AI Agent & Copilot Podcast: Anywhere Real Estate’s Mary McAnally on Diverse Perspectives, Accelerating the AI Learning Curve

In this episode of the AI Agent & Copilot Podcast, Giuseppe Ianni, VP, Community Director, Attendees and Activations, Dynamic Communities, hosts Mary McAnally, Director Business Transformation, Anywhere Real Estate, to discuss the upcoming AI Agent & Copilot Summit, including her involvement, attendee expectations, and how the event accelerates the learning curve.

Key Takeaways

• Community involvement: Mary is a member of the programming committee board this year and will be attending the AI Agent & Copilot Summit, taking place from March 17th to 19th in San Diego, California. Working in the real estate industry, Mary acknowledges that, like individuals in all industries, there’s a lot of AI transformations happening right now. “Being involved in this broader community is really exciting and energizing,” she says.
• Summit expectations: She reports momentum as it gets closer to the event, like the number of responses to the call for speakers. “There’s a big focus on real people figuring out and solving real problems with agents and Copilot,” she notes. “Attendees can really expect a mix of hands-on learning and bigger picture conversations.” Members of the community are curious, collaborative, and excited to share, so there’s a lot for attendees to look forward to.
• Clear takeaways and diverse perspectives: Whether you’re coming from a business team or a technical team, there’s something that everyone can walk away with and implement, providing a “clarity of takeaways.” The AI Agent & Copilot Summit also provides a “diversity of perspectives,” which Mary considers to be very important. “I think we’re looking for a mix of developers, business leaders, consultants, power users, and people who are just getting started to really get that diversity of thought and perspective.”
• Overcoming challenges: One of the biggest challenges right now, Mary suggests, is the pressure to figure out how to adopt AI. Many leaders are looking to bridge the gaps between where to start, learning, and taking action. It’s not just about teaching the tools or determining how to prompt better. “It’s about shifting habits and thinking and mindsets,” Mary says. “It’s change management and how we make AI feel more approachable.” Early adopters are able to pass on their experiences and accelerate the learning curve for attendees.

AI Agent & Copilot Summit is an AI-first event to define opportunities, impact, and outcomes with Microsoft Copilot and agents. Building on its 2025 success, the 2026 event takes place March 17-19 in San Diego. Get more details.