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. He is an internationally recognized speaker and a frequent contributor to leading industry publications such as Propmodo, Greentech Media, Built Worlds and CRE Tech. Joseph Aamidor graduated from Indiana University’s top-ranked School of Public and Environment Affairs.

Keats Ali is a seasoned technology expert with over 20 years of experience across various industries. As the Chief Technology Officer at Lincoln Property Company, Keats will oversee all aspects of information technology (IT), including infrastructure, security, enterprise applications, data architecture, and property technology. With his extensive knowledge and skills in developing and scaling technology solutions, he plays a crucial role in driving digital transformation and enhancing the client experience at Lincoln. In his previous role as Vice President at Hines, Keats was responsible for leading the emerging technologies program and improving the digital client experience. He successfully integrated existing and emerging technologies to digitally transform the company’s commercial real estate and investment management sectors. Keats also worked closely with external venture funds to identify and invest in technology firms tackling important issues such as climate change and aging infrastructure. Prior to joining Hines, Keats spent nearly a decade at Chevron Corporation where he led the company’s large-scale digital finance transformation using advanced technologies like AI, ML, and Data Analytics. He also made significant contributions to digital HR, IT infrastructure, and operations transformation at Chevron. Keats’ career also includes influential positions at BMC Software and HSBC Holdings where he streamlined operations through digital transformations.

Ian Andrews is a board member and senior executive at Avanti Residential, a national multifamily investment and operating firm with a 12,000-unit portfolio. He plays a key role in shaping the company’s long-term strategy, with a focus on acquisitions, technology, and operational innovation. In addition to his leadership at Avanti, Ian is an active multifamily investor and proptech entrepreneur. He has founded and scaled several software ventures focused on solving operational challenges in the apartment industry—from centralization and automation to data analytics and resident experience. With over 17 years of experience and a third-generation background in multifamily, Ian brings a unique perspective that bridges investment, technology, and operations. He holds a degree in Business and International Political Economy from the University of Puget Sound and is based in Denver, Colorado.

Tripty Arya is the Founder & CEO of Travtus, an everyday AI platform that helps real estate operators automate workflows, improve efficiency, and make smarter decisions. An entrepreneur since the age of 24, Tripty has built expertise in real estate investment, development, and technology across multiple countries. As a trained architect, she applies design thinking to problem-solving, ensuring innovation is both practical and impactful. She believes in small, high-impact teams and values clarity over corporate complexity. Outside of work, she enjoys writing, continuous learning, and being a mom, always looking for new ways to blend creativity with strategy.

Architect Ph.D. Sharon Ayalon is the co-founder and CEO of UrbanMix, where she spearheads the development of digital twin software, driving the real estate industry into the smart city era. With a focus on urban research, Sharon specializes in affordable housing and social impact, continuously striving to innovate new urban tech solutions. During her tenure as a postdoctoral associate at Cornell Tech, she conducted groundbreaking research on city-scale digital twins and introduced a unique eXtended Reality (XR) experience for city management. Sharon earned her Ph.D. from the Technion, Israel, and currently serves as an Adjunct Professor at GSAPP, Columbia University, where she continues to make significant contributions to the field of urban and real estate innovation.

Natalia Bakaeva is a registered architect OAA, International Associate AIA, artist, and placemaker passionate about creating physical forms that reflect diverse cultural influences. She has worked on residential, commercial, healthcare, educational, and public space art projects. Born and raised in the Far East of Russia, her global journey includes Japan, Spain, Moscow, London, and Toronto, where she resides. Natalia's dedication to the sustainability of architectural practice and diverse background led her to co-found ARKI with Mehdi Karamnejad, focusing on incorporating AI agents to eliminate tedious work in design workflows. ARKI is an AI-powered system of record that utilizes internal data to accelerate future construction projects. Her approach empowers architects to focus on creativity and efficiency, enhancing economic and sustainability outcomes in the built environment.

Meg Baldini is the VP of Corporate Development for Procore Technologies, where she is responsible for managing strategic investments, M&A, and integrations. Meg joined Procore from Human Ventures Partners, a startup studio in NYC, and Dataminr, where she focused on corporate strategy and finance. Prior to working in tech, she worked in consulting at Cornerstone Research.

Alikiah Barclay is transforming the short-term rentals (STR) landscape with Reeku. Recognizing the untapped potential within underutilized apartment spaces while constantly traveling as a consultant for Accenture and The Boston Consulting Group, Barclay developed Reeku to create a mutually beneficial ecosystem for both property owners and residents. Reeku empowers renters to effortlessly recoup rent by monetizing nights they are away, transforming an often-wasted lease into a valuable asset. And by partnering directly with institutional landlords, Reeku ensures seamless integration, building compliance, and comprehensive management—making it a worry-free solution for everyone involved.

Jason is a Partner of LMP and a member of its Investment Committee. He joined the firm in 2010. Prior to LMP, Jason was a part of the Goldman Sachs’ Financial Institutions Group, where he focused on M&A and capital raising transactions for the firm’s investment banking clients. Prior to Goldman Sachs, Jason was a Senior Associate in PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Forensics group, where he conducted investigations into corporate accounting irregularities on behalf of clients.

Michael S. Barker is a Managing Director at Shea & Company which he joined in 2012 when he opened up the San Francisco Office. He has worked in B2B Enterprise Software Mergers and Acquisitions and Private Capital Fundraising for 31 years across Firms including Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Bank, Credit Suisse First Boston, Revolution Partners, Morgan Keegan and Raymond James. Mr. Barker leads Shea & Company’s PropTech Team and has led Transactions for Angus Systems, Beck Technology, CallMax, Cartegraph, Cloudpermit, CML, Cougar, Dude Solutions, EagleView, Inhabit, ListReports, Lucity, MBS Highway, MRI, Penta, Qube Global, ResidentCheck, STRUXI, Tango Analytics, Thesaurus and Visual Lease.

Amy Barricelli oversees national branding, marketing, and sales efforts for RR Living, leading Strategic Acceleration, Marketing, and Business Generation. With 25+ years in real estate, hospitality, and branding, she specializes in revenue growth, operational efficiency, and enhancing the resident experience. Based in Florida with weekly national travel, Amy has led 40+ successful lease-ups, guiding BTR and multifamily communities to stabilize at or ahead of proforma. She partners closely with investment & development teams, as well as operations, to maximize asset value from pre-construction through disposition. A frequent speaker and panelist, Amy emphasizes experience-driven strategies to boost retention and performance. She is a certified Sandler Sales Trainer, a member of the Multifamily Innovation® Council and Chief®, and holds degrees from Saint Joseph’s and Villanova, with post-grad studies at Oxford.

Anne, the VP, Marketing at Towne Properties, is an award-winning marketer whose strength is building and executing marketing strategies and data-driven marketing programs at the portfolio and property level, focusing on scalability and ROI at all customer journey stages. Her approach to any marketing challenge is strengthening the basics while identifying and implementing new opportunities to move toward the future. Prior to joining Towne Properties, she worked with large franchise brands including FASTSIGNS, Batteries + Bulbs, Edible Arrangements, Great Clips, and Smashburger to build their localized digital marketing programs.

As the Chief Development Officer at DC Partners, Blake Berg is a seasoned professional with an extensive background in the real estate and construction industry. With a proven track record, he serves as a dynamic leader overseeing all facets of development, design, and construction within the organization. Before joining DC Partners, Blake co-founded DB Partners, a highly successful commercial real estate development and construction management firm boasting a national portfolio of commercial development projects. His experience at DB Partners showcases his strategic prowess and ability to navigate complex projects within the industry. Prior to his entrepreneurial venture at DB Partners, Blake held the position of Director of Construction at WeWork in New York City. This role allowed him to contribute to the dynamic and fast-paced environment of a prominent company in the real estate sector. Earlier in his career, Blake refined his skills in construction management during his tenure at Turner Construction.

Anna Berger is the founder and CEO of Trayd, a construction payroll, HR, and compliance platform built for specialty contractors. Born into a construction family, Anna saw back office inefficiencies firsthand and as a result, Trayd was developed to be the single back office operating system to manage people, payroll and the field. Trayd has raised $4.5M in venture funding from world-class investors like Suffolk Technologies, Bloomberg Beta, and Y Combinator and the team is based in New York City. Prior to founding Trayd, Anna was the co-founder of Curtn, a consumer social app backed by Sam Altman.

Jeffrey Berman has more than two decades of experience and deeply rooted relationships in the start-up, real estate and venture capital ecosystems. Jeffrey is a General Partner at the world’s first proptech venture capital firm, Camber Creek, where he sources deal flow, leads due diligence, makes investment decisions and serves on the boards of numerous portfolio companies. Prior to Camber Creek, Jeffrey was a Principal at one of the Washington DC area’s largest privately held real estate development and management firms where he was involved with a number of large - scale repositioning projects such as University Town Center & Downtown at the Gardens. Jeffrey is also an active early stage investor backing more than a dozen startups including Side, Flex, Oxygen, Jackpocket, Kindbody and Rappi. He is a graduate of the Stern School of Business at New York University.

Over 20 years’ experience in technology and real estate, spanning corporate strategy, M&A, and operations. Global Fortune 500 and NASDAQ 100 leadership experience with a successful track record of advising PropTech CEOs, Founders, and startups through exit. A recognized technologies expert in real estate technology, industry speaker, and published thought leader across Forbes & Bloomberg Markets Magazine.

Dom Beveridge is a multifamily industry consultant, writer and publisher specializing in technology and its impact on operations. He is a regular industry conference speaker, blogger, podcaster and a frequent contributor to trade publications. In 2018, Dom created 20for20 – the multifamily industry’s leading survey of operations and technology, in its seventh annual edition in 2025. 20for20 now serves a growing client base of rental housing technology suppliers. Prior to founding 20for20, Dom held leadership roles in consulting, technology and B2B technology marketing for more than 25 years, spending the last 12 years in multifamily.

With over 25 years of experience as a Business Development, Sales and Marketing executive in technology and physical retail and real estate, David offers unique insights and expertise where these two fields overlap. David is currently the co-founder of NextRivet, an advisory focused on helping traditional real estate businesses leverage digital technologies. Before co-founding NextRivet, David led Business Development at Westfield Labs, the shopping center industry’s first global Proptech division, focused on bringing new digital technologies into Westfield’s mall and airport environments in the US, UK and Australia. David was responsible for Labs’ strategic partnerships and investments with startups and fortune 500 companies.

Rich is a longtime startup operator turned venture capitalist who invests in real estate tech, artificial intelligence and robotics. He has invested in companies such as Roofstock, Apartmentlist, VTS, Dusty Robotics, Tomorrow.io, Archipelago, Lev and Withco. Rich was the President, Chairman and CEO of LoopNet, the leading online marketplace for the Commercial Real Estate industry. He led LoopNet through a successful IPO in 2006 and an eventual $900 million sale to CoStar Group. Earlier, Rich was SVP of Products & Technology at Risk Management Solutions and, immediately prior to joining Canaan, an Operating Partner with Khosla Ventures. He holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University.

Faron Brazis is the Tenant Engagement Lead at Hobbs Brook Real Estate (HBRE), where she drives the transformation of tenant experiences across the firm’s national portfolio. Since joining HBRE in 2021, Faron has successfully integrated advanced technologies such as AI, IoT, Big Data, Geospatial Data, and Machine Learning to enhance operational efficiency, elevate tenant satisfaction, and position HBRE’s campuses as prime destinations for top-tier tenants. Her data-driven, experiential engagement strategies have resulted in significant improvements in tenant retention and lease growth across the portfolio.

With three decades of experience in multifamily operations, Mike is passionate about fostering productive environments emphasizing data-driven decision-making and streamlined workflows. His expertise spans leadership, customer service, negotiation, marketing and advertising, social media, talent development, coaching, and mentoring. Guided by a commitment to excellence and innovation, Mike consistently delivers top-tier performance and drives profitable business outcomes.

Danielle Brockman is an accomplished IT leader with extensive experience driving technology strategy and innovation within the multifamily housing industry. With a proven track record spanning several years in senior IT management roles, Danielle has overseen large-scale property management transitions, implemented robust IT infrastructures from the ground up, and developed solutions that optimize operational efficiency and resident experience.

Eric Brody is an accomplished developer and investor in New York City with nearly two decades of experience in the mid-market multifamily sector. The son of an architect, Eric has developed approximately 800 units across NYC, totaling nearly $1 billion worth of real estate. Understanding developers’ limited access to capital given the shifting real estate market, Eric founded ANAX Real Estate Partners, a real estate capital advisory firm. At ANAX, Eric leverages his deep understanding of the costs associated with commercial real estate projects to structure creative solutions across the capital stack. In addition, Eric also founded ANAX Ventures, an early-stage PropTech investment fund. Born from an unwavering belief in the transformative power of technology within the construction and development industries, ANAX Ventures identifies, tests, and invests in solutions that redefine urban landscapes. Complementing his experience, Eric is the host of the Real Tech Talk podcast where he interviews leading technologists, CEOs, and creators in the PropTech space about how their technology can affect change within the industry.

