BOMA International President and COO, Henry H. Chamberlain, APR, CAE, FASAE, presents his analysis of the state of the commercial real estate industry amid the COVID-19 crisis. He’ll examine how CRE has been affected, highlight current short-term solutions, and explore the lasting impact of the pandemic on the future of commercial real estate.
Speakers
Henry Chamberlain, APR, CAE, FASAE, President and COO, BOMA International
Visit the Exhibit Hall to find resources and solutions for your properties. Our exhibitors are showcasing new products, special offers, and are available to chat if you have any questions. Be sure to participate in the Exhibit Hall prize contests for a chance to win valuable prizes! Click on the Exhibit Hall to enter.
Hybrid Virtual/Physical Workspaces for Enterprise Collaboration 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET
Learn about a new type of workspace—a model-centric virtual and physical environment that enables collaboration between on-premise and remote workers. You’ll have an opportunity to experience this environment and apply the concept to an example domain. Applications include the creation of design studios for smart buildings, BIM command centers for construction management, and facility offices for operations and maintenance. The architecture of this workspace creates a framework for IoT-based smart building systems and offers an approach to solving interoperability issues.
Speakers
Dean Southee, Vice President, RPG Squarefoot Solutions
Mark Kadonoff, Owner/CEO, RPG Squarefoot Solutions
Sponsor
Collaborative Climate Action Planning: Public Sector and Real Estate Working Together to Develop Successful Climate Policy 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET
To meet aggressive climate goals, local municipalities across the country are passing stringent climate policies with actions targeting buildings—directly impacting real estate’s bottom-line on operations, development, and decision-making. How can we in commercial real estate engage with the public sector during the creation and implementation of these policies? Learn best practices to collaborate and take action toward the public’s sustainability goals while remaining cost-effective for the private sector—and how you can follow their lead.
Speakers
Ben Myers, Director of Sustainability, Boston Properties
Katie Bergfeld, Chief, Building Performance and Enforcement Branch, DC Department of Energy & Environment
Marta Schantz, Senior Vice President, Greenprint, Urban Land Institute
Sponsor
Communicate with Success: Improve Your Presentation Skills in 60 Minutes 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET
Whether you’re communicating with your team, making a business case to your boss or presenting a pitch, excellent presentation and communication skills are integral to your business success. It’s all about being intentional: the ability to connect and engage are key. And if public speaking isn’t your day job, fear can get the best of you. In this session, you’ll discover how to get your message across confidently and clearly, learn how to prepare effectively and conquer the jitters. Participants will learn key skills to become comfortable delivering any type of meeting, talk or presentation to clients, employees and colleagues.
Take this time in between education sessions to visit the Exhibit Hall or a special interest Chat Forum to pose a question you may have on your mind or share your expertise with others seeking advice or guidance.
Engage! Creating Stronger Connections Between your Buildings and its Occupants (and Why it Matters) 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET
How strong is the connection between your building and its occupants? High performing portfolios ensure that bond is stable and consistent. In a tenant-driven world, how well we engage tenants matters more than ever. But, effective connection with tenants looks different for every CRE organization. Tenant engagement can be your competitive advantage, if you take advantage of its benefits and implement best practices. Hear from a panel of industry experts from diverse points of view, each bringing a different experience dealing with this critical issue.
Speakers
Brian Harnetiaux, Executive Director, Asset Management, USAA Real Estate
Phil Mobley, Principal, Koine Communications
Jennie Brennan, General Manager, Newmark Knight Frank
Sponsor
Cybersecurity: Strengthening the Security of Building Technologies and Services 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET
Base building systems are often virtually unmanaged, making them highly vulnerable to cyberattacks. This vulnerability is the result of each system using separate, non-secure internet connections and allowing vendors and engineers to connect to building systems with little-to-no security. In this session we’ll explore numerous opportunities to make buildings less vulnerable including base building systems; providing secure access; network management roles and responsibilities, and more.
Speakers
Matt Beach, Vice President of Network Engineering, Montgomery Technologies
Facility Management: Filling the Experience Gap 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET
Facility management positions are becoming harder to fill. How do organizations supplement the average facility manager’s 28 years of experience when these building caretakers retire or leave the industry? Existing buildings with older systems and technologies become especially challenging as the institutional knowledge of employees is lost. Both building owners and service providers find it difficult to recruit and retain qualified employees to fill the experience gap. This session will provide new and innovative ideas to train current talent and provide technological resources to reduce the liability of losing years of tacit knowledge and in tandem, facilitate the entrance of a new generation of facility managers..
Speakers
Christine Batchelor, Account Manager, Limbach Company
Mike Brown, CEO, SMS360
Jamal Johnson, Assistant General Manager, Prologis
Ty Chilcote, Regional Engineering Manager Mid Atlantic and South East, Able Services
