Eng. Husam Hammadeen is a senior Facilities and Assets Management professional with experience in the education sector across the UAE. He leads the Facilities and Assets Management Department, overseeing multiple school campuses, capital projects, maintenance operations, and sustainability initiatives.

With over 15 years of experience, he has delivered infrastructure upgrades, refurbishment programs, and energy efficiency projects, focusing on improving building performance, reducing operational costs, and ensuring safe and efficient learning environments.

He achieved LEED Gold (USGBC) for two school campuses in 2023, with three more progressing toward LEED Platinum. He has also achieved up to 50% reduction in Energy Use Intensity (EUI).

He is a committee member for school infrastructure engineering projects at the Presidential Court and contributes to sustainability strategies, including energy efficiency and lifecycle asset management aligned with green building standards in the UAE.

He has spoken at RetrofitTech Abu Dhabi, Future School Summit, and The Big 5.

He holds a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, an Executive Management Program certificate from NYUAD, and is PMP and CFM certified.

Eng. Husam Hammadeen is a senior Facilities and Assets Management professional with experience in the education sector across the UAE. He leads the Facilities and Assets Management Department, overseeing multiple school campuses, capital projects, ma... Show more

Longtime business journalist. My work at Bankrate has won awards from SABEW and the National Association of Real Estate Editors. Before joining Bankrate in 2020, I covered business, the economy and politics at the Palm Beach Post in Florida.

Longtime business journalist. My work at Bankrate has won awards from SABEW and the National Association of Real Estate Editors. Before joining Bankrate in 2020, I covered business, the economy and politics at the Palm Beach Post in Florida. Show more

Inno Interlocking is a full-service hardscaping company serving the Greater Toronto Area. We believe that a beautiful outdoor space is only as good as the foundation beneath it. While many focus only on the surface, our team prioritizes precision excavation, proper drainage, and reinforced base preparation to ensure your driveway, patio, or walkway withstands Ontario’s freeze-thaw cycles without sinking or shifting. From 3D design to final cleanup, we deliver interlocking solutions built to last so you do not have to fix them later.

Inno Interlocking is a full-service hardscaping company serving the Greater Toronto Area. We believe that a beautiful outdoor space is only as good as the foundation beneath it. While many focus only on the surface, our team prioritizes precision exc... Show more

Bharat Raj Thukral is an architect, industrial designer, worldbuilder, and founder of Dasein Lab, a multidisciplinary worldbuilding studio working across architecture, material research, circular systems, ecological futures, and experimental arts. He graduated in Architecture from CEPT University, Ahmedabad, and has professional training experience from Japan, having worked with Shigeru Ban Architects and Meglab, Tokyo. He has also been part of the Healthy Materials Lab programme at Parsons School of Design, New York, where his interests in healthy materials, climate-responsive design, and circular construction systems deepened.

Bharat’s practice bridges speculative imagination with real-world material and ecological urgencies. He is the recipient of the Saint-Gobain Transparence Grant for DebrisCrete, a hyper-local material solution developed using construction and demolition waste and agricultural residues. He also received the Nirmal Dhingra Trust Scholarship for his bamboo joinery innovation, developed through his research on assembly-based temporary structures. Through Dasein Lab, he is developing studio frameworks that connect CLI-FI worldbuilding, speculative infrastructures, biomimicry, vernacular knowledge systems, and circular material practices into tangible design propositions for climate-resilient futures.

His work has been exhibited and presented across platforms including the London Design Festival, Serendipity Arts Festival, BLR Hubba, and other cultural, ecological, and design-led contexts. Alongside his studio practice, Bharat is developing a worldbuilding curriculum that brings together architecture, climate fiction, systems thinking, storytelling, and spatial design. He also conducted India’s first Worldbuilding Hackathon at École Intuit Lab, Calcutta, positioning worldbuilding as a practical design method for imagining and prototyping futures that are contextually grounded, materially aware, and socially transformative.