With over two decades of experience, Kenya Burrell-VanWormer is an accomplished and insightful leader in the real estate industry. Her varied career path has equipped her with broad expertise across mortgage lending, people management, real estate, industry association engagement, and executive operations. In her pioneering role as Chief Growth Officer at PropTech startup New Estate Only (NEO), Kenya leverages her extensive knowledge to drive innovation. She has built a reputation as a collaborative, people-centric leader focused on empowering teams and organizations. She serves as Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Equity Angels, a social impact organization dedicated to fostering fair access to innovation and opportunity with the aim of advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the technology startup ecosystem. At Equity Angels, she’s focused on growth strategy and industry relations, to drive positive change, supporting the underrepresented and underestimated - connecting opportunities and resources to the community. In 2018, she assumed the role of Chair of the Board for the Houston Association of Realtors, the second-largest real estate association in the United States.

Spencer Burton is the Co-Founder and CEO of CRE Agents, a Vertical AI Agentic Platform transforming how work gets done in commercial real estate. A recognized expert in AI-driven underwriting, he previously served as President of an institutionally backed real estate private equity firm, where he helped pioneer AI-enabled digital coworkers that underwrite over 10,000 investments per year. With 20+ years of experience as a fiduciary, principal, and founder, his mission is to free CRE professionals from repetitive tasks, allowing them to focus on high-impact work.

Mr. Byce is co-founder of ResiBuilt Homes, an Atlanta based homebuilder which internally develops, builds and manages single family residential communities for rent and for sale. ResiBuilt is a large-scale real estate owner/fund manager and one of the largest homebuilders in the southeast, developing and building more than 1,400 homes per year as a general contractor. ResiBuilt is active in Atlanta, Orlando, Tampa, Charlotte and Greenville. In addition to its own portfolio, ResiBuilt offers fee building services for other investors wanting to participate in the Build to Rent space, using its product and expertise to maximize rents and returns for their investments. His previous experience includes serving as Senior Vice President of Investments handling national strategic planning and execution for the start-up and growth phases of three single family REITs including Colony American Homes (NYE: SFR), American Residential Properties (NYSE: ARPI; AMH) and Altisource Solutions (NASDAQ: ASPS), which now have a combined value of over $7B in single family real estate assets across the country. In addition to aggressively growing each company, Mr. Byce pioneered some of the first institutional build-to-rent homes and successfully launched investments including a fix-and-flip housing fund, a hard money lending fund and managed over $1.5B in commercial distressed debt portfolios. Prior to joining these companies, Mr. Byce owned an Atlanta based firm specializing in the entitlement, development and construction of large residential subdivisions. He also has experience as one of Atlanta’s highest volume construction lenders focusing on A&D and residential construction loans to large and mid-sized residential builders. Mr. Byce has been an active real estate broker in Georgia since 2001 and graduated with a B.A. in International Business Finance from the University of Georgia.

Thomas Byrne is an active real estate investor and technology evangelist, thought leading, investor and business leader within the PropTech sector for 20+ years. Byrne is currently a Venture Advisor for Crow Holdings and an Executive Director for Dealpath, the leading deal management SAAS platform. Most recently, Byrne was General Manager of Marketplaces and Market solutions at VTS. Byrne joined VTS thru its acquisition of Property Capsule, where Byrne was the CEO. Prior to those positions, Byrne served as President and Chief Operating Officer of LoopNet for 10 years, one of the fastest-growing and the most profitable companies on the Nasdaq, before its strategic acquisition by CoStar Group in 2012 for $900M. Byrne helped steward the company thru numerous key milestones including revenue growth of 25x over 10 years, early profitability, achieving EBITDA margins of 50%, successful IPO, acquiring and successfully integrating 8 acquisitions, raising $50 million PIPE investment, and the eventual sale to Costar.

Ricardo Camacho is the founder and managing member of Standard Partners LLC, a private investment firm focused on long-term, value-oriented investment in securities. He oversees research and portfolio management activities, focusing on a fundamental, owner approach to equity investing. Before founding Standard Partners, Ricardo worked at a sovereign wealth fund where he was responsible for hotel real estate and Proptech investments. Prior to that he was an acquisitions analyst for Host Hotels & Resorts.

Jeanne Casey is the Global Head of Proptech and Innovation at Nuveen, leading investments and insights in Proptech for the firm. Previously, Jeanne was a Principal at MetaProp, a New York-based venture capital firm. Prior to joining MetaProp, Jeanne was a founding team member and Vice President at Digital Alpha where she worked on the launch, fundraising, and deployment of a $300 million growth equity fund focused on digital infrastructure. She has previous experience with Cisco and Morgan Stanley, and holds a MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA with honors from Johns Hopkins University. Jeanne Casey leads investments and insights in Proptech for Nuveen Real Estate. Jeanne has a background in venture capital, private equity and technology, with prior roles at MetaProp, Cisco and Morgan Stanley. She is a graduate of Harvard Business School and Johns Hopkins University.

Sam Charney is a real estate professional whose project planning, design skills, construction management, and development experience make him one of New York City’s most respected and dynamic young developers. From 2004 to 2012 he developed over 1 million square feet of commercial office space and residential apartments for Two Trees Management Co. LLC serving in the role of lead project executive and co-head of acquisitions. Additionally, he was a co-founder of Two Trees’ construction company GreenStar Builders LLC and self-performed all of their Brooklyn-based projects from acquisition through lease-up. Sam is currently developing over two million mixed-use square feet in Long Island City, Williamsburg, and Gowanus for his own company Charney Companies. He has been featured and interviewed by several of the industry’s leading publications and is a guest lecturer at the Schack Institute of Real Estate at New York University. Sam sits on the boards of both The Brooklyn Public Library and Pursuit, a 501C3 based in Long Island City focused on adult education and job training. In 2006, he won Brooklyn Building Awards for his work on the West Elm Corporate Offices and Waterfront Media Headquarters at 45 Main Street and took home an additional award for his national historic registry gut renovation of 164 Atlantic Avenue in 2008. In 2012 Sam was awarded the prestigious NYU Bart Lawson Award for Humanitarianism for his work with blind athletes and in 2017 his first solo Development “The Jackson” at 11-51 47th Avenue won the Queen’s Chamber of Commerce Award for Best New Multifamily Building.

With 25+ years of product development and technology experience under his belt, Kenon Chen is an industry-recognized leader in real estate and fintech. As EVP of Strategy and Growth, having joined Clear Capital in 2003, Kenon sits at the intersection of Clear Capital’s executive, product, marketing, and sales teams. He’s been instrumental to the company’s product strategy and vision, having developed and brought to market some of the company’s most forward-looking solutions. At the end of the day, his goal is simple: make real estate better for homeowners, homebuyers, and industry professionals alike.

Hue Chen leads Saglo Companies which owns and operates shopping centers across the Southeast United States. Founded in 1976 and based in Miami, FL, we have experienced 30% average annual growth between 2013 and 2023. We are privately-owned and well capitalized, allowing for continued growth for many years to come.

John has spent his entire early career working with SaaS entrepreneurs, both on the operating and investing side. John began his journey in the world of enterprise at Box, where he served as Chief of Staff to Aaron Levie. Having joined during the pre-IPO growth phase, John drove numerous strategic initiatives in sales, marketing and business development including the launch of Box.org, which today serves over 9,000 nonprofits including The World Bank, Teach for America, Charity Water, and Kiva. Later, John joined Emergence Capital, a leading early-stage venture capital firm in enterprise cloud. At Emergence, John co-led Series A investments in CrunchBase and SimpleLegal, where he served as Board Observer and was also closely involved with Emergence’s investments in LogDNA, Project44, DroneDeploy, UpKeep, Guru, and Blend Labs.

Wil is a Partner at 75 & Sunny Ventures, where he has led investments into companies including Permitflow, Crexi, and HostGPO. Before joining 75 & Sunny, Wil was an early stage investor at Bain Capital Ventures. Wil spent the first four years of his career in the technology practice at Bain & Company. He also worked at Thumbtack, a marketplace connecting customers with home service professionals, where he managed 400+ of the 1,000 categories on the Thumbtack platform. Wil graduated cum laude from Dartmouth College.

Sherry Chris was recently appointed Special Advisor to the CEO of The National Association of Realtors. In her role she will advise and foster relationships between NAR and the nation’s largest real estate companies and brands. Previously, she was an 18-year veteran of Anywhere Real Estate Inc., where she most recently served as Executive Advisor. Previously, she was the CEO of Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate (BHGRE) and ERA Real Estate and earlier as COO for Coldwell Banker Real Estate. In addition to her C-Suite roles, Chris has been deeply engaged with the real estate industry’s most impactful member and advocacy organizations, including NAR’s Real Estate Services Advisory Group, where she previously held the role of board Chair, and The Realty Alliance, for which served as its first female board chair. She is also a founding corporate member of the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance. She is also a member of the Asian Real Estate Association of America and a past board member of its education foundation.

Mollie Claypool is CEO and Co-Founder of AUAR, an early stage UK-based construction tech startup transforming housing through automation and robotics, working in Europe and the US. With a background in architecture and a focus on equitable, scalable housing, Mollie is a thought leader at the intersection of technology, design, and social impact.

Chambr Co-Founders Gabriela Constantinescu and Alex Poe met as students in the Alternative University, a student-created university that had self-directed learning at its core. That experience profoundly impacted how they thought about learning and was the catalyst for their first startup, Playlearn. With Playlearn, they gamified corporate training for companies like KPMG and T-Mobile. After several years of running Playlearn the team realized that sales reps were burning through millions of dollars’ worth lost prospects as they were learning on the job. With that insight, they set out to build Chambr. Now, brokerage firms and teams can leverage their proven technology to accelerate their growth by up to 12% with their AI-powered sales training system.

Prior to his nomination to lead the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development under Governor Wes Moore, Secretary Jacob R. Day served as the 28th Mayor of Salisbury, Maryland. Born and raised in Salisbury, he previously served as City Council President. His tenure as Mayor was marked by a resurgent downtown, including nearly $650 million in new construction, the establishment of two youth community centers, and the creation of a permanent supportive housing program to address chronic homelessness. Secretary Day also previously worked for the Eastern Shore Land Conservancy as Director of the Center for Towns, utilizing design, planning, and development assistance to establish vibrant, sustainable small cities and towns. He served as national president of the American Institute of Architecture Students, and as editor-in-chief of CRIT, a journal of architecture. He was also elected 79th president of the Maryland Municipal League, representing Maryland’s 157 municipalities, and was one of Maryland’s representatives to the Chesapeake Bay Program’s Local Government Advisory Committee. A U.S. Army Major, Secretary Day is a Cavalry, Information Operations, and Special Technical Operations Officer assigned to Special Operations Detachment-NATO. He is a veteran of the Global War on Terrorism and was deployed to Somalia, Kenya, and Djibouti.

Prior to his nomination to lead the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development under Governor Wes Moore, Secretary Jacob R. Day served as the 28th Mayor of Salisbury, Maryland. Born and raised in Salisbury, he previously served as City Council President. His tenure as Mayor was marked by a resurgent downtown, including nearly $650 million in new construction, the establishment of two youth community centers, and the creation of a permanent supportive housing program to address chronic homelessness. Secretary Day also previously worked for the Eastern Shore Land Conservancy as Director of the Center for Towns, utilizing design, planning, and development assistance to establish vibrant, sustainable small cities and towns. He served as national president of the American Institute of Architecture Students, and as editor-in-chief of CRIT, a journal of architecture. He was also elected 79th president of the Maryland Municipal League, representing Maryland’s 157 municipalities, and was one of Maryland’s representatives to the Chesapeake Bay Program’s Local Government Advisory Committee. A U.S. Army Major, Secretary Day is a Cavalry, Information Operations, and Special Technical Operations Officer assigned to Special Operations Detachment-NATO. He is a veteran of the Global War on Terrorism and was deployed to Somalia, Kenya, and Djibouti.

Carrie Denning Jackson is Director of Tech & Innovation at Jamestown. She is responsible for pilots and rollouts across the global portfolio, internal digital transformation, data and analytics, and climate tech efforts. Prior to joining Jamestown, Ms. Denning Jackson was a Director on the Development team at Sidewalk Labs, Google’s urban innovation company. She is a board member of Governors Island Foundation, the New York Chapter of The Nature Conservancy, PlanA Health, trubel&co, and an advisor to Georgia Tech’s Master of Science in Urban Analytics. Ms. Denning Jackson has a Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts, and Master of Business Administration from Stanford University.

With over 10 years in the construction industry, Joseph DiPinto, Sales Manager at Premier Construction Software, specializes in business operations, corporate strategy, and finance. He consults with construction businesses and land developers to optimize processes and drive operational efficiency.

Michael is a 20-year multifamily strategist and CEO of CHARLESGATE who brings a rare blend of operator realism and venture-style vision. Michael leads a team at CHARLESGATE known for challenging industry conventions to design and execute innovative approaches to property operations, marketing, and leasing that outperforms the market for partners and clients across their portfolio - while always keeping people-first outcomes at the forefront.

