In this session, we hear from Ross O’Toole, Head of Business Technology on how Optus is providing carriage to disrupt and digitalise commercial real estate. How by connecting people, devices and building IOT will transform the built world and PropTechs across APAC. In his presentation Ross will examine: 

• Examining the real 5G opportunity for landlords, agencies and tenants; how to realise them and what challenges need to be overcome over the coming years? 

• Understanding how IOT will allow you to run your building more efficiently and enhance sustainability while improving your tenant’s user experience  

• What is actually being disrupted and what are the benefits these changes will provide in terms of data and analytics and the insights gleaned into tenant experience and usage? 

• How will this information impact Recoverable Outgoings across digitalised buildings? 

• Examining broader examples from retail to Optus Stadium and to what is actually happening abroad and what can Australian landlords and building operators can learn from their experience? 

In this session, we bring together delegates in a series of 5 x 30 minute facilitated round table discussions, with leading industry experts. Join a table that most interests you and discuss the latest technology and industry trends with likeminded individuals. Coffee and networking will also start for those who do not wish to participate in the discussion groups. 

Round Table 1: Bridging the Gap: Overcoming integration challenges between PropTech and large corporates – Led by: Luke Dixon, Head of Research, AMP Capital
Round Table 2: How technology can be used to increase the utilisation and efficiency of loading docks, and reduce congestion in cities and urban destinations – Led by: Chris Mason, Chief Operating Officer, MobileDOCK
Round Table 3: Making your commercial property more sustainable doesn’t have to cost the earth. In fact, it doesn’t have to cost at all – Led by: Trent Knox, Chief Executive Officer, EP&T Global
Round Table 4: VC & Investor Insights – Led by: Stephen Macdonald, Founder, The Proptech Connection 
Round Table 5: How can the Australian property industry keep up in an ever evolving world? – Led by: Shaun Sergay, Co-Founder & CEO, eGuarantee