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ASCEND 2022 will be a parade of progress, highlighting the technologies, methodologies and applications that have changed the way we design and build.

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On Thursday, June 16th, join leaders and visionaries from all sectors of the building industry to hear about the latest advancements in building innovation and technology, and what lies ahead. 


If you have questions or would like additional information, please contact Alanna Draudt at adraudt@buildingcongress.com.

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Moderator

Gunnar
Hubbard,
FAIA, LEED® Fellow

Principal and Sustainability
Practice Leader

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Panelist

Carlos Cerezo Davila, Ph.D.

Environmental Design Director

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Panelist

Joseph 
Lauro,
AIA, LEED® AP

Managing Director, Principal

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Panelist

Jason 
Vollen,
Ph.D., AIA

Senior Vice President
Director of iLAB & Global Research Development + Innovation Lead 
Buildings + Places

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Members of the New York Building Congress enjoy an admission of $400 per guest.

Non-member tickets are $500 per guest.

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Interested in joining the New York Building Congress? Click here to learn more!

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Once the live event wraps up our team produces a unique report that recaps and explores major themes and concepts that took place during the event. You can read past ASCEND reports by clicking here.

PROGRAM

8:00 AM
REGISTRATION & BREAKFAST

8:45 AM
OPENING AND WELCOME

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Moderator

James Barrett

Vice President

Chief Innovation Officer

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Panelist

Jesse Devitte

Co-Founder and General Partner

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Panelist

Meirav Oren

Co-Founder and CEO

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Panelist

Christopher Sharples 

Founding Principal

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Panelist

Wan Li Zhu

Co-Founder and Managing Director

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Moderator

Greg 
Schleusner,
AIA

Director of Design Technology

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Panelist

Kyle 
Bernhardt

Chief Revenue Officer

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Panelist

Anthony 
Hauck

COO, Founder

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Panelist

Michael Navarro

VP of Design & Construction Technologies

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Panelist

Violet 
Whitney
, LEED AP

Senior Product Manager

REGISTER
SPONSORS

Interested in sponsoring ASCEND 2022? Click here to learn more.
or contact Alanna Draudt at adraudt@buildingcongress.com with any questions.

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Moderator

Dennis 
Shelden

Director, Center for Architecture Science and Ecology (CASE)
Associate Professor, School of Architecture

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Panelist

Jennifer 
Downey

Director – Innovation

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Panelist

Matt Jezyk

CEO

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Panelist

Federico Negro

CEO

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Panelist

Robert K. 
Otani,
PE LEED AP

Chief Technology Officer

12:10 PM – 1:00 PM
PANEL #4: WHAT COMES NEXT? (AIA CES: 1 LU)

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
NETWORKING LUNCH
MEET THE PANELISTS AND MINGLE WITH LEADERS FROM THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND REAL ESTATE COMMUNITIES.

11:20 AM – 12:10 PM
PANEL #3: SUSTAINABILITY: BEYOND CARBON REDUCTION (AIA CES: 1 LU - HSW)

10:50 AM – 11:10 AM
BREAK

10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
PANEL #2: AI-ASSISTED DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION (AIA CES: 1 LU)

9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
PANEL #1: THE TECHNOLOGY DEFINING HOW WE BUILD (AIA CES: 1 LU)

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REPORTS
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