Brandon Dobell is a Managing Director within BGL’s Services vertical. Brandon, who has more than 20 years of experience in M&A advisory and equity research, covers investment banking activities in Technology & Information Services and Real Estate Services & Technology within the firm’s Services vertical. Prior to joining BGL, Brandon was a Partner and Managing Director at William Blair & Co., where he completed sell-side and buy-side M&A for the firm’s real estate services, tech-enabled services, and education services teams. Previously, Brandon spent nearly 20 years in equity research providing insights on public companies, industry trends, and competitive dynamics to institutional investors across a variety of sectors. He earned his MBA from the University of California and a bachelor’s degree from the University of California, San Diego.

Mark Domino is a digital innovator with experience in cutting-edge projects at the intersection of tech and real estate. He is the founder of Spireworks, an app-based platform illuminating iconic buildings in New York City for philanthropic causes, brands, and civic engagement including One World Trade Center, One Bryant Park, One Five One West 42nd Street, and Sven in Long Island City, Queens. Currently the Director of Digital at The Durst Organization, Mark advises on strategic innovation and investment strategies. His teaching background at institutions including Rhode Island School of Design and Brown University complements his understanding of complex systems within constantly changing environments.

Nina Dosanjh is a REALTOR® and the Chief Technology and Strategy officer for Vanguard Properties. In this role she is tasked to improve efficiency in brokerage technology platforms and systems. She works closely with the executive leadership team to explore emerging technologies, evaluate new concepts and manage brokerage and agent technology offerings. She helps formulate, facilitate and communicate the organization's strategic initiatives and future goals.

John has over 20 years of experience across banking, capital markets, fundraising and technology. He is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of PropellerBD, a firm that works with commercial real estate and real estate tech organizations - whether emerging startups or established players - to accelerate growth, drive business development, refine product-market fit, and support effective go-to-market strategies. Previously John founded Navigate Capital, a firm that works with startups and founders on growth strategy and fundraising. Before that John was a Managing Director of LEX Markets, the Commercial Real Estate Securities Marketplace, and a founding member of Cornerstone Analytics, an energy strategy research firm. John began his career at JPMorgan and graduated from NYU. John lives in Brooklyn with his wife and 2 children.

David Eisenberg is the Founder and Managing Director of Zigg Capital, a venture capital fund focused on the real estate, construction and retail industries. Representative early stage investments include Procore (NYSE: PCOR), Juniper Square, VTS, Matterport (NASDAQ: MTTR) and Snapdocs. Prior to founding Zigg, he served as the Global SVP of Technology of CBRE. He joined CBRE as a result of its acquisition of Floored, a commercial real estate software company founded by Mr. Eisenberg and led by him as its Chief Executive Officer from 2012-2017. Earlier in Mr. Eisenberg's career, he was a founding team member of two other retail technology businesses, TellApart (later acquired by Twitter) and Bonobos (later acquired by Walmart). Mr. Eisenberg started his career at Bain & Company and graduated from Harvard.

Mollie is the Vice President of Technology and Innovation at Almanac Realty Investors, the private real estate investment platform at Neuberger Berman. She spearheads efforts within the Almanac portfolio to adopt and implement new technologies, improve internal processes, and drive innovation. Mollie also leads the firm’s portfolio-wide data initiative, chairs the AlmanacAI Committee, and hosts the biennial Almanac Real Estate Technology Summit. She has been involved in the PropTech scene since 2017, and prior to joining Almanac in 2022, Mollie was the Vice President of Ventures at WAM Equity Partners where she made investments in early stage PropTech companies. Before that, she worked as an internal consultant and strategist at IBM. Mollie graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and a minor in Marketing.

Josh Ernst is the CEO and co-founder of Backflip, a real estate financial technology company that supports entrepreneurs to acquire and renovate single family homes, thereby reinvigorating the housing supply and their local communities. The start-up, which has funded over 900 homes to date, offers purpose-built technology and capital products to source, analyze, and finance residential real estate investments. Prior to Backflip, Josh served as the Chief Operating Officer at DeShong Companies (dba "Trelly") and Myers the HomeBuyers. Before that, he was a Principal VC Investor at Revel Partners in New York, as well as the CEO and Founder of New York-based urBin Storage where he successfully completed the company's acquisition by Dumbo Storage & Moving. Josh lives in Dallas and is a graduate of the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin.

Sandhya Espitia is the Chief Operating Officer at the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY), the premier association serving New York City's real estate industry since 1896. In her role, Sandhya oversees cross-functional teams in technology, finance, administration, member experience, and brokerage services for both residential and commercial markets. REBNY's extensive portfolio includes 14,000 members from over 1,000 corporations that shape NYC's skyline and drive economic growth. At REBNY, Sandhya has led change, organizational transformation, and innovation from systems to products to the member experience. Previously, Sandhya served as Global Vice President at ICSC in New York City, where she led industry education, certification, and innovation programs for real estate developers and brokers across the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East. Before relocating to NYC, she worked at Harvard University as Senior Program Officer for the Americas, overseeing advanced knowledge projects in strategic industries, including the Fulbright program for the U.S. Department of State in seven countries. Sandhya holds a B.S. from TCU, an M.A. from the School for International Training, and an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business. She also completed a one-year fellowship in Management and Administration at Harvard. Residing in NYC with her family, Sandhya serves as board member for the New York State Board of Real Estate and the Gateway School.

Hantz Févry is a repeat founder and previously led AI products at Google. He specializes in applying spatial intelligence and large-scale AI models to enhance the interaction between humans and systems within the built world.

With engineering roots, Ty has spent his entire personal and professional life around industrial innovation. From growing up under two generations of manufacturers to operating and investing across Boeing, GE Ventures, G51 Capital, and Pritzker Group Venture Capital, he brings over a decade of digital industrial investment experience to Ironspring Ventures.

Peter is a Managing Director on the investments team at i80 Group, an investment firm designed to propel the innovation economy forward by empowering growth through bespoke credit solutions. Prior to i80 Group, Peter worked as an investor with a focus on the fintech and proptech sectors with Partners Group, CKC Partners and MicroVest Capital Management. Peter holds an MIB from The Fletcher School.

Ariel is VP Development, Americas for Ennismore, responsible for growth across the portfolio of lifestyle brands Ennismore runs. With a particular emphasis on core major markets and iconic resort destinations, the growth of the Ennismore portfolio has been unparalleled. Ariel has been in the hospitality industry for nearly 20 years, starting her career in on-property sales in NYC and working in roles as diverse as Executive Search and Investment Banking. Ariel’s true passion lies in Business Development and Growth roles in the lifestyle space, working most recently for Dream Hotel Group.

Nate Fuller is a passionate and accomplished construction technology leader with a diverse background in corporate innovation, construction technology, and entrepreneurship. He contributed to engineering design and project management for global construction projects before helping to create Bechtel's Office of Innovation in 2016. He then ventured into entrepreneurship and later founded Placer Solutions, a management consultancy firm in 2020. Nate’s proven track record defining strategy and directing change management in construction has led to successful consulting engagements with North America’s largest construction contractors.

Nate Fuller is a passionate and accomplished construction technology leader with a diverse background in corporate innovation, construction technology, and entrepreneurship. He contributed to engineering design and project management for global construction projects before helping to create Bechtel's Office of Innovation in 2016. He then ventured into entrepreneurship and later founded Placer Solutions, a management consultancy firm in 2020. Nate’s proven track record defining strategy and directing change management in construction has led to successful consulting engagements with North America’s largest construction contractors.

Josh Gampp is a seasoned technology executive and is currently the Chief Technology Officer at UDR, Inc., a leading real estate investment trust specializing in multifamily housing. In his role at UDR, Josh is responsible for overseeing the company's Centralized, Marketing, and IT operations. In addition, he helps lead innovation efforts for the company and has been key in expanding UDR’s reputation as an innovation leader during his tenure. He brings a wealth of expertise to the position, having worked in various technology focused roles for over 20 years.

Sophia is a Principal at Nine Four Ventures, an early stage PropTech venture capital firm. Based in New York City, her responsibilities include originating, evaluating, and executing investment opportunities, as well as supporting existing portfolio companies such as Assured, Bowery Valuation, Branch Furniture, Latii, Nickel, OpenSpace, Steadily, and more. Prior to Nine Four, Sophia worked as an Project Manager at TMD, a real estate development consulting firm, where she developed and implemented the strategy for more than 30 properties in the NY/NJ area. Her clients included developers like Midwood Investment and Development, Ceruzzi Properties, Trinity Place Holdings, The Fisher Organization, and KRE Group, among others. Sophia received an MBA from Columbia Business School and a BBA from The Ross School of Business at The University of Michigan.

Raja Ghawi is a Partner at Era Ventures, a new Proptech-focused venture capital firm that invests in ideas that leverage technology and innovation to reimagine the built environment. Born and raised in Homs, Syria, he is a graduate of Harvard University where he studied bioengineering. Raja started his career as a Business Analyst at McKinsey & Company and also spent time with QuantumBlack, McKinsey’s AI/ML arm. Most recently, he was the Investment Director at Suffolk Technologies, the corporate venture arm of Suffolk Construction, where he invested in Contech and Proptech startups and helped them scale through the firm’s network and resources.

Steve Glenn is the founder, CEO, and Chair of the Board of Plant Prefab, Inc. Plant Prefab is a certified B Corp and Benefit Corporation that manufactures customized prefabricated building components—enabling general contractors, developers, and homebuilders to construct high-quality architectural homes faster, more reliably, and more affordably. From its $40M, 270,000-square-foot automated factory in Tejon Ranch—the first in the nation purpose-built to produce both modular and panelized housing components at scale—Plant can manufacture 1,000–2,000 homes per year. Its patented Plant Building System™ combines automation, design flexibility, and sustainable construction to deliver superior quality and efficiency compared to traditional building methods. Plant brings extensive experience in fire-resilient construction and is currently working with communities rebuilding from the recent Los Angeles wildfires.

Parkade co-founder and CEO Evan Goldin was tired of hunting for parking on the street when visiting his parents condo, and also frustrated seeing so many housing developments get rejected, downsized or filled with too much parking because of neighbors' concerns about overflow. So, he co-founded Parkade with Curtis Rogers and Ben Plowman. Prior to Parkade, he ran product development, design, data and engineering at Chariot Transit, a high-tech shuttle operator acquired by Ford Smart Mobility. He left in 2018 to start Parkade. Before Chariot, he was the first product manager at Zimride, which later became the household name Lyft, where he helped scale the company nationally from 2012 to 2015. Alongside Curtis Rogers, he also launched Lyft for Work, the company’s first B2B product line, now generating billions in annual revenue.

Dr. Lesli Gooch is the Chief Executive Officer of the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) and a recognized leader in housing policy, advocacy, and regulatory affairs. With a decade of experience at MHI, she has built a highly effective team that has delivered significant legislative and regulatory victories for the manufactured housing industry. Notable recent achievements of Dr. Gooch and her team include protecting the industry from being subject to poorly constructed Department of Energy building standards as well as securing the first comprehensive update to HUD construction standards in over a decade, expanding the scope of manufactured housing to include single-section duplexes and multi-unit designs. Dr. Gooch’s impact on housing innovation and homeownership expansion has earned her numerous accolades, the most recent being the prestigious Jack E. Wells Memorial Award for her efforts on behalf of the industry. Prior to joining MHI, Dr. Gooch served across a variety of vantage points in Washington – including as a congressional staff member, congressional candidate, lobbyist, and political scientist focused on Congress.

Alon is the Founder and General Manager of RE Angels, a real estate technology angel fund solely composed of real estate experts with deep and diverse industry expertise focused on early stage startups. In addition, Alon owns and manages several multifamily portfolios throughout the southeast (FL, NC & VA). Alon was the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of DTI Holdings, a vertically-integrated private equity real estate fund, which was established in early 2017. DTI Holdings acquired and managed both residential multifamily (Class B & C) and commercial properties. Previously, as a Senior Investment Manager at MIO Partners, McKinsey & Company’s Investment Office, Alon established a new multi-year private equity investment fund of approximately $200 million p.a., building a diverse investments portfolio with consistent strong returns.

Jonathan Gordon is the Founder and CEO of Experiential Capital Group, the company behind The Neighborhood Hotel, a tech-driven hospitality brand focused on delivering immersive local experiences through thoughtful design, premium amenities, and smart technology. He sets the firm’s vision and oversees operations, asset management, and business development with a collaborative, results-driven approach.

Chris Gough is a Managing Director in Houlihan Lokey’s Technology Group, specializing in M&A, capital raising, and strategic advisory in the fintech, proptech, and vertical software markets. He has nearly 20 years of technology advisory experience across the United States, Europe, and Asia. Chris has been one of the most active advisors in the proptech market, having advised software companies across the residential, multi-family, construction, and commercial proptech segments, including on the sale of BoomTown, StarRez, Real Capital Markets, ATTOM Data, ShowingTime, TurnKey, Lone Wolf, Skyslope, Inside Real Estate, and Propertybase, among others.

