Agenda

Parks Associates will host our 20th annual summit at CES 2026, with a networking reception in the evening.

06
Jan
2026

CONNECTIONS™ Summit at CES

In-Person at CES

Jan 6th | 2026

CONNECTIONS™ Summit at CES

In-Person at CES
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Tuesday, January 6, 2026

8:30 AM PT

Coffee, Conversations, and CONNECTIONS™

9:00 AM PT

Beyond the Buzz: AI Impact and Revenues in the Smart Home

Cut through the hype to uncover real-world applications, business models, and monetization strategies for AI across smart home ecosystems.

10:00 AM PT

Smart Energy: Consumer Demand & ROI

Analyze growing consumer interest in energy solutions, including smart energy devices, EVs, and grid-responsive homes and strategies for monetizing energy management.

11:00 AM PT

Smart Living in Multifamily Spaces

Hear how MDU developers and tech partners are integrating smart systems to boost operational efficiency and resident satisfaction.

1:00 PM PT

Modern Security: Evolving Protection Models

Track the shift from traditional security to integrated, intelligent, and proactive home protection.

2:00 PM PT

Why Interoperability Matters Now

Discuss the role of interoperability in reducing friction, increasing adoption, and enabling ecosystems.

3:00 PM PT

Connectivity First: Router Innovation, Wi-Fi 7, 5G and Beyond

Explore the router’s expanding role as the control point for whole-home connectivity and smart services, with new sensors and router-enabled value-added services driving innovation.

4:00 PM PT

Startup Power Panel: Disrupters Reshaping the Smart Home

Meet the innovators and challengers, building the next wave of smart home solutions and shaking up traditional market dynamics.