Austin Age of Innovation and AI Summit

Wed Jun 17, 2026

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Austin Age of Innovation and AI Summit

Practical Applications of Artificial Intelligence Across the entire CRE lifecycle

Wednesday June 17 2026 @ 8:00 AM CDT

$115.00

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Austin’s AI Edge

Market positioning, innovation investment, and competitive differentiation across Texas

Susan Davenport

President & CEO, Opportunity Austin

How AI is Transforming CRE Development, Design & Construction

From site selection and feasibility to design optimization and construction execution — practical applications, measurable ROI, and implementation challenges across the development lifecycle for developers, designers, contractors, and capital providers

Julie Ferguson

As an accomplished leader in commercial real estate, Julie effectively combines her deep knowledge and robust experience to serve as President of Ryan’s Southern Division. In this role, Julie leads all strategic initiatives for the South Central and Southeast regions, driving business development and operational efficiency. She is responsible for overseeing profitability, collaborating with regional leaders on business plans, fostering client relationships and contributing to executive decision-making to align with organizational goals and enhance overall performance. A dedicated member of the Executive Leadership team, Julie is committed to fostering sustainable growth and innovation across the company, creating a positive impact across communities and prioritizing client goals. Previously, Julie held the role of Executive Vice President of Ryan’s Senior Living sector. Her leadership was instrumental in growing the number of senior living units in the portfolio by 97% while skillfully managing an asset portfolio valued at $2 billion. She provided strategic direction to a team of more than 35 professionals, emphasizing robust financial management and meticulous planning, which led to the successful placement of $42 million in capital and the attainment of significant equity commitments. Julie’s expertise includes operational efficiency, comprehensive market analysis, and the development of strong partnerships—which ensure positive project outcomes. Determined, goal-oriented, and analytical, Julie is widely respected for following through on commitments. She focuses on providing support and direction to team members across multiple disciplines and geographic areas while enhancing customer value and profitability. Julie is dedicated to fostering growth within the Ryan’s southern U.S. markets, cultivating a culture of professionalism and collaboration throughout her division.

Ryan Companies

President, Southern Division

Julie Ferguson

President, Southern Division, Ryan Companies

Patrick Keltner

Managing Director, Head of Innovation, Griffin Partners

Matt Isbell

President, EnvelopiQ

How AI is Revolutionizing CRE Operations, Management & Performance

From energy optimization and predictive maintenance to tenant experience and portfolio analytics — real outcomes owners and operators are achieving today through AI-driven building perform

Reeves Davis

President of Technology Solutions, JLL

Traug Keller

Director, Real Estate, Nooks

Kevin Proud

COO, Elevation AI

DON'T MISS THIS TECH & AI FOCUSED COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CONFERENCE

What You’ll Learn:

How Austin development teams are embedding AI into site selection, feasibility modeling, entitlement strategy, and underwriting to navigate rising land costs, infrastructure constraints, and evolving market demand.
How design firms are integrating generative design, BIM automation, and performance analytics into real projects to accelerate approvals, optimize layouts, and improve sustainability outcomes in Austin’s competitive permitting environment.
How construction teams are implementing AI-powered scheduling, cost forecasting, subcontractor coordination, and supply chain tracking to reduce delays and protect margins on active Central Texas projects.
How owners are deploying AI within building management systems to optimize energy performance, monitor equipment health, forecast maintenance needs, and enhance tenant experience across Austin portfolios.
How Austin-based capital and transaction teams are applying advanced analytics to evaluate deal risk, model scenario outcomes, refine valuations, and make faster investment decisions in a shifting economic landscape.

How You’ll Do More Business: Engage directly with the CRE developers, owners, architects, engineers, contractors, brokers, investors, and technology leaders implementing AI across their organizations. Walk away with actionable insights on improving efficiency, reducing risk, enhancing project performance, and positioning your business competitively — while building relationships that help move deals and initiatives forward.

Who You’ll Network With: Developers, owners, asset managers, architects, engineers, general contractors, construction managers, brokers, capital markets professionals, lenders, proptech leaders, corporate real estate executives, consultants, and public-sector stakeholders driving innovation across Austin’s commercial real estate landscape.

Why You Should Attend: Bisnow events bring together the biggest power players in the industry to help you identify opportunities, build your network, and expand your business. With the largest audience of commercial real estate professionals in the world, no one knows how to help your business more than we do.

For questions, recommendations, comments, or press inquiries, please email our event producer, Kay VanAsdale, at kay.vanasdale@bisnow.com.

To request disability-related accommodations, please contact claire.ahrens@bisnow.com no later than seven business days before the event.

Venue

Hyatt Regency Austin
208 Barton Springs Rd
Austin, TX 78704

Ballroom: Foothill Ballroom, Floor 17

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Self-Parking Garage: $15.00

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Agenda

Time	Activity
8:00 AM 9:00 AM	Breakfast & Networking
9:00 AM 9:05 AM	Bisnow Welcome
9:05 AM 9:20 AM	Austin’s AI Edge Market positioning, innovation investment, and competitive differentiation across Texas
9:25 AM 9:55 AM	How AI is Transforming CRE Development, Design & Construction From site selection and feasibility to design optimization and construction execution — practical applications, measurable ROI, and implementation challenges across the development lifecycle for developers, designers, contractors, and capital providers
10:00 AM 10:30 AM	How AI is Revolutionizing CRE Operations, Management & Performance From energy optimization and predictive maintenance to tenant experience and portfolio analytics — real outcomes owners and operators are achieving today through AI-driven building performance.
10:30 AM 11:00 AM	Closing Networking

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