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Technology & Innovation

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Nareit’s John Jones Named to the Board of Directors of the U.S. PropTech Council

As a member of the USPC Board, Jones will contribute a perspective grounded in REITs and publicly traded real estate, where innovation and capital are reshaping ownership, financing, and operations.

04/14/2026
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KPMG’s James Gardner Highlights AI’s Document Intelligence Benefits for REITs

Gardner says REITs can now extract insights from leases and other unstructured data sources that were previously difficult to analyze.

04/08/2026
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Nareit’s John Jones Discusses the Latest in Housing Technology at SXSW

At PropTech House during SXSW in Austin, Texas, industry leaders, investors, innovators, and thought leaders convened to examine how technology is reshaping the built environment and redefining the future of real estate.

03/20/2026
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Green Street’s Michael Knott Says REITs Faring Well in 2026 Amid Market Cross Currents

Knott sees REIT earnings growth becoming increasingly Important to Investors.

03/05/2026
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Quantum Computing Emerging as Next Demand Layer for Data Centers

Quantum computing is moving out of the lab and into the commercial realm.

02/27/2026
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Yardi Sees Client Shift Toward Fully Integrated Platforms for Better Data Accuracy

Todd Huebsch says automation and AI are reshaping daily operations across property types.

01/21/2026
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AI Poised to be a “Force Multiplier” in REIT IR Strategies

Investor relations teams look for ways to harness the power of AI tools to better communicate and engage with their investor base.

12/04/2025
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Top-Level Domain Registry .reit Marks 10-Year Anniversary

There are 80 active .reit domains used by REITs all over the world today.

11/14/2025
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Webinar: REITs Are Still Early in AI Adoption, but Poised to Move Fast

RSM leaders briefed Nareit members on how AI is shifting from experimentation to enterprise strategy, emphasizing that REITs can gain an edge by aligning AI with tenant experience, investor reporting, data readiness, and responsible governance.

11/10/2025
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Deloitte’s Brian Ruben Says Tech Fluency Among Key Requirements for REIT Boards

Ruben also discussed the importance of continuous improvement in governance practices to adapt to changing risks and opportunities.

10/16/2025
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REITs and AI: How to Evaluate AI Pilots, Partnerships & Capabilities

Tech innovation expert Earnest Sweat looks at questions REIT leaders should ask before launching AI initiatives.

08/28/2025
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REITs and AI: How to Integrate AI into Existing Workflows

Tech innovation expert Earnest Sweat examines real world applications for AI and REITs.

08/07/2025
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