Sara Graham has spent more than 20 years in the multifamily industry driving growth at the intersection of marketing, technology, and operations. As the founder of Six Dots, she partners with operators, developers, and PropTech innovators as a growth strategist and trusted advisor. Sara helps her clients streamline systems, sharpen brand positioning, and build smarter, more scalable workflows that boost performance and enhance the resident experience.

Laurent is an entrepreneur turned venture capitalist collaborating with start-ups to successfully build scalable teams, strong company cultures, and disruptive products. Laurent believes there is a need for additional support within the early-stage ecosystem in budding technology hubs in the US and globally. His desire to support these growing tech communities led to his current role as Partner at JLL Spark in April 2021, focusing on strategic real estate investments.

Madeline has been with REMAX since 2021, and in residential real estate technology since 2011 when she joined Trulia in Denver, CO. Today she leads the Approved Supplier department which aligns with third party solutions to support the REMAX US and Canadian Networks.

Brad is the editor of Thesis Driven, a publication covering innovation in the built world. Over the past decade he has co-founded General Assembly, a pioneer in education and career transformation specializing in today's most on-demand skills, as well as Common, a multifamily operating company focused on innovative housing typologies like coliving. In addition, Brad sits on the boards of Playcrafting and StageGlass and is an advisor to a number of companies including Breef, Stacklist, and Arrange.

Vivin Hegde is the Founding and Managing Partner at Zacua Ventures, a global venture capital firm dedicated to transforming the Built Environment. With over 20 years of global experience at the intersection of construction, technology, and innovation, Vivin is a leading voice in advancing AI, robotics, and industrial digitization across the construction ecosystem. Prior to Zacua, he held senior leadership roles at Hilti, where he launched its North American corporate venture arm and led the Hilti-Trimble joint venture focused on emerging technologies like robotics, IoT, and AR/VR. He began his career at McKinsey & Company, advising Fortune 500 firms on growth, strategy, and operations across multiple continents. Vivin sits on several advisory boards, partners with startups and corporates globally, and is deeply committed to shaping the future of the built world. He holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from NITK Surathkal and an MBA from IIM Calcutta.

Scott spearheads our software initiatives, steering large-scale integrations and technology projects. As a tenured leader in the multifamily industry, his expertise complements our Information Technology function – driving innovation and elevating our capabilities for continued success. His involvement in the industry also extends to industry conference speaking engagements, along with recently holding the 2022 AMA Chairman of the Board designation.

Matt Hoffman has spent his career applying his strategy, business development, and innovation skills to solving problems that create growth and opportunity in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Matt founded HousingTech in 2017 to help accelerate innovation in the housing market in order to increase supply, affordability, availability, and attainability. He advises early-stage companies with innovative, tech-enabled solutions, as well as other housing market players such as developers, portfolio owners, capital providers, policy makers, and trade associations.

Anne is a strategic advisor for real estate organizations with over twenty years of experience leading strategy and technology development across real estate, technology, and financial services companies. Prior to The Strategic Edge, Anne founded, developed, and sold two technology companies, steered strategic planning and development for an $18 billion affordable housing & commercial real estate portfolio, and established impactful partnerships with Fortune 100 companies and real estate industry associations.

Sandy Jacolow is the Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer at Empire State Realty Trust. He oversees technology innovation in support of Property Management, Leasing, Development, the Empire State Building Observatory, ESG, and PropTech activities. He will work closely with the Information Technology and Compliance teams to monitor and mitigate risk associated with today’s cyber threats.

Elik Jaeger is a technology executive and entrepreneur with over two decades of experience leading high-growth ventures in both startup and public companies. As Founder and CEO of SuiteSpot, Elik is reshaping how multifamily owners and operators manage their assets with an AI-powered platform that transforms maintenance and capital projects. Under his leadership, SuiteSpot has become a trusted partner for multifamily enterprises, centralizing operations, automating workflows, and driving cost-efficiency at scale. Built on a culture of Passion, Integrity, and Execution (PIE), SuiteSpot empowers teams to work smarter and faster, elevating the resident experience and delivering measurable performance improvements. Elik holds an engineering degree from Tel Aviv University and lives in Toronto with his wife and three children.

Ryan was on the founding team of Opendoor. Ryan has worked with Bain Capital, the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and with the government in Chile on its urban planning initiatives. Ryan has been a real estate investor and operator for 18 years.

Tony has over 25 years of executive leadership experience in the finance and real estate industry. Before joining Atlas Real Estate, he was a senior leader at a top-four bank, overseeing cross-functional teams in the US and overseas. He leads the overall strategy and direction of Atlas Real Estate while maintaining a relentless commitment to the firm’s values and culture. In 2024, under Tony’s leadership, Atlas Real Estate was named Best of Colorado Property Management for the seventh consecutive year by ColoradoBiz Magazine. In addition, Tony was awarded Most Admired CEO by the Denver Business Journal and he is a finalist for CEO of the Year in the 3rd Annual SFR Industry Awards.

Gavriel Kahane is responsible for strategic direction and overseeing Arkhouse’s operations. He has 20 years of experience in the real estate industry. Prior to Arkhouse, Mr. Kahane worked as the Director of Operations and Finance for the Sapir Organization. During his tenure, Mr. Kahane helped manage over $3.6 billion in financing, acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing of more than 2.5 million square feet of commercial office space. Mr. Kahane joined Sapir after serving as a Vice President at Meridian Capital Group, where he structured and placed large CMBS and balance sheet loans. Mr. Kahane previously worked as an investment banking associate at Chardan Capital Markets and began his career in New York real estate at Africa Israel USA where he learned the fundamentals of real estate investment, construction, and development. During those pivotal and turbulent years for U.S. real estate, Mr. Kahane developed a prudent investment approach that continually informs his market-sensitive investment discipline. He holds a B.A. in Economics from Yeshiva University in New York.

Amber Kahr is a seasoned enterprise technology leader who co-founded BILLIONS with veteran real estate broker Andrew Becker. Overwhelmed by the proliferation of lead generation, transaction, and CRM solutions, they teamed up to build a simplified real estate operating system focused on streamlining revenue for high-performing teams and maximizing productivity and margin. Amber Milks began her career in the nonprofit and government sectors before venturing into the real estate industry with Keller Williams. She then made a strategic move to enterprise technology, where she managed Customer Success operations and built Salesforce applications and partnerships for Veeva. Building on her expertise, Amber took on operational and go-to-market strategy roles at leading software companies such as Okta and DocuSign. 

She has also served as a Board Member for both Girls on the Run and Oasis for Girls, which supports teenage girls from under-resourced communities and helps them cultivate skills to build stronger futures.

Jeremy Kaner is the Managing Partner at Rebuild Capital, a special situations investment firm focused on technology companies transforming the Built World. Before launching Rebuild, Jeremy was Head of Innovation and VC Investing at Olive Tree Holdings. Prior to that, he helped lead PropTech and ConTech investing at Tishman Speyer and played a key role in establishing Picus Capital’s presence in the Americas, where he spearheaded their PropTech and ConTech investments. Prior to moving into the investing space, Jeremy helped build the PropTech & ConTech Investment Banking group at Barclays, advising category-leading companies in the sector. He began his career in Barclays’ Real Estate Investment Banking group after earning a B.A. in Economics from Johns Hopkins University. Jeremy also serves as a Senior Advisor at Kairos and a Mentor at Rise, the Barclays FinTech Accelerator.

With nearly two decades of experience in venture capital, startups, and investment banking, Prabhakar "KP" Karri is a seasoned professional with a rich background in the built world, technology, and healthcare sectors. KP's entrepreneurial journey includes founding and leading a fitness analytics startup as CEO, serving as CFO for an industrial manufacturing software company, and working as an R&D engineer at a Fortune 100 company where he broke the world record in data storage density. Before founding Nymbl Ventures, he founded and led Andersen Ventures, the corporate venturing arm of Andersen Corporation. His investment banking experience at Lazard further honed his expertise, contributing to an impressive investment record with multiple companies achieving exits over one billion dollars. KP has extensive board experience, including tech startups, financial institutions, and non-profits.

Jonathan Kauffmann is the Founder of Nest Realty, an award-winning real estate firm known for its intentional growth, human-centered approach, and design-forward brand. With over 20 years in the industry, he has led Nest from a single office in Virginia to more than 20 offices across six states. Jonathan is passionate about building a strong company culture, enhancing the client experience, and using technology as a thoughtful support system for agents and teams.

Jimmy brings over 25 years of software experience to Lone Wolf. A champion of the customer, Jimmy’s primary focus is on executing the strategic mission of the organization, driving operational and software delivery execution, and delivering an exceptional client experience. Prior to Lone Wolf, Jimmy served as Chief Operating Officer for PeopleAdmin. Here Jimmy was a key leader behind several operational and strategic initiatives that resulted in substantial annual growth for the company. Jimmy also served as Managing Director of Customer Operations for Vista Consulting Group, Inc. (VCG), where he oversaw operational best practices for Vista Equity Partners portfolio companies. Additionally, he held leadership positions at several of these portfolio companies, including Vice President of Professional Services at Vitera Healthcare Solutions, and Sales Operations and VP Customer Operations at P2 Energy Solutions, among others. Jimmy has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing from Texas A&M University. He lives in Houston, Texas with his wife and two children. In his spare time, Jimmy enjoys watching football and the occasional round of golf.

Whitney Kidd, Senior Vice President of Innovation and Technology at The Preiss Company, curates revenue-generating technology strategies for real estate owners and operators. With a proven track record, she blends innovative technology with operational excellence to optimize asset performance. Whitney co-founded ROVR Score, a connectivity scoring platform, expanding it to 50,000 student beds and 16,000 multifamily units in its first year. Previously at RealPage, she drove 30% YOY growth, amassing $20 million in recurring revenue. She has 15+ years of real estate technology experience and is a founding member of the W. Collective, a leadership network for the student housing industry.

Howard is a Partner with Morpheus Ventures, a venture capital firm based in Los Angeles that focuses on early stage technology investments. He currently serves as a Board Director of Ingenious.Build, RIZE, and Tagnos as well as a Board Observer at Morpheus Space, Rugged Robotics and RapidDeploy. Howard was previously with Mission Ventures, a leading Southern California early stage venture capital firm. While at Mission he focused on investments in software, wireless technologies and semiconductors. Prior to Mission, he was with Salomon Smith Barney in their Technology Investment Banking Group where he was involved in over $3 billion of public and private financings and M&A. Howard has served as co-chair of the San Diego Telecom Council Wireless Infrastructure Group. He was a member of the Board of Reviewers for the San Diego based Center for Commercialization of Advanced Technology, an organization funded by the Department of Defense. Howard holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from UCLA and an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management.

Eric Koehler is Vice President of Innovation & Quality for Titan America, a role he has held since 2023. Previously, he was Director of Quality for Titan America from 2014 to 2023.  Prior to Titan America, he led global product development teams working on specialty construction chemicals, data science, and digital technologies at W.R. Grace & Co.  He holds 16 patents, is a Fellow of the American Concrete Institute, and was named one of the “Most Influential People in Concrete Production” by Concrete Producer magazine. Dr. Koehler holds a Ph.D. in civil engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and is a licensed Professional Engineer in Florida and Virginia.

As ICON’s Vice President of Real Estate Development and Sales, Jared leads the go-to-market strategy by forging partnerships for 3D-printed residential and commercial construction projects. He has held key roles at major real estate firms like Hines and Ryan Companies, managing over $1.5 billion in Class-A developments across the U.S. A graduate of Michigan State and Columbia University, Jared is based in Austin, Texas.

Ken brings over 20 years of leadership and operational experience in cybersecurity and network technologies as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for COPT Defense Properties (CDP). Supporting CDP as CIO since 2016, he has prior experience as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the University of Delaware, CISO for the University of Oklahoma, and CIO for the US Naval Academy Alumni Association & Foundation. He also held various leadership positions within the Department of Defense, his final position prior to departing government service was as the head of the National Cryptographic Solutions Management Office responsible for overseeing the development of national cryptographic strategy, algorithm management, and capability roadmaps.

Carolyn Kwon is the Head of Platform at Moderne Ventures, a strategic, multi-stage Venture Capital firm with a 17-year track record, generating top tier returns across five funds. Moderne is a generalist investor with vertical expertise focused on emerging technologies like Enterprise SaaS, AI, Robotics, Data, Sustainability, and Digital Transaction Management particularly where they can apply to Moderne’s core industries, expand beyond them to address multi trillion dollar markets, and deliver outsized returns. Carolyn leads strategic partner engagement at Moderne Ventures, driving collaboration between industry leaders and emerging tech companies. She also oversees the Moderne Passport, a selective program that connects startups with a network of 1,500+ executives across various industries to accelerate growth through partnerships, pilots, and customer acquisition.

