From March 9–11, the ORIL team attended RETCON 2026 — one of the leading technology conferences for the real estate industry. The event brings together owners, operators, PropTech founders, technology leaders, and investors to exchange practical insights on how technology is transforming the built environment.
ORIL was represented by our CEO, Roman Havrylyuk, and Customer Success Manager, Natalie Havrylyuk, who joined discussions with industry leaders exploring how digital solutions are being applied across property operations, asset management, and real estate investment.
Key Themes from RETCON
This year’s conference highlighted how technology is moving beyond experimentation and becoming a core part of real estate operations.
Digital transformation across the real estate lifecycle
Many discussions focused on how digital platforms and data-driven tools are helping owners and operators optimize portfolio performance, streamline operations, and improve decision-making.
Artificial intelligence and smart building technologies
AI, IoT, and advanced analytics are increasingly being used to improve building performance, support predictive maintenance, and provide better operational insights.
Automation and data analytics
New automation tools and analytics platforms are helping real estate teams measure performance more accurately, manage assets more efficiently, and reduce operational complexity.
Sustainability and smart infrastructure
Another strong theme was the growing role of technology in improving energy efficiency, supporting sustainability initiatives, and enabling smarter urban infrastructure.
A Key Thought from Industry Conversations
One of the recurring ideas discussed during the conference was how organizations approach AI adoption.
Many industry leaders emphasized that AI delivers the greatest value when it replaces inefficient processes rather than simply being added on top of existing workflows. Companies seeing real results are those rethinking how work is done and integrating intelligent systems directly into operational processes.
Connecting the PropTech Ecosystem
RETCON continues to play an important role in connecting the broader PropTech ecosystem. The conference creates a space where real estate executives, technology companies, startups, and investors can exchange ideas, explore partnerships, and evaluate emerging solutions shaping the future of the industry.
For the ORIL team, the event was a valuable opportunity to learn from industry leaders, share perspectives on technology adoption in real estate, and discuss how digital platforms can help organizations manage complex real estate operations more effectively.
If you didn’t have the chance to connect with us during the conference, feel free to reach out — we would be happy to continue the conversation about digital transformation and technology solutions in real estate.
