Introduction to the Homebuilding Kick-Off Summit

Homebuilding Kick-Off Summit in Presented in partnership with Housing Innovation Alliance, Ivory Innovations, and Home Technology Ventures.

Kimberly Burnett

Executive Director

Ivory Innovations

Chris Langford

Managing Partner

Home Technology Ventures

Dennis Steigerwalt

President

Housing Innovation Alliance

SFR & BTR Kick-Off Summit

Eric Augustyn

Managing Partner

August Hill

Jackie Lee

CEO

Brandywine Homes USA

Bryan Lysikowski

President of Property Services

Fay Group

Dan Noma

CEO

Easy Street Offers

SFR New Trends: Distress Signals, Data and the 2026 Buy Window

SFR & BTR Kick-Off Summit:

Distress isn’t guaranteed — but the signals are forming. With rent pressure mounting and select portfolios quietly coming to market, savvy investors are positioning for what’s next. This session explores how both local and institutional buyers are using real-time data, automation, and predictive tools to uncover early opportunities. From emerging distress indicators to buy-box intelligence and scalable NPL workflows, we’ll unpack how data is redefining what it means to move first in 2026.

Eric Augustyn

Managing Partner

August Hill

Wally Charnoff

CEO

AbodeMine

Miles Hu

SVP, Investments

Redwood Trust Horizons

Bryan Lysikowski

President of Property Services

Fay Group

Dan Noma

CEO

Easy Street Offers

The Next Generation of Pre-Development Tech

Homebuilding Kick-Off Summit in Presented in partnership with Housing Innovation Alliance, Ivory Innovations, and Home Technology Ventures:

The beginning of every homebuilding journey starts with planning. This panel explores emerging technologies in land utilization, project underwriting and regulatory interactions that enable builders to optimize and streamline the pre-development process.

Kimberly Burnett

Executive Director

Ivory Innovations

Carter Malloy

CEO & Founder

Acres

Sean Roberts

CEO

Villa

Francis Thumpasery

CEO & Co-Founder

PermitFlow

From Skeptic to Champion: Winning Support for PropTech

Apartment Strategy Symposium Presented in partnership with Multifamily Insiders:

Join multifamily executives as they tackle the challenge of securing leadership buy-in for technology adoption. This panel will explore common executive concerns about tech investments, from ROI uncertainty to implementation risks, and share proven strategies for building compelling business cases. Learn how to overcome resistance and drive successful technology initiatives that transform your operations and bottom line.

Dana Caudell

EVP, Head of Multifamily Operations

Continental Realty Corporation

Josh Draughn

Head of Marketing

Weidner

Carol Enoch

Asset Manager

Bridge Partners

Dalia Kalgreen

VP

Unified Residential

OJ Loor

VP

Bainbridge

Innovations in Development: Companies Pushing the Industry Forward

Homebuilding Kick-Off Summit in Presented in partnership with Housing Innovation Alliance, Ivory Innovations, and Home Technology Ventures:

With planning done, it's time to develop the infrastructure and land to prepare for vertical build. In this interactive pitch session, you will hear from startup founders who are building innovative solutions to site development, utilities and resilient infrastructure as well as feedback from some of the largest builders and developers.

Jacob Attalla

VP of Innovation and Sustainability

KB Home

Scott Cheeseman

CEO

XyloPlan

Chris Langford

Managing Partner

Home Technology Ventures

Lucienne Pears

VP of Economic and Business Development

Kitson & Partners

Sam Ruben

CBDO & Co-Founder

HyWatts

Eric Sheng

COO & Co-Founder

Aquaria

Scaling Smarter: Unlocking Operational Efficiency in SFR

SFR & BTR Kick-Off Summit:

As the single-family rental (SFR) market continues to mature, owners and operators are increasingly relying on technology to scale smarter and optimize operations. This session will dive into the technologies unlocking institutional excellence in SFR – from AI-driven acquisition models to tech-enabled maintenance and leasing solutions. Panelists will explore how these innovations are helping operators manage geographically dispersed portfolios with fewer resources, lower costs and improved resident experience, all while positioning SFR for continued future growth.

Alex Fahsel

CEO & Co-Founder

Property Shield

Bo Lais

CEO

Lula

Jackie Lee

CEO

Brandywine Homes USA

Aaron Ru

Principal

RET Ventures

Ed Wagner

Sr. Director, Engineering

Invitation Homes

Scale vs Control: Making the Centralization Decision

Apartment Strategy Symposium Presented in partnership with Multifamily Insiders:

Join leading multifamily executives as they explore the critical decision of centralization with third-party management. This panel will explore strategies for maximizing operational efficiencies and cost savings while maintaining control and brand consistency across your portfolio. Discover strategies to navigate the trade-offs between standardization and flexibility in today's competitive market.

John Carlson

CEO

Mark-Taylor Companies

Wendy Dorchester

SVP Strategic Initiatives

Pegasus

Stephanie Graves

CEO

Q10 Property Advisors

Ryan Perez

EVP

Capital Square

Data Center 101: Turning Digital Infrastructure into a Profitable Asset Class

Data Center Kick-Off Summit in Partnership with Facilimax

As the world’s data demands surge, data centers are becoming one of the fastest-growing—and least understood—asset classes in commercial real estate. This session demystifies the fundamentals every investor needs to know: how data centers work, what drives their value, and where the biggest opportunities lie. Our panel of experts will break down site selection, power and connectivity requirements, lease structures, risk factors, and emerging market trends. Whether you’re new to the sector or considering your first investment, you’ll leave with the insights and frameworks to evaluate deals, understand tenant needs, and capitalize on the digital backbone of the global economy.

Christopher Abramo

CEO & Founder

Mod42

Adam Kramer

Partner, Data Center Group

Pannttoni

Amy Polvado

CEO & Founder

Facilimax

Megan Young

VP, Client & Strategic Initiatives

PVCase

Automating Vertical: New Wave Building Methods

Homebuilding Kick-Off Summit Presented in partnership with The Housing Innovation Alliance, Ivory Innovations, and Home Technology Ventures

The final piece of the puzzle is building and delivering the home itself. This panel will mix forward-thinking homebuilders and entrepreneurs building next generation automated construction systems to showcase how robotics, microfactories and other automated technologies will change the face of homebuilding in the coming decade.

Ramtin Attar

CEO & Co-Founder

Promise Robotics

Jamie Danehower

Director of Strategic Development

Van Metre Companies

Vikas Enti

CEO & Co-Founder

Reframe Systems

Dennis Steigerwalt

President

Housing Innovation Alliance

The Evolving Future of BTR

Build-to-rent is now about a decade old, and it has been five years since the pandemic boosted its fortunes dramatically. What will the next 10 years look like? This panel will look at the evolving design and configuration of BTR communities, the increasing "institutionalization" of the product, and potential legislative headwinds that could impact its continued growth.

