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Multifamily Talks Live: Smarter Buildings, Stronger Communities

Oct 1, 2025
29 min

Smart building technology is no longer a futuristic concept—it's a present-day necessity. As operational demands intensify and resident expectations evolve, multifamily operators must embrace intelligent infrastructure to stay competitive.

Join us for a powerful conversation with Dennis Kyle, SVP & GM of Smart Building at RealPage, as we explore how smart tech is reshaping the multifamily landscape. From keyless access and energy optimization to data-driven decision-making and ESG alignment, this session will unpack the real-world impact of smart buildings on both operators and residents.

Whether you're an owner, property manager, developer, tech innovator, or investor, this is your chance to hear from one of the industry's leading voices on:

  • Operational efficiency through automation and artificial intelligence
  • Leveraging data for smarter decisions
  • Resident experience in a tech-first world
  • Security and access control innovations
  • Sustainability and smart energy management

Let’s talk about what it really means to build smarter.

Krista Hurley

Industry Principal, Front Office Leasing
RealPage, Inc.

Krista Hurley is the Front Office Leasing Industry Principal at RealPage, where she leads sales and business development for the Contact Center, CRM, Touring and Online Leasing Solutions.

Krista has been in the multifamily industry for over 10 years. In that tenure, she started her career as a leasing consultant in the call center before moving into implementations and account management, where she absorbed knowledge on the integrations and connectedness of the RealPage Renter Engagement solutions.

She is a member of the Upper State Apartment Association in Greenville, South Carolina, as well as many Employee Resource Groups at RealPage, including EMPOW-HER and BE WELL.

Dennis Kyle

SVP & GM of Smart Building
RealPage

Connect with Dennis and Krista on LinkedIn for more expert insights!

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