Thursday, April 23, 2026 - EST/EDT (Eastern Daylight, GMT-4)
Stream(s): Smart Buildings, Technologies & Innovations
ConEd Credits: 1 BOMI
Location: Room Sutherland 1-3
This session presents the Immersive Cleantech Studio (EPICS), a new cleantech workforce learning platform. Launched this winter as a capacity-building initiative through the BOMA Enspire program and led by BOMA Canada, EPICS responds to the ways cleantech innovations are transforming buildings, operations, and workforce needs. Attendees will discover how this experiential learning environment for building operators and retrofit talent pools uses 3D visualization, virtual reality (VR), and digital twins to replicate real-world building operations. Participants will experience this cutting-edge learning platform, designed to support the transition of the workforce into cleantech careers and advance a more sustainable real estate industry. Cleantech workforce experts and industry leaders will share real-world applications of this innovative tool through video demonstrations, and discuss how the EPICS Studio is helping train building operators to achieve organizational sustainability goals through retrofit training and building performance use cases.
Stream(s): Apartment & Condominium Management
ConEd Credits: 1 BOMI
Location: Room Sutherland 4-5
As Ontario’s purpose-built rental stock continues to age, rental housing providers are facing increased scrutiny from insurers, rising premiums, and increasingly complex risk profiles. This panel brings together perspectives from insurance, asset management, and rental housing standards to unpack what truly matters when it comes to insurability, long-term asset performance, and cost control. The discussion will explore how insurers assess risk in existing rental assets, the key red flags that drive premiums upward, and the proactive steps rental providers can take to reduce exposure. Panelists will also examine how professional standards, certifications, and best practices can support stronger risk profiles and, in some cases, lead to improved insurance outcomes.
Stream(s): Building Envelope Solutions
ConEd Credits: 1 BOMI; 1 BSS
Location: Room 803A
This session explores multidisciplinary forensic investigation techniques in addressing water damage remediation within complex indoor environments. It highlights the importance of combining various scientific disciplines to effectively identify, analyze, and mitigate water damage, remediating the damage to its pre-loss condition, and ensuring a safe and healthy indoor space. The speakers will provide an overview of forensic engineering investigation techniques and its applications through case studies.
Stream(s):
ConEd Credits: 1 BOMI;
Location: Room Etrog
Stream(s): Optimizing Building Performance & Enhancing Net Asset Value
ConEd Credits: 1 BOMI
Location: Room Sutherland 1-3
The session will explore the evolving role of property management professionals in the era of Artificial Intelligence (AI), focusing on how we can adapt to the increasing adoption of AI and smart technology. A panel of industry experts will examine tasks and best practices that are best suited for AI versus human expertise. The session will also highlight emerging AI trends that are shaping the industry and discuss how property managers can upskill to collaborate effectively with AI technology, ensuring they stay competitive in an AI-driven future.
Stream(s): Optimizing Building Performance & Enhancing Net Asset Value
ConEd Credits: 1 BOMI;
Location: Room Waxman 3-4
As the performance of new buildings continues to improve, the industry faces a growing challenge: many capital plans for existing buildings still rely on like-for-like replacement strategies that fail to meet the expectations of tomorrow’s tenants. With organizations increasingly adopting long-term net zero and decarbonization goals, the limitations of conventional capital repair approaches have become more apparent—and more costly. These challenges, however, present opportunities. By understanding the unique conditions of each building, owners and managers can identify targeted interventions, reduce costs, and strategically position their assets for long-term higher performance. This session examines practical solutions for enhancing the performance of existing buildings, with a particular emphasis on the building envelope. It reviews common issues that undermine performance, explores strategies for effectively phasing capital repairs, and highlights real-world examples from projects across southern Ontario.
Stream(s):
ConEd Credits: 1 BOMI;
Location: Room Etrog
Stream(s): Smart Buildings, Technologies & Innovations
ConEd Credits: 1 BOMI
Location: Room Sutherland 1-3
Most buildings are sitting on mountains of data, yet very few are using it effectively to improve operations, reduce risk, or enhance returns. This session offers a practical guide to turning everyday building data into better decisions. Industry experts will explore which data truly matters for operators, how to connect operational and sustainability information into usable insights, and how to shift from reactive problem-solving to proactive performance management. Attendees will see how reporting can move beyond compliance and static dashboards to drive real operational improvements, support capital planning, and strengthen the business case for upgrades. The session offers a grounded, operator-focused look at how data and AI can function as practical management tools to improve performance, resilience, and asset value
Stream(s):
ConEd Credits: 1 BOMI
Location: Room Waxman 1-2
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Stream(s):
ConEd Credits: 1 BOMI
Location: Room Etrog