Jay Byce

President & Co-Founder

Resibuilt Homes

Ben Miller

CEO & Founder

Fundrise

Margaret Potter

Principal Advisor & Founder

Portfolio Pro Advisors

Sudha Reddy

Managing Principal & Founder

Haven Realty Capital

Richard Ross

CEO

Quinn Residences

Preparing for the Rise of the Agentic Workforce and the Agentic Consumer

Agentic AI in Multifamily Kick-Off Summit:

In the not-so-distant future, your workforce and your customer base won’t be human—they’ll be agents. AI agents, that is. The traditional dynamic of team members serving customers is being replaced by a new paradigm: agentic workforces serving agentic consumers. This session explores the radical shift toward a fully digital economy, where intelligent agents act on behalf of both organizations and individuals. We’ll unpack what it means when autonomous systems execute service, support, sales, and even strategy—and when the recipients of those services are agents themselves, not end-users.

Mike Brewer

Co-Founder

Multifamily Media Network

Danielle Brockman

Systems Manager

Shelter Asset Management

Dustin Lacey

CTO

Mark-Taylor Companies

Matt Rogers

SVP, Operations

RPM Living

ICSC Retail Summit Welcome and Opening Remarks

Tom McGee

President & CEO

ICSC

Changing Guest Expectations Across the Accommodations Landscape

As formerly niche categories such as outdoor, experiential and short-term rental become mainstream, are guest expectations changing, both for operators in those categories as well as traditional hotels? Are hotel groups seeking to buy or build to participate in these categories and trends? What lessons can these sectors learn from one another?

Marc Blazer

CEO

Boutique

Kanishk Roy

VP, Transactions & Residential

Hyatt Hotels

Mike Scott

Managing Partner & Co-Founder

Derive Ventures

Parker Stanberry

Founding Partner

S19 Capital

Building the Future: Mixed-Use Insights from Leading Developers

Hear how prominent developers navigate design, tenant mix, community integration, and long-term value creation to deliver best-in-class destinations. Gain practical insights into the challenges, lessons learned, and evolving strategies shaping the future of mixed-use development.

Meredith Keeler

VP, Lifestyle Operations

Kimco Realty

Paul Kurzawa

President

Centennial

Jay Richard-Yu

VP, Tech & Innovation

Jamestown

Jameson Valone

AVP, Marketing

Macerich

From Operators to Orchestrators: Reskilling Humans for the Agentic Era

Agentic AI in Multifamily Kick-Off Summit:

As autonomous agents increasingly take over executional tasks across operations, marketing, leasing, and customer service, a pressing question emerges: What is the role of the human in this new reality? This session tackles the urgent need to upskill and reskill today’s workforce to work with and for the agentic workforce of tomorrow. The future belongs to those who design, direct, and ethically govern what gets done. The job isn’t vanishing; it’s evolving—from operator to orchestrator.

Anne Baum

VP, Marketing

Towne Properties

Mike Brewer

Co-Founder

Multifamily Media Network

Michael DiMella

CEO

Charlesgate

Sara Graham

CEO & Founder

Six Dots

Scott Hines

Director of Technology

Mark-Taylor Companies

Platonic Ideals: A Theoretical Path to Building the First $10B Construction Robotics Business

Construction Technology Summit in Partnership with Era Ventures:

Construction is a $2.2T industry plagued by labor shortages and stagnant tech. This talk maps the risky path robotics founders must take—building machines, absorbing risk, and scaling smartly. Learn why the real opportunity isn’t disruption, but aligning with how construction already works. For the bold, there’s a blueprint to build the next iconic robotics company.

Raja Ghawi

Partner

Era Ventures

How the New Wave of Robotics Is Transforming Construction

Construction’s labor shortages are chronic and very well documented. However, adoption of automation solutions like robotics remains quite low. Founders of construction robotics companies join us to discuss the opportunities they see and challenges they face building in this category.

Kevin Albert

CEO & Co-Founder

Canvas

Raja Ghawi

Partner

Era Ventures

Tessa Lau

CEO & Co-Founder

Dusty Robotics

Kevin McGlade

CEO & Co-Founder

TempoWorks

Derrick Morse

CEO & Founder

Rugged Robotics

The New Essence of Hospitality

From Branded luxury Residences to Class A Multifamily and BTR, Hospitality and the experience it is known to provide is reemerging in a new breadth across asset classes. From capturing data to drive innovative actionable insights, to offering amazing resident experiences through their platforms, let’s hear from a unique group of technologists and owner/operators on how they are bringing the new essence of Hospitality to the communities they serve.

Jonathan Gordon

CEO

Experiential Capital Group

Christian Lee

CEO & Co-Founder

Mint House

Caroline Royster

Head of Dispositions/Acquisitions

Peachtree Group

Stefan Shircel

Head of Advisory

August Hill

CEO Perspectives: Technology and Retail Real Estate

Join this session to gain an inside look at leadership perspectives on technology innovation and what’s next for retail real estate in a quickly evolving landscape.

Tom McGee

President & CEO

ICSC

Sandy Sigal

CEO & President

NewMark Merrill Companies

Introduction to the Multifamily Kickoff Summit in Partnership with RET Ventures

Christopher Yip

Managing Partner

RET Ventures

Doing More with Less: The ROI Imperative in Multifamily Technology

Multifamily Kick-Off Summit Presented in Partnership With RET Ventures:

Slowed rent growth, capital market volatility and general economic uncertainty
have most multifamily owners and operators prioritizing cutting costs and improving operational
efficiency. As such, technologies that provide immediate value and address common daily pain
points are experiencing the highest demand. This session will explore the most pressing
operational challenges owners are looking to solve, what they look for when assessing the
viability of a technology solution and how startups can ensure their product is valuable in an
increasingly competitive market.

Tyler Christiansen

CEO & Board Director

Funnel

Jameson Hartman

VP

RET Ventures

Elik Jaeger

CEO & Founder

SuiteSpot

David Walther

CRO

Asset Living

Christi Weinstein

COO

BH Properties

Bots on Job Sites: The Journey From Innovation to Implementation

Construction Technology Summit Presented in Partnership With Era Ventures:

As if building robots weren't hard enough, implementation on site has always been a distinct challenge. General Contractors across the country not only recognize the challenge but also see the opportunity in being early adopters of automation technology. Join a panel of industry leaders to learn about how they think about implementing robotics solutions and learnings from their recent partnerships.

Vivin Hegde

Managing Partner & Founder

Zacua Ventures

Eric Lamb

Operating Partner

Blackhorn Ventures

Jennifer Roberts

Managing Partner

Grit Ventures

Chris Slaymaker

Director, Corporate Development Strategy

Procore

Mihir Somalwar

Innovation Lead, Diverge

Hensel Phelps

Proptech in Grocery Anchored Retail

Discover how owners and investors are implementing technologies for energy efficiency, smart building management, real-time monitoring, and predictive maintenance. Learn how data-driven tools are streamlining day-to-day operations, improving tenant satisfaction, and uncovering new ancillary and specialty leasing opportunities to maximize asset value.

