CREtech - Innovation in the Built World

Building a Better Future: A preview of our Sustainability Summit Featuring Event Co-Chairs, Lindsay Baker & Brendan Wallace Tuesday, September 22, 2020, 2 pm From smart buildings to smart cities, two of the most influential and important voices in the world of real estate sustainability will discuss how the real estate industry can take the lead in “Building A Better Future”. Lindsay Baker, Sustainability Consultant for the CREtech Global Innovation Consulting Practice and Brendan Wallace, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Fifth Wall, are serving as the Co-Chairs for CREtech’s upcoming Reimagining Real Estate Sustainability Summit, Part 1 focused on US Perspectives on September 29 - October 1. The virtual event will feature the leading CEO’s, corporate sustainability leaders, investors, politicians and thought-leaders, as well as real estate and tech professionals who are in the front lines of the important movement to create healthier, safer buildings and cities throughout the built world. In this webinar, led by Steve Weikal, Head of Industry Relations for the MIT Center for Real Estate, Lindsay and Brendan will discuss the main themes of the Summit as well as which world-class speakers they are looking forward to hearing from.

15 Sep

Event: September Virtual Demo Day

Register for our September 15 Virtual Demo Day Tune in to our live Virtual Demo Day on Tuesday, September 15 to experience demos from the most innovative tech companies in commercial real estate. Virtual Demo Day is the best way to discover startups that you need to know about without leaving your desk. Plus, it's FREE! Register now. Present at Virtual Demo Day Want to demo your product at CREtech's next Virtual Demo Day? Click here to apply and learn more.

27 Oct

Event: October Virtual Demo Day

Register for our October 27 Virtual Demo Day Tune in to our live Virtual Demo Day on Tuesday, October 27 to experience demos from the most innovative tech companies in commercial real estate. Virtual Demo Day is the best way to discover startups that you need to know about without leaving your desk. Plus, it's FREE! Register now. Present at Virtual Demo Day Want to demo your product at CREtech's next Virtual Demo Day? Click here to apply and learn more.

21 - 23 Oct

Event: CREtech Match: Networking Event

This first-of-its-kind networking only event will suggest the best connections for you to meet based on your profile and your schedule. Along with recommended matches to connect with, you’ll have access to browse through the full attendee list, chat through the platform, and set 1:1 video calls with connections of your choice. Growing your network with the right people has never been easier!

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Orchard real estate platform raises $69 million Series C led by Revolution Growth
TechCrunch 9/10/20
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