Research firm Parks Associates to host conference September 24-25, with keynotes from Amazon Key, Luma Residential, and Stoneweg US

Parks Associates today announced the speakers for the second annual Smart Spaces, hosted September 24-25 at the Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel, including representatives from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Greystar, SKBM Smart Technology, Allegion, ASSA ABLOY, and more.

“Our latest research shows pent-up demand for smart building solutions among MDU (multidwelling unit) owners and operators,” said Mindi Sue Sternblitz-Rubenstein, VP, Marketing, Parks Associates. “More than 85% plan to deploy, upgrade, or adopt an IoT solution in the next 12 months, such as video surveillance, smart thermostats, or access controls. At Smart Spaces, leading executives will share strategies to leverage this demand to create successful partnerships and new revenues.”

Smart Spaces provides attendees with research from Parks Associates and insights from tech leaders on how to deliver profitable and cost-effective solutions in today’s market. Smart Spaces sponsors include ADT Multifamily; Cox Communities; Nice; Vantiva; Xfinity Communities; Kwikset; Calix; Homebase, a Quext Company; SkyBell; SmartRent; DojoNetworks; WireStar Networks; Zentra Access; and Salto.

Keynotes

  • Kaushik Mani, Director, Amazon Key
  • Ian Mattingly, President, Luma Residential
  • Thomas Stanchak, Managing Director of Sustainability, Stoneweg US

2024 Speakers

  • Noel Arvizu, Director of Sales, ADT Multifamily
  • Dean Fung-A-Wing, Founder & CEO, Kairos
  • Florian Gallini, CEO, Interel
  • Robert Gaulden, Go To Market Director, Zentra Access Solutions, Allegion
  • Preston Grutzmacher, Residential Business Leader, North America, Salto Systems
  • Nikki Harper, Area Director of Sales, Aimbridge
  • Michael Harrison, President, Native Smart Properties
  • Kara Heermans, SVP, Product Management & UEX, SONIFI Solutions
  • Adam Hepworth, President, Della Connect
  • Neha Jaitpal, Global GM – Hospitality, Honeywell
  • Dennis Jakubowicz, SVP Healthcare Sales, Care Daily
  • Scott Jamison, Chief Experience Officer, WorldVue
  • Kyle Johnson, Director, Smart Building Technology, Greystar
  • Theresa Kaiser-White, VP Asset Management, Willow Bridge Property Company
  • George Karakatsanis, VP, Sales, Toi Labs
  • Cris Kimbrough, Chief Strategy Officer, SKBM Smart Technology
  • Mathew Koenig, Director, Sales Strategy and Enablement, Cox Communications
  • Jeffrey Kok, CEO, Aerwave
  • Chris Laughman, Senior Director, Energy & Sustainability, Greystar Real Estate Partners
  • Kyle Leissner, President & CEO, WireStar Networks
  • Michele Levy Berlove, Assistant Division Chief, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
  • Darien Long, SVP of Specialty Access Solutions, dormakaba
  • Blake Miller, Founder Homebase.ai, a Quext Company
  • Sean Miller, Chief Revenue Officer, Lessen LLC
  • Lee Miller, VP, Multifamily, Brivo
  • Linsey Miller, SVP, Business Development and Strategic Marketing, Resideo
  • Tiffany Mittal, CEO Utility, Ranger
  • Francisco Moreno, Associate VP, Product Line Leadership, Calix
  • Daniel Myers, CEO/Founder, DojoNetworks
  • Mary Nitschke, Chief Sustainability Officer, GreenT Climate Software
  • Dustin Orr, VP, Business Development, ZoJacks Flood Prevention Systems
  • Reza Raji, SVP, Smart Spaces-IoT Division, Vantiva
  • Mariam Rogers Walker, Director, Access Solutions, Chamberlain/MyQ
  • Jeff Shaw, VP, Product Management, Nice North America
  • Dan Simpkins, Founder and CEO, Dwellwell Analytics
  • Mike Smith, CEO, WhiteSpace
  • Rick Sousa, Director of Design Services, Brooks Building Technology Advisors
  • Paul Spinella, National Account Manager, ASSA ABLOY Group
  • Bradley Stutzman, CEO, O3 Energy Solutions
  • Todd Thorpe, Director of Business Development, Cambium Networks
  • Tony Vala-Haynes, Director, Product Marketing, LifeLoop
  • Savin Ven Johnson, Regional Director, Office of Community Planning and Development, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Region VI (TX, NM, LA, OK, AR)
  • Sean Vo, National Director of Sales and Strategic Partnerships, Levven
  • Grant Warner, Senior Living Thought Leader
  • Taylor Wiederkehr, Founder & CEO, ProptechIQ
  • Nate Wysk, GM, PointCentral

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