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SBX2022 Session Highlight: Building System Interoperability

July 13, 2022 By SBC staff

Join us virtually for the SBX2022 Building System Interoperability session on August 22nd from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm PT.

Description
Disparate building system technologies, lack of consistent nomenclature, and organizational dissonance between OT & IT all create impediments to using/optimizing smart technology. Two case studies will explore how these challenges are being met followed by a wider subject matter expert panel in moderated discussion.

Speakers
James Dice, Nexus Labs
Josh Felperin, alpscontrols.com
Marc Petock, Lynxspring, Inc.
John Petze, SkyFoundry
Tearle Whitson, CBRE

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SBX2022 Session Highlight: Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings

June 22, 2022 By SBC staff

Join us virtually for the SBX2022 Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings (GEBs) session on August 22^nd from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm PT. The session will feature two “case study” presentations on GEBs and subject matter experts will join in a moderated discussion of GEB potential.

Speakers
Tanya Barham, Community Energy Labs
Mark Frankel, Ecotope
Emma Johnson, Seattle City Light (moderator)
Scott Schuester, SlipStream
Hendrik Van Hemert, Edo

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SBX2022 Session Highlight: Building Performance Reporting – How Smart Technology Can Help

June 16, 2022 By SBC staff

Join us for the SBX2022 closing session on August 24th in-person at the Pacific Tower in Seattle! A free networking lunch will follow directly after. The session will also be live streamed through the virtual event platform for remote participation.

Session Description
Market and regulatory drivers are making energy performance reporting and ESG reporting real for building owners and publicly traded companies. This session will show how smart technologies can facilitate reporting and make it more quantitively robust.

Speakers
Brett Bridgeland, Rocky Mountain Institute
Akshay Johar, Microsoft
Ross MacWhinney, NYC Mayor’s Office of Climate & Environmental Justice
Sandra Mallory, Seattle Office of Sustainability & Environment
Emily Salzberg, Washington State Department of Commerce
Ted Stadtmueller, Longevity Partners

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Join us for Smart Buildings Exchange, August 22-24, 2022!

June 9, 2022 By SBC staff

Join the Smart Buildings Center for the free 2022 Smart Buildings Exchange (SBX) to be held virtually and in-person August 22-24. Interactive conference sessions featuring a mix of panel discussions and case study presentations will explore the market opportunity for smart buildings, the future of energy services and the built environment, grid-interactive efficient buildings, the role of smart buildings in carbon emission reductions, IEQ and return to work issues, digital twins and more. The opening plenary session features Bert Van Hoof, a Partner at Microsoft who is a seasoned technology executive recognized for starting and growing award-winning businesses across a variety of industry segments. The third day of the conference will be in-person (Seattle) and live streamed through the virtual event platform. This day will focus on the role smart technologies can play in energy, carbon, and ESG reporting requirements.

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Event schedule
Day 1 (virtual): August 22^nd, 8:45am – 2:30pm Pacific
Day 2 (virtual): August 23^rd, 9am – 2:30pm Pacific
Day 3 (in-person & virtual): August 24^th, 10am – 1pm Pacific

Smart Buildings Exchange Preliminary Agenda Now Available!

April 19, 2022 By SBC staff

The preliminary agenda for Smart Buildings Exchange 2022 is now available at sbxconference.org/agenda! The free, three-day virtual event to be held August 22-24 will explore the market opportunity for smart buildings through interactive conference sessions featuring a mix of panel discussions and case study presentations on the future of energy services and the built environment, grid-interactive efficient buildings, the role of smart buildings in carbon emission reductions, and more.

View the agenda and register for free today!

In-Person Networking Events
On August 24th, regional in-person networking events featuring a livestreamed conference session on how smart technologies can support building performance reporting will be held. If you are interested in hosting an in-person SBX networking event in your region, please contact Britton Rife to coordinate. Recommended guidelines for hosting the in-person networking events can be found here. Stay tuned for more details as plans are developed!

Sponsorship Opportunities
For more information about ways your organization or business can participate in the conference, please download our Sponsorship Prospectus or contact Stan Price for customized sponsorship/partnership opportunities.

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Registration Open for Smart Buildings Exchange, Aug 22-24!

March 2, 2022 By SBC staff

The Smart Buildings Center is excited to announce that registration for Smart Buildings Exchange 2022 is now open! The free, three-day virtual event to be held August 22-24 will explore the role of smarter buildings in a changing energy landscape through interactive conference sessions focused on topics including:

Building electrification & decarbonization
System integration & cybersecurity
Smart technology’s role in improving ESG reporting
IT/OT network design & interoperability
Indoor air quality and occupant health & wellness
The evolving buildings operation & maintenance workforce
Optimizing buildings for hybrid work environments

Call for Speakers & Content
Do you have a suggestion for a dynamic speaker or topic with demonstrated application of smart technologies in buildings that should be considered for the SBX2022 agenda? If so, please send your ideas to Britton Rife. Any suggestions are appreciated!

In-Person Networking Events
In addition to the virtual conference sessions, regional in-person networking events featuring a livestreamed keynote address are being planned. If you are interested in hosting an in-person SBX networking event in your region, please contact Britton Rife to coordinate. Stay tuned for more details as plans are developed!

Sponsorship Opportunities
For more information about ways your organization or business can participate in the conference, please download our Sponsorship Prospectus or contact Stan Price for customized sponsorship/partnership opportunities.

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