Bharat Raj Thukral is an architect, industrial designer, worldbuilder, and founder of Dasein Lab, a multidisciplinary worldbuilding studio working across architecture, material research, circular systems, ecological futures, and experimental arts. He... Show more

Khaldoun Tabari is a distinguished businessman and entrepreneur whose work has impacted the Middle East's real estate and construction sectors. His leadership and vision have played a significant role in shaping the development of iconic projects in cities such as Dubai, Riyadh, and Doha.

Born on January 1, 1950, in Palestine, Tabari moved to the United States for his higher education. He graduated from the University of Colorado in 1973 with a Business Management and Engineering degree. After completing his studies, he returned to the UAE and joined his family’s business, Ranya Trading & Contracting. The company was involved in multiple industries, including construction, electro-mechanical engineering, and pharmaceuticals, giving Tabari broad knowledge and expertise.

Seeking broader professional experiences, Tabari moved to London, where he worked as Executive Director for Multiworld International, a company focused on exporting electrical materials and consumer goods. He later relocated to Saudi Arabia, working with International Marketing & Development Company (INMA), specializing in electrical and mechanical services. These international roles expanded his understanding of business operations and markets, preparing him for his entrepreneurial journey.

In the mid-1980s, Tabari founded Tathniya (TEST) Electro-Mechanical Contracting in Saudi Arabia and TEST Contracting in Dubai. His focus on quality and operational excellence helped these companies become prominent players in the construction sector. Over time, his success in contracting led him to explore real estate development, where he became involved in large-scale urban projects that have helped shape the region’s skyline.

Tabari also played a key role as Chairman of Vision Investments & Holdings Inc., a diversified investment company interested in real estate, infrastructure, and finance. Under his leadership, the company expanded its footprint across the MENA region and beyond.

Beyond his business ventures, Tabari is deeply involved in philanthropy. Through the Khaldoun Tabari Swiss Foundation, he supports initiatives focused on education, healthcare, and preserving cultural heritage, particularly for Palestinian communities. His philanthropic work underscores his commitment to making a positive impact on society.

Khaldoun Tabari’s career exemplifies the power of entrepreneurship, innovation, and a commitment to social responsibility. His contributions continue to influence the Middle East’s development and inspire future generations of business leaders.

Khaldoun Tabari is a distinguished businessman and entrepreneur whose work has impacted the Middle East's real estate and construction sectors. His leadership and vision have played a significant role in shaping the development of iconic projects in ... Show more

Per gli amici, Lucio, classe 1996, sono un informatico e un designer industriale che ha cominciato a fare impresa nel paesello dove sono nato, nel centro della mia amata Sicilia. Ho 2 partit, ehm, 2 attività di cui vado fiero, una è nell'ambito dell'artigianato, settore legno, e l'altra è un'azienda agricola. Sono un perito informatico e dopo aver iniziato gli studi al dipartimento di matematica e informatica all'università di Catania, per imprevisti o forse opportunità, non ho concluso la carriera da programmatore, ho capito che volevo fare altre cose da grande e adesso sto completando gli studi in Architettura e design industriale presso la San Raffaele Roma.
Sono una ex recluta del GDG Catania e ho fatto tanta esperienza nel mondo delle startup, partendo dal brainstorming.
Ho molte skill, ma resto umile, mi piace la musica e la pasta al forno.

Per gli amici, Lucio, classe 1996, sono un informatico e un designer industriale che ha cominciato a fare impresa nel paesello dove sono nato, nel centro della mia amata Sicilia. Ho 2 partit, ehm, 2 attività di cui vado fiero, una è nell'ambito dell'... Show more

Fikret Karajic is a multidisciplinary founder and creative operator with a 20-year journey across software, real estate, branding, and urban development. With a lifelong passion for software tech, his deep backstory involves launching viral products as a teenager seeing over 150,000+ monthly actives long before he knew what a “startup” was. That early obsession with thoughtful, user-centered design now drives Karascope, his latest venture: a product studio pioneering experience-driven software built with purpose, intention, and emotional intelligence. Positioned as a creative counter to lifeless enterprise platforms and AI tools that automate away human nuance, Karascope develops software that feels intuitive, personal, and alive. Several of its first products are actively engineered to address real challenges in St. Louis—proving that impactful technology still begins with passionate founders, not algorithms or committees.

