Doors Open & Networking
Arrival, registration, and coffee
Welcome Remarks
Amy Polvado, Chairwoman, US Proptech Council
Opening
Amy Polvado
Chairwoman, US Proptech Council · Founder & CEO, Facilimax
Real estate executive, AI entrepreneur, and data center developer with two decades across construction, private equity, and proptech. Founder & CEO of Facilimax, an AI-powered digital twin platform built on NVIDIA Omniverse, and CEO of Red River Infrastructure with a multi-gigawatt pipeline. Chairwoman of the US Proptech Council and host of the Data Center News Show.
Living in Space
How the convergence of space technology and proptech will enable habitation in space
Fireside Chat
Saleem Miyan
Co-Founder & CEO, Max Space
CEO of Max Space, the aerospace company building expandable habitats for orbital, lunar, and Mars applications. Previously led Philips Semiconductors' global IoT business unit and founded a GPS satellite tracking company. Serial entrepreneur and operator with deep expertise scaling deep-tech and infrastructure companies from concept through commercial deployment.
Digital Twins and Physical AI in Real Estate
How AI-powered digital twins are transforming facility management, construction, and asset performance
Panel
Moderator
Cris Kimbrough, PhD
CEO, Brick & Byte Advisors
PhD anthropologist and recognized thought leader in smart building technology. CEO of Brick & Byte Advisors, helping owners and operators apply emerging tech to drive NOI and tenant experience. Former Senior Director of Smart Building Technology at Greystar and Managing Director at CBRE, where she built the In-Building Cellular Solutions program. Frequent industry speaker and Fulbright Fellow.
Panelists
Amy Polvado
Chairwoman, US Proptech Council · Founder & CEO, Facilimax
Real estate executive, AI entrepreneur, and data center developer with two decades across construction, private equity, and proptech. Founder & CEO of Facilimax, an AI-powered digital twin platform built on NVIDIA Omniverse, and CEO of Red River Infrastructure with a multi-gigawatt pipeline. Chairwoman of the US Proptech Council and host of the Data Center News Show.
Igor Starkov
CEO, Teleworker AI
Serial entrepreneur and pioneer in digital twins and Lifecycle BIM for the built environment. CEO of Teleworker AI, recipient of the Nebius Physical AI Award. Co-founder and former CEO of EcoDomus, the first global Lifecycle BIM firm, acquired by Siemens in 2022, where he then served as VP of Digital Twin. Frequent international speaker on smart buildings and AI.
Jonathan Rodriguez
Sr. Director, EdgedIQ · an Edged Infrastructure company
Technology director and mechanical engineer with over 15 years of experience across AECO, data centers, and PropTech industries. Specializes in digital twins and real-time analytics. Combines expertise in project and product management, software development, and operations to deliver scalable technology solutions that enable intelligent infrastructure.
Snehal Verma
Co-Founder & Director, NatureDots
First-generation entrepreneur and innovator. Co-Founder and Director of NatureDots, a hard-tech startup creating resource-intelligent, nature-based systems integrated with DeepTech for a climate-resilient new nature economy, including a digital twin of freshwater ecosystems. Duke University alumna and a featured voice on AI for disaster resilience, climate risk, and urban resilience.
Break
Networking and refreshments
Bridging the Gap: Scaling AI Startups for Enterprise Adoption
Founders and investors on what it takes to scale AI startups for enterprise adoption — from early traction to enterprise deals, capital strategy, and operational rigor
Panel
Moderator
Ryan Elazari
Senior Director & Head of Innovation, Empire Management; Past President, NAIOP NYC
Senior Director & Head of Innovation at Empire Management, leading deployment of AI, smart building systems, and IoT across a diversified NYC real estate portfolio. Past President of NAIOP NYC, co-host of the CRE Unplugged podcast, and Adjunct Professor of Real Estate Entrepreneurship at Baruch College. Active angel investor and proptech advisor.
Panelists
Brendan McSheffrey
Co-Founder & Managing Partner, The Kendall Project
C-suite leader and serial entrepreneur with deep expertise in AI, SaaS, and enterprise innovation across healthcare, defense, financial services, and consumer technology. Co-founder of The Kendall Project, helping organizations identify and operationalize high-value AI opportunities through the Kendall Framework. Track record of capital raises, M&A exits, patents, and enterprise deals with Fortune 100 companies.
David S. Rose
Founder & CEO, USREM
Fifth-generation NYC real estate developer and serial entrepreneur leading USREM, the capital markets platform for institutional commercial real estate. Founder & Executive Chairman of Gust, Founder & Chairman Emeritus of New York Angels, and co-founder of the AREA PropTech Accelerator. Has founded or funded over 100 companies with exits to Uber, Amazon, and S&P Global. NYT bestselling author.
