Emerging Technologies in Real Estate and Finance
The Breslin Center for Real Estate Studies and
Hofstra University's Frank G. Zarb School of Business present
Emerging Technologies in Real Estate and Finance
The purpose of this conference is to examine the trends in emerging technologies and how they impact decisions for investments.
Wednesday, April 14 | Noon-2 p.m. ET | Held Via Zoom
Registration is required.
Registrants will be emailed a link to the Zoom session prior to the event.
For questions or more information about the conference, email breslin@hofstra.edu.
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Conference Directors
Dr. Ehsan Nikbakht |
![]() | Dr. Andrew Spieler |
![]() | Professor Ashira Ostrow |
CONFERENCE AGENDA Noon | Welcoming Remarks | |
![]() | 12:10 p.m. | Introduction of Keynote Speaker Dr. Janet Lenaghan |
![]() | Keynote Speaker Jeffrey S. Katz Mr. Katz joined the IBM Academy of Technology in 2010 and the Industry Academy in 2018. His professional background is in Scientific and Engineering computing. Mr. Katz has extensive experience with real-time systems and process control; electronics, especially radio frequency communication; power systems, especially electric power production; robotics; Critical Infrastructure Security; remote monitoring and diagnostics. Read more. |
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Professor Hugo Benedetti researches the asset pricing implications for evolving financial instruments that implement blockchain-enabled technologies. His work has been published in a wide variety of journals. He is also a co-founder at BlockInStrat, a leading blockchain innovation and strategy consulting company. Read more. |
![]() | Joshua Harris Vice President, Strategy, Skanska USA Commercial Development Dr. Joshua Harris serves as the Vice President of Strategy for Skanska USA Commercial Development, a leading developer of high-rise office, multifamily, and mixed-used projects in urban cores nationwide. As Vice President of Strategy, Dr. Harris coordinates all business planning, market analysis and research initiatives. Read more. |
| Alim Khamisa |
![]() | Joel Simkins Managing Director- Head of Gaming & Leisure Investment Banking, Truist Joel Simkins is an experienced managing director with a demonstrated history of working in the investment banking industry. He is skilled in equity research, portfolio management, the gaming Industry, theme parks, and hedge funds. Read more. |
2 p.m | Closing Remarks |
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
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Location:
Maurice A. Deane School of LawHofstra University
Hempstead, NY 11549
USA
Contact:
Laura FetterWebsite: Click to Visit
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