Panelist
Panelist
Charles Whiteley
VP, Global Digital Leader, Digital Strategy & AI Execution Lead AECOM
Charles Whiteley is VP, Global Digital Leader, Digital Strategy & AI Execution Lead, with nearly two decades of experience driving digital and business transformation for Fortune 100 companies across industries. He defines global digital strategy for AECOM’s B+P (Buildings and Places) business line and advises on smart cities, digital twins, smart campuses, sustainability, and large-scale urban initiatives. Charles also leads AI strategy and digital adoption, collaborating with global leaders to implement and scale transformative technologies, drive AI initiatives, and establish key vendor partnerships to accelerate enterprise-wide innovation.
Speaking at
Wed 28 May
1:55 PM — 2:35 PM (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi
From Bricks to Brains: How AI Is Redefining Real Estate Value Creation
Artificial intelligence is often touted as a game-changer for real estate, but how is it actually being used today? Beyond the hype, what are the tangible applications that are driving efficiency, improving asset management, and reshaping investment strategies? This session will explore AI’s role in predictive analytics, operational automation, and risk assessment, as well as the challenges of implementation. How can AI enhance decision-making in a historically data-rich but slow-moving industry? And what are the limitations, risks, and ethical considerations that must be addressed as technology evolves? Industry leaders will provide a grounded discussion on where AI is making a real impact—and where its potential is overstated.