Zander Geronimos
Global Head of Business Development, PRODA; Proptech Advisory Board Member, Blackstone
Leads global revenue and growth at PRODA, the AI-powered platform automating institutional property data for Blackstone, PGIM, Hines, and other major real estate investors. Sits on Blackstone’s Proptech Advisory Board and serves as a ULI Gold Technology Council member. Previously Head of Strategic Partnerships at MetaProp. Frequent speaker on AI, data infrastructure, and institutional real estate.
Andrew Ackerman
Director of Business Development, Zero RFI
Director of Business Development at Zero RFI, an AI-powered construction technology platform transforming how RFIs are managed across project lifecycles. Veteran proptech operator and investor with two decades of experience scaling early-stage real estate and construction technology companies. Former Managing Director of an NYC proptech accelerator and active angel investor across the built world ecosystem.
State of the Market in Data Centers
A fireside chat on supply, demand, power constraints, and what's ahead for the data center market
Fireside Chat
Jason Bell
Managing Director, Data Center and Technology Services, JLL
Managing Director of Data Center and Technology Services at JLL, one of the world's largest commercial real estate firms. Leads data center advisory across site selection, market strategy, and capital deployment for hyperscalers, colocation operators, and institutional investors navigating the AI infrastructure buildout. Frequent speaker on data center fundamentals, power constraints, and market dynamics.
Break
Networking and refreshments
AI Adoption in Real Estate
Practitioners and investors on what's working, what's hype, and where the industry is headed
Panel
Moderator
John Jones
SVP, Government Relations, Nareit
Senior Vice President of Government Relations at Nareit, the worldwide representative voice for REITs. Former Chief of Staff to U.S. Congressman Emanuel Cleaver and Director of National Security Policy in the U.S. Senate. Leads Nareit's federal advocacy on tax policy, capital markets, and regulatory matters affecting the publicly traded real estate industry.
Panelists
Ben Harrison
President, Industries, Intapp
President of Industries at Intapp, leading verticals across real assets, capital markets, and professional services. Founder of DealCloud, the relationship and deal management platform acquired by Intapp in 2018. Background in private equity and M&A advisory. Recognized leader in applying AI and data infrastructure to dealmaking and investor relations across the alternative asset management industry.
Laura Craft
Global Head of Portfolio Sustainability Strategies, Heitman
Global Head of Portfolio Sustainability Strategies at Heitman, leading ESG integration across $53B+ AUM. LEED AP, former PREA Innovation co-chair, and 2021 Globe St. Woman of Influence. Previously spent 10 years at LaSalle Investment Management building its Global Sustainability program. Recognized voice on climate risk, decarbonization, and sustainable investing in institutional real estate.
Henry Z. Lo, PhD
Chief Technology Officer, TF Cornerstone
First Chief Technology Officer of TF Cornerstone, leading software engineering, cybersecurity, data, and IT across an 8M+ sq ft portfolio spanning NYC and DC. Former McKinsey & Company, where he delivered NLP and deep learning solutions for Fortune 500 clients. PhD in Computer Science with research focused on machine learning applied to real-world operational problems.
Nita Banerjee
Enterprise AI Strategy & Architecture, Invesco
Enterprise AI Strategy and Architecture leader at Invesco, specializing in Generative AI, agentic and multi-agent systems, and large-scale AI platform enablement across Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud. Previously held senior architecture roles driving enterprise AI adoption across financial services. Recognized contributor to industry forums on responsible AI deployment in regulated environments.
Phoebe Slater
VP of Acquisitions, Getty Realty Corp
Vice President of Acquisitions at Getty Realty Corp. (NYSE: GTY), a net lease REIT with 1,170+ single-tenant convenience and automotive retail properties across 44 states. Joined Getty in 2017 and has advanced through construction, development, and acquisitions leadership roles. Frequent speaker on net lease investment, sale-leasebacks, and capital deployment in retail real estate.
Successful Digital Transformation of the Enterprise
Lessons from leading enterprise data and AI transformations at scale
Keynote
Sue Tripathi, PhD
Chief Data Officer, HCLS, DataArt
Chief Data Officer and Global Go-To-Market Lead for Healthcare and Life Sciences at DataArt, driving initiatives that leverage data, analytics, and AI to align market demand with client outcomes. PhD with deep expertise in enterprise data strategy across regulated industries. Frequent speaker on AI commercialization, data governance, and the operationalization of analytics at scale.
