NAIOP and CREtech Expand Strategic Partnership to Advance Technology and AI Adoption Across Commercial Real Estate

New York, NY — March 27, 2026 — NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, and CREtech, the leading global platform for commercial real estate technology, today announced an expanded strategic partnership designed to accelerate technology awareness, education, and adoption across the commercial real estate industry.

Building on the success of the 2025 collaboration, the 2026 partnership will connect NAIOP’s network of developers, owners, and investors with the technology companies, ideas, and practical applications reshaping the built environment. Together, NAIOP and CREtech will create new opportunities for the industry to explore how technology and AI can drive greater efficiency, stronger decision-making, and long-term value creation across commercial real estate. The partnership is centered on CREtech New York 2026 and CRE.Converge 2026, with a shared goal of increasing visibility, fostering high-value connections, and driving participation from qualified real estate decision-makers.

CREtech New York 2026, taking place October 20–21 in New York City, will bring together real estate leaders and technology innovators for two days of meetings, insights, and industry connection. The conference hosts the largest meetings program in real estate, facilitating over 20,000 meetings, where qualified real estate professionals will have the opportunity to engage directly with leading technology companies and explore solutions spanning AI, development, asset management, smart buildings, digital infrastructure, construction technology, energy systems, and data-driven investing.

The partnership will also extend to CRE.Converge 2026, where CREtech and NAIOP will collaborate on technology-focused programming designed to move beyond theory and highlight how innovation is being implemented today across the industry. Proposed themes include AI in site selection, underwriting and design; PropTech applications in development and asset management; data centers and digital infrastructure; smart buildings and IoT; construction tech; energy systems; climate resilience technologies; and the intersection of technology and capital.

Michael Beckerman, CEO of CREtech, said:
“NAIOP has long played an important role in advancing commercial real estate through leadership, education, and advocacy. We’re excited to expand our partnership in 2026 and work together to help owners, developers, and investors better understand the technologies and AI solutions shaping the future of the industry. By connecting real estate decision-makers with innovators and practical use cases, we can help drive smarter strategies and stronger outcomes across the built environment.”

Marc Selvitelli, CAE, President and CEO of NAIOP, said:
“Technology is increasingly influencing how commercial real estate is planned, developed, operated, and invested in. Our partnership with CREtech gives NAIOP members greater exposure to the ideas, companies, and conversations helping define the next chapter of the industry. We’re pleased to collaborate on initiatives that bring practical value to our members and support innovation across the sector.”

For more information about CREtech New York 2026, visit https://discover.cretech.com/cretech-new-york.

About NAIOP
NAIOP is the leading organization for developers, owners, and related professionals in office, industrial, retail, and mixed-use real estate. With more than 21,000 members across North America, NAIOP advances responsible commercial real estate development and advocates for effective public policy.

About CREtech
CREtech is the leading global platform for professionals dedicated to technological innovation in the commercial real estate industry. Through conferences, content, research, and networking, CREtech connects the world of real estate with the ideas and companies transforming the built environment.