Ryan Byler

SVP & Head of Operations

Perform Properties

Tim Murphy

VP, Marketing & Technology

NewMark Merrill Companies

Helane Stein

EVP, Chief Information Officer

Brixmor Property Group

Katelyn Wloszek

VP, Property Management & Customer Experience

Phillips Edison & Company

Early Stage Startup Showcase in Partnership with LAB Ventures

Shannon Bloemker

CEO & Co-Founder

Perceptix

Jeff Flynn

Partner

Citi Ventures

Diana Kay

Partner, Investment

Suffolk Technologies

Dylan Ketcham

Principal

Moderne Ventures

Robert Parker

CTO & Co-Founder

Perceptix

Tigre Wenrich

CEO

LAB Ventures

From Data to Action: Bridging the Gap for True AI Integration

Multifamily Kick-Off Summit Presented in Partnership With RET Ventures

While AI has made significant strides in the built environment, its true potential can be held back by gaps between analysis and execution. This session will explore the essential, yet frequently overlooked, steps to successfully integrate AI into everyday operations – moving from generating insights like work orders or rent roll adjustments to completing actionable tasks such as part procurement and maintenance scheduling. Panelists will dive into the building blocks – including data integration, workflow automation, and seamless communication between systems – the industry should focus on implementing to ensure AI- driven solutions result in tangible, real-world improvements to operations.

Ian Andrews

SVP

Avanti Residential

Jaymie Fung Bingham

VP

RET Ventures

Scott Pechersky

CTO

RPM Living

Bobbi Steward

CEO & Co-Founder

Revyse

David Stifter

CEO & Co-Founder

PredictAP

The Coming Wave of AI Applications in the Construction Sector

Construction Technology Summit:

AI is already being used on construction projects across the country, but many of the most powerful applications are still in their infancy. Early stage companies today will be the leaders of transforming the way we design, plan and build in the future. Hear from the companies that are building this future and the General Contractors that are leading the charge on the adoption and implementation of AI solutions.

Yash Lalwani

Investment Manager

WND Ventures

Brendan O’Riordan

Director of Portfolio Intelligence

Suffolk Construction

Jordan Viniar

Partner

Prudence

AI-Driven Innovation in Retail Real Estate

AI is becoming a critical tool for guiding smarter leasing decisions, optimizing site selection, and driving operational efficiencies. Learn how leading owners and operators are using AI to manage and interpret data, gain deeper consumer insights, and tailor marketing strategies that better connect with today’s shoppers, all while creating more resilient, profitable assets.

Laura Barr

Americas Retail Leader, Advisory & Transaction Services

CBRE

Andrea Hidalgo

VP, Development

First Washington Realty

Altaf Mir

CTO

Federal Realty

Jack Sibley

Head of Proptech & Innovation

Related Argent

Investing in the Future of Multifamily Technology

As the multifamily industry modernizes, technology is no longer a nice-to-have – it's foundational. But for investors, assessing and funding proptech startups in this space comes with unique considerations. This session brings together early-stage and growth investors, along with a founder who’s raised across the capital stack, to discuss what makes multifamily tech different. Panelists will explore how industry-specific challenges shape valuation, product development, and go-to-market strategy. From navigating long sales cycles to integrating with legacy systems, this conversation will offer a candid look at what it really takes to build and back successful technology in the multifamily space.

Steven Biringer

VP of Strategy

AppFolio

Kyle Howard-Johnson

VP

Volition Capital

Roman Pedan

CEO & Founder

Kasa

Brandon Tobman

CEO

Get Covered

Christopher Yip

Managing Partner

RET Ventures

What AI is Actually Changing in Construction

Drawing on findings from the 2025 A.I. Excellence in Construction research report, this panel brings together senior leaders to respond to what real builders and technologists are saying about A.I.'s role across the industry. We’ll unpack where adoption is gaining traction, what’s still hype, and how companies are preparing for what’s next. Expect a candid, research-informed conversation that's grounded in data and sharpened by leadership perspective.

Rachael Ferrera

Manager, Investments & Ideation

Zachry Construction Company

Nate Fuller

Director & Founder

Placer Solutions

Jeremy Kaner

Managing Partner

Rebuild Capital

Atul Khanzode

CTO

DPR Construction

Scott Rednor

Managing Partner

Red Bear Capital

ICSC Retail Summit Closing Remarks

Whitney Livingston

Chief Operating Officer

ICSC

Welcome and Introduction

Martin Kelly

President

Blueprint

Fireside Chat: Eric Wu

Brendan Wallace

CEO & Chief Investment Officer

Fifth Wall

Eric Wu

Co-CEO & Co-Founder

NavigateAI

Fireside Chat: Ankur Jain

Ankur Jain

CEO & Founder

Bilt

Brendan Wallace

CEO & Chief Investment Officer

Fifth Wall

Bricks, Bytes, and Intelligence: Supercharging the Built World with Agentic AI and Smarter Data

How Cotality is fueling intelligent infrastructure with data that thinks, apps that act, and AI you can trust. Learn about real-world application of agentic AI that bridges the gap between data intelligence and operational execution, like CLIP—Cotality’s self-serve portfolio intelligence capability.

James McGeehan

Head of Banking, Capital Markets & Payments

Snowflake

John Rogers

Chief Data & Analytics Officer

Cotality

Fireside Chat: Nykia Wright

Clelia Peters

Managing Partner

Era Ventures

Nykia Wright

CEO

National Association of Realtors

Fundraising in 2025: Stories from Top Founders

Join Brad Hargreaves of Thesis Driven for a candid conversation with Roman Pedan (Kasa) and Minna Song (EliseAI) on the realities of fundraising in 2025. EliseAI recently closed a $250M round and Kasa secured $40M, giving both founders fresh perspectives on what it takes to raise in today’s market. This panel will dig into the investors active in the market today, how investors are currently evaluating companies, what strategies resonate, and how founders can best position themselves for success.

Brad Hargreaves

Founder

Thesis Driven

Roman Pedan

CEO & Founder

Kasa

Minna Song

CEO & Founder

Elise AI

Moving Beyond Information Overload: How Intelligent Automation is Redefining CRE Excellence

CRE professionals are drowning in an ocean of data while racing against deal timelines that grow more compressed by the day. The industry generates-massive volumes of marketing intelligence, property data, financial models, and transaction documents. Couple this with the private data that professionals hold, which is crucial in order to create their unique competitive view – yet the tools to synthesize this information into actionable insights remain fragmented and manual. Vault represents the innovative leap the industry has been waiting for: intelligent automation that doesn’t replace human expertise but amplifies it exponentially. This showcase will demonstrate how Vault transforms the fundamental challenge of our time – too much information, too little time – into a competitive advantage through AI-powered workflow automation that delivers measurable time savings and strategic insights.

Ryan Sawchuck

VP, Product

Crexi

From Vision to Value: AI Strategy, Implementation, and Results in Real Estate

The real estate industry is rapidly experimenting with and adopting AI solutions.
According to the Ferguson Partners Artificial Intelligence Pulse Survey, 30% of
respondents have already begun implementing AI in select business practices, and 24%
have experimented with the tool for personal productivity. These numbers are only
expected to grow. This session will be a lively discussion with industry leaders who are
well along in their AI journey. They’ll share practical insights from the front lines – what's
working, what's not, how they've navigated common implementation challenges, and
how real estate professionals can move beyond AI experimentation to measurable
business impact.

