Kaushik Mani is the Director of Amazon Key. After founding Amazon Key's devices business, he scaled it to be one of Amazon's largest property technology businesses. Kaushik holds 15+ patents and has invented numerous technologies over the last 10+years. He joined Amazon as part of an acqui-hire deal to evaluate integration opportunities of his latest home invention - a gift-wrapping robot. Today, Kaushik’s organization builds disruptive access and secure delivery devices, software, and services for residential and commercial properties. In January 2020, Amazon Key’s technology was recognized as the Best Smart Security Product at CES. Amazon Key enables on-time and reliable deliveries to over 15MM locations across 10 countries. Kaushik and his team work with the top real estate and operations executives around the world to solve their access and secure delivery challenges, increase operational efficiency, and improve their customer experience. Kaushik regularly speaks to global audiences of technologists and holds a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Manipal Institute of Technology and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University.

Aaron specializes in building high-performing teams to launch and grow new technology products. He was a cofounder of Citymaps, which was acquired by TripAdvisor in 2016, and is an investor in Reddit, Button, Omaze, Henry The Dentist, Parallel Wireless, Clear Ballot, Pinata, and FilmRise. He is an angel investor, board member, advisor, author, and a results-oriented technology executive with extensive experience at startups, growth-stage, and publicly traded companies. Aaron holds an MBA from Harvard.

Pratik Dhebri leads Product Management at AvalonBay Communities to reimagine our operating model and build streamlined and personalized customer experiences. Before AvalonBay, Pratik was Vice President of Products at CBRE creating innovative products for owners, investors, and occupiers. Before CBRE, Pratik led efforts for Artificial Intelligence (AI) at Veritone (startup to IPO) and Polaris Wireless. Pratik has an MBA from UCLA’s Anderson School of Management and an MS from Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). He has six granted USPTO patents.

Kara Heermans, SVP, Product Management & UEX, SONIFI Solutions

Francisco Moreno, AVP MDU Product, Calix

Kyle Johnson, Director, Smart Building Technology, Greystar

Robert loves application of technology to deliver a stronger customer experience, drive operational efficiency or solve a market specific need. With more than 20 years of security industry experience, Robert has focused on technology partnerships, business development and security policy. As the Go-to-Market leader of Allegion’s Zentra Access Solutions business unit, he brings a unique perspective and understanding of the role technology plays in delivering a seamless experience in multifamily for owners, developers, property managers and residents. Robert has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Virginia Tech. He has been featured in Security Sales & Integrator (SSI), A&S International and Security System News, where he was chosen as a “20 under 40” honoree in 2013. Most recently, Robert was recognized by Globe St as a 2023 Multifamily Influencer.

Paul Spinella, National Account Manager, ASSA ABLOY Group

Dan is a loving husband and father, and a serial entrepreneur with experience in all aspects of running and growing capital-intensive businesses from startup to cash flow positive. He is a dynamic, results-oriented leader with a strong record in growing technology-related businesses. Dan’s expertise lies in customer service, strategic planning, IT management, software development and deployment, in addition to cost management, business development, contract negotiation and digital advertising. Dan understands the entire tech stack from networking, to hardware and software and has been involved in the tech and computer industry since 1980 and involved in wired networking for almost 40 years. Dan began developing websites and online applications in 1994 and launched his ISP in 1996. He was a pioneer in WiFi having built massive indoor and outdoor WiFi deployments as early as 2004 and also a pioneer deploying commercial pre-wifi wireless networking technologies since 1998 when he launched one of the world's first WISPs using FWA. In 2000, Dan deployed high speed internet to his first MDU client, over 24 years ago. Today, DojoNetworks is one of the leading ManagedWiFi providers for MDUs nationwide with 100% customer retention over a 24 year period. Dan's focus is on delivering very high-quality fiber backed Internet and ManagedWiFi as an amenity to Multi-Dwelling housing. Dan also sits on multiple boards of a variety of businesses from mature to startups.

Theresa Kaiser-White, CPM® Vice President Asset Management Ms. Kaiser-White’s more than 30 years of multifamily experience is foundational for her role as VP of Asset Management at Willow Bridge Property Company. Theresa provides executive-level, strategic support, and oversight for Willow Bridge’s largest institutional portfolios nationally. Theresa serves as an asset management liaison, collaborating closely with key partners and regional teams to ensure the highest level of service and support across Willow Bridge’s management platform. Theresa is responsible for planning and implementation of management best practices and works closely with executive leadership, risk management, leaning, marketing, talent, systems, legal, and auditing departments on special projects, and task force initiatives. Theresa’s ability to provide operational expertise and support across the management platform is instrumental to Willow Bridge’s partnership growth and success. Theresa most recently, also held responsibilities leading national procurement efforts at Willow Bridge Property Company. Her strategic emphasis on procurement benefited Willow Bridge Property Company and their partners through reduced risk exposure, continuous innovation in technology, consistency in process, quality control and competitive pricing through robust vendor partnerships. Consistent evaluation of national purchase platforms ensured the best quality, value, and ROI always for Willow Bridge clients, partners, and residents. Theresa is a graduate from The University of Texas at Dallas with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, with emphasis in Management. Theresa holds the CPM® designation through the Institute of Real Estate Management as well as a CCIM® designation through the CCIM Institute.