Daniel is responsible for smart home research involving market trend analysis, competitor and positioning assessments, technology evaluations, and forecasts of relevant industry metrics. Daniel is a market research industry veteran with 13 years of experience across multiple research types such as shopper insights, brand equity and brand health tracking, and customer experience. Daniel has also conducted research across multiple sectors such as consumer packaged goods, consumer electronics, specialty retail, and transportation, travel, and hospitality. Daniel has a BA in Sociology from the University of Texas at Arlington, with specializations in Research and Evaluation, Diversity, and Family and Gender Studies.

An Eternal learner who believes in intellectually honest learning. Currently solving problems within the Access control and smart buildings space. Revolutionizing and simplifying Access control with Mobile and cloud based access. A Seasoned Wireless technology leader with extensive hardware/product development and Leadership experience. Founded Spintly in 2018. Prior to founding Spintly, worked on development of 2G,3G, 4G(LTE),5G, Wifi and IoT Technologies, with companies like Motorola, Nokia and Broadcom. Traveled extensively around the world and worked with diverse cross functional teams. Realized that people with great attitude, talent and dreams are all over the world. Great products, Solutions and companies can come from anywhere in the world.

Tyson's career has been dedicated to breaking things in the energy industry and helping to rebuild them better than before. His 15+ years at Honeywell, Evergy, Uplight, and now Google have given him a wide range of experiences in the energy space. He uses that experience to help Google's energy partners connect the dots for a clean energy future that is accessible to all.

Alexander Linn is an expert in the application of AI. As Founder and CEO of Shipshape he is on a mission to make all homes safe, reliable, efficient, and easy to maintain. Formerly an Engineer at Salesforce on their AI team. He holds multiple patents and started developing smart building tech in 2007, including novel HVAC technology.

Jennifer Harris joined the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) in August 2022 as the federal program officer (FPO) for the State of Texas. In this role, Jennifer coordinates partnerships and outreach with the state and local governments, community groups, and other entities with a vested interest on NTIA’s high-speed internet grant programs and policy issues. Jennifer works directly with the Texas Broadband Development Office and the state-level regional, county and municipal associations to ensure comprehensive engagement from all stakeholders in the state on the State’s high-speed internet planning and funding process. Jennifer started her career at the Texas State Capitol in 2005 holding a wide range of jobs in the public sector. Her professional experience includes legislative, public policy, communications, and government affairs work with the Texas Legislature, and policy and communications work for the Florida Department of Education, along with a variety of roles on local and statewide political campaigns. Following her work at the Texas State Capitol and the Florida Department of Education, Jennifer served for three years as the State Program Director for Texas for Connected Nation, a national non-profit organization which has focused on tackling the digital divide for more than 20 years. Appointed in January 2020, Jennifer served as an inaugural member of the Governor’s Broadband Development Council. Governor Abbott re-appointed her to the Council in March 2022 and named her Vice Chair of the Council, a position which she held until joining NTIA. Jennifer earned her Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a focus in Marketing from the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin. She earned her Master's degree in Public Service and Administration from the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University.

Tom Breare is Senior Partnerships Manager at Octopus Energy U.S. With seven years in the energy sector, Tom leads Octopus Energy’s connected device partnerships and flexibility products for customers in the US. Tom was an early employee of Octopus Energy in 2016, and moved from the United Kingdom to Texas in 2022.

Senior Vice President Business Development, iolo

Rob Shema is focused on developing new opportunities and relationships for altafiber to continue expanding its fiber footprint beyond Greater Cincinnati Shema was formerly Chief Executive Officer with Com Net. Shema directed Com Net in its efforts to provide IPTV Video, Fiber Optic Transport, Dedicated Internet Access, Authentication, Network Administration, and Call Center Support. Prior to that he was EVP of ACA Connects and worked with numerous companies on issues such as retransmission consent, permitting and pole attachments. Earlier in his career he participated in the launch of CN8 a local television network, assisted with the launch of Comcast Newsmakers, and developed and was instrumental in the launch of local OnDemand at Comcast. He obtained his BA from Duquesne University and his graduate degree from Villanova University.

Christopher Schouten is Sr. Marketing Director for Kudelski IoT and has worked for more than 20 years for security companies whose mission is to protect devices, data and high-value business models. He joined Kudelski Group in 2013, and prior to that he held various marketing and operational management roles in pay-TV security and mobile and fixed telecommunications in the U.S. and Europe. Christopher is an honors graduate of the University of Iowa, having studied Mass Communications and Linguistics. Christopher speaks five languages and is a passionate early adopter of IoT and smart home technologies. He is currently based in Phoenix, AZ (USA).

Steve Elliston is the Founder and President of Elliston Systems & Design, a leading audiovisual integration company with a 10,000 sqft. experience center located in the design district of Dallas, TX. Founded in 2001, Steve has built a reputation for expertise and exceptional service while working with architects, designers, and builders to design and implement advanced lighting, electrical, and AV solutions. Simplifying that advanced technology through custom design, innovative products, detailed documentation, and exceptional service is core to the company’s mission. Under Steve's leadership, Elliston Systems & Design has earned numerous industry accolades and has been recognized as a top AV integrator by leading publications. Steve prides himself on relationships - from his talented team of experts to a growing list of discerning clients. Like him, Steve’s team is dedicated to delivering exceptional service and creating tailored solutions that meet each client's unique needs and exceeds their expectations.