Jeanne Casey

Global Head of Proptech & Innovation

Nuveen

Roger Poirier

Co-Founder

Hazelview Ventures

Nima Wedlake

Managing Director

Thomvest Ventures

Steve Weikal

Industry Chair, Real Estate Transformation Lab

MIT Center for Real Estate

Leveraging Modern Tech in Construction & Land Development, Presented by Premier Construction Software

A session on how modern tech tools such as Ai and purpose-built solutions can help construction companies and land developers unlock productivity, gain financial control, improve collaboration, and increase profitability.

Joseph Di Pinto

Sales Manager

Premier Construction Software

No Solutions, Only Trade-Offs: Raising the Bar on Your Technology Stack

The multifamily industry has more technology options than ever before. With a surge in funding and product launches, operators are spoilt for choice of highly innovative technology. But as economist Thomas Sowell famously put it, "There are no solutions—only trade-offs." Every addition to the tech stack brings benefits, but often at the cost of simplicity, integration, or focus. This session challenges the conventional approach to evaluating technology. It's not about finding the best mousetrap—it's about solving the right problems. To raise the bar, operators must move past vendor beauty contests and adopt a methodology that weighs true business impact against hidden costs.

Dom Beveridge

Founder

20for20

Melanie French

CEO

RR Living

Josh Gampp

CTO

UDR

Jeremy Poteet

EVP, Technology

JBG Smith

Creating Luxury Experiences from Residential to Hospitality Presented by Corporate Brand

Join leading experts as we discuss how the fusion of luxury brands and hospitality is giving rise to a new era of bespoke, unforgettable experiences, setting new standards for luxury in both residential and hospitality spaces.

Moises Agami

CEO

Valor Capital Real Estate Development

Valentina di Benedetto

Worldwide Business Development Director

Elie Saab

Massimiliano Ferrari

CEO

Corporate Brand

Developer-Driven Innovation in Middle Housing

Neutral is set to reveal its vision for a scalable middle housing product line. As a vertically integrated multifamily developer operating in the Midwest and California, Neutral is funding research and development through its real estate projects and will present its new low-rise multifamily product line.

Daniel Glaessl

CPO

Neutral

Creating Competitive Advantage With Strategic AI Investments, Presented by JLL Spark Global Ventures

Founders from JLL Spark's AI-based portfolio companies will discuss AI's impact in transforming commercial real estate. They'll share their experiences building AI solutions that address industry challenges, highlight specific use cases delivering measurable returns, and explore AI's future role in real estate innovation. The session demonstrates how partnerships between JLL Spark—JLL's global venture fund—and technology startups are accelerating digital transformation across the built environment.

Canay Deniz

CEO & Co-Founder

Ren Systems

Laurent Grill

Partner

JLL Spark

Réne Morkos

CEO & Founder

ALICE Technologies

Spurring Innovation in Residential Real Estate Amid Uncertain Markets

Selling technology to brokerages, teams, and agents has never been easy, but today’s environment presents even greater challenges. In the wake of the NAR settlement, updates to Clear Cooperation, and the growing role of private listings, the playbook is changing fast. Meanwhile, AI innovation is surging, and high interest rates continue to pressure margins and decision-making. We’re bringing together leaders of some of the most widely adopted tech platforms, alongside brokerage execs on the front lines to discuss how product strategies are evolving, what actually drives adoption inside a brokerage today, how to build with AI ( without over-engineering), and what today’s agents, brokerages, and consumers are really demanding.

Nina Dosanjh

Chief Technology & Strategy Officer

Vanguard Properties

Jonathan Kauffmann

Founder

Nest Realty

Jimmy Kelly

CEO

Lone Wolf Technologies

Joe Skousen

CEO

Inside Real Estate

Kevin Van Eck

Principal

Maverix Advisory Group

Quantum Real Estate – Where the Built World Meets What’s Next

The built world is rapidly evolving, and AI is at the center of this transformation. From enhancing tenant experience to shaping investment strategy, AI is redefining how commercial real estate creates and delivers value. This discussion will explore the experience gap, the opportunities for innovation, and the proactive steps executives can take today to harness AI for long-term competitive advantage. Join HqO for a forward-looking conversation on how to move beyond experimentation and transform the built world through AI.

Chase Garbarino

CEO & Co-Founder

HqO

Greg Gomer

CCO & Co-Founder

HqO

From Search to Signed: How AI Is Redefining Rentals

This panel will delve into the future of AI-driven rentals. Explore how conversational AI is transforming the rental experience from discovery to decision. Leaders at Google Gemini and EliseAI will discuss how generative AI is reshaping renter engagement, streamlining operations, and enhancing outcomes for both renters and property managers.

David Bourgeois

National Segment Leader - ECRT

Amazon Web Services

Michael Sherman

SVP

Zillow Rentals

Minna Song

CEO & Founder

Elise AI

Alex Wolkomir

Partner

McKinsey & Company

The Next Big Asset Class: Owner-Occupied Multifamily

Forget the pool and gym—What if the most valuable amenity is actually a friend or family member living next door? A rising cultural shift is underway: families building multigenerational compounds, young parents raising kids next door, and single women “Golden Girling” together as they age-in-place. This demand is largely unmet by today’s housing stock, but new “missing middle” regulation is poised to unlock supply for this emerging category.

Phil Levin

Founder

Live Near Friends

Are We There Yet? Identifying Inflection Points in the Commercial Real Estate Cycle

Economic signals, headlines, and narratives often conflict, creating noise that makes it hard to assess where we are in the real estate cycle. This session examines past cycles alongside today’s fundamentals, capital flows, and sentiment to identify meaningful patterns and differences. Attendees will leave with a practical framework for deciding what to monitor and understanding what these signals indicate about our current position.

Chad Littell

National Director, U.S. Capital Markets Analytics

Costar

Roundtables

You are invited to join exclusive roundtable discussions with top industry leaders.

AZ Abiud

Chairman of The Board

Acumen Cos.

Cara Athmann

Senior Real Estate Executive and Technology Strategist

Independent

Sarah Baldon

PropTech Team Lead

LMRE

Nikki Beauchamp

Senior Global Real Estate Advisor

Sotheby's International Realty

Ian Bingham

Senior Vice President

Buckingham Companies

Breton Birkhofer

Managing Director, Venture Investments

DivcoWest

Kenya Burrell-VanWormer

Managing Partner & Founder

Equity Angels

Cecilia Cossio

Founder

NexGen Legacy

Adrian Danila

Founder

Multifamily X Consulting Group

Louisa Dickins

Co-Founder

LMRE

Ryan Elazari

Co-Host and Founder

CRE Unplugged

Nadine Ezzie

Founder and Managing Partner

ezzie + co.

