Michael is COO of Metrikus. He is an operations, strategy and management professional with extensive experience in designing, implementing and managing LEAN operations, working with teams to deliver high value operations and services. Michael has a deep operational and technical background, obtaining a degree in Electrical Engineering from Victoria University of Technology. In his roles Michael has dealt with large teams to deliver solutions with exceptional service - clients include those from banking, commercial real estate and IT sectors.

Alex Edds is the Head of Sustainability - Europe at LaSalle Investment Management, a role he commenced in January 2022. He directs the sustainability strategy for LaSalle's extensive European real estate portfolio, focusing on Net Zero Carbon commitments, data digitalization, and enhanced transparency. With over 15 years of real estate experience, Alex previously served as Director of Innovation and Head of Sustainability at JLL, and Head of Sustainability at Nuveen. He contributes to LaSalle's Global Sustainability Committee and has been instrumental in LaSalle's recognition as Real Estate Firm of the Year (ESG) at the New Private Markets Awards 2023 for progress in their European sustainability strategy. He also previously held advisory roles at PropTech companies.

James Whalen serves as Senior Vice President, Chief Information and Technology Officer for Boston Properties where he is responsible for the direction and implementation of technology, applications and security. 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 Realcomm Advisory Council, TechHire Boston and Boston Private Industry Council.

Paul is a strategist, with a clear commercial acumen who has a clear understanding of the business value of IT and the future directions of the industry. Besides being a strategist, Paul is result and success oriented, an outstanding leader and has a clear history of delivering Technology driven Business Change Globally. Paul has significant global experience having global responsibility and having fulfilled expat engagements in Europe, US, Middle East and Asia. He has a track record in delivering innovation to business through the use of Innovative New Technology and Business Process Improvement. This was recently recognized with Capita being rated the 60th most innovative company in the Forbes Global 100 Most Innovative Companies (2016).

Alex Edds is the Head of Sustainability - Europe at LaSalle Investment Management, a role he commenced in January 2022. He directs the sustainability strategy for LaSalle's extensive European real estate portfolio, focusing on Net Zero Carbon commitments, data digitalization, and enhanced transparency. With over 15 years of real estate experience, Alex previously served as Director of Innovation and Head of Sustainability at JLL, and Head of Sustainability at Nuveen. He contributes to LaSalle's Global Sustainability Committee and has been instrumental in LaSalle's recognition as Real Estate Firm of the Year (ESG) at the New Private Markets Awards 2023 for progress in their European sustainability strategy. He also previously held advisory roles at PropTech companies.

Alexander Piur is responsible for Sustainability and Innovation for the global Real Estate Finance activities of ING Wholesale Banking, with local presence in APAC, EMEA and US. He has more than 20 years of experience in the real estate financing markets in Germany and Europa. Prior joining ING, he worked for several banks in Munich. Alexander is a member of IMMOEBS, has a degree as Immobilienökonom from the International Real Estate Business School in Regensburg and holds a B.Sc. in Finance and Management from the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management.

Audrey Klein is a Partner at Spencer House Partners (www.spencerhousepartners.com) running the 3rd-party fundraising business and is based in London. Before SPH she held Head of Fundraising roles at several firms but is best known for starting the European business out of London for the Park Hill Real Estate Group, a Division of Blackstone, which she ran for 9 yrs. Prior to joining Park Hill, she ran her own business for 5 yrs marketing alternative asset funds across all asset classes to European investors comprised of pension funds, banks, family offices. She is a graduate of Northwestern University's Kellogg School of business where she received an MBA, and is also a graduate of Emory University with a degree in Economics. Audrey is on the Corporate Board of Great Ormond Street Hospital and is a Non-Exec Board Member at Thriving, SFO and Planet Smart City. She is a Trustee of ULI's Charitable Trust and is on the board of Verbier 3-D.

Real estate innovation thought leader. Seasoned investment professional with deep portfolio management, FinTech & PropTech experience across a wide variety of asset classes including Real Estate, Public & Private Fixed Income, Derivatives and Equity. Decisive leader who has managed global implementations impacting asset management, trade execution, asset & liability management and regulatory infrastructure enhancements.

Real Estate Technology thought leader, focusing on the Future or Work. As the global head of Real Estate Innovation and Workplace Technology, Cesar is responsible for identifying, designing and scaling real estate technologies across Verizon’s property portfolio, which extends to over 100m sqft of real estate in 6,000 buildings worldwide; providing solutions across the RE lifecycle - strategy, design & construction, building operations, employee experience and ESG. The solutions range from IoT sensors and mobile apps to collaboration via mixed reality environments.

