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New York, NY — April 2, 2026 — CREtech New York, the largest real estate AI and innovation conference and the flagship event of NYC Real Estate Week, has announced Marc Selvitelli, President and Chief Executive Officer of NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, as a featured Main Stage speaker for its 2026 edition at the Javits Center taking place October 20–21, 2026.
When you want to understand where commercial real estate is heading, you go to the person who represents the people building it. As President and CEO of NAIOP, Marc Selvitelli leads one of the most influential trade organizations in the industry — uniting 21,000+ members across 55 chapters throughout North America to advance the commercial real estate development community. Under his leadership, NAIOP has become a driving force for industry collaboration, policy, and innovation. With more than 30 years of association management experience spanning government affairs, strategic planning, and membership development, Selvitelli brings a uniquely panoramic view of the forces shaping the built environment — from legislative headwinds to market-defining trends that few others are positioned to see as clearly.
Session Details:
- Date: October 20–21, 2026
- Location: Main Stage at CREtech New York
Additional session details will be announced shortly.
Marc's perspective will be framed around CREtech New York's overarching theme, Commercial Real Estate in the Age of AI, which examines how artificial intelligence is transforming:
- C-suite leadership and governance
- Capital flows and investment strategy
- Agentic AI and workflow automation
- Construction and robotics
- Leasing and tenant experience
- Sustainability and performance optimization
- Data centers and power demand
- The line between hype and measurable ROI
CREtech New York brings together thousands of C-suite executives, investors, developers, brokers, occupiers, and technology leaders for two days of forward-looking content and the largest meetings program in real estate. The event's structured, high-value meetings program is designed to connect decision-makers with solution providers in curated, ROI-driven conversations that move business forward.
Marc Selvitelli's industry-wide perspective is just one of many high-impact sessions across the two days, alongside curated networking, dealmaking opportunities, and strategic meetings designed to ensure every hour at CREtech delivers tangible value.
For sponsorship inquiries, contact: TJ Murphy – Sales Director – tj@cretech.com
About CREtech: CREtech is the leading events, research, and content platform focused on innovation in the built world, connecting the world's largest real estate owners, operators, developers, investors, and technology leaders shaping the future of commercial real estate.