Beyond tech, Fikret helped scale Oliver Properties from the ground up—joining as its first team member and serving in multi-disciplinary roles across marketing, leasing, construction, operations, and investment strategy. A decade later, he played a key role in growing the firm to $200M+ in assets. Today, he serves a key role in the revitalization of the Wash Ave district in Downtown St. Louis, where he drives strategic investment efforts across multifamily, retail, and office to drive the development of a new, more connected Wash Ave urban neighborhood. Whether building products or places, his mission remains the same: to design systems, stories, and spaces that empower people—and leave a lasting mark on St. Louis.

Fikret Karajic is a multidisciplinary founder and creative operator with a 20-year journey across software, real estate, branding, and urban development. With a lifelong passion for software tech, his deep backstory involves launching viral products ... Show more

Balaji Chode is a Lead Software Architect specializing in the design and deployment of cloud-native AI platforms for mission-critical domains including telecommunications, insurance, and public safety. With 19+ years of experience, he has architected distributed systems at scale using technologies such as Kubernetes, .NET Core, Java Spring Boot, Azure/AWS services, and microservice orchestration frameworks. His expertise spans from low-latency API development and security architecture to intelligent automation and regulatory compliance.

He is the creator of CERTA RFDS, an AI-powered automation platform that transforms complex RF data sheets into deployment-ready RF plumbing diagrams. The system, built with scalable microservices and edge-aware data processing, has been validated in production environments, significantly improving compliance and engineering velocity. His work bridges the intersection of cloud architecture, AI/ML rule engines, and GIS-integrated visualization for telecom design automation.

Beyond telecom, Balaji has led secure application design in the insurance domain—developing RESTful APIs and policy systems compliant with HIPAA, PCI DSS, and OWASP standards. He has built multi-cloud CI/CD pipelines, implemented zero-trust API gateways, and optimized compute-heavy workloads using event-driven patterns and asynchronous execution (Azure Functions, Kafka, Event Grid).

Balaji is a certified AWS Solutions Architect, Cloudera Developer, Microsoft Certified Professional, and a Sun Certified Java Architect. He is an active contributor to AI-infrastructure innovations with multiple U.S. and Indian patent filings. His recent research and media publications focus on AI for predictive hazard forecasting, RF automation, and medically aware navigation systems—part of a broader mission to embed intelligence into infrastructure.

As a speaker, Balaji combines practical depth with systems-level thinking, offering technical sessions on secure architecture, scalable automation, and AI-powered transformation across edge, cloud, and real-world applications.

Balaji Chode is a Lead Software Architect specializing in the design and deployment of cloud-native AI platforms for mission-critical domains including telecommunications, insurance, and public safety. With 19+ years of experience, he has architected... Show more

Mattia Santi is an Architect and Engineer with extensive experience in Architecture, Real Estate and Design. He is Co-Founder and Director at SASI Studio. He previously worked as Senior Architect at Zaha Hadid Architects, after having worked at Robofold, Farshid Moussavi Architects, Alvisi Kirimoto & Partners and SPSK. Mattia holds a MArch in Architecture and Urbanism (DRL) from the Architectural Association and a MEng in Architectural Engineering with honours from University of Rome Tor Vergata. He also completed the course of Commercial Real Estate Analysis and Investment at the MIT School of Architecture and Planning. He is also tutor at the Architectural Association, Part III Architect registered at RIBA and ARB and registered Engineer at OdIR.

