2026 CRE Tech Symposium 8.0

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

Thursday, January 15th
7:30 AM - 12:00 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 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 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
  • Emily Smith | Vice President, Market Officer | Prologis


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
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
Emily Smith
Vice President, Market Officer
Prologis
Oliver Smith
SE Region Director of Design Technology
Gensler