Tuesday, May 12: Day OneTuesday, 12 May 2026

This session uses a fast, two-part roundtable format: attendees will spend 20 minutes at one table, then switch to the second, allowing for deeper, niche discussions guided by experts.

4:45 - 5:05PM ESG for CFOs & COOs

• Defining ownership of ESG and aligning organizational structure
• Using ESG integration to drive long‑term business value
• Key KPIs, reporting frameworks, and measurement strategies
• Effective communication of ESG initiatives internally & externally
• Benchmarking approaches to improve ESG performance
• COO’s role in operationalizing sustainability
• Tools and technologies that mitigate climate‑ and transition‑related financial/operational risks as energy and utility costs remain elevated
• How can sustainability help CFOs identify hidden risks early and signal to investors that the company is well managed?

Moderators:
Debbie Biddle-Castillo – Risk Advisory & ESG Principal – Baker Tilly
Devin Saylor – Head of Sustainability – IDS Real Estate Group

5:10 PM – 5:30 PM: Tech That Moves the Needle

• Balancing in‑house technology vs. outsourced solutions
• Fund admin platforms delivering real ROI today
• Integrating legacy BI tools without operational disruption
• Using automation and analytics to improve NOI and efficiency
• Emerging revenue opportunities through tech innovation
• Best practices for implementation, team training, and managing compliance risk
• Lessons from early adopters on integration and measurable results

Moderators:
Mike Sebastian - Industry Principal & Director, Investment Management – AppFolio
Miles Hector – Solutions Engineer – Agora Real
Ingrid Lee – Head of Transformation – CIM Group