Program
A full day built for impact.
11:00 AM
Doors Open & Networking
Arrival, registration, and coffee
11:30 AM
Welcome Remarks
Amy Polvado, Chairwoman, US Proptech Council
Opening
Amy Polvado
Chairwoman, US Proptech Council · Founder & CEO, Facilimax
Real estate executive, AI entrepreneur, and host of the Data Center News Show. Over two decades of experience spanning construction, private equity, and proptech.
11:45 AM
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 unit, founded a GPS/satellite tracking startup acquired by Lockheed Martin's Savi, and drove international expansion at Digicore through its acquisition by Novatel Wireless.
12:30 PM
Break
Networking and refreshments
1:00 PM
Digital Twins and Physical AI in Real Estate
How AI-powered digital twins are transforming facility management, construction, and asset performance
PanelAmy Polvado
Chairwoman, US Proptech Council · Founder & CEO, Facilimax
Builder of AI-powered digital twin solutions for data centers and critical infrastructure on the NVIDIA Omniverse platform.
Igor Starkov
CEO, Teleworker AI
Previously VP of Digital Twin at Siemens. Co-founder and CEO of Ecodomus, the global leader in Lifecycle BIM solutions, acquired by Siemens in 2022. Georgetown MBA. Recipient of the Nebius Physical AI Award.
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Additional panelists
To be announced
1:45 PM
Break
Networking and refreshments
2:15 PM
State of the Market in Data Centers
A fireside chat on supply, demand, power constraints, and what's ahead for the data center market
Panel
Sean Farney
Vice President, Data Center Strategy, JLL
Leading data center strategist at one of the world's largest commercial real estate firms. Advises hyperscalers, colocation providers, and investors on site selection, market dynamics, and portfolio strategy.
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Additional panelists
To be announced
3:00 PM
Break
Networking and refreshments
3:30 PM
AI Adoption in Real Estate
Practitioners and investors on what's working, what's hype, and where the industry is headed
PanelModerator
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 for Senator Charles Schumer. Bloomberg New Voices alumnus.
Panelists
Ben Harrison
President, Industries, Intapp
Founder of DealCloud (acquired by Intapp). Leads Intapp's industry verticals including real assets, capital markets, and professional services. Background in PE and M&A advisory.
Laura Craft
Global Head of Portfolio Sustainability Strategies, Heitman
Leads ESG integration across $53B+ AUM. LEED AP, former PREA Innovation co-chair, 2021 Globe St. Woman of Influence.
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Additional panelists to be announced
4:15 PM
Responsible AI in Commercial Real Estate
Data, bias, governance, and what fiduciaries need to know
PanelModerator
Alice Stein
Board Member, Governance & Expansion, US Proptech Council
Growth and transformation strategist with 20+ years at the intersection of technology, real estate, and innovation. Founding member of Women Applying AI. Former two-term President of AMA Boston.
Panelists
Larry Bradley
CEO, Solas AI
30+ years in technology and product leadership. Building AI software that detects and removes bias from decisioning models across financial services, insurance, and healthcare.
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Additional panelists to be announced
5:00 PM
Startup Showcase
3–4 hand-selected proptech companies pitch their AI-powered solutions in 5 minutes each
ShowcaseJudges
Duke Long
Entrepreneur in Residence, Second Century Ventures
Proptech advisor and connector at 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.
Scott Kaplanis
Managing Partner, Groundbreak Ventures
Leads a Toronto-based VC firm investing in early-stage proptech and construction innovation across North America. 30+ portfolio companies. Over 15 years in capital markets and venture investing.
Laura Craft
Global Head of Portfolio Sustainability Strategies, Heitman
Leads ESG integration across $53B+ AUM. LEED AP, former PREA Innovation co-chair, 2021 Globe St. Woman of Influence.
Zander Geronimos
Global Head of Business Development, PRODA; Proptech Advisory Board Member, Blackstone
Leads revenue and growth for the platform automating property data for Blackstone, PGIM, Hines. ULI Gold Technology Council member. Former Head of Strategic Partnerships at MetaProp.
5:45 PM
Networking Reception
Drinks and appetizers
8:00 PM