Mattia Santi is an Architect and Engineer with extensive experience in Architecture, Real Estate and Design. He is Co-Founder and Director at SASI Studio. He previously worked as Senior Architect at Zaha Hadid Architects, after having worked at Robof... Show more

Antwon Davis is a multi-disciplinary businessman, consultant, keynote speaker, and successful serial entrepreneur with business ventures in real estate, technology, music, marketing, and other investments such as stocks and cryptocurrencies. He has built brands, created business models, and developed strategy and systems for various clients around the country such as TV One, Slutty Vegan, City of East Point, GA, UPtv, UP Faith & Family, aspireTV, Morehouse College, FAMU, The King Center, and many others.

As a Digital Transformation expert and Market Differentiation strategist with a career spanning over 15 years, Antwon has dedicated his life to helping businesses and individuals embrace the future of business, technology, and human potential. As the Founder and Managing Partner of 4THPARK®, a digital intelligence company, Antwon is on a mission to awaken possibility—leveraging innovative strategies to position his clients at the forefront of their industries.

Antwon also serves as the Managing Partner at 4TH&AVE™, a real estate solutions company & investment group specializing in real estate acquisition, marketing, and management. He serves as the Managing Partner at Enclave Coliving™, a coliving company that provides mid-term and long-term stays to working professionals and college students. He founded a tech company in 2015 called Spendefy™, a digital platform that makes it easy for consumers to discover amazing black-owned businesses in their city. And he is a new Co-Founder of SMG™, a music agency for independent artists. He built his first Internet business at the age of 21 while attending college at Georgia State University. For more than 15 years, he has coached and consulted over 100 clients, companies, and organizations around the United States.

With a relentless desire to manifest a different tomorrow, Antwon has made it his personal mission to spend his life Awakening Possibility in himself and in others. His journey is one of grit, ingenuity, and a passion for human advancement, particularly in business and technology sectors where Black representation is rare but essential. Whether consulting on complex business systems, facilitating transformative workshops, or inspiring audiences as a speaker, Antwon brings authenticity, clarity, and solutions, making him one of the most dynamic emerging thought leaders of our time.

Antwon Davis is a multi-disciplinary businessman, consultant, keynote speaker, and successful serial entrepreneur with business ventures in real estate, technology, music, marketing, and other investments such as stocks and cryptocurrencies. He has b... Show more

Jessilyn Persson is a wealth coach, speaker, and author who specializes in helping high-achieving couples and women take control of their financial futures. After overcoming burnout and workplace challenges, Jessilyn and her husband built a successful real estate business, transforming their financial journey into a life of freedom and abundance. Now, she shares her expertise through engaging keynotes, offering practical strategies for aligning wealth goals, strengthening relationships, and creating financial independence.

With over two decades of experience in the corporate and public sectors, Jessilyn empowers her audiences to shift their mindsets, embrace the power of choice, and build a wealth strategy that works for their unique goals. Her inspiring talks provide actionable steps for achieving financial freedom, reducing stress, and designing a life by choice—not by chance.

Jessilyn Persson is a wealth coach, speaker, and author who specializes in helping high-achieving couples and women take control of their financial futures. After overcoming burnout and workplace challenges, Jessilyn and her husband built a successfu... Show more

Tony Lopes is a first-generation American, CEO of Dirty Boots Capital, real estate professional, best-selling author, coach, and speaker. He earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA from UMass. He worked in the defense industry for 19 years managing multi-million dollar programs while simultaneously building a portfolio of residential income properties. His investments, coupled with his understanding of markets and economics allowed him to retire at age 44. What really drives Tony is sharing his knowledge and experience so that others can achieve financial independence and enjoy the same level of freedom he does.

