The future of housing is connected. Consumers increasingly expect their homes, offices, and virtually anywhere they go to have smart solutions that are convenient, green, and secure and built upon a reliable and high-performing home network. Parks Associates provides opening comments on the role of technology in smart spaces and specifically in the MDU market.

Understand the strategies and best practices for accelerating growth in the smart spaces market. Explore new business models, market expansion opportunities, and partnerships that drive innovation and maximize the potential of smart spaces. This session provides insights into the next generation of building technologies and the impact on the experience.

Access control solutions offer the benefits of increased safety and convenience for tenants and staff both. Beyond the basic promise of access, new IP-based solutions are enabling advanced solutions that support new use cases, including centralized management and services platforms for residents. Speakers highlight advanced access control and security systems, the need for IP-based solutions, demand for services platforms, and additional use cases.

Networking Break sponsored by Salto  

The energy sector is undergoing a transformation, driven by rapidly increasing energy costs, the electrification of buildings and transportation, and a drive towards sustainability. This session discusses the impact of energy transformation on multifamily housing and hospitality and the key strategies properties have employed to meet it head-on. Speakers highlight ESG strategies, the dynamics of EV charging, and the dual role of solutions as both cost containment and resident amenity.

Networking Reception sponsored by Cox Communities

Join your fellow attendees for a special dinner at Porta Di Roma.

Porta Di Roma is walking distance from the conference venue. Please RSVP if you plan to attend.

Networking Breakfast sponsored by Zentra Access

Registration sponsored by ADT Multifamily  

Businesses looking to deploy tech solutions must keep in mind operational efficiencies and their five-to-ten-year technology roadmap. Scalability and adaptability are essential. This opening session from Parks Associates highlights new demands for solutions that provide personalization, new services driving value, and that focus on safety and security.

Listen to market leaders discuss the key smart spaces technologies that have made a difference to their property NOI. Hear their strategies and best practices for unlocking the value of these solutions. This session offers a deep dive into the technologies and strategies properties have found effective, as well as the various business models and revenue strategies that work for REITs and other properties. Learn how to harness resident insights and forge strategic partnerships to not only boost revenue but also significantly enhance the overall property value.

This session delves into how architects, builders, and designers can seamlessly blend smart technology features into the living space, enhancing both aesthetics and functionality. Speakers cover leading building practices and essential design principles for optimizing connectivity while maintaining the integrity and appeal of the living environment. Discover how thoughtful design can elevate the resident’s experience in smart apartments, making them more comfortable, convenient, and connected.

Lunch Sponsored by Vantiva 

As our population ages, the integration of technology into senior communities becomes increasingly vital. The fundamentals of IoT – connectivity, sensors, applications – are transforming the resident and staffing experience, with major implications for senior lifestyles, safety, and health. This panel shares insights, experiences, and future projections on the impact, challenges, and opportunities that technology presents for seniors in community settings.

Smart spaces introduce new considerations for insurance providers and policyholders. This session explores the evolving landscape of insurance in the context of smart apartments, hospitality, and community living. From mitigating risks to enhancing coverage, industry experts discuss the intersection of devices and insurance, providing valuable insights for both insurance providers and property owners.

This thought-provoking session brings together women leaders and innovators to explore the transformative impact of technology on hospitality and resident living, including insights into operational efficiencies, innovation, and the expansion of tech into smart spaces. Speakers highlight the role of access control, video surveillance, smart thermostats, and new services that leverage IoT solutions that enhance the guest and resident experience. Speakers highlight what’s next in technology deployments. 

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