Break
Networking and refreshments
Responsible AI in Commercial Real Estate
Data, bias, governance, and what fiduciaries need to know
Panel
Moderator
Alice Stein
Board Member, Governance & Expansion, US Proptech Council
Growth and AI strategist with 20+ years driving innovation across real estate and technology ecosystems, including leadership of $1B+ portfolios. Founding member of Women Applying AI and former two-term Bisnow Top 50 Women in Commercial Real Estate. Board Member, Governance & Expansion, at the US Proptech Council, where she advances the organization's national footprint and member experience.
Panelists
Larry Bradley
CEO, Solas AI
CEO of Solas AI with 30+ years of technology and product leadership across enterprise software, financial services, and AI. Building software that detects and removes bias from decisioning models across financial services, insurance, and healthcare. Recognized voice on responsible AI, model risk management, and fairness in algorithmic decision-making.
Nick Wanzenried
Sr. Director, Data & Analytics Enablement, Cotality
Senior Director of Data & Analytics Enablement at Cotality (formerly CoreLogic). Seasoned technology executive with 26+ years driving enterprise transformation across CoreLogic and Accenture. Certified expert in AI for real estate with deep expertise in data analytics, business strategy, and large-scale platform modernization across property data and real estate intelligence.
Andrew Zang, Esq.
CEO, Bespoke AIR A.I.
CEO of Bespoke AIR A.I. and recognized leader in responsible AI development for commercial real estate enterprise applications. Real estate attorney and lead contributor for Meta AI and conversational AI platforms. Author of My Data, My AI. Frequent speaker on AI governance, data sovereignty, and the legal frameworks shaping enterprise AI deployment in real estate.
Elizabeth Braman, CCIM
Co-Founder & CEO, Revolution RE
Co-founder and CEO of Revolution RE, building standardized data infrastructure and AI-powered intelligence for the multifamily industry. Former executive at RealtyMogul and Ready Capital, with prior leadership roles spanning fintech, proptech, and commercial real estate. CCIM designee, recognized voice on data standards and capital markets innovation. JD/MBA in Finance from The George Washington University.
Kevin Donnelly
Executive Director, RETTC
Executive Director and Chief Advocacy Officer of the Real Estate Technology & Transformation Center (RETTC), an NMHC affiliate uniting real estate and technology leaders to advance responsible innovation in multifamily. 20+ years of policy and advocacy across leading trade associations and Capitol Hill. Frequent speaker on AI regulation, fair housing, and the future of housing technology.
Startup Showcase
3–4 hand-selected proptech companies pitch their AI-powered solutions in 5 minutes each
Showcase
Judges
Duke Long
Entrepreneur in Residence, Second Century Ventures
Entrepreneur in Residence at Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors. Helps scale early-stage companies across NAR's 150+ portfolio. Trusted voice in global real estate innovation, frequent industry podcaster and writer, and longtime connector across the commercial real estate and proptech ecosystems.
Scott Kaplanis
Managing Partner, Groundbreak Ventures
Managing Partner of Groundbreak Ventures, a Toronto-based VC firm investing in early-stage proptech and construction innovation across North America. 30+ portfolio companies and over 15 years in capital markets and venture investing. Recognized voice on proptech investment trends, founder development, and the global commercialization of built-world technology.
Laura Craft
Global Head of Portfolio Sustainability Strategies, Heitman
Global Head of Portfolio Sustainability Strategies at Heitman, leading ESG integration across $53B+ AUM. LEED AP, former PREA Innovation co-chair, and 2021 Globe St. Woman of Influence. Previously spent 10 years at LaSalle Investment Management building its Global Sustainability program. Recognized voice on climate risk, decarbonization, and sustainable investing in institutional real estate.
Zander Geronimos
Global Head of Business Development, PRODA; Proptech Advisory Board Member, Blackstone
Leads global revenue and growth at PRODA, the AI-powered platform automating institutional property data for Blackstone, PGIM, Hines, and other major real estate investors. Sits on Blackstone’s Proptech Advisory Board and serves as a ULI Gold Technology Council member. Previously Head of Strategic Partnerships at MetaProp. Frequent speaker on AI, data infrastructure, and institutional real estate.
David S. Rose
Founder & CEO, USREM
Fifth-generation NYC real estate developer and serial entrepreneur leading USREM, the capital markets platform for institutional commercial real estate. Founder & Executive Chairman of Gust, Founder & Chairman Emeritus of New York Angels, and co-founder of the AREA PropTech Accelerator. Has founded or funded over 100 companies with exits to Uber, Amazon, and S&P Global. NYT bestselling author.
Nirmal Jingar
Senior Technology Leader, AI, Wayfair
Senior Technology Leader for AI at Wayfair, driving AI and platform initiatives at one of the world's largest e-commerce companies. Track record of using AI to optimize supply chain operations, reduce technology costs, and scale machine learning systems across consumer-facing and enterprise applications. Recognized voice on AI engineering, MLOps, and AI-driven enterprise transformation.
