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Chicago Innovate Tech  seeks to bring and create a pipeline of innovation, research, and start-ups with focus on solving and promoting innovation in the architecture, engineering, construction and operation industry (AECO).

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murali selvaraj

Principal, Chief Information Officer at Perkins+Wil

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explore how property technology, or proptech, has evolved in recent years and how it is impacting urban design and development. As more people work from home and demand flexible and affordable living spaces, proptech offers innovative solutions that combine urban analytics, digital design systems and modular construction. You will learn from industry experts who are leading the way in creating smart, sustainable and equitable cities.

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Kyle Vansice

Co-Founder, Cedar

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Nick Lucius

Chief Technology Officer for the City of Chicago’s Office of the Mayor

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Jenny Song

Principal at Navitas Capital

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Ivo van Breukelen

Managing Partner of The Proptech Connection (US / Euro).

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Construction technology is a rapidly evolving field that encompasses advanced materials, computer vision, AR/VR, and new coordination software packages.  You will hear from leading figures in the industry who will share their insights and experiences with these innovative technologies

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Shelley Finnigan, SE

Director Master of Science in Executive Management for Design and Construction at Northwestern University

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Ron Shvartsman

VP, Head of Innovation at Radius Track

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Phil Lazarus

Head of VDC, Americas Lendlease

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Eric Guenther, SE

Principal | Co-Founder |Interstice

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María Laguarda-Mallo

Project Director at VIATechnik, LLC

AFTERNOON KICKOFF 2:00:00 PM

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Al Fisher

Head of Computational Development at Buro Happold

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With ever-evolving technology in the architecture, engineering, and construction field, it is important to develop processes and guidelines that can help our practices innovate and stay ahead of the curve. Our panel of experts in the AECO field will explore the ever-changing landscape of technology through case studies that demonstrate how they have adjusted to new trends in technology.

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Bruno Silva

Architect | 3DCP

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Greg Schleusner AIA

Director of Design Technology HOK

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Yash Mehta

Founder Defining Humanity

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Maria Yablonina

Assistant Professor Daneils Univ. of Toronto

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current trends in large language models and advanced computer vision have made it possible for practices within the AECO industry to implement at scale products and research that can help and save time during the early stages of design. You will hear from leading figures in the industry who will share their insights and experiences with these innovative technologies. 

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Leland Jobson

Senior Software Engineer at NVIDIA

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Stet Sanborn, AIA CPHC

Vice President - Mechanical Discipline - Performance, Analytics, Climate Impact - SmithGroup

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Nathan Miller

CEO, Digital Transformation Specialist - Proving Ground

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Matias del Campo

Architecture and AI expert. Director AR2IL - Architecture and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory at Taubman College of Architecture + Urban Planning, University of Michigan

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Seyedomid Sajedi

Senior AI/ML Engineer | PhD - CORE Studio

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