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

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

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

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

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

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

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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