Kristi Fickert

Senior Vice President of Growth and Marketing

Kurie

Ryan Fink

CEO, Co-Founder

Digs

Ty Frackiewicz

CPO, Co-Founder

Digs

Tabitha Francis

Director

LMRE

Gabrielle Gonzalez

Founder

Gabrielle Gonzalez & Associates L.L.C.

Amy Gromowski

VP, Head of Data Science

Cotality

Stephanie Gubiotti

President

New Urban Residential

Ronald Harrington

Owner

RWR Consulting

Kaynam Hedayat

Product Management and Strategy Executive

Independent

Edwin Hendriksen

Founder and Managing Partner

&Partners Capital LLC

Justin Jones

AI Evangelist

Hyly.AI

Casey Kachur

CEO and Co-founder

Virtuo

Prabhakar Karri

Founding Partner

Nymbl Ventures

Dylan Ketcham

Principal

Moderne Ventures

Chris Langford

Managing Partner

Home Technology Ventures

Sharon Love-Bates

Director of Emerging Technology

National Association of REALTORS

Derrick Morse

Founder and CEO

Rugged Robotics

Derrick Morse

CEO & Founder

Rugged Robotics

Lynn Musil

CEO

Pay Ready

Josh Panknin

Director, Real Estate AI Research & Innovation

Columbia Engineering - IEOR Columbia University

Daniel Paulino

VP, Real Estate

Reputation

Margaret Potter

Principal Advisor & Founder

Portfolio Pro Advisors

Lori Reeves

Senior Advisor

RETTC

Shelley Robinson

Founder and Principal

PMx Partner

Janet Rosseth

Founder and CMO

Cadence Marketing Solutions, LLC

Eric Sharpe

Co-Host and Content Producer

Multifamily Weekend Update

Mete Varas

Founder

ME Proptech Intiative

Nicole Weldon

Director of Partnerships

Moderne Ventures

Sarah Yaussi

Head of Strategic Partnerships and Member Engagement

RETTC

Wednesday Roundtables

You are invited to join exclusive roundtable discussions with top industry leaders.

Nikki Beauchamp

Senior Global Real Estate Advisor

Sotheby's International Realty

Breton Birkhofer

Managing Director, Venture Investments

DivcoWest

Sherry Chris

Special Advisor to the CEO

NAR

Adrian Danila

Founder

Multifamily X Consulting Group

Louisa Dickins

Co-Founder

LMRE

Ryan Fink

CEO, Co-Founder

Digs

Ty Frackiewicz

CPO, Co-Founder

Digs

Gabrielle Gonzalez

Founder

Gabrielle Gonzalez & Associates L.L.C.

Amy Gromowski

VP, Head of Data Science

Cotality

Ronald Harrington

Owner

RWR Consulting

Kaynam Hedayat

Product Management and Strategy Executive

Independent

Edwin Hendriksen

Founder and Managing Partner

&Partners Capital LLC

Lee Jackson

Managing Partner

Bridgeline

Casey Kachur

CEO and Co-founder

Virtuo

Dylan Ketcham

Principal

Moderne Ventures

Derrick Morse

Founder and CEO

Rugged Robotics

Lynn Musil

CEO

Pay Ready

Shelley Robinson

Founder and Principal

PMx Partner

Janet Rosseth

Founder and CMO

Cadence Marketing Solutions, LLC

Eric Sharpe

Co-Host and Content Producer

Multifamily Weekend Update

Nicole Weldon

Director of Partnerships

Moderne Ventures

Equity Angels Demo Day: Featuring Emerging Startups in the Built World

Equity Angels presents the 2025 Catalyst Program Demo Day in partnership with Blueprint. The companies selected are developing AI-powered solutions designed to supercharge the productivity and profitability of architects, engineers, single and multi-family owners, real estate brokers, agents, and teams.

Natalia Bakaeva

CEO & Co-Founder

ARKI

Alikiah Barclay

CEO & Founder

Reeku

Kenya Burrell-VanWormer

Managing Partner & Founder

Equity Angels

Gabriela Constantinescu

Co-Founder

Chambr

Nikki Merkerson

CEO & Founder

PairGap

Terrence Nickelson

CEO & Founder

Goby Homes

Luciane Serifovic

CEO & Founder

Convierge

Kat Winston

Managing Partner & Co-Founder

Equity Angels

How Innovations for Multifamily Owners and Operators Are Changing the Game

In the world of multifamily, providing tenants with premium experiences and new amenities can make all the difference in the world. This panel will look at how new types of offerings can be integrated into multifamily management platforms, and how they can potentially raise the bar and reduce vacancies.

Amy Barricelli

Senior Vice President

RR Living

Evan Goldin

CEO & Co-Founder

Parkade

Lance Lambert

Editor-in-Chief & Co-Founder

ResiClub

Eliza Lochner

Head of Marketing, Real Estate

Airbnb

Blueprint’s Built World Challenge

Three owners of real assets worth $300B came together on three areas where they hope to see new instances of Measurable Performance. Are there new ways by which we can deploy technology to effectuate or measure impacts to Energy Efficiency, Operational Efficiency, and/or Capital Efficiency? Can we use the lens of measurability to more effectively make decisions for a deal, an asset, a portfolio? Top technologists in the space put an answer to these questions and learn from their journey — as well as from our judges.

Keats Ali

CTO

Lincoln Property Company

Jeanne Casey

Global Head of Proptech & Innovation

Nuveen

Mollie Eisler

Vice President

Neuberger Berman

Robin Meserow

Global Innovation

PGIM RE

Vik Venkatraman

Conference Chair

Blueprint

Future of the Future: The Infrastructure of Tomorrow’s NYC

As NYC real estate evolves, future-proofing is no longer optional. This panel explores the systems, technologies, and strategies that developers, tech leaders, and owners are investing in today — from AI and automation to regulatory adaptation — to build smarter, more resilient assets ready for 2035 and beyond.

Stuart Bern

Managing Director, Americas

JLL

Mark Domino

Director of Digital

The Durst Organization

Don Laughlin

Director of Technology

REBNY

Frank Monterisi

Executive Vice President

Related Companies

Building a Seamless Tech Stack for Real Estate Success, Presented by Lone Wolf Technologies

In this dynamic session, real estate professionals will gain the tools and insights to build a tech stack that doesn’t just work—but works wonders. From CRMs to marketing automation, we’ll break down the must-have components that drive efficiency and growth. Learn how to connect the dots between tools for seamless integration, avoid common pitfalls, and evaluate tech partners like a pro. This session delivers actionable strategies and a personalized framework to help you streamline operations, scale effortlessly, and focus on what matters most—building relationships and closing

York Baur

Chief Industry Relations Officer

Lone Wolf Technologies

Jake Hamilton

SVP, Strategy

Lone Wolf Technologies

Michael Lucarelli

CEO

RentSpree

The Modern Agent: Adapting to Tech, Trends, and the Evolving Homebuyer

This session brings together leaders from the most influential organizations in residential real estate— Keller Williams, LeadingRE, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) — who collectively represent over 90% of all U.S. home sales and more than 1 million agents globally. Together, we'll explore the technologies transforming the industry, the realities of agent adoption, and the trends reshaping the customer journey. Learn how these powerhouses are modernizing the agent experience, addressing adoption challenges, and driving value across the transaction and beyond.