A driver of innovation, Dustin plays a pivotal role in building and shaping Mark-Taylor's ILS-independent marketing strategy. Throughout his tenure, he has expanded his oversight to include marketing, communications, project management, the Integrated Operations Network (ION), and consulting services through Tenant Source. His expertise in leveraging technology not only streamlines processes but also significantly enhances the overall resident experience.

Lance Lambert is the Editor-in-Chief and Co-Founder of ResiClub. He writes and reports on topics ranging from the future of work to the housing market. He previously worked at Fortune Magazine, and as a data journalist at Bloomberg Businessweek, Realtor.com, and the Chronicle of Higher Education. He has a degree in economics from the University of Cincinnati.

Don Laughlin is the Director of Technology at the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) the premier association serving New York City's real estate industry since 1896. Don leads REBNY’s Technology Committee and drives strategy across AI integration, data syndication, cybersecurity, and automation for REBNY. Under his leadership, the Technology Committee serves as a central forum for advancing PropTech conversations and aligning innovation with the needs of New York City’s real estate community. Don leads strategy and architects secure, interoperable systems that enable scalable, member-focused solutions, positioning REBNY at the forefront of technology-driven transformation in the industry.

Chelsea Lavin is a creative brand leader with 15+ years of experience at the intersection of culture, luxury, and community. As Brand Director and first hire at The Malin, she has led brand, content, and communications since launch, helping grow the company from a single location to 11 and scaling revenue from $160K to over $10M. With a sharp editorial sensibility and knack for strategic storytelling, Lavin builds brands people want to be part of, translating cultural insight into meaningful connection and long-term relevance.

Jackie Lee is the CEO of Brandywine Homes USA, a leading property management firm overseeing more than 4,000 single-family rental homes across 13 markets. Under her leadership, Brandywine has evolved from a single-client operation into a high-performing, process-driven organization serving some of the largest institutional investors in the country. With a background spanning maintenance operations, leasing, and property management, Jackie brings hands-on experience and strategic insight to the single-family rental sector. She has led efforts to standardize operating procedures across markets, improve leasing velocity, and streamline maintenance workflows—while also launching resident-facing initiatives like flexible payment plans and limited hardship assistance programs. A frequent speaker at industry conferences, Jackie serves on the board of the Georgia Rental Home Council. Her leadership is guided by a clear personal mantra: do the right thing—for residents, employees, and partners alike.

Carolyn Liikala is a seasoned leader in corporate strategy, innovation, and venture capital. She is the SVP of Corporate Strategy and Innovation at Caruso, an industry-renowned, privately held company that that blends best-in-class real estate with five-star hospitality to create timeless luxury destinations, including retail centers, high-end residential, spacious offices, and a world-class resort. Carolyn oversees strategic projects, innovation initiatives, and digital transformation efforts. Her role is pivotal in driving Caruso towards long-term goals, embracing digital advancements, and uncovering new growth opportunities.

Chad Littell leads CoStar’s coverage of capital markets activity throughout the U.S. while bringing more than 20 years of commercial real estate practice to his role. Before joining CoStar, Chad was a Managing Director in the Capital Markets and Securities Groups within Cushman & Wakefield. As a senior investment sales broker, he participated in $2.5 billion in transactions across 15 million square feet. In earlier roles, he was active in agency sales and leasing, tenant representation, property management, and land entitlements. Chad received a Bachelor of Arts from Arizona State University and is a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM).

Eliza leads Marketing for the Real Estate team at Airbnb. She joined Airbnb from Urbandoor, a platform focused on flexible living in Multifamily communities. Over her career, she has worked on consumer brands for Colgate-Palmolive, eBay, Mercedes-Benz, Stubhub and Taco Bell, as well as in the healthcare space for Bayer and Johnson & Johnson products. Today, Eliza oversees Airbnb’s marketing strategy to support new supply and growth opportunities through real estate development projects and partnerships, including the Airbnb-friendly Apartment and Condo programs. Prior to finding her passion in marketing, Eliza was a travel book writer and briefly attended law school. Eliza received her A.B. from Harvard College.

Edwin Loredo is a Partner at Core Innovation Capital, where he is a leading early-stage venture capital firm investing in creating financial freedom for the mass market. He has led Core’s investments in Arrived, Lumanu, Atomic, Prism, Abode, Reelist, Asepha, Afford (acq. Wealthfront), and One Finance (acq. Walmart). Raised in the Burbank and Sun Valley areas of California, he began his career at GCA Advisors (now Houlihan Lokey) in New York, focusing on fintech, digital media, and SaaS. He also co-manages a real estate fund that acquires single-family and multi-family properties in the Los Angeles and Dallas areas, helping Latino and Black communities build equity in their homes to bridge the wealth gap. Edwin is an alum of Princeton University and is currently based in Santa Monica, CA.

Bryan Lysikowski is a seasoned executive and visionary leader with over 20 years of experience in real estate and property services. As President of the Property Services Group at The Fay Group, he oversees the strategic direction and growth of ZVN Properties, Genstone Realty, Genstone Property Management, and Constructive Renovations. Known for his ability to drive sustainable revenue growth and scale operations, Bryan blends strategic vision with operational execution. His leadership has consistently elevated organizations within highly competitive markets through strong relationships, innovative technology integration, and forward-thinking business models. A core focus of Bryan’s work has been transforming Genstone Realty and Genstone Property Management into recognized industry leaders. He has led the development of a best-in-class national brokerage and property management platform, catering to small and mid-sized investors with institutional-grade resources, exclusive off-market deal flow, and exceptional client service. Bryan is committed to empowering high-performing teams and fostering a culture of innovation, client focus, and accountability. His leadership is grounded in a passion for excellence and a drive to create lasting value for clients, partners, and communities. Through his strategic influence, he continues to shape the future of real estate investment and property services nationwide.

Hunter Maats is the CEO of Resilience Investments, a real estate asset manager dedicated to helping investors better assess the likely risk/return profile in their real estate portfolios in the face of rising insurance and utility prices, and then drive the reallocation towards more resilient assets in geographies positioned to benefit from climate migration.

Adam Malik is the CEO and Co-Founder of Bloxspring, a communications agency building unstoppable momentum for built world innovators. Clients include visionary companies from across the ecosystem including RelatedArgent, Measurabl, and The Nemetschek Group. Prior to Bloxspring, Adam led business development for a leading global tenant experience platform. Before this, Adam served as a Director at Investis (now IDX) where he led the firm's expansion into Russia, and the GCC. He started his career at boutique real estate advisory firm, Berlin Capital (acq. JLL).

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

Richard Matricaria is executive vice president and chief operating officer, Western Division for Marcus & Millichap. Richard joined the Fort Lauderdale office in November 2000 under the sales intern program and became an agent in January 2002. He was inducted as a vice president investments/SIA in 2008 and earned multiple National Achievement Awards as an agent. Richard joined the management team in 2010 and oversaw several offices in Central Florida from 2010–2016. He then moved to Chicago to take on new responsibilities as the Division Manager of the Midwest and Texas from 2016–2019. He is now responsible for North American Brokerage Operations in Texas and the Western United States and Western Canada. During his tenure in senior management, he led several acquisitions on behalf of the firm. He received a B.B.A. in management from the University of Alabama, where he played on the golf team and earned an M.B.A. from St. Thomas University. Richard is actively involved in ICSC, NAIOP, ULI and enjoys supporting the charities Feeding America and Best Buddies.

James McWalter is the co-founder and CEO of Paces, a software and services platform that accelerates clean energy infrastructure by de-risking power projects from Day 1. At Paces, James is focused on addressing the urgent need for successful renewable development while balancing the massive load growth needed in an electrified economy. James is also the host of the “Build Repeat” podcast, where he engages with leaders in cleantech to explore innovations shaping the energy transition.

Brandon Medeiros is CEO & Co-Founder of REKalibrate, CRE's first Customer Data Platform. REKalibrate empowers office owners and operators to leverage existing data for exceptional customer experiences, driving retention, acquisition, and revenue. Drawing on over 10 years of diverse real estate experience, including executive roles at WeWork post-restructure and asset management at Time Equities, Brandon's expertise spans predictive data science, real estate economics, and flexible workspace innovation.

Mr. Melhado brings over 20 years of property management experience across various countries. His areas of expertise are operational management, lease ups, repositioning of assets and Proptech. He is currently overseeing Ireland's largest apartment development scheme, Glass Bottle, which comprises of over 3,000 apartments across 15 hectares being built in the city center. The ambition for Glass Bottle is to create a well-balanced community and a new destination for Dublin that will include residential, office, hotel, rentals, co-living, private, social and affordable accommodation. There will also be cultural and community spaces, leisure, retail and other amenity facilities with a strong focus on the community, outdoors and its waterfront location.

Nikki Merkerson, Founder and CEO of PairGap, is unlocking homeownership for the next generation of homebuyers through innovative shared ownership models, data-driven matching, and structured legal agreements. With over two decades of experience in financial services and housing, Nikki brings a wealth of expertise to her mission of creating accessible pathways to homeownership. Her commitment as a real estate matchmaker and shared housing specialist extends to her work at Urban Leisure, a Brooklyn-based co-living company, where she developed and tested sustainable shared housing solutions. Her extensive 23-year career in financial services includes serving as a Community Reinvestment Officer at JP Morgan Chase, where she spearheaded initiatives to expand financial education and develop sustainable housing across major cities. She is also the Author of "Pair'D: A Dating Guide to Real Estate Partnerships," which provides insights on structuring successful co-ownership ventures.

Robin is a member of the Global Innovation Team at PGIM Real Estate. She is responsible for leading innovation initiatives to enhance operations both internally and at the property level through the use of technology. Robin was involved in establishing an AI strategy for the company which laid the groundwork for expansion of AI applications across the firm. Robin holds a MBA from Columbia Business School and a BA from the University of Michigan.

Cem Mimaroglu is the founding GP of ComposeVC, which invests at the intersection of real estate, construction, and infrastructure. Based in NYC and backed by strategic multinationals, ComposeVC invests in early-stage founders who demonstrate unique insights and commercial acumen. Drawing on Cem's background as a global Corporate VC portfolio allocator and startup operator, the fund's investment process combines entrepreneurial thinking with strategic value creation. The fund is supported by a global network of industry experts serving as investors and advisors.

As Senior Vice President of Operations, Pei Pei Mirabella oversees operations for Bozzuto in California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington, and Wisconsin – an apartment portfolio of over 13,000 units and more than 280,000 square feet of retail. She is an expert in urban and suburban takeovers, lease-ups, mixed-use asset management, and pre-development planning. Pei Pei’s leadership has been instrumental in establishing Bozzuto’s reputation as best-in-class operator in expansion markets. Prior to Bozzuto, Pei Pei was an award-winning professional having worked for both Lincoln Property Company and Riverstone Residential Group (Greystar). She graduated from Trinity College with a B.A. in Economics. She is a member of Urban Land Institute, NMHC, and serves on the board of Chicagoland Apartment Association. She has held several designations and memberships such as Executive Sponsor of the Asian American/Pacific Islander employee resource group and Executive Sponsor for Young Professionals at Bozzuto. Pei Pei is inspired daily by her husband and their two children. In her free time, Pei Pei loves to run, travel, and explore new restaurants, coast to coast.

Dr. Ashby Monk is currently a Senior Research Engineer, School of Engineering at Stanford University and holds the position of Executive Director of the Stanford Research Initiative on Long-Term Investing. Ashby has more than 20 years of experience studying and advising investment organizations. He has authored multiple books and published 100s of research papers on institutional investing. His latest book, The Technologized Investor, won the 2021 Silver Medal from the Axiom Business Book Awards in the Business Technology category. Outside of academia, Ashby has co-founded several companies that help investors make better investment decisions, including Real Capital Innovation (acquired by Addepar), FutureProof, GrowthsphereAI, Long Game Savings (acquired by Truist), NetPurpose, D.A.T.A., SheltonAI, and ThirdAct. He is co-founder and managing partner of KDX, a venture capital firm focused on investment technologies. He is a member of the CFA Institute’s Future of Finance Advisory Council and was named by CIO Magazine as one of the most influential academics in the institutional investing world. He received his Doctorate in Economic Geography at the University of Oxford, holds a Master’s in International Economics from the Université de Paris I - Pantheon Sorbonne, and has a Bachelor’s in Economics from Princeton University. EXPERIENCE EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD PhD Economic Geography 2005 - 2008 STANFORD UNIVERSITY Executive and Research Director Stanford Long-Term Investing Nov 2021 - Present UNIVERSITY OF PARIS I MA, International Economics 2003 - 2004 Executive Director, Global Projects Center Jun 2011 - Nov 2021 PRINCETON UNIVERSITY AB, Economics 1995 - 2000 ADDEPAR Strategic Advisor Jul 2023 - Present Head of Research Jan 2021 - Jul 2023 SKILLS ● ● ● ● thirdACT CSO/CoFounder Feb 2016 - Present Research Pension Funds Economics Long-Term Investing Deception And Truth Analysis (D.A.T.A.), Inc Founding Advisor May 2021 - Present NET PURPOSE Founding Advisor, Board Member July 2018 - Present

Frank J. Monterisi, Jr. is Executive Vice President at Related. Since joining Related in 2007, Mr. Monterisi has been involved in the development of over 5,000 residential units, $5 Billion of project cost and 7 Million square feet of space in New York and Chicago. He has been involved in the development of projects such as Willet’s Point, Harborside 4, Hunter’s Point South, MiMA, Lantern House and Riverwalk in New York and The Row, 400 Lake Shore Drive, 500 Lake Shore Drive, 111 West Wacker Drive in Chicago. He is a board member of the YMCA of Greater New York, Holy Cross High School in Flushing, NY and the Long Island City Partnership. Prior to Related, he served as an Officer in the Marine Corps for six years. Mr. Monterisi resigned his commission as a Captain after serving in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan in 2004. He is a graduate with Honor and Distinction with a Bachelor of Science in History from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland and he received his Masters of Business Administration from the Harvard Business School in Boston, Massachusetts."

