Apr 09

2026

The Technology Triage - What to Observe, What to Hold, and What to Embrace

GENERAL SESSION

Woodrow Wilson Ballroom

Apr 09 - Apr 09, 2026 / 9:25 AM - 10:00 AM

As cloud, AI, machine learning, quantum computing, cybersecurity, and other emerging technologies accelerate, the real estate and smart‑buildings industry continues to innovate at a very different pace. This session introduces a clear framework to help leaders determine which advancements to monitor, which to pause on, and which are ready for practical adoption. CTOs will share insights on navigating these two speeds of change, cutting through hype, identifying real value, and making confident technology decisions that move the smart‑buildings industry forward

Moderator

STEPHEN HOLICKY
Chief Product Officer | Tridium

Panel

NICK CAO
Strategic Partnerships Manager | Milesight
ROBERT HIRSCH
Chief Technical Officer | Lynxspring, Inc.
AMOD KAMAT
CTO | Tridium
CHRIS LADAS
CTO, BMS | Honeywell
DEEPAN PATEL
Industry Manager, Infrastructure | Phoenix Contact