Smart Energy Summit and Future of Video sessions on October 10 to address growth and expansion of choice in streaming services and home energy management

Parks Associates will host Future of Video and Smart Energy Summit virtual sessions on Thursday, October 10, featuring speakers from Brightcove, Ecobee, FloSports, Leviton, Samsung Ads, Schneider Electric, SymphonyAI Media, Xperi, Best Ever Channels, and more. The research firm’s latest data shows consumers’ continued reliance on internet services and adoption of connected devices in the home, with the average household now having 17 connected devices and the vast majority (88%) using streaming services. 

The virtual sessions feature Parks Associates’ leading connected home research, leveraging insights on consumer preferences and historical purchasing patterns to highlight successful strategies for home services. Future of Video, sponsored by JW Player (JWP), Adeia, Bango, SymphonyAI Media, FPT Software, and Wurl, examines AVOD business models and AI-based data analytics that will help realize new revenues for streaming services. Smart Energy Summit, sponsored by SmartThings, SkyBell Technologies, Arcadia, Resideo, and Universal Electronics, explores the demand and deployment strategies for IoT innovations that will optimize utility programs and energy efficiency.

“The new reliance on connectivity and mobile devices, along with an app experience, puts pressure on all companies that serve the home to innovate their offerings,” said Mindi Sue Sternblitz-Rubenstein, VP, Marketing, Parks Associates. “We are excited to welcome these leaders to help provide insight into the next generation of energy management and video distribution.”

Future of Video session “AVOD and New Revenue,” 11:00 AM CT on October 10, starts with a research presentation from Sarah Lee, Research Analyst, Parks Associates, which explores emerging trends and revenue opportunities in the ad-based video on demand (AVOD) space. The session includes a visionary keynote presentation from Jonathon Barbato, Co-CEO, Best Ever Channels LLC, followed by a panel discussion, moderated by Jennifer Kent, VP, Research, Parks Associates, with the following speakers:

  • Patrick Ferguson, Head of Global Product & B2C Operations, Xperi
  • Justin Fromm, Head of Insights, North America, Samsung Ads
  • Scott Levine, Chief Product Officer, Brightcove
  • Mark Moeder, CEO, SymphonyAI Media
  • John Turner, Vice President of Content, FloSports

Smart Energy Summit session “Demand-Side Management: Leveraging IoT for Energy Efficiency,” 2:00 PM CT, features a presentation from Daniel Holcomb, Senior Analyst, Parks Associates, which explores strategies to reduce energy consumption by optimizing home energy systems and integrating renewable energy sources. The session includes a panel discussion, moderated by Kent, with the following speakers:

  • Aaron Ard, Vice President, Product Management for the Residential Business Unit, Leviton
  • Bruno Capdordy, SVP Connected Offers, Schneider Electric
  • Tamara Dzubay, Director of Energy and Energy Markets, Ecobee

Parks Associates welcomes industry players and media to register for these virtual sessions:

To schedule an interview with an analyst or to request specific data, please contact Mindi Sue Sternblitz-Rubenstein at mindi.sue@parksassociates.com or 972-490-1113. 

About Parks Associates

Parks Associates is a global research, consulting, and marketing firm with 40 years of experience delivering proprietary consumer data and industry insights for businesses. The firm produces market research reports, forecasts, surveys, and competitive business intelligence on connected consumer, small business, and commercial technologies and related business solutions. Parks Associates provides custom research, strategic consulting, and forward-looking analysis across connected home, small business, and commercial markets, including security, smart home, broadband, entertainment, energy, multifamily, smart buildings, connected health, and emerging AI-driven technologies.

Parks Associates supports industry growth through proprietary research, consulting, and executive networking and convenes thousands of leaders each year through its flagship conferences, including CONNECTIONS™, Connected Health Summit, Smart Energy Summit, Smart Spaces, and Future of Video. Learn more at https://www.parksassociates.com.

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