Gavin Myers is Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Prudence. Gavin currently serves on the Board of Directors at Uniti AI, VendorPM, Casafari, Evernest, Morty and CREXi (observer). Before co-founding Prudence in 2009, Gavin worked at Sun Capital Partners, focused on middle market private equity, as well as Credit Suisse and Goldman Sachs. He received a BA in Political Science from Yale University and an MBA in Finance from Columbia Business School.

Terrence Nickelson is a results-driven entrepreneur with a deep passion for technology, real estate, and business innovation. He brings a unique blend of expertise to both industries, drawing on over a decade of experience in real estate and several years as a software developer. In his software engineering career, Nickelson has successfully developed numerous applications for clients and personal projects, showcasing his technical prowess. In real estate, he has collaborated with high-performing teams, earned multiple industry awards, and sold millions of dollars in property. He is also a proud alumnus of the Techstars Equitech 2024 accelerator and the CSI Technical Incubator, and Goby Homes is a TEDCO and Equity Angels portfolio company, further solidifying his commitment to innovation and growth.

Dan Noma Jr. is the founder of Easy Street Offers (ESO), a technology-driven platform revolutionizing how real estate agents and investors connect to close faster, smarter deals. A 22-year industry veteran, Dan has acquired over 50,000 homes on behalf of institutional clients and helped thousands of agents unlock new inventory through ESO’s cash offer engine. He’s a recognized leader in the single-family rental space and a pioneer in iBuyer and investor-agent collaboration.

Amanda Orson is the Founder and CEO of Galleon, the largest agent-free real estate platform in the U.S. She believes the future of real estate is software-based, agentic, and consumer-led—not broker-led. After selling her first home without a broker in 2015, Amanda later used Galleon’s Navigator product as its first customer, saving $30.5K in commission. Previously, she led U.S. expansion at fintech Curve and launched the world’s first crypto rewards card. Amanda was among the first women to graduate from the Military College of South Carolina and serves on the board of The Citadel Foundation.

Chris leads the Virtual Design & Construction group at Rogers‑O’Brien Construction, driving the integration of advanced technology across the entire construction lifecycle. Under his leadership, preconstruction teams leverage precise BIM-based quantification, Operations teams coordinate building systems and site logistics at an industry-leading level of detail, and field teams utilize AR to ensure in-place construction matches the digital model. Chris’s team also guides the implementation of 3D as-built documentation at closeout, delivering comprehensive virtual “operating manuals” to owners. Known for spearheading innovation, Chris recently introduced MirrorScape—a reality-capture service combining 3D laser scanning and drone mapping that provides actionable cloud-based models integrated directly into design workflows, a value-add that clients and design partners increasingly rely on. With over 20 years in AEC, Chris holds a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from the University of Kansas. A true family man, he enjoys coaching his kids in sports, rooting for the Dallas Cowboys, and traveling with his wife.

Scott Pechersky is the Chief Technology Officer at RPM, leading the integration and expansion of technology across the company's diverse portfolio. With over 20 years of experience, he has a proven track record of implementing transformative platforms that drive organizational growth. Before joining RPM, Scott led the technology department at Alliance Residential for nearly two decades, implementing crucial platforms that contributed to the company's significant expansion. His deep understanding of the property management landscape and technology's role in streamlining operations has been key to his success. Scott holds a bachelor's degree in management information systems from the University of Arizona, which, combined with his extensive industry experience, has shaped him into a highly respected and effective tech leader.

Clelia Warburg Peters is the Managing Partner of Era Ventures, a venture capital firm she founded in 2022 to invest in innovative business models that reimagine the physical world. Previously, Clelia was a Venture Partner at Bain Capital Ventures, supporting the firm's Proptech practice and investments. Prior to Bain Capital Ventures, she was a co-founding Partner at MetaProp, one of the foundational early-stage Proptech venture funds. Clelia was the President of Warburg Realty until its sale to Coldwell Banker in 2021, where she worked alongside her father, CEO Frederick Warburg Peters. She currently lives in her native city of New York with her husband and two children.

Amit Phansalkar is the CEO and co-founder of Anodet Inc., the first visual AI platform for global real estate that analyzes videos captured by existing cameras to detect any unusual event or an event of interest in real time increasing operational staff productivity, improves tenant experience and reduces insurance risks. Previously, Amit founded and led Netra, a video comprehension platform for the Media and Entertainment industry, guiding it from inception to its acquisition. An expert in AI and data monetization, Amit has also served in corporate executive roles for over 20 years.

Adam Pittenger is the Founder & CEO of Moved, the first revenue-generating platform for multifamily operators that transforms resident moves into a new, automated revenue stream. By leveraging high-converting moments in the resident journey, Moved helps real estate owners boost NOI while reducing operational workload. Trusted by thousands of properties nationwide, Moved is backed by leading PropTech investors, including RET Ventures, LeFrak, FJ Labs, U-Haul, and Lowe’s. Before founding Moved, Adam built and scaled software products, including one of the first social recruiting platforms at SelectMinds, later acquired by Oracle. He was named one of Business Insider’s Rising Stars of Real Estate and is passionate about using technology to drive efficiency and high-impact, world-class customer experiences.

Jennifer Place is a Principal at Munich Re Ventures, where she leads Built World investments and oversees HSB Funds. At MRV, she focuses on backing founders working at the intersection of equipment technology and resilience, investing in solutions that enhance the operational efficiency, durability and predictive maintenance of our​built world, critical infrastructure and industrial assets. She currently serves as Board Director at Super and Inspectify, and maintains a Board Observer role at HelixIntel. Jennifer brings over a decade of experience investing in transformative technologies across the Built World, Energy and Industrial sectors. Most recently at Fifth Wall she scaled the Climate Tech investment strategy, leading early and growth stage investments in hardware-enabled software and energy transition technologies. Previously, she held investment roles at DYDX and Energy Capital Partners (ECP), where she focused on renewable energy buyouts and infrastructure services. She began her career in Investment Banking at Credit Suisse in New York.

Luis Poggi is an experienced entrepreneur at the forefront of bringing AI into the real estate sector. As the Founder and CEO of HouseWhisper.AI, his solutions have already helped thousands of agents across the nation to boost productivity and enhance client relationships with a skilled AI assistant at their side. In his previous role as an executive at Zillow, Luis led a division and managed hundreds of employees across engineering, AI, product, operations, and sales. He was instrumental in building Zillow’s core products and leading key initiatives like Zillow Mortgages, Zillow Offers, and New Construction. Luis’s work was driven by his belief in technology’s ability to drive meaningful societal impact and break down barriers in real estate. For nearly two years, Luis has also authored a widely-read monthly AI newsletter, offering insights to CEOs and industry leaders on the latest trends and applications of AI. Before Zillow, he refined his strategic and leadership skills bringing products to market at Expedia and Procter & Gamble, and he holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Amy Polvado began her career in the software and semiconductor manufacturing industry before transitioning to commercial real estate in 2003 by founding a construction company serving the retail and multifamily sectors. By 2014, her company was active in 16 states, building various projects. In 2008, she expanded into real estate investing and established a vertically integrated real estate private equity firm, which managed over $1 billion in assets by 2022. In 2019, Amy founded Facilimax, an AI proptech company aimed at addressing inefficiencies in the commercial real estate industry. In addition to her role as Founder and CEO of Facilimax, she holds the position of Chairwoman of the US Proptech Council, the trade association for the proptech industry in the United States. In January 2025, she authored "From Data to Deals: How to Use AI to Up Your Real Estate Game."

Jeremy Poteet is the EVP of Technology at JBG SMITH where he leads a team of business minded technologists responsible for technology and innovation based transformative initiatives. He has over 20 years in real estate technology across many asset types in the real estate space and is passionate about the adoption of technology and leading others in solving complex process, technology, reporting, and organizational challenges.

Margaret Potter is a dynamic executive with over 20 years of leadership experience in the high- tech sector and more than a decade in residential real estate development. She has held executive roles at Fortune 10 companies, as well as at mid-market firms and startups, bringing a unique blend of innovation and operational expertise to every organization she leads. As the former CEO of Camillo Companies ( SimplyHome, Legend Homes, and Academy Land Development), Margaret oversaw all facets of the residential real estate value chain. A recognized pioneer in the Single-Family Rental (SFR) and Build-to-Rent (BTR) sectors, she spearheaded the transformation of Camillo Properties (now SimplyHome) from a startup in 2012 into one of the nation’s largest BTR portfolios, scaling to approximately 11,000 homes. Today, Margaret is the Founder and Principal Advisor of Portfolio Pro Advisors, a collaborative network of industry leaders and C-suite executives that provide strategic guidance on every aspect of SFR and BTR portfolio management, helping clients navigate and excel in an evolving real estate landscape.

Jim has served as an executive for two influential Real Estate companies and helped oversee multimillion dollar developments in the Chicago area. Jim was also instrumental in attracting buyers/investors for multi-million dollar residential and commercial concepts and developments. This included traveling to Europe to meet with buyers, investors and homeowners interested in investing in American property. The experience helped him see the potential in many future projects to further develop in Chicago and surrounding areas. In addition to his sales experience, Jim was a Licensed Real Estate Broker, then owning a small brokerage which led to a Weichert Franchise, the first in Chicago. Most recently Jim was a Designated Managing Broker for Baird & Warner in Chicago, a LeadingRE member. Originally from the Western Suburbs of Chicago, he is a graduate of Elmhurst University with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing/Economics and a minor in Accounting.

Amr Raafat is the Chief Innovation Officer at Windover Construction, where he leads the VDC team in integrating cutting-edge technology to optimize project delivery. With over 20 years of experience blending architecture, construction, and engineering, he leads Windover’s IDEA™ (Innovations for Design, Engineering, and Automation) platform, providing advanced solutions that streamline the construction process and enhance project outcomes. Recognized as a pioneer in the AEC industry, Amr was awarded the Global Autodesk AEC Innovator of the Year in 2019 and named Autodesk Construction Champion in 2024. He also hosts the popular Autodesk series "On the Road with Amr," where he travels worldwide to engage with industry leaders, exploring innovations that drive efficiency and transform the construction landscape. Amr holds a master’s degree in architecture from Boston Architectural College.

Sunil Rajaraman is the Founder of Hamlet, a company that uses artificial intelligence to make public information easier to understand. Hamlet's starting point is extracting key data from City Council and Planning Commission meetings to make it easier to understand how cities make decisions on real estate development. Prior to Hamlet, Sunil co-founded Scripted.com, a marketplace for businesses to hire freelance writers. Scripted was acquired in 2017, and raised $20M from Crosslink Capital, Redpoint Ventures and others. Sunil was on the Founding Team of Radiance Labs, which sold to Bloomreach in 2023 - Radiance Labs was backed by NEA and Foundation Capital. Sunil owned and operated The Bold Italic, a local San Francisco publication, which he sold to Medium in 2019. He has held executive roles, including CMO of Metromile, and VP of Marketing at GoodRx. Sunil's writing has appeared in Forbes, Fortune, The Information Techcrunch and others. He once ran one of the top 200 podcasts in the US. Sunil resides in Orinda, CA where he served on a public commission.

Sudha Reddy has over 25 years of real estate and general finance experience, from investment banking to principal-level real estate ownership and management. Sudha oversees all aspects of the firm’s investments and operations. Sudha founded Haven in 2010 and has overseen its growth from a local SFR operator to a national real estate investment firm focused on the US residential sector with investments in the single- family rental, multifamily, and manufactured housing sectors. Sudha has been instrumental in attracting capital to Haven’s platform from a broad array of investor groups including high-net- worth individuals, family offices, and institutions. Notable investors include JP Morgan Asset Management, Apollo Global Management, Carlyle, Walton Street Capital, CenterSquare Investment Management, amongst others. Haven currently has over $1 billion in housing assets in different phases of development, vertical construction, leasing, and long-term ownership. Sudha began his career as an Equity Research Associate at CIBC World Markets and transitioned to a role at Goldman Sachs Private Wealth Management, working on a team that actively managed over $9 billion for high-net-worth families, foundations, and institutions.

