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May Luncheon – Rethinking Sustainable Technology Design in Commercial Real Estate

May 12 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
May Luncheon 2026 Rethinking Sustainable Technology Design In Commercial Real Estate

Come join CREW PBTC to hear Kelly Bousman, Senior VP, ESG, Sustainability, and Scott Simpson, Technology/Audiovisual, and Consultant with AVI-SPL, a global technology integrator.

Rising consumer sustainability expectations and expanding regulatory requirements are reshaping commercial real estate strategy, causing leaders to rethink how buildings are designed, leased, and operated. But in many cases, one influential layer remains underexamined: workplace technology.

AV, collaboration systems, digital signage, and smart workplace platforms are now part of a building’s operational footprint. They influence energy consumption, carbon emissions, workplace experience, occupant well-being, and long-term asset value.

This session explores how sustainability is becoming a core design requirement for workplace technology, alongside performance, security, and scalability. Drawing from real-world examples across high-performance buildings and enterprise workplaces, we’ll discuss how lower-carbon technology choices, longer device lifespans, integrated building systems, and circular end-of-life strategies can reduce operational risk, enhance tenant appeal, and strengthen the bottom line.

Attendees will leave with a framework for evaluating technology decisions through a sustainability lens, along with actionable questions to bring to their next design or procurement discussion.

Event: CREW PBTC May Luncheon: Rethinking Sustainable Technology Design in Commercial Real Estate

Date: May 12, 2026

Time: 11am-1pm

Location:
Pistache French Bistro
101 N. Clematis Street
West Palm Beach, FL  33401

Parking: 
There is a valet option between 101 and 1 N Clematis (at the Banyan tree). Pistache validates.  Street Parking & Garage Parking Available.  Street Parking is limited to 2 Hours.

MENU SELECTION

Entrée Choice of 3 Options:
CROQUE MONSIEUR
French Grilled Ham & Cheese,
Gruyere, Bechamel, Pommes Frites

GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST
Arugula, Marinated Beefsteak Tomato
Parmesan-Reggiano, Lemonette Dressing

COBB SALAD – Regular or Vegetarian Option

Registration Fees

Early Bird Member Rate (through 4.24.26): $55

Regular Rate: $65 Member; $85 Non-Member

Walk-In Rate (If not sold out): $85 Member; $100 Non-Member

To register, please visit: Event Link

Featured Speakers

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Kelly Bousman

Senior Vice President
ESG and Sustainability

Kelly Bousman is Senior Vice President of ESG and Sustainability at AVI-SPL, a global technology integrator. She leads AVI-SPL’s ESG strategy, partnering with customers, employees, and suppliers to advance sustainability across the audiovisual (AV) and unified communications (UC) industry. With 25+ years in innovation and marketing, Kelly drives initiatives that reduce environmental impact, foster inclusion, and strengthen governance through collaboration, circular economy programs, and transparent reporting. She builds strategies that improve people, planet, and profit by engaging stakeholders to focus on what matters most for a sustainable future.

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Scott Simpson

Technology/Audiovisual, and Consultant
AVI-SPL

Experienced Technology/Audiovisual Consultant with a demonstrated history designing and managing award winning AV and Systems Integration projects. Design experience includes immersive digital environments, interactive experiences, executive briefing/experience/innovation centers, systems integration, private screening rooms, integrated lighting control systems, board rooms, large scale UHD/4k video distribution, security, high resolutions surveillance systems, high resolution streaming video distribution, large scale event spaces, and enterprise level control systems.

Details

  • Date: May 12
  • Time:
    11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Venue

  • Pistache French Bistro
  • 101 N. Clematis St., #115
    West Palm Beach, FL 33401 United States     + Google Map

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