Tampa, FL – On February 11, 2025, the Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) of Tampa Bay hosted a highly anticipated luncheon, Leveraging AI and IT for CRE, sponsored by Sequentur. This sold-out event brought together top professionals in commercial real estate (CRE) to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) and IT solutions are shaping the industry’s future.
A Power-Packed Panel Discussion
The panel featured an impressive lineup of industry leaders:
- Dora Boussias, Founder, DoraB Global
- Jason Pratt, Founder, Prattify
- Ora Tanner, CEO, Black Unicorn Education
- Holly Haggerty, Managing Director of Sales & Marketing, Sequentur (Moderator)
The discussion provided an engaging and insightful look into the practical applications of AI and IT in CRE.
Key Takeaways: AI’s Role in CRE
The panelists broke down AI’s growing role in real estate and how it can be leveraged for automation, efficiency, and decision-making. With an interactive start, attendees were asked if they wanted to incorporate AI into their workflow but weren’t sure where to begin. The overwhelming response set the stage for a deep dive into real-world AI applications.
- Making AI Approachable: The panel emphasized that AI is not just for tech experts—it’s already integrated into everyday tools like email, Netflix, Amazon and so on.
- Data Privacy & Ethical Considerations: The speakers discussed AI-generated misinformation, data security risks, and the environmental impact of AI-powered data centers.
- Best Practices for Safe AI Use: Whether a company has a corporate IT policy or not, the panelists stressed the importance of security, ethical considerations, and verifying AI-generated data.
Live AI Demonstrations
To showcase AI’s capabilities, Dora Boussias and Ora Tanner demonstrated how AI-powered applications can simplify workflows. Boussias used ChatGPT to illustrate how AI can support business development, while Tanner utilized BrandCrowd to generate a logo for a CREW Foundation initiative, highlighting AI’s practical applications for branding and marketing.
Attendees also received a QR code with access to 100 AI tools to explore further AI-driven solutions.
Engaging Q&A and Final Thoughts
The session wrapped up with Q&A. Panelists addressed concerns about security, efficiency, and AI’s future role in the industry.
With the overwhelming success of this event, CREW Tampa Bay continues to drive innovation and knowledge-sharing among CRE professionals. The luncheon was a testament to the growing impact of AI and IT on the industry, providing attendees with actionable insights to implement in their businesses.
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