Emily O'Donnell, VP, Product and Communications, Evolution Digital

Jeff Barnes, VP, Smart Water, Moen

Mr. Reed has over 28 years of experience in consumer technology with a primary focus on security products with professional monitoring services. He is currently the Head of Commercial Security Sales for RapidSOS. Previously, he was the VP of Sales and Operations of CenCom.com, Inc where he was responsible for the sales strategy and execution for a global home security service company. Reed headed sales and operations for both NextAlarm Monitoring Services, Inc and LaserShield Systems where he was responsible for placing the first professionally monitored DIY system into retail distribution. Reed is former President of HomePlug Powerline Alliance.

Bryce Judd , Chief Revenue Officer, Savant

Greg Rhoades is the director of marketing for Leviton residential smart and new technology products including Decora Smart and Leviton Load Center. He is responsible for the marketing and training efforts, educating distributor counterpeople, electrical contractors and homeowners alike. For the past 19 years, Greg has appeared in dozens of TV shows and news articles explaining the benefits of smart home technology including security, energy management, convenience and fun! In his free time, Greg enjoys restoring his 200-year old New Orleans Creole Cottage with his wife, Jessica.

Brad Cook, Head of Product Integration, Alfred International

Val Kamenski is the Co-CEO and COO of Klika Tech, a global technology solutions and consulting company specializing in cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, and embedded systems solutions. With over 15 years of experience delivering successful software projects to global clients, Val co-founded Klika Tech to help companies succeed in the IoT-driven world. Prior to founding Klika Tech, he led diverse engineering teams for clients in the U.S. and Europe, building complex systems for organizations such as IMAX and MTV. Beginning his career as a software developer, Val has maintained a deep-rooted passion for technology, artificial intelligence, and business innovation. He is particularly interested in the application of technology in real-world scenarios, with a focus on property technology (PropTech) where he believes technology can make a significant difference.

Over 30 years in commercial insurance focusing primarily on emerging business risks related to new technologies. Recognized as the inventor of cyber insurance-see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyber_insurance Developed the first cyber insurance underwriting platform and policy in 1997. CEO of INSIREtrust from 1997 until 2020. Developed a number of micro embedded insurance products for the smart home industry. Examples are porch piracy protection for theft of packages being monitored by cameras. Similar coverage for water leaks and theft. Recently released new cyber insurance products for families and indviduals that can be delivered by smart home companies. Former Board Member and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Georgia State University Risk Management Foundation. Early in my career I focused on Fortune 2,000 property risks insured by FM Global.

George Hechtman George’s role as Founding Principal at Hechtman Venture Development is that of a general contractor of sorts: identification of market opportunities, partnerships development, assembling the right “sub-contractors” for the project. Prior to founding HVD, George’s professional career included: · 2003-2007 President of PCI, a 100,000-subscriber cellular provider and mobile products distributor. George founded HVD after the company merged into a publicly held sister company in 2007. · 2000-2003 Head Administrative Officer, Good Guys Inc a $750million consumer electronics retailer, responsible for real estate, MIS, IT and HR. · 1994-1999, Senior Vice President, head of Western Division, OfficeMax Inc. Grew the division from 105 to 350 stores, managed expansion into Mexico. Active Memberships and involvement: Consumer Technology Association (CTA) https://www.cta.tech/ 5G Use Cases working group Winning at Wireless Retail Working Group Wireless Internet Service Provider Association (WISPA) https://www.wispa.org/ Speaker and/or moderator at semi-annual conferences Most recently moderated MDU retrofit panel, spoke on new technologies panel at March WISPAmerica Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) https://wballiance.com/ Currently leading “MDU Centralized Connectivity Management” project group Contributor: Wi-Fi Sensing. OpenRoaming Implementers, Operator Managed IoT and Smart Home, Wi-Fi HaLow project groups Security Industry Association (SIA) https://www.securityindustry.org/ The Marconi Society https://marconisociety.org/ Telecom Infra Project: Open Converged Wi-FI (TIP OpenLAN) TIP OCW, OpenLAN project groups. California Emerging Technology Fund, Board of Expert Advisors.

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy is a veteran journalist and editor specializing in smart home technology. As the Smart Home Reviewer for The Verge, she covers the rapidly evolving connected home space, reviewing products, reporting on companies, and offering industry analysis. With over 30 years in journalism and over a decade focused on the smart home, Jennifer has contributed to The New York Times: Wirecutter, Dwell, Wired, The Ambient, BBC Science Focus, U.S. News & World Report, and more. Her work blends technical expertise with a consumer-first approach, making complex topics accessible and engaging. Jennifer began her career on London’s Fleet Street with The Daily Telegraph after earning a BA in English and American Studies from the University of Exeter. She later spent a decade in local news in Sun Valley, Idaho, before turning her focus to technology. Now based in Charleston, South Carolina, she lives in a semi-smart home with her husband, two children, two cats, a dog, and several chickens.