Tony Lopes is a first-generation American, CEO of Dirty Boots Capital, real estate professional, best-selling author, coach, and speaker. He earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA from UMass. He worked in the defense industry for 19 years m... Show more

After winning the prestigious Dept. of Defense SMART Scholarship as a college freshman and graduating Magna Cum Laude from Boise State University, Donato moved to St. Louis to work as an Analyst with top U.S. Intelligence Agencies.

Since 2021, Donato has accrued over 375+ units and $35M in real estate via strategic partnerships and adding value in the acquisition phase. During which, he cut his teeth via renovating his own four-unit property and learning the power of real estate and being a young landlord.

Finally, he founded his real estate SaaS company, BrightInvestor, which helps investors and agents find great deals in great areas. 150M+ properties nationwide with powerful market data combined into instant property reports has helped thousands of real estate pros in their lead gen and analysis.

Donato's spoken by invitation at Penn State University; Iowa State University; multifamily workshops in Arizona, Texas, Nevada, and Florida; local real estate investor's association (REIAs), and dozens of podcasts in the real estate and tech space.

Most recently, Donato represented BrightInvestor on Season 16 of The Blox, Wes Bergmann's edutainment game show, and won "Most Investable" alongside a Top 3 Finish.

Donato is pursuing additional speaking opportunities in the business, tech start-up, leadership, real estate, and youth coaching spaces.

After winning the prestigious Dept. of Defense SMART Scholarship as a college freshman and graduating Magna Cum Laude from Boise State University, Donato moved to St. Louis to work as an Analyst with top U.S. Intelligence Agencies. Since 2021, Do... Show more

Haggai Dror brings over 15 years of hands-on experience in American infrastructure development, holding key positions such as Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Shikun & Binui Group. With a focus on change management, Haggai has successfully led executive committees and managed multimillion-dollar projects, navigating diverse cultural dynamics and achieving collective goals. Notable projects under Haggai's leadership include the PA Major Bridges P3 and Fargo-Moorhead Diversion Project P3. As Managing Director at S&B USA eMobility, Haggai played a pivotal role in establishing a division, showcasing adaptability and a forward-thinking approach. Whether overseeing project integration or spearheading innovative initiatives, Haggai's career underscores a commitment to effective change management and successful outcomes in the dynamic infrastructure development landscape.

Haggai Dror brings over 15 years of hands-on experience in American infrastructure development, holding key positions such as Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Shikun & Binui Group. With a focus on change management, Haggai has su... Show more

An entrepreneur with a main focus on business expansion, establishing market positions and developing cutting-edge and environmentally friendly materials. I help construction professionals not only in the selection of materials, but also in the search for effective solutions.

With over a decade of experience in architecture and design, a significant part of my career has been dedicated to technical specification, contributing to notable national and international projects that have achieved LEED and WELL certifications for sustainable construction and well-being.

As the founder of Mood Design, I seek innovation and technology through sustainability.
Our focus is to bring the best solutions in the world for exteriors (facades).

In 2023, we launched the world's first table that captures carbon during the largest design fair in the world, marking a pioneering feat in Brazilian technology. The Ópera table, inaugurated at Milan Design Week, incorporates design elements inspired by the architectural landscape of Curitiba. The capital of Paraná in the 1990s, paying homage to its parks, public spaces and innovative urban language. The inspiration was the city of Curitiba as that was where I grew up and lived my whole life.

The table's design is also inspired by Roman architectural aesthetics, mixing modernity with antiquity and presenting a fusion of local and global influences.

The Ópera table features Active®, an ultra-compact coating (6 mm thick) with advanced technological attributes, with emphasis on carbon capture.

This unique coating, applied to the table surface, effectively removes pollutants and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from the surrounding air through a photocatalytic process, facilitated by ambient light and humidity.

Additionally, Active® offers antibacterial and antiviral properties, including 99% efficacy against SARS-CoV-2, along with anti-odor and self-cleaning capabilities. It has several international certifications, including ISO and LEED, and contributes to 11 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

We presented at the "Innovation for Living" exhibition, organized by Designtech in collaboration with Isola Design District and Designwanted, held in "La Cattedrale" (Via Mario Pannunzio, 3) in Certosa. The exhibition, curated by renowned design firm Pinininfarina, highlighted innovative solutions for contemporary living.