Grant Devine

VP, Corporate Development & Strategic Partnerships

Anywhere

Madeline Hammer

Executive Director, Strategic Alliances

REMAX

Carolyn Kwon

Head of Platform

Moderne Ventures

Jim Psyhogios

VP of Strategic Engagement

Leading Real Estate Companies of the World

David Voorhees

Executive Director of Labs

Keller Williams

Increasing Housing Supply Through Innovation

Doing more of the same is not going to get us out of the 1.5-4 million unit structural deficit of homes in the U.S. that are driving up costs, limiting availability, and challenging people of all income levels seeking homes. The only answer is innovation – approaching the problems that are preventing the market from achieving equilibrium between supply and demand with novel solutions that drive systems change. Panelists will share how the public and private sectors can collaborate to address housing production barriers related to current approaches to zoning, permitting, building codes, insurance, public finance, consumer finance, labor supply, and building materials.

Jake Day

Secretary

Maryland DHCD

Lesli Gooch

CEO

Manufactured Housing Institute

Matt Hoffman

Managing Partner

Housing Tech

Dan Hull

President

NRP

Apoorva Pasricha

COO

Cloud Apartments

How Real Estate Family Offices Are Dealing With Market Volatility

Amid ongoing dislocation in the commercial real estate market, family offices are stepping in as opportunistic investors—leveraging patient capital and flexible mandates to pursue assets with strong underlying fundamentals. With a focus on downside protection and long-term wealth preservation, they are actively targeting distressed debt, recapitalization opportunities, and high-conviction sectors across the CRE landscape.

John Doukas

Managing Partner & Co-Founder

PropellerBD

Jonathan Iger

CEO & President

Sage Realty

Patrick Pavone

Managing Director, Acquisitions

Olmstead Properties, Inc.

Innovative Strategies to Get Startups Funding in Turbulent Times

The CRE and proptech worlds have experienced a significant funding and liquidity shock that has now surpassed 3 years. Companies of all types are being required to among other things get creative and explore a range of financing options that include venture equity and debt, secured loans, as well as other strategic alternatives. We will delve into the financing market and the options that are being pursued, and explore how some are successfully (and unsuccessfully) navigating this extended financing cycle.

Carey Armstrong

Founder & CEO

Truelist

Mike Barker

Managing Director

Shea & Co.

Rich Boyle

General Partner

Canaan Partners

Thomas Byrne

Venture Advisor

Crow Holdings

BUILDING Brand Presented by Bloxspring

Brand is integral to differentiation, connection and loyalty. But it’s often viewed as fluff. Let’s break down those misconceptions from a range of speakers in the industry sharing how brand was integral to them - at a project, product or company level. The goal is to showcase who in real estate is thinking about brand differently, to provide inspiration, wherever delegates sit in the ecosystem.

Mollie Claypool

CEO & Founder

AUAR

Chelsea Lavin

Brand Director

The Malin

Adam Malik

CEO & Co-Founder

Bloxspring

Noor Marzook

VP, Marketing & Communications

eXp Realty

Adam Pittenger

CEO & Founder

Moved

Jack Sibley

Head of Proptech & Innovation

Related Argent

Creating a Single Version of Truth: How AI Is Changing Building Data

This session will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) changes how we think about and interact with property data. Relying on disparate datasets leaves room for discrepancies, and this is compounded when professionals need to license multiple products. As an industry, striving for a single version of truth, meaning leveraging AI to compile all data and analytics into one place, is the path forward for reducing risk. The use cases are endless: from lenders and investors to insurers and homeowners themselves. Everyone in the ecosystem can benefit from being armed with accurate, transparent property data (from reducing fraud to enabling more informed decision-making). We’ll explore the steps needed to get there and the impact of “the single version of truth”.

Kenon Chen

EVP, Strategy & Growth

Clear Capital

Jonathan Crosier

CTO

Kilroy Realty

Sandy Jacolow

CTO

Empire State Realty Trust

James Whalen

SVP, CTO

BXP

The Public Market Perspective on Real Estate Tech

How are public market investors looking at real estate companies, and what do they look for when it comes to tech investment and/or partnerships? Where do they see opportunities for disruption, and what to make of both the fully-scaled proptech success stories (and some of the less successful stories)?

Ricardo Camacho

Managing Member & Founder

Standard Partners LLC

Gavriel Kahane

Managing Partner

Arkhouse

Moses Sternstein

CEO & Founder

Random Walk

Building Political Will for Housing: Cities, Communities, and the Abundance Movement

Housing production in America isn't just a policy problem—it’s a political will problem. How do you build consensus for more housing when existing residents benefit from scarcity? What does it take to shift public opinion from "not in my backyard" to "yes, we need more housing"? This panel examines the political dynamics that determine whether cities actually build housing or just talk about it. Panelists will discuss the coalition-building, messaging strategies, and policy frameworks that create sustainable political support for housing development. The conversation will explore how the Abundance movement is reshaping housing debates, what happens when cities commit to aggressive housing targets, and the practical challenges of maintaining political momentum when development faces inevitable pushback from communities. For anyone working on housing development, policy, or advocacy, this session provides insight into the political realities that determine whether housing actually gets built.

Sunil Rajaraman

CEO & Founder

Hamlet

Libby Schaaf

Senior Advisor

The Abundance Network

Frank Scott, Jr.

Mayor

Little Rock, Arkansas

Gauging the Cycle: Proptech Investing in a Changing Market

Interest rates fluctuate, SPACs wax and wane, and new ideas continue to flood into the real estate innovation ecosystem. This panel will look at how major VC firms see the current marketplace, where there is green space, and what pitches they're currently seeing that might have the power to stick.