Scott is the founder of Red Bear Capital, an advisory and consulting platform for real estate innovation and technology, and Managing Partner of Rednor Investment Fund, a family office where he leads the investment identification and selection process. Previously, he was Vice President of Investments for LENx, Lennar Corporation’s technology, innovation and strategic investing division. Scott was responsible for the homebuilder’s corporate venture capital portfolio and was an active board member on many investments. Scott began his career at Zelman & Associates (now a Walker & Dunlop company), a leading independent equity research firm that specialized in the US housing sector. Scott graduated magna cum laude from Duke University, with a concentration in Economics.

Kyle has been a leader in expanding private and public sector investment for more than 20 years. He has significant experience negotiating and managing multi-million-dollar contracts, having promoted investment opportunities on behalf of the City of Calgary, Strathcona County, Sturgeon County and the MD of Greenview. Focussed on infrastructure planning, utility corridors, servicing capacity, and overall design, this wealth of experience has ideally positioned him for his current role as Executive Director for the Greenview Industrial Gateway (GIG).

Tom Rockford is a Director within the Real Estate, Gaming and Lodging Group at Barclays where he helps to lead the PropTech Coverage effort. Based in New York, Tom has spent 7 years providing M&A advisory services and raising equity and debt for public and private companies across the various Real Estate sectors. Since the launch of the PropTech coverage effort in 2018, Tom has been integral to the execution of strategic advisory and capital raising initiatives for various companies at the intersection of real estate and technology, including i-buyers/power buyers, real estate marketplaces, home equity solutions, alternative accommodations, construction and management software, etc. Tom earned his MBA from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School.

Andrea Rodriguez Valdez is an Argentinean businesswoman with more than 25 years of professional experience focused on the Real Estate market in Latin America. Her specialty is connect the players in the region through the different products and services that she has created. She founded PropTech Latam platform in 2017, with the goal of promoting the PropTech ecosystem for innovation and technology applied to Real Estate prosper in Latin America. She has a degree in MKT&Communications and a specialization in Digital Strategies for Next Generation Businesses from Columbia Business School.

John Rogers leads Cotality’s 21st century data and AI manufacturing plant on all thing's property & location. This powers over 80,000 clients from government, real estate, mortgage and insurance. Leading ~300 hungry data gurus and scientists the Data, Science & Analytics team strive to make the property industry faster, smarter and more people centric. From developing AI models to understand the financial impacts of natural hazards to automating the workflows using GenAI and image analytics for 1.5M property professionals. This comes after a long career leading multi-disciplined teams through transformation projects in finance, retail, pharmaceuticals, logistics, and airline industries all over the world.

Matt Rogers possesses more than 18 years of multi-family real estate and client management experience within the commercial real estate industry. Rogers began his career as a porter / maintenance technician. This experience has provided a unique ground level understanding of operations. Rogers has a strong grasp on both the Phoenix and Tucson markets, learning from his mother, Mary Rogers, longtime industry leader. Rogers honed his multi-family real estate skills with well-known firms such as Mark-Taylor, Shelton Residential, And Bryten Real Estate Partners which he left earlier this year to join RPM Living. Rogers was awarded Regional Property Manager of the Year in 2015 by the Arizona Multifamily Association (AMA). Rogers has mentored countless onsite teams that have also been awarded through the AMA for their excellence in management and asset renovations. He specializes in Technology, Leadership Development, AI, and Statistical Analysis and is a nationally recognized professional speaker on these topics. A

Casey, CEO and Town Founder, has been a part of Seabrook from its conceptualization to the thriving beach town that it is today. From new construction to the expanding hospitality program, he continues to work with his growing teams through each exciting development that continues to bring new urbanism to life on the Washington Coast.

Nick Romito is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of VTS. Nick started his career in commercial real estate almost 20 years ago as a tenant rep and landlord broker at New York City’s Murray Hill Properties. There, he expanded the U.S. presence of international companies while supporting the growth of the firm’s 8-million square-foot office portfolio. Nick went on to AM Properties, where he oversaw a 3-million square-foot office portfolio, before becoming the founder and CEO of Titan Advisors in 2009. While leading Titan, a full-service commercial real estate firm, Nick realized the need in the industry for a technology platform that could transform how strategic decisions are made and executed across the asset lifecycle. Today, VTS is the industry's leading platform for leasing management, tenant experience, data, and digital marketing. Nick has been featured in prominent publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and Entrepreneur Magazine. He has spoken at Harvard Business School’s Technology Cyberposium and real estate conferences around the world including Realcomm, Blueprint, and MIPIM. Nick is a self-professed outdoor enthusiast and has earned several national awards in surfing.

Kanishk is Vice President, Transactions and Residential with Hyatt Hotels Corporation and oversees Hyatt's residential business globally including Branded Residences, Serviced Apartments, Vacation Rentals and Vacation Ownership properties. As part of the Transactions team, Kanishk is also responsible for driving inorganic growth for Hyatt.

Caroline is responsible for the strategic execution of asset sales across Peachtree’s hospitality portfolio. With a deep understanding of real estate markets and investment dynamics, Caroline oversees all phases of the disposition process—from valuation and market positioning to negotiations and closing—maximizing returns for investors and aligning with Peachtree’s long-term investment strategy. Drawing on a strong background in hospitality real estate, Caroline works closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to drive value through data-driven decision-making and disciplined exit strategies. Her role is central to capital recycling and portfolio optimization as Peachtree continues to scale and evolve in a dynamic market environment. Caroline previously lead business development for Peachtree’s hospitality management platform, and prior to that she was head of business development for Legacy Ventures, an Atlanta-based hospitality developer/owner/operator. She has also held leadership positions with TPG Hotels & Resorts, PKF Consulting USA/CBRE Hotels, R.M. Woodworth & Associates, and Goldman Sachs & Co. Caroline holds a Master of Science in Hospitality Management from Florida International University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Bucknell University.

Corporate venture capital leader with a track record of sourcing, funding, and scaling ventures that align with long-term strategic growth. Leads REHAU’s U.S. New Ventures arm, combining capital deployment with hands-on incubation across the home services and construction tech space. Known for bridging corporate resources with startup speed to turn early-stage ideas into high-impact businesses.

Libby Schaaf served as the 50th Mayor of Oakland from 2015-2022, where she broke records in creating housing, paving roads, and reducing gun violence. Her “17K/17K Housing Plan” doubled Oakland’s affordable housing production, protected 36,000+ low-income tenants from displacement, and created 20,000 new homes. Her innovative public-private partnerships to address homelessness, “Keep Oakland Housed” and “Cabin Communities,” were widely replicated and nationally recognized. She was also the first to chair the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA) Oversight Committee and co-chair the bipartisan Mayors & CEOs for US Housing Investment. She received HAC’s Housing Hero Award and was named to the Politico 50 List as one of the most politically influential voices in the nation. Currently, she teaches at UC Berkeley’s Goldman School of Public Policy, serves as HUD’s appointee to the Bay Area's regional transportation and housing commission (MTC), and is Senior Program Advisor to the Abundance Electeds Network. She is also running to be California's next State Treasurer.

Mike Scott co-founded Derive Ventures in 2021 and currently serves as a Managing Partner of Thayer Investment Partners. Prior to co-founding Derive, Mike spent over 3 years as a private equity investment professional at KSL Capital Partners. At KSL, he had over $4bn of transaction experience covering U.S. hospitality, timeshare, all-inclusive resorts, travel distribution, gaming and alternative accommodations. Prior to KSL, Mike was an investment banking professional in J.P. Morgan's Real Estate, Gaming and Lodging group. Mike currently serves as an advisor to Paradero – an experiential hospitality brand, operator and owner in Mexico. He graduated from the University of Michigan and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the Stephen M. Ross School of Business.

James Scott is a Research Scientist, lecturer, Director of Industry and Professional Programs, and Director of the Real Estate Transformation Lab at MIT’s Center for Real Estate, with a primary focus on real estate automation and technology. MIT’s Center for Real Estate has a thirty-nine year history of pioneering research and thought-leadership that trains generations of professionals to capitalize on today’s dynamic markets, understand transformative technologies and facilitate sustainability goals using its insights from around the globe. Among other positions, James is also ‘Innovator-In-Residence’ for IREM (Institute of Real Estate Management) where he identifies new technologies that help IREM members operate their buildings more efficiently, improve their properties’ competitive positioning, and better serve clients. James has written numerous industry papers and gives regular presentations globally on automation, ‘Proptech’ and the future of innovation in the industry. James combines a background in commercial real estate with a unique understanding of real estate technology to identify the products and processes that will provide the future spaces in which people will want to live and work.

Frank Scott, Jr. began his second four-year term as Mayor of Little Rock on Jan. 1, 2023. During his time in office, Mayor Scott has worked toward uniting Little Rock’s diverse neighborhoods through expanding our economy, creating new opportunities for educational growth for Little Rock’s students, enhancing public safety and improving the quality of life and place in Arkansas’ capital city. Mayor Scott has pledged to be Little Rock’s Chief Growth Officer, and has overseen the creation of more than 8000 jobs to date. Little Rock’s population has grown to more than 203,000 residents as the Mayor pushes jobs growth and economic development, making Little Rock a catalyst for the new South. New developments, such as Trex, Trader Joe’s, Fiocchi, Topgolf and more highlight the momentum of this growing and thriving city. Under the Mayor’s leadership, the City established the position of Chief Education Officer and helped implement a Community Schools model in six Little Rock School District schools. These schools integrate individualized student support services, expand and enrich learning opportunities, and operate as a neighborhood hub to provide other needed trainings and services for students’ families. Mayor Scott worked with the Little Rock Board of Directors to make the Little Rock Police Department the highest-paid municipal force in the State, and to provide LRPD with the equipment and tools it needs to protect Little Rock neighborhoods including the implementation of full- time social workers within the LRPD. Mayor Scott has also worked to expand community programs to reduce violence as part of his holistic and comprehensive crime reduction strategy.

Luciane Serifovic is the founder of Convierge, an AI-enabled app revolutionizing the home search and vendor management experience. Designed to bring unprecedented clarity and organization to buyers and agents, Convierge exemplifies Luciane's dedication to leveraging cutting-edge technology for practical solutions in the real estate sector. This innovative spirit is a hallmark of her two-decade career. Beyond Convierge, Luciane is also a true powerhouse in luxury real estate as the CEO & Founder of Luxian International Realty.

Michael is the Senior Vice President of Zillow Rentals, leading the business and product teams behind Zillow’s rental marketplace. Since joining in 2012, he has helped drive innovation across multiple business lines, creating value for consumers and partners. Under his leadership, Zillow Rentals has become the industry’s most visited and trusted platform — central to Zillow’s growth strategy.

Stefan leads August Hill's advisory business, where he helps executives across real estate, financial services, and insurance go-to-market and scale revenue using exclusive market insights and strategies they compile from their unique position and participation within the industry. Stefan specializes in working with companies across SFR, Residential Real Estate, Multifamily and Insurtech. Prior to August Hill, Stefan worked for Accenture where he was a Management Consultant in the CFO & EV practice.

Alex Shtarkman is an early stage investor with hands-on operating, restructuring, turnaround, and M&A experience. Alex is focused on proptech, consumer / marketplace, and SMB / enterprise software verticals. His portfolio companies include Homesnap (acquired by CoStar), Mint House, eSub, Casted, Grid & Pixel, and more. The Venture Capital Journal named Alex a 40 Under 40 Rising Star of Venture Capital and Alex sits on the board of the Center of Real Estate Technology and Innovation (CRETI) and on the Washington DC Innovation and Technology Council of the Urban Land Institute, among other organizations.

Jack is Head of PropTech and Innovation at Related Argent and is predominantly focused on the King’s Cross estate, the UK’s most successful large-scale regeneration project, which now welcomes 19 million visitors each year and is home to world-renowned brands such as Meta, Google and AstraZeneca. Jack works closely across the business to drive a culture of innovation and intensive adoption of PropTech. His role is dedicated to engaging with the PropTech ecosystem, running start-up pilots and scaling out high impact technologies. Jack previously led innovation at Nuveen Real Estate, one of the world’s largest real estate investment managers, including venture capital, PropTech strategy and portfolio implementation. He also spent two years as Head of Partnerships at Insurami, a Seed stage PropFintech start-up. Jack holds a BA (Hons) in Land Economy from Robinson College, University of Cambridge.

The founder and CEO of Inside Real Estate, Joe Skousen has been at the forefront of developing innovative solutions and services to drive the success of over 500,000 real estate agents, teams and brokerages, representing many of the top real estate brands in the industry. His passion has fueled the growth of industry leading technology platform, kvCORE, and his strategic vision has catapulted the company to new heights with recent development and release of BoldTrail. With a dedication to building a positive employee culture, a passion for innovation leadership, and an unwavering commitment to customer success, Joe’s focus on people, not just product, continues to drive real results for his company and customers alike. BoldTrail represents the evolution of the Inside Real Estate suite of products, including kvCORE, btPRO, Brokermint, BoomTown, AmpStats, Folio, and more, along with enhanced add-ons and marketplace offerings. This transformation creates a comprehensive end-to-end ecosystem, making it effortless for customers to configure the solution that best meets their unique business needs, and it marks a significant achievement, underscoring his ongoing vision and future direction.