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An entrepreneur with a main focus on business expansion, establishing market positions and developing cutting-edge and environmentally friendly materials. I help construction professionals not only in the selection of materials, but also in the searc... Show more

With over two decades of software industry experience, I am committed to designing systems that help people live fulfilled, meaningful lives with access to the basic human needs of physical health and psychological safety. Over the years, I have come to believe that architecture is as much an organizational as a technical exercise and therefore must not only strive to be efficient but humane.

With over two decades of software industry experience, I am committed to designing systems that help people live fulfilled, meaningful lives with access to the basic human needs of physical health and psychological safety. Over the years, I have come... Show more

Dr. Ayse Glass has a doctorate in architecture, her specialty is acoustics, as well as algorithmic and generative design. After studying architecture, she completed her Master's degree in building physics and materials science with a focus on concert hall acoustics. She received her doctorate in construction technology. She developed a design method and an interactive simulation program, together with a computer scientist. Part of the work was to analyze the generated data for design optimization. She is also a practicing architect with buildings in Istanbul, Italy, Azerbaijan, Iraq, Turkmenistan, and Libya. She is currently researching in the field of synthetic data generation and smart city use cases for the project "Platform Data Fusion Generator - DaFne". She is interested in music, for example with performances at the Thalia Theater as a musician.

Dr. Ayse Glass has a doctorate in architecture, her specialty is acoustics, as well as algorithmic and generative design. After studying architecture, she completed her Master's degree in building physics and materials science with a focus on concert... Show more

Joba Adejumo is a seasoned business and technology professional with a passion for innovation and growth. He holds several educational certificates, including a Professional Certificate in Project Management from the Metropolitan School of Business & Management, UK, and certificates in Design Thinking for Innovation and Business Communication from the Darden School of Business, University of Virginia, and University of Colorado Boulder respectively. Joba is also a graduate of the prestigious Venture in Management Program at the Lagos Business School.

Joba is a versatile entrepreneur who has founded several successful businesses within the property sector. His current venture is CovarkXR, a proptech startup building the property metaverse with a mission to provide individuals access to spaces that give them a sense of meaning and purpose. In addition to his business exploits, Joba is an active member of the Product Marketing Alliance, a community of professionals dedicated to sharing knowledge and best practices in product marketing.

With his extensive experience in business, coupled with his passion for innovation and growth, Joba is well-positioned to offer valuable insights on the intersection of technology, marketing, and business.

Joba Adejumo is a seasoned business and technology professional with a passion for innovation and growth. He holds several educational certificates, including a Professional Certificate in Project Management from the Metropolitan School of Business &... Show more

Tyler has worked in IT from the Datacenter, to Operations, to Automation Development since 2011. In the middle of Covid Tyler thought it would be a good idea so start his own Real Estate Investment business, and learned more than he wanted about Sales, Marketing, and how shockingly lacking the Real Estate Investment space is regarding Tech in general.

Tyler has worked in IT from the Datacenter, to Operations, to Automation Development since 2011. In the middle of Covid Tyler thought it would be a good idea so start his own Real Estate Investment business, and learned more than he wanted about Sal... Show more

With over 20 years of experience studying and working as an architect, interior designer, and architectural manager, Aleksandra is passionate about the potential for biophilic and eco-design as a force to improve human well-being in alignment with nature.
Alexandra is a charted architect (ARB registered, recognized in the UK and the EU) and leads architectural design and management for major sustainable residential, public sector, and commercial developments.

Always an innovator and entrepreneur, Alexandra ran her own successful interior design consultancy for seven years before taking on the leadership of large-scale international projects, coordinating delivery across design disciplines, and working with architects, designers, and consultants at all stages of the project lifecycle. Certified in project management foundations, biophilic design, Aleksandra brings inspiration, vision, research, and pragmatic, hands-on experience to her work.