Adam Demuyakor

Managing Partner

Wilshire Lane

Gavin Myers

Managing Partner & Co-Founder

Prudence

Alexandra Nicoletti

Partner

Camber Creek

David Weiden

Founding Partner & Managing Director

Khosla Ventures

Ashkan Zandieh

Managing Director

CRETI

Office Hours

Wil Chockley

Partner

75 & Sunny Ventures

Ty Findley

General Partner & Co-Founder

Ironspring Ventures

Peter Frank

Managing Director

i80 Group

Sophia Ghadamian

Principal

Nine Four Ventures

Alon Gorbonos

General Partner & Founder

RE Angels

Vivin Hegde

Managing Partner & Founder

Zacua Ventures

Prabhakar Karri

Founding Partner

Nymbl Ventures

Ajey Kaushal

Investment Principal

JLL Spark

Subham Kedia

Senior Associate

Hilti Venture

Howard Ko

Partner

Morpheus Ventures

Eric Lamb

Operating Partner

Blackhorn Ventures

Edwin Loredo

Partner

Core Innovation Capital

Cem Mimaroglu

Founding General Partner

ComposeVC

Jennifer Place

Principal

Munich RE Ventures

Zak Schwarzman

General Partner

Metaprop

Krishna Srinivasan

Founding Partner

LiveOak Ventures

Lucas Turner-Owens

Principal

Building Ventures

Blueprint’s Vision Stage Presented With Thesis Driven

Sharon Ayalon

CEO & Co-Founder

UrbanMix

Sam Charney

Principal & Founder

Charney Companies

Brad Hargreaves

Founder

Thesis Driven

Frank Monterisi

Executive Vice President

Related Companies

Introduction to the Vision Stage

Brad Hargreaves

Founder

Thesis Driven

Blueprint’s Vision Stage: BLVD Las Vegas

Michael Hirschfeld

Vice Chairman

JLL

Blueprint’s Vision Stage: Willets Point

Frank Monterisi

Executive Vice President

Related Companies

Blueprint’s Vision Stage: Santa Clara

Reena Brilliot

Deputy City Manager

City of Santa Clara

Steve Edwards

Principal & President

REthink Development

Blueprint’s Vision Stage: Gowanus Wharf

Sharon Ayalon

CEO & Co-Founder

UrbanMix

Sam Charney

Principal & Founder

Charney Companies

Fireside Chat: James Harris

James Harris

Principal & Founder

Bond Street Partners

Magnus Vik

Partner

Fifth Wall

Brokerages and Search — Where Is It All Headed?

Clashes between the search portals and major brokerages over the past year have made clear that there is a lot still to be ironed out in figuring out the future. This panel will look at how leads are funneled through to major brokerages, and how the continued evolution of search tech and AI will impact that relationship.

Eric Chesin

EVP & Chief Strategy Officer

Anywhere

Dave Garland

Managing Director

Second Century Ventures

Amber Kahr

COO & Co-Founder

Billions

Build vs. Buy: Understanding Internal and External Innovation

The “build vs. buy” debate remains a pivotal discussion in the real estate industry. In this panel, we will explore how companies are positioning themselves as early adopters, leveraging efficient and advanced tech stacks for superior business management. Is it finally time for real estate firms to stop reinventing the wheel? Over the past few decades, numerous brokerage firms, property owners, and operators have invested heavily in customized, in-house tech platforms to secure a competitive edge. However, while these companies excel in real estate operations, they often miss critical technological nuances. Purchasing technology solutions from established providers offers a significant advantage by granting access to the latest innovations without requiring deep technical expertise. This approach not only ensures state-of-the-art integrations like artificial intelligence and IoT but also enhances scalability and security.

Franco Faraudo

Co-Founder

Propmodo

Whitney Kidd

SVP, Innovation & Tech

The Preiss Company

Eric Koehler

VP, Innovation & Quality

Titan America

Ken Kurz

CIO & VP, Information Technology

Copt Defense

Amr Rafaat

Chief Innovation Officer

Windover

Developers in Focus: Presenting Innovative New Projects and Ideas

Blake Berg

Chief Development Officer

DC Partners

Eric Brody

Managing Partner & Founder

ANAX Real Estate Partners

Ryan Johnson

CEO & Co-Founder

Culdesac

Chris Patton

Director of Virtual Design & Construction

COSM

Casey Roloff

CEO & Town Founder

Seabrook, WA

The New World of Office: Tenant Engagement, Flex Models and New Ideas

In a rapidly evolving office landscape, tenant expectations and workplace dynamics are shifting faster than ever. This panel brings together leaders from VTS, REKalibrate, and Hobbs Brook Real Estate to explore how tenant engagement platforms, flexible leasing models, and innovative operating strategies are redefining the office experience. From data-driven insights to human-centered design, we’ll uncover what’s working now—and what’s next—in creating spaces that attract and retain today’s tenants.”

Faron Brazis

Tenant Engagement Lead

Hobbs Brook Real Estate

Bob Gillespie

Managing Partner

REACH Commercial

Brandon Medeiros

CEO & Co-Founder

REKalibrate

Leading Cleantech Adoption Across the Built World

A forward-looking conversation with some of the dynamic leaders spearheading cleantech deployment in real estate and infrastructure—representing public and private adopters actively piloting innovation at scale. From policy to execution, this panel will unpack what it takes to go from demo to deployment across major portfolios.

Sarah Derdowski

Group Manager IEC & Program Manager IN2

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)

Mick Gilbert

Director of Energy & Sustainability

Fairstead Ventures

Julieta Moradei

Managing Partner & Founder

Overlay Capital Build

Shaima Sharif

Global Innovation Programs Lead

Amazon

All AI Do Is Win – When to Build, When to Buy, and When to Walk Away

Everyone’s talking about AI, but most teams in CRE are still in experiment mode — trying things, learning what sticks, and quietly shelving what doesn’t. This panel gets into the real use cases: where AI is actually helping teams move faster, communicate better, and solve real problems — and where it's just adding noise. We’ll talk about adoption challenges, failed pilots, and how companies are deciding when to DIY with tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, etc. versus work with proptech vendors. Plus: how to evaluate those AI vendors, what AI means for jobs, and how to avoid getting sold a shiny object that no one actually uses.

Tripty Arya

CEO & Founder

Travtus

Spencer Burton

CEO & Co-Founder

CRE Agents

Anne Hollander

Advisor

The Strategic Edge

Richard Matricaria

Chief Growth Officer

Marcus & Millichap

Jen Tindle

VP, Strategic Insights

Grace Hill

Unlocking Alternative Uses of GLA in Retail Real Estate

A look into the evolving role of Gross Leasable Area (GLA) in retail real estate. Our panel of industry leaders will explore innovative and diverse ways to reimagine the use of GLA, focusing on the intersection of emerging trends, technology, and consumer behavior. Key topics include: Integrating technology to optimize space utilization and enhance operational efficiency. Adapting GLA for multipurpose uses, including logistics, entertainment, and community engagement. Using flexible spaces like pop-ups, shared workspaces, and experiential hubs to attract diverse audiences.

David Blumenfeld

Co-Founder

NextRivet

Hue Chen

President

Saglo Companies

Caroline Liikala

SVP, Corporate Strategy & Innovation

Caruso

Dennis Marnick

Head of Real Estate

1-800-FLOWERS

James Scott

Director

MIT's Real Estate Tech Initiaitive

Thursday Roundtables

AZ Abiud

Chairman of The Board

Acumen Cos.

Cara Athmann

Senior Real Estate Executive and Technology Strategist

Independent

Sarah Baldon

PropTech Team Lead

LMRE

Ian Bingham

Senior Vice President

Buckingham Companies

Cecilia Cossio

Founder

NexGen Legacy

Daniel Dorfman

Co-Founder

Roots

Ryan Elazari

Co-Host and Founder

CRE Unplugged

Nadine Ezzie

Founder and Managing Partner

ezzie + co.

