Addison-based Parks Associates is bringing its second annual Smart Spaces conference to the Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel on September 24-25. The event aims to connect property owners, building managers, and tech leaders for a deep dive into the latest innovations in multi-dwelling units (MDUs) and hospitality environments.
The smart building market is booming, according to Parks Associates’ Mindi Sue Sternblitz-Rubenstein. “Our latest research shows pent-up demand for smart building solutions among MDU owners and operators,” said Sternblitz-Rubenstein, the firm’s VP of marketing, in a statement.
Over 85% plan to “deploy, upgrade, or adopt an IoT solution in the next 12 months, such as video surveillance, smart thermostats, or access controls,” she noted. At Smart Spaces, “leading executives will share strategies to leverage this demand to create successful partnerships and new revenues.”
Speakers from Amazon Key, the FCC, Greystar, ASSA ABLOY, and more
The event is bringing together something of a “who’s who” of the tech and real estate worlds. Speakers include reps from Amazon Key, the Federal Communications Commission, Greystar, SKBM Smart Technology, Allegion, and ASSA ABLOY.
Parks Associates will showcase its research and insights from tech leaders on delivering profitable and cost-effective solutions in today’s market. The event will feature sessions on bulk broadband, managed Wi-Fi, smart home, and IoT technologies, including access controls, energy management, and network support.
Keynote speakers include Kaushik Mani from Amazon Key, Ian Mattingly of Luma Residential, and Thomas Stanchak from Stoneweg US. Local tech leader Kyle Johnson, director of smart building technology at Greystar, is also on the speaker list.
Beyond presentations, Smart Spaces promises networking opportunities for building executives, service providers, and hardware, middleware, and software providers enabling next-gen solutions for consumers, MDUs, and public spaces.
The event has attracted sponsors like ADT Multifamily, Cox Communities, Nice, Vantiva, Xfinity Communities, Kwikset, Calix, Homebase, SkyBell, SmartRent, DojoNetworks, WireStar Networks, Zentra Access, and Salto.
Here’s a rundown of speakers shaping the future of smart spaces, per Parks Associates:
2024 Keynotes
- Kaushik Mani, director, Amazon Key
- Ian Mattingly, president, Luma Residential
- Thomas Stanchak, managing director of sustainability, Stoneweg US
2024 Speakers
- Noel Arvizu, director of sales, ADT Multifamily
- Dean Fung-A-Wing, founder and CEO, Kairos
- Florian Gallini, CEO, Interel
- Robert Gaulden, go-to market director, Zentra Access Solutions, Allegion
- Preston Grutzmacher, residential business leader, North America, Salto Systems
- Nikki Harper, area director of sales, Aimbridge
- Michael Harrison, president, Native Smart Properties
- Kara Heermans, senior vice president, product management and UEX, SONIFI Solutions
- Adam Hepworth, president, Della Connect
- Neha Jaitpal, global general manager – hospitality, Honeywell
- Dennis Jakubowicz, senior vice president healthcare sales, Care Daily
- Scott Jamison, chief experience officer, WorldVue
- Kyle Johnson, director, smart building technology, Greystar
- Theresa Kaiser-White, vice president asset management, Willow Bridge Property Company
- George Karakatsanis, vice president, sales, Toi Labs
- Cris Kimbrough, chief strategy officer, SKBM Smart Technology
- Mathew Koenig, director, sales strategy and enablement, Cox Communications
- Jeffrey Kok, CEO, Aerwave
- Chris Laughman, senior director, energy and sustainability, Greystar Real Estate Partners
- Kyle Leissner, president and CEO, WireStar Networks
- Michele Levy Berlove, assistant division chief, Federal Communications Commission
- Darien Long, senior vice president of specialty access solutions, dormakaba
- Blake Miller, founder Homebase.ai, a Quext Company
- Sean Miller, chief revenue officer, Lessen LLC
- Lee Miller, vice president, multifamily, Brivo
- Linsey Miller, SVP, Business Development and Strategic Marketing, Resideo
- Tiffany Mittal, CEO Utility, Ranger
- Francisco Moreno, Associate VP, Product Line Leadership, Calix
- Daniel Myers, CEO/Founder, DojoNetworks
- Mary Nitschke, Chief Sustainability Officer, GreenT Climate Software
- Dustin Orr, VP, Business Development, ZoJacks Flood Prevention Systems
- Reza Raji, SVP, Smart Spaces-IoT Division, Vantiva
- Mariam Rogers Walker, Director, Access Solutions, Chamberlain/MyQ
- Jeff Shaw, VP, Product Management, Nice North America
- Dan Simpkins, Founder and CEO, Dwellwell Analytics
- Mike Smith, CEO, WhiteSpace
- Rick Sousa, director of design services, Brooks Building Technology Advisors
- Paul Spinella, national account manager, ASSA ABLOY Group
- Bradley Stutzman, CEO, O3 Energy Solutions
- Todd Thorpe, Director of Business Development, Cambium Networks
- Tony Vala-Haynes, Director, Product Marketing, LifeLoop
- Savin Ven Johnson, regional director, Office of Community Planning and Development, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Region VI (TX, NM, LA, OK, AR)
- Sean Vo, National Director of Sales and Strategic Partnerships, Levven
- Grant Warner, Senior Living Thought Leader
- Taylor Wiederkehr, founder & CEO, ProptechIQ
- Nate Wysk, GM, PointCentral
For those looking to dive into the future of connected living and working spaces, go here to learn more or register.
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