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James Scott

MIT School of Architecture + Planning

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Director of Industry and Professional Programs

Center for Real Estate

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James Scott

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James Scott is Director of Industry and Professional Programs, lecturer and research scientist of the Real Estate Technology Hub at MIT’s Center for Real Estate, with a primary focus on real estate automation and technology. The Real Estate Technology Initiative is an interdisciplinary research platform that identifies real estate’s newest technological innovations, products, processes and how they may affect the real estate industry.


James works with stakeholders across the Proptech sector to identify technologies that will make buildings more energy efficient, more competitive, and better for the end user. James also teaches classes on innovation, Proptech and entrepreneurship at MIT. James has written numerous industry papers and gives regular presentations globally on automation, ‘Proptech’ and the future of innovation in the industry. James has extensive experience in digital twin, smart buildings, automation, 5G, artificial intelligence and the Metaverse, and has worked with numerous sectors of the industry including construction, fintech, design, property management, asset management, sales, leasing, and venture capital.

Courses

Strategy and Innovation

Shaping the Future of Real Estate: Human, Digital, and Physical Innovation Strategy

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Organizations & Leadership

Strategy & Innovation

EARN 5.0 EEUs
Shaping the Future of Real Estate: Human, Digital, and Physical Innovation Strategy
In Person

STARTING

Nov 8–13, 2026

LOCATION

Cambridge, MA

DURATION

6 days

COMMITMENT

4–8 hours/day

TUITION

$12,500

STARTING

Nov 8–13, 2026

LOCATION

Cambridge, MA

DURATION

6 days

COMMITMENT

4–8 hours/day

TUITION

$12,500

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