Tech Awards 2020

“What a difference a year makes” has become something of an overused phrase when it comes to technology in real estate. That doesn’t make it any less true in such a fast-moving sector, but if we aren’t careful it could quickly lose its meaning.

Not this year, though. There can be few sentiments quite so fitting when it comes to comparing 2020 with its predecessor. Not just for real estate and technology, but for the whole world.

Things are different now on a completely new level. From the way we work to the way we live, and from how we interact to how we travel, everything has changed. And, in many cases, technology in general and real estate technology in particular will be the driving force behind creating a smarter, healthier and safer world post-pandemic.

Whether it’s an acceleration of virtual viewings, a requirement for touchless technology or a sharper focus on why – and how – we collect building data, technology will play a crucial role in how we collectively tackle unprecedented uncertainty. That is why it was so encouraging to be inundated with entries for this year’s EG Tech Awards and why we can’t wait for you to join us for the virtual event on 10 September.

After a hugely successful day of virtual judging sessions, all expertly navigated by our crack team of fantastic Tech Awards judges, this year’s finalists represent the best of the best in tech and real estate at a time when a drive for change has never been more important.

So mark 10 September 10 in your diary and forget a grainy Zoom call with a dodgy background and instead prepare for a suitably high-tech, immersive experience. Just make sure those connections are fired up and put the champagne on ice.

Congratulations to everyone who has been s