2019 Agenda
JAN 8, 2019
CONNECTIONS™ Summit at CES will take place in Marcello 4405 on the 4th level of the Venetian Hotel. View session details and registration at CES.tech.
The deadline for speaker submissions has passed, but Parks Associates will continue to review submissions. Submit to speak.
CONNECTIONS™ Summit features panels examining successful consumer-focused strategies that meet the challenges of today’s IoT and smart home ecosystems. Leading analysts from host Parks Associates present consumer research and moderate expert discussions on key trends in user experiences, voice, insurance, privacy, and independent living. CONNECTIONS™ Summit at CES is THE place to be to learn about the smart home, get the latest consumer research, and network with strategic decision makers in this growing market.
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9:00-10:00 a.m. |
Smart Home Platforms: Providing Value through Experiences - View Session Details at CES.tech
Smart home devices and services are maturing across a number of traditional and emerging verticals. Explore the potential of smart home platforms to deliver a unified and reliable consumer experience while delivering the data and engagement that creates lasting business value.
Marcus Scheiber, CEO & Co-Founder, ROC-Connect, Inc.
Kellen Xu, Director of Global Business Development and Partnerships, SmartThings
More Speakers TBA
Moderator: Brad Russell, Research Director, Connected Home, Parks Associates
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10:15-10:45 a.m. |
Special Session: Home Security and the Smart Home - View session details at CES.tech
This special session presentation highlights opportunities and challenges in the smart home and residential security industry.
Bernd Grohmann, Executive Vice President, eQ-3
Mike Harris, President, Ring Solutions, Ring, an Amazon Company
Moderator: Tom Kerber, Director, IoT Strategy, Parks Associates
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11 a.m.-12 p.m. |
Voice-First Experience: Innovation and Disruption - View session details at CES.tech
The UI experience is compelling but the true value of voice assistants is their ability to unify control of fragmented and disparate ecosystems. This session addresses the voice-first experience including adoption and crossover strategies in smart home and connected entertainment.
Katie McMahon, VP and GM, SoundHound, Inc.
Michele Turner, Sr. Director, Smart Home Ecosystem, Google
More Speakers TBA
Moderator: Dina Abdelrazik, Research Analyst, Parks Associates
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12:15-1:00 p.m. |
In-Home Tech Support: Creating Consumer Confidence - View session details at CES.tech
Connectivity has changed how consumers interact with brands. Learn how brands are leveraging proactive support interactions to engage their customers, drive higher ROI and build consumer confidence in the safety, security and reliability of their IoT experiences.
Steve Dimmitt, VP, Sales and Marketing, Sears Home Services
Jeremy Hitchcock, Founder & CEO, Minim
Jennifer Mallett, CEO/President, Level Up Your Home
Alton Martin, Co-Founder/Chief Evangelist, Trusource Labs
More Speakers TBA
Moderator: Patrice Samuels, Senior Analyst, Parks Associates
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1:15-1:45 p.m. |
Special Session: Building a Smarter Home: Trends in Homebuilding and Energy Services - View Session Details at CES.tech
Innovative builders are leveraging smart home technology to differentiate their products with enhanced security, comfort, convenience, and energy efficiency. The smarter home is also creating opportunities for new services such as alternative energy. Take a look at some of trends in homebuilding and energy services that are transforming the home of the future.
David Kaiserman, President, Lennar Ventures, Lennar
More Speakers TBA
Moderator: Brad Russell, Director, Connected Home Research, Parks Associates
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2:00-3:00 p.m. |
Insurance, Consumers and IoT: New Business Models - View Session Details at CES.tech
Explore the convergence of insurance and smart home, including the emerging ecosystem of players, go-to-market options for device distribution and management, data analytics needs and workflows. Get insight into the unique economics of the leading types of losses and how business model innovation can leverage incentives and adjacent services to drive consumer adoption.
Yuval Harry, Head of Partnerships, Hippo
David Wechsler, Senior Director of Channels and Partnerships, Comcast Xfinity
More Speakers TBA
Moderator: Brad Russell, Research Director, Connected Home, Parks Associates
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3:15-4:15 p.m. |
Focus on the Experience: Interoperability & Integration - View Sessions Details at CES.tech
This session addresses innovations driving a personalized and frictionless consumer experience Voice assistants, shared networking protocols, API integrations and control hubs enable an integrated cross-platform experience, while broader IoT solutions and initiatives deliver widespread interoperability in the smart home.
Charlie Kindel, Senior Vice President of Products & Services, Control4
Sujata Neidig, VP, Marketing, Thread Group; Director, Product Marketing, Microcontrollers & Connectivity, NXP
Raoul Wijgergangs, Vice President and General Manager, Z-Wave, Silicon Labs
More Speakers TBA
Moderator: Tom Kerber, Director, IoT Strategy, Parks Associates
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4:15-5:00 p.m. |
Independent Living: Serving Consumers at Home - View Session Details at CES.tech
Increasing demand for solutions that improve quality-of-life for seniors is expanding opportunities for independent living solutions. This session examines smart home solutions that deliver life- and cost-saving health benefits at home, including medical monitoring, telehealth technologies, and personalized delivery/transportation services.
Rob Flippo, CEO, MobileHelp
Geoff Gross, Founder & CEO, Medical Guardian
Jay Holley, Head of Partnerships, Uber Health
Lainie Muller, Director, Wellness, Alarm.com
More Speakers TBA
Moderator: Dina Abdelrazik, Research Analyst, Parks Associates
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5:30 p.m. |
 Networking Reception
Sponsored by Homematic IP
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Contact Parks Associates with any questions about speaking.
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