where he rethinks how real estate integrates with technology across development, operations, and customer experience. Guy is a serial tech entrepreneur. He co-founded Dojo AI, a patented platform for space planning and workplace analytics that compresses planning cycles from months to minutes. He also co-founded Matific, an award-winning EdTech platform used by millions of K–6 students worldwide, and was a founding member of Oberon Media, where he helped build and scale the Game Center platform to 40 million users. His work centers on user-focused design, data-driven execution, and the application of technology to complex, real-world systems.

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.

Donny Walker leads Newcomb Boyd's Intelligent Building Systems group. He has over 20 years of engineering, project management, and partner-in-charge responsibilities in communications, security and integrated building automation systems. His experience includes aviation facilities, health care buildings, judicial facilities, advanced technology developments, military installations, data centers, mixed-use developments, performing arts facilities and college campuses. With prowess designing technologically sophisticated campuses, his background encompasses over 150 projects specializing in an integrated design with network-enabled systems.

With 20+ years of experience running multi-billion-dollar real estate portfolios, Mandi Wedin delivers results by leading change and creating value out of change. As Founder and CEO at Feroce Real Estate Advisors, Mandi advises forward-thinking real estate companies on positioning their real estate and teams to succeed during times of disruption. Feroce works with clients to chart the path forward through the shifting landscape of commercial real estate, technology, and consumer demographics.

Marguerite Westbrook is VP, Technology at EDENS, a nationally leading retail real estate owner, operator and developer. She oversees creating value for the company by improving user productivity through collaboration and data analytics, as well as automation and integration of EDENS’ systems. She is responsible for providing solutions, direction and leadership to align the technology strategy with the company's goals and objectives.

Pam Westwater is the Director, Digital Products and Platforms for QuadReal Property Group. Responsible for the Digital Product and Platform offering across the portfolio, she leads a team in the development and execution of a best-in-class digital customer products and engagement strategy for tenant experience platform for the domestic real estate portfolio including commercial, industrial, residential and retail. With years of marketing, tech and brand building expertise, she finds new ways organizations can adapt to changing environments. She has launched numerous tenant facing and landlord focused solutions, including custom built platforms creating efficiencies and cost saving solutions for the business.

Terry Wood is SVP of National Facilities Design and Construction at Kaiser Permanente. He is accountable for a $16 billion capital program that plans, designs, and builds new hospitals and medical office buildings and maintains the mission readiness of Kaiser Permanente’s 100 million-square-foot real estate portfolio including more than 1,100 facilities. Terry oversees Kaiser Permanente’s pathbreaking renewable energy and decarbonization efforts. These focus on reducing energy intensity and pursuing green power opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Before joining Kaiser Permanente in 2015, he led HPs Corporate Real Estate Globally.

Jay Wratten is the Executive Digital Lead at WSP in the U.S. and the global smart places lead for WSP. Jay’s appointment is aligned with WSP’s global initiative to accelerate their shift to delivering digital-first solutions across its own and client's businesses. In his Digital lead role, he is responsible for ensuring that WSP in the U.S. establishes a clear digital strategy supported by a robust digital leadership structure, demonstrates excellence in applying digital tools to project delivery, and continues to strengthen revenue and margin through our digital offerings. Additionally, Jay ensures the company is aligned globally to drive their digital strategy forward by sharing digital expertise and best practice between regions.

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.

David Zarnitzky is the VP of Information Technology at The Durst Organization, where he is responsible for the strategic vision and execution of IT Operations, Enterprise Applications, Cybersecurity, as well as providing leadership and guidance on data analytics, artificial intelligence, and PropTech. David has 25+ years of technology leadership, having built and led teams across various industries, including real estate, advertising, software development, publishing, and media.

Scott Zimmerman has been CenterPoint’s CIO for over 20 years and isresponsible for directing their IT department and aligning its information technology platform with the company’s business strategy. Scott is also responsible for business processes initiatives and corporate marketing activities.