11:30: Lunch, catered by Mazzone Hospitality.

12:30: Disruptive Real Estate Tech: Innovation + Technology. (Calandra Cruickshank, CEO, Statebook International) In an age of rapid, tech-driven, cultural change, the traditional “brick and mortar" perception of real estate is out of date. Corporate expectations of the built environment have evolved, as have their expectations of their brokers. Transactions must be efficient, objective and data-driven, with a focus on talent availability. Spaces are required to be flexible and hip, while providing sophisticated data and analytics to help maximize utilization and engagement. In parallel, Smart Cities technologies are beginning to tangibly impact quality of life, public transportation and where companies locate, reinvigorating local economies. During this session, we'll speed through some of the new technologies impacting real estate and economic development and discuss how realtors and economic development leaders are collaborating to capitalize on and support disruptive technologies to support investors' needs and increase development in their communities.

Collaboration: EDOs and Brokers. (Ryan Silva, ED, NYSED and Calandra Cruickshank) Ryan and Calandra will lead a discussion focusing on the importance of real estate working hand in glove with economic development organizations, particularly at the ground level. Because there generally isn’t a single entry point when a business is looking to startup, expand, or relocate into an area, it is critical that those potential entry points (EDOs, brokers, chambers of commerce, local municipal offices) all have an active an open line of communication. Ryan and Calandra are going to focus on some best practices and examples of building the right team to share information about rates, target industries, salary ranges, incentives, etc.

SIOR Chapter Members: A chapter member meeting (members only) will begin after the speaker series.

SIOR Upstate NY Chapter - Fall Program