Craig O'Donnell serves as the Group Innovation Director at Grosvenor Fund Management, where he has been instrumental in developing the company's innovation capabilities and integrating advanced technologies within the real estate sector. During his tenure, he has led efforts to adapt to industry disruptions, managing a global investment portfolio focused on early-stage companies. Prior to joining Grosvenor, Craig held the position of Chief Information Officer at Landsec, a leading UK commercial property firm, where he spearheaded major digital transformation programs and business mobilizations for 17 years. His expertise spans digital innovation, AI, and strategic transformation, contributing to future-proofing businesses in the property industry.

James Whalen serves as Senior Vice President, Chief Information and Technology Officer for Boston Properties where he is responsible for the direction and implementation of technology, applications and security. 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 Realcomm Advisory Council, TechHire Boston and Boston Private Industry Council.

Katia works across the company to develop and implement strategic data, digitization, and technology capabilities. These efforts will further advance CF's digital innovation strategy to enable our business growth. In her previous role, Katia was Vice President, Information Technology at a large Canadian retailer. Her broader experience includes leading global ERP implementations, developing loyalty systems, and deploying digital marketing and payment capabilities. Katia also holds an MBA in International Finance from Moscow University.

Kitty de Haan serves as the Global Head of Digital & Technology at CBRE Investment Management. In this pivotal role, she is responsible for leading the company's worldwide digital and technology initiatives. CBRE Investment Management focuses on delivering sustainable real asset solutions, leveraging extensive data and market insights. Her position involves driving strategic decisions and operational excellence in digital technology across the organization, aligning with the company's goals and enhancing client value.

Michael is COO of Metrikus. He is an operations, strategy and management professional with extensive experience in designing, implementing and managing LEAN operations, working with teams to deliver high value operations and services. Michael has a deep operational and technical background, obtaining a degree in Electrical Engineering from Victoria University of Technology. In his roles Michael has dealt with large teams to deliver solutions with exceptional service - clients include those from banking, commercial real estate and IT sectors.

Paul is a strategist, with a clear commercial acumen who has a clear understanding of the business value of IT and the future directions of the industry. Besides being a strategist, Paul is result and success oriented, an outstanding leader and has a clear history of delivering Technology driven Business Change Globally. Paul has significant global experience having global responsibility and having fulfilled expat engagements in Europe, US, Middle East and Asia. He has a track record in delivering innovation to business through the use of Innovative New Technology and Business Process Improvement. This was recently recognized with Capita being rated the 60th most innovative company in the Forbes Global 100 Most Innovative Companies (2016).

Paul oversees a global real estate platform that totals $28 billion in assets under management, in Canada, the U.S., U.K. and Ireland. He works closely with these four regional offices to expand Great-West LIFECO’s real estate business by attracting third-party investors and continuing to grow our existing client base. Previously, Paul was President of GWL Realty Advisors for 18 years. Under his leadership, Paul grew the company’s real estate portfolio from $800 million in Canada to $17 billion in Canada and the U.S. Paul has over 30 years’ experience in the real estate Industry. He holds a Bachelor and a Master of Applied Science degree from Queen’s University and a Master of Business Administration degree from McGill University.

Perttu Rönkkö is the Director, Head of Innovation and Technology at NREP, a prominent Nordic real estate private equity firm based in Finland. In this capacity, he leads the integration of cutting-edge technology and innovative strategies to drive advancements across NREP's diverse real estate portfolio. His expertise is crucial in fostering efficiency and sustainability within the real estate sector through technological leadership.

Deputy Head of Asset Management (UK), Real Estate Technology Lead, leading a team of 30 asset managers with responsibility for cross-sector assets on a UK wide basis. Stephen has carried out Fund and Asset Management positions at Aberdeen Standard Investments and has wide-ranging investment and strategic asset management experience gained in both private practice and client side positions. Stephen is Chair of ASI’s Global Proptech team and drives policy in relation to Flexible Office provision. He is also a member of the Property Investment Committee (EMEA) considering transactions and projects across the UK.

As Arup's Chief Data Officer, I'm responsible for developing the data solutions to support Arup wide automation, services and products. My work includes: Identifying technology trends that have a disruptive impact on the built environment, our core markets and Arup’s strategy; Developing data driven insight and design to create value for our clients, Arup and our ecosystem of partners; Engaging with partners to improve through open innovation capabilities; and Making a contribution to our work with UN Sustainable Development Goals and climate change. Prior to Arup, I worked as a Project Director for public and private sector clients across the world.