AI in the Physical World: Construction & Real Estate - SOLD OUT
The final event in the series explores how AI and robotics are transforming Construction and Real Estate—from autonomous site inspections and robotic labor to AI-driven development, property intelligence, and infrastructure resilience.
The final event in the series explores how AI and robotics are transforming Construction and Real Estate—from autonomous site inspections and robotic labor to AI-driven development, property intelligence, and infrastructure resilience.
This evening examines how physical AI is reshaping the built environment: improving safety, accelerating timelines, reducing costs, and unlocking new business models across construction, property management, and urban development. Sponsored by Universal AI Services, the event brings together developers, operators, technologists, investors, and policymakers focused on deploying AI in high-impact, real-world environments.
Philip Lorenzo, Senior Director of Product from DroneDeploy. Mr. Lorenzo is a serial construction tech entrepreneur and product leader with deep experience scaling AI-driven solutions across the built environment, including roles at companies like DroneDeploy. A pioneer in reality capture and construction innovation, he has spent over a decade shaping how data, robotics, and AI transform field operations into intelligent, revenue-generating systems.
Maarten Deschaumes, Founder and Managing Partner of Lands End Capital. Mr. Deschaumes is a seasoned real estate investor and entrepreneur focusing on large-scale development, capital markets, and long-term value creation across the built environment. A Harvard-educated leader, he brings deep expertise in structuring complex real estate deals and shaping the future of urban infrastructure through strategic investment and innovation.
Eric Luttmann, Product and Innovation Leader at Wildey Labs. Mr. Luttmann is a builder at the intersection of software, architecture, and the built environment, known for leading multidisciplinary teams in developing technology-driven solutions for real-world challenges. He has spearheaded collaborative initiatives such as large-scale hackathons that bring together engineers and designers to accelerate innovation across the construction and infrastructure ecosystem.
Margaret Abe-Koga, Santa Clara County Supervisor, District 5. Ms. Abe-Koga is a seasoned public servant and former two-term Mayor of Mountain View, with decades of leadership across housing, transportation, sustainability, and regional infrastructure in Silicon Valley. A Harvard University graduate, she has dedicated her career to advancing equitable policy and community-driven innovation across one of the world’s most dynamic regions.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
5:00pm - 9:00pm PT
Angellist HQ
90 Gold St, San Francisco, California, 94133
Schedule
5:30 PM — Doors & Check-In
6:30 PM — Program & Talks
7:30 PM — Networking & Dinner
9:00 PM — Event Concludes
Tickets
$20 for Harvard + MIT alumni members
$30 for non-members
$40 for last-minute tickets
HCSF Members: $20
Non Members: $30 Not a member? Register here for membership!
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If you are showing COVID-19 or Flu symptoms, please stay home. This is critical to the health and safety of our staff and communities.
Event Organizer:
Fernando Lorenzo
fernando.lorenzo@harvardclubsf.org