Smart Building Summit

Smart Building Summit

Wednesday 4 February, 08:30-12:30 / CC5.1

Unlocking Smart Building Value

The Summit will explore how smart building technologies – such as building automation, IoT, analytics, and energy optimisation – unlock value for all stakeholders. The event will address AI, Big Data, cybersecurity, sustainability, and smart workplaces, highlighting the benefits for owners, tenants, and landlords in driving efficiency, comfort, and property value.

For 2026, the Summit is adopting a breakfast briefing format to enable delegates to maximise their time afterwards on the show floor.

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UNLOCKING SMART BUILDING VALUE

Smart building technologies redefine how buildings, workplaces and facilities are managed and maintained. With clear technological advancements, it’s now time to show all stakeholders how to unlock the value of smart buildings.

The new building automation systems digitally integrate HVAC, lighting, and security controls to optimise performance and reduce waste. Advanced analytics platforms can process collected data to provide actionable insights for predictive maintenance and operational efficiency. Internet of Things (IoT) sensors enable real-time monitoring of energy consumption, occupancy, and environmental conditions.

Additionally, wireless connectivity and cloud-based management allow seamless remote access and control, enhancing flexibility and responsiveness.

Owners can unlock value by investing in integrated building management systems that optimise energy use and reduce operational costs. They can also leverage data analytics to predict maintenance needs, extending equipment lifespan and minimising downtime. Implementing advanced security features enhances tenant safety and property appeal.

Tenants benefit from smart buildings through enhanced comfort, such as personalised climate control and lighting. Access to real-time information on building services and amenities improves convenience and productivity. Smart buildings can also support wellness initiatives by monitoring air quality and promoting healthier environments.

Landlords can increase property value and attract higher-quality tenants by marketing smart building features. They can use smart technologies to streamline lease management and billing processes. Additionally, demonstrating sustainability through smart energy management can meet regulatory requirements and appeal to environmentally conscious tenants.

This year’s Smart Building Summit will cover the impact of AI, Big Data and cybersecurity, sustainability, and smarter workplaces.

Join us in our 11th edition of Smart Building Summit as we explore

  • the technology that creates the value
  • the integration that enables the value, and
  • the keys to unlock the value for all the stakeholders

SUMMIT PROGRAMME

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08:30
  1. CC5.1
    10 mins
    • Smart Building Summit
    A review of the programme, housekeeping notes and some highlights to look out for.
08:40
  1. CC5.1
    20 mins
    • Smart Building Summit
    As physical AI, sensing tech, and robotics evolve, the KVM era fades, pulling humans back into richer physical interaction. As digital and physical worlds merge, industries from entertainment to smart spaces reveal new ways we’ll learn, work, and play. This talk explores emerging possibilities through projects, processes, and real-world parallels.
09:00
  1. CC5.1
    20 mins
    • Smart Building Summit
    Erik Ubels, one of SBS’s favourite speakers, cuts through technical noise to show how to bridge physical infrastructure with data analytics and AI. Learn to transform raw data into actionable, even predictive insights that elevate efficiency and drive measurable gains, empowering teams to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
09:20
  1. CC5.1
    20 mins
    • Smart Building Summit
    Join top integrators and consultants to explore how smart building integration creates real value by uniting disparate technologies. Learn execution strategies that turn complex systems into seamless, high-performance assets. If you want to master the “how” behind the smart building hype, this session is for you.
09:40
  1. CC5.1
    20 mins
    • Smart Building Summit
    End the “spaghetti” of fragmented building systems. This session shows how a no-code Building Operating System can cut integration time by 50% and unify HVAC, elevators, IoT, and access control. Learn how to shift from reactive fixes to AI-driven detection and automation, gaining full control of any building’s tech stack.
10:00
  1. CC5.1
    20 mins
    • Smart Building Summit
    One of SBS's favorite speakers, Erik Ubel will cut through the technical noise to show you exactly how to bridge the gap between physical infrastructure and data analytics to advanced AI applications. ...
10:20
  1. CC5.1
    40 mins
    • Smart Building Summit
    When we say 'Unlocking the Value,' we're talking about more than just energy savings. Our panel of industry experts, moderated by Matthew Marson of JLL, will address how best to unlock the values of a smart building. Executives on the panel will explore how to justify the investment in smart technology, and look ahead 5 years to what overlooked  technology or trend will add the most 'value' to the smart building.
11:00
  1. CC5.1
    20 mins
    • Smart Building Summit
    As smart buildings become data-rich ecosystems, fear of cyber risk can stall progress. This session reframes security as an enabler—showing how tackling cybersecurity head-on builds the resilient digital foundation needed for scalable data and next-gen AI. Secure today to unlock tomorrow’s intelligent buildings.
11:20
  1. CC5.1
    20 mins
    • Smart Building Summit
    This session challenges fragmented systems and opaque solutions, showing why a unified, accessible data layer is essential for any smart-technology strategy. Learn to break down silos, surface lost data, and reclaim ownership—creating a streamlined, scalable, secure, AI-ready foundation from day one.
11:40
  1. CC5.1
    15 mins
    • Smart Building Summit
    Senior ProAV executives join moderator Bob Snyder to unpack real-world smart-building challenges. Explore AV-over-IP for flexible infrastructure, occupancy-driven energy savings, and unified communication standards. See how high-performance AV integration turns static properties into adaptive, high-value assets.
11:55
  1. CC5.1
    5 mins
    • Smart Building Summit
    What have we learnt today and closing remarks

Following the Summit, there will be a Networking Brunch in the CC5 Garden starting at 12:00.

Please note: ISE reserves the right to amend the programme in the run-up to ISE 2026.

Content Chair Bob Snyder is the Editor-in-Chief of CHANNEL MEDIA EUROPE LTD., a content provider and consultant to high-tech companies in Europe and Middle East.

As our moderator since the very first Smart Building Conference in 2013, Bob follows the industry trends in smart building and knows many of Europe’s top smart building executives.

A well-known analyst and speaker on European IT and AV industry trends, Bob has been a guest speaker for such international corporate leaders as Lucent, NEC, AMD, Panasonic Industrial, Intel, Hewlett-Packard, BenQ, Tech Data, Toshiba, Ingram Micro and many others.

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