AI Technology Summit

​AI Technology Summit

​5:00 PM – 8:30 PM

​Overview

​The AI Technology Showcase Summit convenes leading technology providers, developers, engineers, and real estate stakeholders focused on accelerating building decarbonization through artificial intelligence, digital systems, and smart infrastructure.

​Agenda

​5:00 – 5:30 PM | Registration & Networking

​5:30 – 5:40 PM | Opening Remarks & Summit Framing

• ​Shane Burger, CTO, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill

• ​Scott Donachie, CEO, Decarb Summits

​5:40 – 6:00 PM | AI for Emissions Forecasting & Compliance Risk
How AI is enabling owners to predict emissions trajectories, manage Local Law 97 exposure, and optimize decarbonization planning.

• ​Jeff Perlman, Founder, Bright Power

​6:00 – 6:30 PM | Building Intelligence: From Data to Operations
Real-time monitoring, BMS integration, and AI-driven optimization to improve efficiency and reduce emissions across 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 silos through candid, human-first conversations 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 advances the industry through The Built World Innovation Council with Forum Ventures and as the former President of NAIOP NYC Metro.

• ​Gary Ling, Director of Construction, Broadtrade Group / Bevo Solutions
  - Gary Ling serves as Director of Construction at Broadtrade Group, bringing 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 through completion, overseeing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring delivery on time, on budget, and to the highest standards of quality. His deep technical expertise and proven leadership make him a cornerstone of Broadtrade's ability to execute demanding construction programs with precision and reliability.

• ​Alfred Zhang, BMS Systems Engineer, Broadtrade Group / Bevo Solutions
  - Alfred Zhang focused on real-time building monitoring, operational optimization, and owner-facing building intelligence. His work bridges controls, software, and building operations to make complex mechanical systems easier to understand, manage, and improve. He develops practical tools that help owners identify issues faster, reduce energy waste, and support compliance through clearer visibility, smarter workflows, and data-driven decision-making.

​6:30 – 7:00 PM | Digital Twins & AI Infrastructure for the Built Environment
How digital twin platforms are transforming design, operations, and long-term asset performance.

• ​Tom Fenton, CEO, Senze

• ​Joseph Michael Daniels, Chairman & Co-Founder, ELIXR

• ​Igor Starkov, CEO, Teleworker AI
  - Mr. Starkov is a computer scientist, entrepreneur, and technology executive with over 30 years of software development experience and more than 20 years focused on improving construction project delivery and facility management. Combining deep expertise in BIM, Digital Twins, AI, and data-driven applications, he has founded and led multiple industry-leading technology companies, including Latista Technologies (acquired by Oracle) and EcoDomus (acquired by Siemens). He currently serves as CEO of Teleworker AI, advancing AI-powered solutions for the built environment.

​7:00 – 7:40 PM | AI in Action: Owners, Developers & Capital Planning
How real estate owners are translating AI insights into decarbonization roadmaps, retrofit decisions, and compliance strategies.

• ​Kevin Appleby (Moderator), Managing Partner, RUHL

• ​David S. Rose, Founder & CEO, USREM

• ​Andrew Ackerman, Director of Corporate Development, Zero RFI
  - As founding COO, he spent eight years building Bunk1 from zero to the leading web services platform in its category. Across his career — through angel investments, SPVs, and the portfolio he built at Dreamit — he has backed over 70 startups, with hard-won visibility into what scales, what stalls, and why. Most recently, as Strategic Advisor and Head of REACH Labs at Second Century Ventures, the venture arm of the National Association of REALTORS®, he has been at the center of the proptech and construction tech ecosystem.

• ​Brendan McSheffrey, Managing Partner, The Kendall Projects

​7:40 – 7:50 PM | Showcase: AI Technologies
Two technology companies present 8–10 minute solutions driving building decarbonization, automation, and compliance innovation.

• ​Edward Kostakis, CEO, AeroSpect

​7:50 – 8:30 PM | Open Discussions on AI with all participants

​8:30 PM Closing Remarks

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