Executive conference, hosted April 17-18 in Plano, Texas, addresses growth of “PropTech” market
Parks Associates today announced the keynote lineup and confirmed speakers for its upcoming Smart Spaces: Apartments, Hospitality, and Community Living, April 17-18 in Plano, Texas, featuring visionary speakers from ADT Multifamily, World Cinema and Cox. The research firm will share its latest consumer and industry data throughout the event, including current penetration and resident preferences for property-provided smart devices and internet services in multidwelling (MDU) properties.
According to Parks Associates’ data of 10,000 internet households, 79% of MDU residents report they are highly satisfied with their property-provided smart devices and internet service. In addition, the firm reports low-cost internet service ranks just under insulation and soundproofing as a property differentiator.
Smart Spaces keynote speakers include John Butrim, VP - Multifamily, HOA & Builder, ADT Multifamily; Guillermo Rivas, VP, New Business Development, Cox; and Robert Grosz, President, World Cinema.
“Interest in property-provided smart devices is high among certain consumer segments. Wi-Fi/internet available immediately after move-in is also highly prioritized by these groups,” said Kristen Hanich, Director of Research, Parks Associates. “Condo owners especially are keenly interested in maximizing property features and amenities, including smart device deployments. We are excited to bring the industry together to discuss these market trends and opportunities at Smart Spaces.”
Smart Spaces is sponsored by Arize, Connectivity Standards Alliance, Rapid Response Monitoring, Nimbio, Cox Communities, ADT Multifamily, Nice, Vantiva, Xfinity Communities, Homebase, Aquana, LiftMaster, Cooktop Safety, and Eleven Software. The event is focused on the role of technology in MDU environments, especially the impact of connectivity, smart home technologies, and services. Parks Associates will host the preshow workshop MDUs and Tech: State of the Market ahead of the event.
The event speakers include industry leaders from key aspects of the ecosystem:
Scott Buehrle, VP, MDU Sales and Strategy, Frontier Communications
Tom Bumpass, Executive Director, Technology & Business Systems, Greystar
Duncan Cannon, Director, Building Technology, Cortland
Jim Conti, VP, Sales and Marketing, Nimbio
Kyle Finney, Business Development Manager, Arize
Charles Hadsell, CEO, ePropertyCare
Jeff Hendler, CEO, Logical Buildings
Michael Hughes, Chief Revenue Officer, ChargePoint
Ryan Kimura, SVP, Strategic Partnerships, Premier
Jennifer Lytle, VP, GM, Commercial Emerging Business, LiftMaster
Ted Maulucci, President, SmartONE Solutions
Jeff Morrison, VP, Aquana Water Protection Systems
Mary Nitschke, VP, Sustainability, RealPage
Dustin Orr, GM, ZoJacks
Reza Raji, SVP, IoT Division, Vantiva
Chris Rothey, VP, Multifamily Product Solutions, Comcast
Bradley Stutzman, CEO, O3 Energy
John Valdez, VP, Frontier Communications
About Smart Spaces
Smart Spaces, hosted by Parks Associates, brings together property owners, operators, and technology leaders to explore connected solutions for multifamily and hospitality environments. The event is grounded in Parks Associates’ research on broadband, managed Wi-Fi, smart home, and IoT technologies, providing insight into how integrated platforms and connectivity improve operations, reduce costs, and enhance resident experiences. These insights help industry stakeholders identify new revenue opportunities and implement more efficient, data-driven property strategies.
Parks Associates hosts Smart Spaces 2026 on September 15-16 at the Hilton Dallas/Plano Granite Park in Plano, Texas. www.smartspacesconference.com
