2022 Agenda
CONNECTIONS™ Summit at CES 2022 will take place the Venetian, Level 4, Marcello 4404. Registration is thru the CES site.
CONNECTIONS™ Summit is an annual research and industry event hosted by international research firm Parks Associates at CES. In 2022, the executive event is planned in person and focused on new trends, emerging technology and standards, new business models, and partnerships impacting the connected home. Submit to speak.
Agenda
9:00 AM Connectivity: Role of the Home Network and Wi-Fi
10:00 AM State of the Smart Home
11:00 AM MDUs and PropTech: Deploying Smart Home Tech
1:00 PM Home Security Redefined
2:00 PM Home Services: Driving Incremental Revenues
3:00 PM Health at Home: Meeting Needs of Consumers
4:00 PM Smart Home: Integration and New Partnerships
5:30-8 PM Networking Reception, sponsored by Cox Communities
Event is in Las Vegas, NV, and times are in PT US.
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9:00 AM |
Connectivity: Role of the Home Network and Wi-Fi
As consumers rely more on connected devices in their homes, there is an increased demand for greater network performance. This session addresses issues driving home networking technology, legacy and emerging usage models, how the industry addresses fragmentation, privacy and security, and value-added services.
Stephen Eyre, VP, Partner Community, Calix
Jonathan Freeland, VP & GM, Cox Homelife
Tyson Marian, Chief Commercial Officer, Plume
Oz Yildirim, EVP & General Manager of North America, Airties
Moderator: Jennifer Kent, VP, Research, Parks Associates
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10:00 AM |
State of the Smart Home
Consumers value adoption more than ever. This session addresses the growth of smart home, including partnerships, technology developments, interoperability challenges, and new applications and experiences. Speakers address the business models and strategies to achieve mass-market adoption.
Samantha Fein, Vice President of Business Development and Marketing, Samsung SmartThings
Wolfgang Kirsch, Europe CEO, Allterco Robotics
Blake Miller, CEO, Homebase.ai
Ann Marie Olivo, Marketing Director, North America, Tuya Smart
Moderator: Chris White, Senior Analyst, Parks Associates
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11:00 AM |
MDUs and PropTech: Deploying Smart Home Tech
IoT devices and platforms reduce and optimize operational costs for MDU property managers through reduced maintenance, optimized staffing, enhanced monitoring capabilities, and improved energy efficiency. This session highlights the growth of connected services and products in MDU properties, including the top value propositions and prioritization for property technologies.
Jennifer Doctor, Senior Director, Product Management, JCI
Blake Miller, CEO, Homebase.ai
Sean T Miller, CEO, Griot
Wannie Park, CEO, Zen Ecosystems
Moderator: Kristen Hanich, Director of Research, Parks Associates
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1:00 PM |
Home Security Redefined
DIY solutions and the introduction of smart home devices with attached services are changing the traditional home security market. This session addresses the role of DIY for professional security services and the blurred lines creating new options and the ultimate in choice for consumers.
Jennifer Doctor, Senior Director, Product Management, JCI
Warren Hill, VP Marketing, Alula
Kabir Maiga, Co-Founder, PassiveBolt
Rafi Zauer, Head of Marketing, Essence
Moderator: Jennifer Kent, VP, Research, Parks Associates
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2:00 PM |
Home Services: Driving Incremental Revenues
There are enormous opportunities for different ecosystems in the home to serve the consumer with services: broadband, home security, utility, and independent living services. This session addresses new opportunities to drive incremental and recurring revenues, create stickiness with the consumer, and leverage connectivity for new consumer value.
Nikki Ahmadi, Sr. Director of Product, Universal Electronics
Laura Buffard, Sr. Director Connected Home Product Line, NAGRA
Jason Elliott, Head of Portfolio and Partnership Marketing, Nokia
Rick Plummer, Director, Home Services, CenterPoint Energy
Moderator: Paul Erickson, Director of Research, Parks Associates
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3:00 PM |
Health at Home: Meeting Needs of Consumers
There’s a broad ecosystem of devices and sensors in consumers’ homes today, enabling new health and wellness applications, as well as new business models. This session addresses partnerships and integrations across the home ecosystem, providing consumers with new opportunities to monitor or promote healthy living in the home.
Yaniv Amir, President, Essence USA
Jean-Marc Druesne, Founder-CEO of Bbalance; CMO of Baracoda Daily Healthtech, Baracoda Daily Healthtech
Ian Bryant, Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships, CEDIA
Michael Don Ham, President, RePure
Beth Schoengarth, Marketing Director, Healium XR
Moderator: Kristen Hanich, Director of Research, Parks Associates
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4:00 PM |
Smart Home: Integration and Partnerships
As dominant tech players continue developing their connected device ecosystems, product designers, developers, and manufacturers will be forced to rethink the user experience and interface. This session addresses how companies partner and work to create an integrated, seamless user experience for consumers.
Tali Chen, Co-founder, 2Seas
Mitch Klein, Executive Director, Z-Wave Alliance; Director, Alliances Strategy, Silicon Labs, Z-Wave Alliance / Silicon Labs
Cristina Martinho, Vice President, Performance Marketing, Minim, Inc.
Moderator: Chris White, Senior Analyst, Parks Associates
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5:30-8 PM |
Networking Reception, Sponsored by Cox Communities
Request a Reception Pass
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Contact Parks Associates with any questions about speaking.
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