Krishna Srinivasan is a co-founder of LiveOak Ventures and has been investing in early-stage Texas-based companies and entrepreneurs since 2000. His active board involvements at LiveOak include DISCO (NYSE: LAW), BackFlip, Eventus Systems, Homeward, Kinjo, LitLingo, Nada Finance, Real Work Labs, Rollick, SchooLinks, and Talent Guard. His notable past investments include Digital Pharmacist (acquired by K1), Hive9 (acquired by BrandMaker), Iris Plans (acquired by Aledade), Mavenir Systems (NYSE: MVNR), Opcity (acquired by Newscorp), StackEngine (acquired by Oracle), Telestax (acquired by Mavenir). Prior to co-founding LiveOak in 2012, Krishna was a Partner at Austin Ventures. Previously he worked at Motorola, where he wrote large-scale optimization software for supply chain planning and worked with a variety of business units on strategic and operational issues. He started his professional career at SEMATECH.

Parker Stanberry is passionate about the intersection of hospitality and living, and the power of entrepreneurship to unlock potential in people and communities. He has 20+ years of experience founding, owning and operating businesses across various verticals within the hospitality space, and was the Founder & CEO of Oasis Collections, the first alternative accommodations brand.

Helane has served in her current role since July 2024, when she was named Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer. She served as Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer since joining Brixmor Property Group in July 2015. Her team is responsible for defining and executing the technology vision and strategy, ensuring robust systems and agile and secure infrastructure to support and enhance business operations. “Information technology is integral to every part of the business. Because business decisions have become more collaborative, an understanding of business fundamentals is a critical prerequisite to creating solutions and technological enhancements that drive organizational efficiency, increase productivity, enhance collaboration and deliver results.” Prior to Brixmor, Helane served as Vice President of Information Technology for Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PREIT), and she has served in multiple management, senior consultant and programming positions at the healthcare technology division of Siemens.

Random Walk is an idea company, discovering the themes, data, strategies and investors that drive the smart money across all the asset-classes. "A multidisciplinary cast of mind, with a yen for synthesis," - Charlie Munger (about himself). "It's like if Matt Levine and ZeroHedge had a baby," - a very smart person. Before founding Random Walk, Moses spent a decade working with investors in venture, public markets, and everything in between. Prior to that, Moses helped found and lead a venture-backed proptech/insurtech, following a stint as a litigator at Davis Polk & Wardwell. Moses has a BA from Penn and a JD from NYU.

David Stifter has spent over two decades at the nexus of real estate, technology, and finance. In 2020, he founded PredictAP to address a gap in the real estate AP automation market with an AI-powered invoice capture solution. He previously served as Managing Director at Digital Bridge (formerly Colony Capital), overseeing data architecture, process improvement, and accounting and finance transition projects for major acquisitions.

Naqash is the executive director of Research & Development and Investments at RealAssetX, an innovation lab powered by PGIM Real Estate. Based in London, he leads RealAssetX which is dedicated to revolutionizing the real assets sector, in partnership with leading universities and venture capital firms. This initiative aims to invest in and deliver modern technologies across the industry, marking a significant step towards the digital transformation of real assets management. In addition to his efforts in innovation, Naqash is deeply involved in developing strategic partnerships with venture capital firms. He has been a significant contributor to the PropTech program in Europe and is a member of AREF's Technology working group, serves on INREV’s Technology committee and is co-Chair of ULI’s council on Real Estate and Technology. He is also a tech and start-up advisor and mentor, speaking at technology events around Europe. Naqash is also the founder and chairman for ReimTech, which is a forum for the Real Estate Investment Management Technology peers across Europe. Naqash has a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and computer science and an MBA through Cranfield University.

Jen Tindle is the Vice President of Strategic Insights for Grace Hill. She plays a pivotal role in driving customer-focused insights across all products of Grace Hill and including other meaningful customer data. She also leads commercial strategy for the firm. Prior to joining Grace Hill, she founded All About CRE to close the knowledge gap between CRE and tech professionals. As part of her educational efforts, she writes a popular weekly Substack. Jen was also a Founder and CEO of CREx Software, a solutions provider of commercial real estate data integration software for managers and owners. Jen launched her career in CRE at Pennybacker Capital, a private equity real estate firm, where she held a variety of roles, including the creation and leadership of the Data and Analytics team. She started her career at PwC, where she won a national award for her CPA scores.

As a principal at Building Ventures, Lucas covers both the construction tech and proptech verticals. He brings seven years of investment experience to the team, and he supports portfolio companies Adaptis, Joist, and Faura at the board level. Prior to joining Building Ventures, Lucas was a principal at the venture capital firm TMV, where he was a generalist investor focused on Seed and Series A investments across multiple funds. While at TMV, Lucas performed due diligence and financial modeling, supported the general development of the firm, and served as a board member and board observer for portfolio companies. TMV is a co-investor in Building Ventures portfolio company Canoa, and Lucas began working with Heather and Travis through the company in 2020.

Kevin Van Eck is the Principal at Maverix Advisory Group, where he advises proptech firms and industry leaders on accelerating adoption, optimizing engagement strategies, and driving revenue growth. With experience as a real estate agent, managing broker, and executive at a top 10 brokerage, Kevin brings a brokerage-first mindset to product, operations, and strategic expansion. He has led affiliate strategy on a global scale, developed successful adoption programs, and driven large-scale tech rollouts. A frequent industry speaker, Kevin shares insights on innovation, brokerage operations, and delivering real value in today’s evolving real estate landscape. His current work spans pricing, positioning, go-to-market strategy, and M&A advisory—all grounded in firsthand brokerage experience.

Jordan Viniar is a Partner on the investment team at Prudence and currently serves on the Board of Directors at AI Clearing, Clearstory, Hemlane, Propexo and Salus. Jordan joined the firm in 2020 from Goldman Sachs Investment Partners, where he served as a venture capital and growth equity investor. Prior to that, he worked at Shift Technologies and Partner Fund Management. Jordan started his career at Goldman Sachs in the investment banking division. He received an AB in Economics from Brown University.

David Voorhees serves as the Executive Director of Labs, the innovation hub of Keller Williams (KW). He ensures the voice of the real estate agent remains as the foundation of KW technology and solutions. Voorhees is focused on disrupting the traditional approach to real estate. He trains and consults internationally with 1000s of real estate agents and teams on systems and models, technology and best practices. Voorhees also serves as the owner of a top producing Austin, Texas-based real estate team, Voorhees/Powell Real Estate Group. Since 2015, Voorhees has served as a licensed real estate agent with Keller Williams.

Nima Wedlake is a Managing Director at Thomvest Ventures, focusing on investment opportunities across the real estate & financial technology verticals.

David Weiden is a co-founder and Managing Director at Khosla Ventures, a $15b venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley. David focuses on Internet, enterprise and financial services. Within real estate, David has served on the board of directors of companies including Opendoor, Roofstock, and Lessen and co-manages a residential real estate portfolio. David has been recognized by Fortune and Forbes as one of the top technology investors.

Steve Weikal is a lecturer, researcher, and thought leader focused on innovative new technologies and business models that are reinventing traditional ways of developing, transacting and managing real estate. He is the Industry Chair of the Real Estate Transformation Lab at the MIT Center for Real Estate, which explores how emerging technologies impact the commercial real estate industry, and is also the Managing Partner of MET Fund II, which invests in early-stage, MIT-connected start-ups focused on solutions for the coming Built Environment Transition. Previously, Steve was the Head of Industry Relations at the Center, responsible for managing relationships with its global network of corporate partners and more than 1,300 alumni from 48 countries.

James Whalen serves as Senior Vice President, Chief Information & Technology Officer for BXP where he is responsible for the direction and implementation of technology services and solutions. Prior to joining the Company in March 1998, he served as Vice President, Information Systems of Beacon Properties. He is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and a recipient of the New York City Urban Fellowship. Mr. Whalen is a current trustee and past President of the Boston Chapter of the Society for Information Management (SIM) and serves on the Real Estate Cyber Consortium, Realcomm Advisory Council, Commercial Facilities Cyber Working Group, TechHire Boston and Boston Private Industry Council. BXP (NYSE: BXP) is the largest publicly traded developer, owner, and manager of premier workplaces in the United States, concentrated in six markets - Boston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington, DC. BXP is a fully integrated real estate company, organized as a real estate investment trust (REIT), with more than 50 years of experience developing, owning, managing, and acquiring exceptional properties in dynamic gateway markets.

Brent Williams leads the largest social network for multifamily professionals at Multifamily Insiders, where he facilitates discussions on emerging trends, market dynamics, and the evolution of multifamily technology. He also produces Multifamily Demo Day, which is an online conference showcasing leaders and startups within the multifamily tech community.

Katherine “Kat” Winston is a lifelong advocate of underrepresented innovators and the founder of Equity Angels. She is a seasoned entrepreneur with a 25-year track record in tech, finance, real estate, and entertainment. Most recently, she served as a strategy advisor for the National Association of REALTORS® to build new communication networks between real estate professionals and proptech innovators. She has supported entrepreneurs and startups through financing, brand-building, growth, and exit stages as an operator and marketing leader.

Alex is a leader in McKinsey’s Real Estate Practice, focused on using digital and analytics to create new products and operating models. Alex has led several large-scale digital transformations and digital product builds across asset classes, serving leading residential, office, industrial, retail, and hotel owners and operators. He has also helped technology players and service providers in the real estate industry use digital and analytics to transform their product offerings. Alex is currently leading McKinsey’s thinking related to Generative AI and its applications to real estate to create tangible business value. Alex holds a graduate degree in design and engineering from Stanford’s d.school, where he also taught and researched. Additionally, he holds a degree in finance and statistics from the Wharton School and a degree in International Studies from the University of Pennsylvania. He also holds a certificate in UX/UI Design from the Pratt Institute in New York. Most recently prior to McKinsey, Alex worked on innovation and IoT strategy for the International Rescue Committee in Amman, Jordan, focused on using technology for improving the experience of refugees and humanitarian workers impacted by the Syrian refugee crisis.

Nykia Wright is the Chief Executive Officer of the National Association of REALTORS. Nykia brings a breadth of executive leadership and strategic advisory experience with her. Prior to assuming the role in November of 2023, Nykia was the Chief Executive Officer of the Chicago Sun-Times, the oldest continuously published news publication in the state of Illinois. As CEO of the Chicago Sun-Times, she led the newspaper through a sweeping digital transformation and a merger with WBEZ (Chicago Public Media). She is a recognized leader in the journalism industry who was responsible for managing significant disruption, driving change, and implementing digital transformation at the newspaper.​ Before joining the Sun-Times, Nykia was a strategy and business transformation professional with more than 15 years’ experience advising and leading companies and teams for operational, financial, and performance improvement projects. Specific areas of expertise include planning for growth, operational turnarounds, launching global digital strategies, starting new business lines, and initiating organizational redesigns.​ Nykia has served as a strategic advisor to a number of institutes of higher learning including MIT, Duke, and Dartmouth College, and to Fortune 500 companies such as McDonald’s, Tyson Foods, and Toll Brothers.

Aya is the General Partner of the Future Built Assets Fund, a Proptech soft-landing program connecting Saudi Arabia's premier developers and infrastructure holdings with global startup talents. Prior to this role, she held numerous investment positions at top-tier VCs as well as project financing and asset management firms across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. She speaks fluent English, French, and Arabic.

Ashkán Zandieh is the founder and CEO of the Center for Real Estate Technology & Innovation (CRETI), a leading research, education, and networking organization dedicated to the financial vitality of the real estate technology (proptech) ecosystem and adjacent sectors. CRETI represents a community of over 200 prominent venture capital investors, managing a collective portfolio value exceeding $32 billion and an extensive index of more than 8,000 proptech companies. This powerful network serves as the nexus for strategic growth, investment, and innovation in real estate technology. A recognized pioneer in the proptech and venture capital industries, Ashkán uniquely bridges the gap between traditional real estate and emerging technology. Over his career, Ashkán has driven strategic growth and partnerships at influential organizations such as WeWork, Ollie, CREtech, and American Family Insurance Ventures (AmFam), positioning him at the forefront of the industry's evolution.

Wan Li Zhu is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Suffolk Technologies, a built environment venture capital firm investing in and accelerating construction and real estate innovations. Affiliated with tech-forward construction leader Suffolk, Suffolk Technologies has backed 30+ ConTech and PropTech startups across AI & automation, sustainability, supply chain, financial services, and smart building themes. Wan Li is an experienced technology investor and was previously a Partner at Fairhaven Capital, a Boston-based VC firm that has invested over $430M in enterprise software and deep tech. Wan Li founded and runs MIT Alumni Angels, which has backed 100+ MIT-affiliated startups. Prior to venture capital, Wan Li held product and marketing leadership roles at Microsoft. Wan Li holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from MIT in Computer Science.