CARLSBAD, CA, May 01, 2013 (Press-News.org) The financial pressures of the past five years to contain costs and increase operating efficiencies has propelled technology, automation and innovation into mainstream discussions for the commercial, corporate, government and institutional real estate industry. During this period, cloud computing emerged, mobile technologies became more powerful and permeated the marketplace, big data made its way into building operations strategic planning, and technology overall matured and became less expensive. These fundamental trends contributed to the accelerated pace we see technology being introduced into real estate organizations today.
This accelerated adoption is the 2013 theme of the combined Realcomm and IBcon General Session, which takes place on Wednesday, June 12 from 8:30am to 10:30am. Join us to hear a futurist and noted author, an industry patriarch, and a group of visionary thought-leaders who are setting new standards for the industry, discuss how they are Embracing the Real Estate Technology REvolution.
Thornton May: A Futurist's Perspective of the Technology REvolution
Thornton May has always been ahead of big trends. He is a futurist, author and global educator. Labeled by Fast Company as "one of the top 50 brains in business," his peers view him as a consummate thought leader and innovative thinker. May will share his vision of the future and how technology will affect us as individuals and our organizations, what the "experts" think about the future, how to better understand and become fluent in the language of the future, what challenges we will face, the mindsets and behaviors that will have to change, and the best practices of those organizations most likely to prosper in the future.
Anant Yardi: Embracing the Real Estate Technology REvolution
Few people are more qualified to share their views on the current REvolution in the industry than Anant Yardi, who founded Yardi Systems more than 30 years ago. From his first DOS based application, to an ever expanding global footprint delivering world-class automated real estate solutions today, Anant's experience provides some of the broadest and most comprehensive perspective on the state of technology in our industry. Anant will share his viewpoints on technology trends, innovation and leadership in respect to the commercial, corporate, government and institutional real estate industry.
The Smart, Connected, High Performance, Intelligent Building REvolution
Meet four forward-thinking, visionary industry thought-leaders who will present case studies to show what the next generation of smart buildings, portfolios, campuses and communities look like.
- Darrell Smith, Director of Facilities and Energy, Microsoft (Corporate Campus)
- John Gilbert, EVP and COO, Rudin Properties (Office Portfolio)
- Scott Morey, CIO, General Growth Properties (Retail - Mall)
- John Leslie, Director of Building and Energy Management Systems, MGM Resorts International (Hospitality/Entertainment)
For more information and to register today, visit www.realcomm.com or www.ib-con.com
About Realcomm Conference Group
Realcomm Conference Group, LLC (www.realcomm.com) is the leading research and educational institution that produces annual conferences and expositions on technology, automated business solutions and intelligent buildings strategies for executives in commercial, corporate, government and institutional real estate. Realcomm was founded in 1999 with the goal of bringing industry leaders together each year to discuss, demonstrate and debate the latest innovations that impact the industry. Today, in addition to the annual conferences, Realcomm conducts webinars, workshops and other strategic services to educate industry professionals about the latest business solutions and technologies to improve commercial real estate development, leasing, management and operations.
Realcomm and IBcon 2013 General Session: Embracing the Real Estate Technology REvolution
Join us on June 12, 2013 to hear a futurist and noted author, an industry patriarch and a group of visionary thought-leaders who are setting new standards for the industry, discuss how they are Embracing the Real Estate Technology REvolution.
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