Kristi Fickert

Senior Vice President of Growth and Marketing

Kurie

Tabitha Francis

Director

LMRE

Stephanie Gubiotti

President

New Urban Residential

Justin Jones

AI Evangelist

Hyly.AI

Prabhakar Karri

Founding Partner

Nymbl Ventures

Sharon Love-Bates

Director of Emerging Technology

National Association of REALTORS

Daniel Paulino

VP, Real Estate

Reputation

Margaret Potter

Principal Advisor & Founder

Portfolio Pro Advisors

Lori Reeves

Senior Advisor

RETTC

Mete Varas

Founder

ME Proptech Intiative

Sarah Yaussi

Head of Strategic Partnerships and Member Engagement

RETTC

Blueprint Women’s Lunch

Meg Baldini

VP Corporate Development

Procore

Melissa Cheong

Managing Partner

Blackhorn Ventures

Sarah Derdowski

Group Manager IEC & Program Manager IN2

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)

Julieta Moradei

Managing Partner & Founder

Overlay Capital Build

Shaima Sharif

Global Innovation Programs Lead

Amazon

Ashley Stinton

Managing Partner

NAR REACH

Startup Showcase Presented by Suffolk Technologies

Anna Berger

CEO & Founder

Trayd

Hantz Fevry

CEO & Founder

Geolava

Amit Phansalkar

CEO

Anodet

Meeting the Moment: Land, Power, and the Future of Data Centers

As demand for digital infrastructure surges, the urgency to scale data center development has never been greater. This discussion will explore the foundational elements required to meet that demand - focusing on land, power, people, and the technologies that connect them. From energy access and site selection to regional coordination and infrastructure readiness, panelists will examine how the industry is navigating current constraints and where opportunities for improvement remain.

Joe McMurphy

Sr. Project Manager

EC Electric, an E-J Group Company

James McWalter

CEO & Co-Founder

Paces

Gregoir Viasnoff

Global Head, Accelerator Program – SE Ventures

Schneider Electric

Wan Li Zhu

Managing Director & Co-Founder

Suffolk Technologies

Where to Look for the Next Proptech Unicorns

VCs often see pitches for technologies that are three or five years from mainstream adoption — and thus can spot where trend lines and hype cycles might be headed well in advance of the broader tech community. This panel will look ahead at the next wave of proptech, and where investors in the sector are seeing startups with opportunities and green space.

John Chen

General Partner

Fika Ventures

Dave Eisenberg

Founding Partner

Zigg Capital

Alon Gorbonos

General Partner & Founder

RE Angels

Heather Harmon

Operating Partner

Outside VC

Jenny Song

Partner

Navitas Capital

Developing a Quantitative Platform for Real Estate Applications

What is the path to move to sophisticated AI applications and what is the process? What are the meaningful outcomes that large owners and operators are finding? Why do some other firms spend a lot of money and have little to show for it?

Susan Gerock

CIO & SVP Information Technology

Elme Communities

Neal Gilmore

SVP, Enterprise Data & Analytics

Quadreal Property Group

Ali Haidar

SVP, Head of Real Estate Portfolio Management (Americas)

GIC

Josh Panknin

Director, Real Estate AI Research & Innovation

Columbia Engineering - IEOR Columbia University

As Proptech Investing Goes Global, How Is the Game Changing?

Some of Germany's and Saudi Arabia's largest conglomerates are becoming LPs to US proptech funds while also attracting US-based startups to their respective regions; meanwhile Latam and other international startups are seeing success across borders. Several use-cases will be presented in this panel that looks at how international communities and funding are influencing proptech's development.

Karim Helal

CEO & Founfder

ProTenders

Pierre Melhado

Senior Director

Compass Rock Ireland

Cem Mimaroglu

Founding General Partner

ComposeVC

Simon Ryschka

Managing Director

REHAU New Ventures

How the Revolution in Building Ops Is Affecting the Bottom Line

After years of investment, development and deployment - the market for building operations solutions remains crowded and fragmented. That said, some organizations are having success with these technologies and some winners are emerging. Bringing together voices from the vendor, operator and investor communities, this panel will focus on where the market is today, what challenges remain in deploying smart building technologies, and anticipate where the market is going.

Joe Aamidor

Managing Director

Aamidor Consulting

Joel Cesare

Growth Lead

Cambio

Kaynam Hedayat

Product Management and Strategy Executive

Independent

Market Update: Real Estate Tech M&A and Growth Capital Markets

Real Estate technology companies have raised billions of dollars in growth capital over the last several years and private equity is taking an increasingly large role in both providing growth capital and driving M&A consolidation across the industry. This panel will discuss current trends in the M&A market landscape, what it takes to attract private equity money and what metrics sellers should be tracking to ensure a successful growth capital or M&A transaction.

Jason Barg

Partner

Lovell Minnick Partners

Tollie Bell

Principal

Mainsail Partners

Chris Gough

Managing Director

Houlihan Lokey

Tom Rockford

Director

Barclays

Transforming Canadian Housing Through Innovation

Canada is entering a transformative era in housing delivery, driven by a surge of policy, investment, and innovation in modular and prefabricated construction. This panel will explore how the new Build Canada Homes initiative—announced in Budget 2024—aims to double the rate of housing production within 5 years, with a significant emphasis on factory-built solutions. With a deepening housing affordability crisis in many developed nations, what lessons can be learned from this massive experiment? What does success look like? What are the potential pitfalls?

Nomaan Ahmed

Technology Head

Stelumar

Deniz Celebioglu

Program Lead

Center for Housing Innovation

Scott Kaplanis

Managing Partner

GroundBreak Ventures

Xavier Toby

Founder

Axe Living

Jackson Wyatt

CEO & Founder

Cabn

Future-Proofing Your Portfolio: How Owners Build Competitive Advantage

Hear from two of the most innovative and influential real estate owners — AvalonBay and Howard Hughes — as they share how they identify, evaluate, and implement transformative technologies to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market. As major shifts like AI and crypto continue to redefine industries worldwide, real estate is beginning to embrace this next wave of innovation. Featuring insights from Mesh and V7 Labs—global leaders in crypto infrastructure and AI automation—this panel explores how top owners are leveraging these technologies across their portfolios, cutting through the hype to focus on what actually meets the demands of the modern resident and investor.

Jonathan Goldberg

Vice President, HHX

Howard Hughes

Jeff Hendren

CRO

Mesh

David Madrid

VP, Innovation & Venture

AvalonBay

Alberto Rizzoli

CEO & Co-Founder

V7

Nicole Weldon

Director of Partnerships

Moderne Ventures

Building the Communities of Tomorrow

As insurance premiums skyrocket, temperatures rise and infrastructure is pushed beyond the limits for which it was designed, it's time we move beyond historical assumptions and build real estate, infrastructure and communities for the climate future that lies in front of us. Institutional investors, insurance companies, political leaders and entrepreneurs must come together to build the resilient communities of tomorrow. Even as disruption will create challenges for legacy players, it creates unique opportunities for those willing and able to tackle the challenge of design and build futureproof solutions.

Kristie Cole

Specialist, Catalytic Finance

UNICEF Innovation

Brandon Dobell

BGL

Managing Director

Jared Kuhn

VP, Real Estate & Sales

ICON

Hunter Maats

CEO

Resilience Investments