Passionate about creating alternative ways of living and currently involved in an eco-village project.

With over 20 years of experience studying and working as an architect, interior designer, and architectural manager, Aleksandra is passionate about the potential for biophilic and eco-design as a force to improve human well-being in alignment with na... Show more

Mark has worked in data and analytics since 2008 and is currently Director of Data Science at the high-end NYC real estate brokerage The Agency

Previously Mark was Senior Director, Analytics & Data at Homie, and Director of Business Intelligence & Data Science at USANA Health Sciences.

He has a bachelor's degree in economics with a math minor from BYU, an MBA from the University of Utah, and a master of applied statistics from Penn State.

Mark has worked in data and analytics since 2008 and is currently Director of Data Science at the high-end NYC real estate brokerage The Agency Previously Mark was Senior Director, Analytics & Data at Homie, and Director of Business Intelligence &... Show more

As an experienced architectural, interior, and graphic designer in St. Louis, Kelsey Jordan’s visions for the future of architecture strongly involve embedded ideologies on designing for equity in education and diversity in the built environment. Through research and practice she has been able to understand how health and wellness can be implemented to effect positive change within communities that face multifaceted issues like obesity, food deserts, poverty, educational attainment, and systemic racism in educational environments. Her first pragmatic approach to wellness in education was due to the dynamics between poverty, food deserts, obesity, and poor graduation rates plaguing Mississippi - the worst of any state at the time. Through interdisciplinary research, she designed a curriculum and educational facility in Mississippi which incorporated agriculture curriculum, which yielded enough produce to combat food scarcity for these students and their families, along with passive, evidence-based design strategies associated with higher graduation rates and mentally and physically healthier lifestyles. Due to the educational facility’s design excellence, the community can confront multifaceted issues through design. Currently as an architectural designer, Jordan utilizes her passion for design equity to create stimulating future-focused learning environments. She seeks to continuously advocate for design in terms of wellness, equity, diversity & inclusion, and finds joy in situations where she can participate as an advocate for clients and community. Serving as chair for and on various organizations, she works directly with underrepresented students to teach life skills through architecture to help drive future equality and stability. Recently she has been featured on Beyond the Built Environment as a diverse designer representing diverse designers in Missouri.

As an experienced architectural, interior, and graphic designer in St. Louis, Kelsey Jordan’s visions for the future of architecture strongly involve embedded ideologies on designing for equity in education and diversity in the built environment. Thr... Show more

Akira is a Venezuelan architect, Project Management Specialist, Certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB), Agile Coach certified, Scrum Master (CSM), Management 3.0 Licensed Facilitator and as Certified Facilitator of LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY™ Method and Materials.

With extensive years of experience executing and leading projects in the sectors of Construction, Telecommunications, IT, and Banking. Currently works in Globant as a Project Manager/Scrum Master working with agile teams to deliver value to the clients. In addition to her actual role, she is a trainer of Project Management, Agile Methods, and Management 3.0 practices.

Also, she participates actively in the development of the profession of Project Management being an international speaker and university professor of postgraduate of the diploma in Project Management of the PUCV (Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso, Chile).

Specialties: Architectural design, Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB), PMO Management, Portfolio Management, Knowledge and practice on Agile Methodologies like Scrum, Kanban and Lean, Change Management, Facilitation, Management 3.0.

Akira is a Venezuelan architect, Project Management Specialist, Certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB), Agile Coach certified, Scrum Master (CSM), Management 3.0 Licensed Facilitator and as Certified Facilitator... Show more

Monika Proffitt is a professional speaker, author, and serial entrepreneur working a the nexus of real estate, fintech and social impact. She is the Founder of Rise Housing, a real estate company that leverages blockchain technology to create access to equity for everyday investors while bringing liquidity to real estate asset owners.

