Day 1 | Monday, February 2, 2026 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM (Room S220)
Moderated by Kerri Lee Sinclair, AutomatedBuildings.com, Speakers: Ken Sinclair, Founder, AutomatedBuildings.com, Scott Cochrane, CEO & President, Cochrane Supply, and
Brad White, President, SES Consulting, will kick off the AutomatedBuildings 2026 education series. This year, we are back with 16 sessions.
Join Ken Sinclair and the editorial board of AutomatedBuildings.com for an industry State of the Union. Explore where we’ve been and where we’re headed, from the rise of Ambient IoT and practical Generative AI to the critical shift toward human-centric, sentient buildings.
This year is defined by true digital transformation. It’s about creating data-driven ecosystems where buildings think, adapt, and collaborate.
Our panelists bring over 150 years of combined experience to unpack the path forward: how AI and cloud platforms are becoming operational reality, why interoperability is now a business imperative, and how to unlock value from your data, embrace continuous learning, and build cyber-resilient futures.
If you’re ready to move beyond automation toward autonomous, sustainable, and experience-driven buildings, this conversation is your launchpad.
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