Day Two: Thursday 4 May

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08:15
Registration and welcome coffee
08:50
Opening remarks from the Chair

Lisa Atkins
Partner – Head of Asset Management Services
Knight Frank Australia

Tech strategies to increase ROI, streamline leasing & create a smarter building
09:00
Design and construction – the artificial intelligence and generative design story
  • Understanding the benefits of AI-powered generative design in design and construction projects
  • Examining how generative design can help cut design and testing costs and bring projects in on time and under budget
  • Allowing commercial real estate companies to leverage property intelligence and create better built environments

Anycie Barakat
Head of Generative Design
Archistar.ai

09:30
Maximising efficiency in your commercial leasing with the latest technology innovations
  • Utilising the latest technology to streamline leasing processes and improve time management
  • Learning strategies for addressing potential challenges in complex or unpredictable situations
  • Getting expert guidance on operating and implementing technology effectively in your leasing operations

Ed Lower
Head of Property - Leasing and Acquisitions
ForHealth Group

10:00
The disrupted journey to a smarter building

Technology impacts everything, but it’s accelerating at 10 x the speed of our ability to consume it. Let’s take a step back to look at the journey so far, and dive into the fundamentals that make up the DNA of a Smarter Building.

Jon Clarke
Head of Smart Building Technology
Dexus

10:30
Meet ups, morning tea & curated networking round 2

This curated networking session will specifically focus on bringing people together with shared interests in each of the following areas so you can share ideas, insights, and build relationships.

  • ESG & sustainability insights meet up
  • Elevating the occupant experience meet up
  • Data and analytics strategies meet up
  • Risk & cyber security meet up
Maximising data and analytics
11:20
An Evolution in Sustainability: Q&A with Vicinity Centres

Hosted by MRI Software this Q&A with one of Australia’s most innovative retailers, Vicinity Centres, is for anyone curious to hear real-world applications for using data, AI-powered analytics, with technology, to innovate and scale. Topics covered include:

  • The emergence of data led operational technology innovation at Vicinity Centres
  • How data + analytics led to innovation across energy and sustainability-focused operations
  • The impact of implementing PropTech solutions across Centres

This 20-minute Q&A is hosted by 

Heinrich Serfontein
Industry Principal – Facilities Management, APAC
MRI Software

in conversation with

Nick Irvine
General Manager Business Development, Energy & Media
Vicinity Centres

11:40
Data forecasting: moving into the next evolution of predictive analytics
  • Bringing together advanced analytics, data modelling and machine learning to discover patterns in your day-to-day and historical data
  • Taking a step-by-step approach and choosing what collection points you need

Lisa Harries
Head of Real Estate & Planning
News Corp Australia

12:10
Lunch and Networking

CRE investor corner
13:10
Panel Discussion: Tech innovations and sustainability in commercial property
  • What are some of the uses for technology to enhance energy efficiency and decrease environmental impact in existing commercial properties?
  • How can building management systems and IoT technology optimise resource utilisation and enhance the occupant experience in commercial buildings?
  • What are some of the current innovative trends to watch when it comes to the development and construction of sustainable green buildings?

Moderator:

Lisa Atkins
Partner – Head of Asset Management Services
Knight Frank Australia

Panellists:

Zoe Neill
Sustainability - NSW Lead
Norman Disney & Young

James Elks
Head of Product Development
NABERS

 

14:00
Partner Session

14:20
Successfully managing the sophisticated and demanding commercial tenant
  • Looking into the changes brought on, post-pandemic, relating to the accelerated adoption of digital engagement technology
  • Leveraging occupant expectations of real estate technology through the creation of smart offices
  • Providing security and other benefits by offering clients intelligent office ecosystems

Rob Johnston
Partner, Tennant Representation – Office
Knight Frank

15:00
Afternoon Tea and Networking

Tech adoption: best practices
15:30
Undertaking a stocktake of your current technologies to determine the best place for future investment
  • Analysing your existing infrastructure as a jumping-off point to prepare for future demands and increased bandwidth use
  • Prioritising your technology spend to deliver successful integration of legacy and modern technology
  • Bridging the gap between new and existing technical infrastructure with best practice initiatives

Len Garvey
Executive Manager Platforms & Cloud Engineering
REA Group

Risk mitigation strategies
16:00
Managing and protecting against cyber security breaches – legal response and risk management
  • What steps can property owners and operators take to manage and mitigate the risk of cyber security breaches and intrusions and to protect technology systems and the data they store?
  • Understanding the importance of undertaking regular technology reviews and testing for security weaknesses to ensure your technology is operating securely,  accurately and in accordance with relevant laws
  • Managing cyber security risks contractually in a proptech context
  • Responding to a cyber security attack that affects your property

Monique Azzopardi
Special Counsel
Clayton Utz

16:30
Closing remarks from the Chair
16:40
Conference adjourns