AI Technologies Summit

AI Technologies Summit 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM Overview The AI technology demonstration summit brings together leading technology providers, developers, engineers, and stakeholders in real estate focused on accelerating building decarbonization using artificial intelligence, digital systems, and smart infrastructure. Agenda 5:00 – 5:30 PM | Registration and Networking 5:30 – 5:40 PM | Opening Remarks and Agenda Setting Shane Berger, Chief Design Technology Officer, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill Scott Donaghy, Chief Executive Officer, Decarb Summits 5:40 – 6:00 PM | AI for Emission Forecasting and Compliance Risk Assessment How AI enables owners to predict emission trajectories, manage the impacts of Law 97, and optimize decarbonization planning. Jeff Perlman, Founder, Bright Power 6:00 – 6:30 PM | Smart Buildings: From Data to Operations Real-time monitoring, BMS integration, and AI-based optimization to enhance efficiency and reduce emissions in portfolios. Moderator: Ryan Elazari, Founder and Host, CRE Unplugged - Ryan Elazari is a real estate innovation strategist, speaker, and host of CRE Unplugged, a content platform and podcast that breaks down industry barriers through candid, human-centered discussions at the intersection of commercial real estate, technology, and the forces shaping the built world. He teaches real estate entrepreneurship at Baruch College and actively promotes the industry through the Built World Innovation Council along with Forum Ventures and as a former president of NAIOP NYC Metro. Gary Ling, Director of Construction, Broadtrade Group / Bevo Solutions - Gary Ling is the Director of Construction at Broadtrade Group, with over 30 years of hands-on experience in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) construction. Throughout his career, Gary has led complex large-scale projects from inception to completion, overseeing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring timely, budget-compliant, and high-quality execution. His deep technical expertise and proven leadership make him a cornerstone of Broadtrade’s ability to execute complex construction programs with precision and reliability. Elfred Zhang, BMS Engineer, Broadtrade Group / Bevo Solutions - Elfred Zhang focuses on real-time building monitoring, operational optimization, and smart building systems for owners. His work unites management, software, and building operations to make complex mechanical systems easier to understand, manage, and improve. He develops practical tools that help owners identify issues more quickly, reduce unnecessary energy costs, and maintain compliance through greater transparency, smarter workflows, and data-driven decision-making. 6:30 – 7:00 PM | Digital Twins and AI Infrastructure for the Built Environment How digital twin platforms transform design, operations, and long-term asset performance. Tom Fenton, Chief Executive Officer, Senze Joseph Michael Daniels, Chair and Co-founder, ELIXR Igor Starkov, Chief Executive Officer, Teleworker AI - Mr. Starkov is a computer science scholar, entrepreneur, and technology leader with over 30 years of software development experience and more than 20 years focused on improving construction project delivery and facilities management. By combining deep expertise in BIM, digital twins, AI, and data-driven applications, he has founded and led several leading technology companies in the industry, including Latista Technologies (acquired by Oracle) and EcoDomus (acquired by Siemens). He is currently the CEO of Teleworker AI, advancing AI solutions for the built environment. 7:00 – 7:40 PM | AI in Action: Owners, Developers, and Capital Planning How real estate owners translate AI insights into decarbonization roadmaps, modernization solutions, and compliance strategies. Kevin Appleby (moderator), Managing Partner, RUHL David S. Rose, Founder and CEO, USREM Andrew Ackerman, Director of Corporate Development, Zero RFI - Throughout his career—from founding 2 startups to investing in over 70 companies as an angel, as well as in the portfolio he built at Dreamit and in his role as head of REACH Labs for Second Century Ventures—Andrew gained rich experience in what scales, what stalls, and why. Recently, as Director of Corporate Development for Zero RFI, a company supported by General Catalyst, he is at the center of the proptech and construction technology ecosystem. Brendan McSheffrey, Managing Partner, The Kendall Projects 7:40 – 7:50 PM | Demo: AI Technologies Two technology companies will present 8–10 minute solutions that promote building decarbonization, automation, and compliance innovations. Edward Kostas, Chief Executive Officer, AeroSpect 7:50 – 8:30 PM | Open AI Discussions with All Attendees 8:30 PM Closing Remarks .