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Technology is reshaping how real estate is analysed, invested in and managed. INREV supports members with practical insights into AI, data-driven investment, sustainability data, cybersecurity and smart buildings, helping turn innovation into informed decision-making. This page brings together INREV research, guidance, member case studies and highlights from our annual Technology Seminar to support confident adoption in an increasingly digital real estate landscape.

IQ blog | AI and the road to the future

With AI tools becoming widely adopted across the industry, organisations are increasingly focused on strategies to use them effectively and responsibly.

In our latest IQ blog, the INREV Technology Committee share early lessons from inside the industry on building AI capability.

 

Cybersecurity paper

Cybersecurity is becoming an increasingly important business risk in real estate. As buildings become more digitally connected, exposure to cyber risk grows, highlighting the need for clearly defined roles and effective collaboration. 

This INREV paper, ‘Cybersecurity in real estate: A risk too big to ignore’, aims to increase the awareness of cyber risks among real estate professionals and encourage members to take practical steps to strengthen asset resilience.

Technology | Short Papers

Technology | IQ articles

Technology | Technology committee

The committee's goal is to further develop INREV’s position on technology in the non-listed real estate industry. It aims to drive the industry forward by investigating the current and future challenges and opportunities for the non-listed real estate industry. It also acts to foster a dialogue between investors, advisors, specialists, and fund managers to increase knowledge and market transparency. 

The committee will investigate what current technologies are available, how are they used, and what their implications are for the industry. Apply now to be a part of the 2027 committee before 30 Oct 2026.

Technology | Technology briefing

The latest INREV Technology Seminar was held in September 2026, where we explored Working with AI – The data, technology and mindset shift shaping real estate. 

The programme featured:

  • Where are we with AI? - Stephen Walker, Head of AI & Technology Real Estate & Alternative Investments at Aberdeen and Chair of the INREV Technology Committee, will set the scene on the current state of AI adoption across the industry.
  • Data first: The building blocks of AI - Sebastian Overhage, Digital Transformation Manager, Finance & Operations at Zurich Investment Management Real Estate, will explore the role of data in enabling successful AI implementation.
  • PropTech to performance - Robbert Heekelaar, Prologis, and Shreya Sheth, PATRIZIA, will discuss how smart technology solutions at the building level can move beyond innovation and deliver measurable business outcomes.

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