She has spoken at numerous universities and conferences throughout the US, Europe and Asia on topics ranging from the future of money, sustainability in business, blockchain for social good, and the value of cultural capital in real estate appreciation.

Monika Proffitt is a professional speaker, author, and serial entrepreneur working a the nexus of real estate, fintech and social impact. She is the Founder of Rise Housing, a real estate company that leverages blockchain technology to create access ... Show more

Douglas J. Beck is a nationally recognized speaker, entrepreneur, and business growth strategist. After nearly a decade leading technology and
procurement teams at Johnson & Johnson, Douglas made the leap to entrepreneurship and built JDL Ventures into a national real estate investment
and advisory firm. He has completed hundreds of transactions and facilitated over $120M in private lending deals. Douglas is the author of Scale with
Purpose: The Service Entrepreneur's Guide to Intentional Growth, which provides a data-driven framework for scaling service businesses beyond the
common 8–12 employee bottleneck. Through The Growth Collective, he coaches entrepreneurs and investors across the country on deal-making,
capital strategy, and sustainable growth.

Douglas J. Beck is a nationally recognized speaker, entrepreneur, and business growth strategist. After nearly a decade leading technology and procurement teams at Johnson & Johnson, Douglas made the leap to entrepreneurship and built JDL Ventures i... Show more

Jeff Ostrowski covers the U.S. housing market and residential mortgages for Bankrate. Before joining Bankrate in 2020, he was a reporter at the Palm Beach Post in Florida. His stories have won awards from the National Association of Real Estate Editors and the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing.

Jeff Ostrowski covers the U.S. housing market and residential mortgages for Bankrate. Before joining Bankrate in 2020, he was a reporter at the Palm Beach Post in Florida. His stories have won awards from the National Association of Real Estate Edito... Show more

Founder of UnitHub (https://unithub.ai), an AI-powered property management platform that helps landlords and property managers streamline operations through intelligent automation. Speaks on topics including AI in real estate, property management technology, and building SaaS products for the rental industry.

Founder of UnitHub (https://unithub.ai), an AI-powered property management platform that helps landlords and property managers streamline operations through intelligent automation. Speaks on topics including AI in real estate, property management tec... Show more

Hemraj Parate, PMP is a civil engineer and transportation infrastructure expert with over 12 years of experience managing and estimating large-scale roadway and bridge projects across Texas. He currently serves as an Estimator at James Construction (a Primoris company), where he leads competitive bids for high-value TxDOT and County projects.

Hemraj holds dual Master’s degrees in Civil Engineering and Project Management. He is also an active researcher, having published peer-reviewed papers on infrastructure funding equity, digital quantity take-off methods, and environmental risk management. His work integrates practical field expertise with data-driven analysis, helping bridge the gap between construction practice and academic insight.

In addition to his technical contributions, Hemraj promotes STEM excellence as a volunteer judge for Technovation Girls and serves on the organizing committee of the Future City Houston competition. He is actively building a globally recognized profile through scholarly publication, peer review, and professional engagement, with a strong focus on advancing cost estimation, transportation planning, and sustainable infrastructure development.

Hemraj Parate, PMP is a civil engineer and transportation infrastructure expert with over 12 years of experience managing and estimating large-scale roadway and bridge projects across Texas. He currently serves as an Estimator at James Construction (... Show more

Max is the co-founder of AssetCut, a B2B tokenization platform powering compliant digital asset infrastructure across real estate, commodities, and data. With over a decade of experience in fintech and Web3, he works directly with regulators, developers, and family offices to deploy real-world tokenization systems across the GCC, Europe, and Asia.

Max is the co-founder of AssetCut, a B2B tokenization platform powering compliant digital asset infrastructure across real estate, commodities, and data. With over a decade of experience in fintech and Web3, he works directly with regulators, develop... Show more

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