2026 CRE Tech Symposium 8.0

2026
TECHNOLOGY SYMPOSIUM 8.0
Rethink Everything!
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS | BETHESDA, MD

Thursday, January 15th
7:30 AM - 12:30 PM

This year’s Tech Symposium offers a front-row seat to the innovations redefining workplace strategy, asset management, and the future of the CRE landscape. Attendees will gain insight into the tools, trends, and breakthrough solutions driving the next era of intelligent, connected, and people-centric environments.

We are thrilled to welcome our Keynote Speaker, Seema Alexander, CEO & Founder of Disruptive AI, whose visionary leadership and perspective on AI-driven transformation will set the tone for an inspiring, future-focused program. Our speaker lineup also features industry leaders across the technology and real estate sectors, with more to be announced. 

Join us as leading experts, strategists, and technologists come together to explore how disruption is reshaping the CRE industry—and what it means for the workplaces of tomorrow.

AGENDA

Wednesday, January 14th
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Marriott International - 21st Floor
Speaker Reception - By Invitation Only

Thursday, January 15th 

Check-In / Breakfast Available

Keynote Session

  • Seema Alexander | CEO & Founder | Disruptive AI 


Panel Sessions:

Tools for Disruption Panel

This practitioner-focused panel features leading technology providers and innovators actively reshaping the commercial real estate landscape. From acquisition and leasing strategies to design, construction, fit-out, and ongoing operations, panelists will spotlight the tools, platforms, and services that are disrupting traditional models and enabling new ways of working.

Attendees will learn about:

  • Emerging technology stacks are reshaping real estate delivery
  • Practical examples of disruption happening in the field today
  • The role of data, automation, and AI across the space lifecycle
  • How service providers partner with owners and occupiers to unlock value

This session will explore what’s possible now, translate innovation into reality, and highlight where the market is headed next.

Panelists:

  • Nate Larmore | Senior Director, Technology Solutions | MGAC 
  • Hrishi Maha | Leader Data & AI | DPR Construction
  • Amanda Ryland | Senior Regional Director | MillerKnoll
  • Adam Sewall | COO & CRO | Trebellar
  • Oliver Smith | SE Regional Director of Design Technology | Gensler


End User Panel: Relationship with IT/Data Driven Decisions/Agenic AI 

This panel brings together senior workplace, real estate, and technology leaders for a candid discussion on how organizations are redefining the relationship between Corporate Real Estate and IT in a rapidly transforming digital environment. Panelists will share real-world strategies for building productive partnerships with technology teams, leveraging data to drive smarter decisions across the portfolio, and preparing for a future shaped by Agentic AI.

Attendees will gain practical insights into:

  • Evolving models for collaboration between CRE and IT
  • Turning data you already have into actionable, business-aligned intelligence
  • Early use cases for Agentic AI in the built environment

This session highlights how technology choices will shape real estate portfolios, employee experience, and organizational performance, and provides attendees with practical techniques for adapting to the changing landscape.

Panelists:

  • Drew DePriest | Director of Real Estate Operations Technology | McKesson
  • AJ Greulich | Head of Workplace, Americas | Uber Technologies
  • Nyere Hollingsworth | IT Expert


Closing Session

AHA Demonstration

  • Seema Alexander | CEO & Founder | Disruptive AI 
  • Marcus Finley | CAIO | Disruptive AI

Speakers

Seema Alexander
Founder & CEO 
Disruptive AI

Keynote Speaker

Drew DePriest
Director of Real Estate Operations Technology
McKesson
Marcus Finley
CAIO
Disruptive AI
AJ Greulich
Head of Workplace, Americas
Uber Technologies
Nyere Hollingsworth
IT Expert

Nate Larmore
Senior Director, Technology Solutions
MGAC

Hrishi Maha
Leader Data & AI
DPR Construction
Amanda Ryland
Senior Regional Director, MD/DC/VA
MillerKnoll
Adam Sewall
CEO/CRO
Trebellar
Oliver Smith
SE Region Director of Design Technology
Gensler