There’s plenty of noise around “autonomous buildings.” Owners, operators, and integrators want a simpler lens: what is working now, what scales across portfolios, and what should be prioritized over the next 12–24 months.
At this year’s AHR Expo, I’ll moderate AI + Buildings 2026: Redefining Autonomy from People to Portfolios; a no-slides, discussion-first session designed to move past hype and get practical. The format is straightforward: short framing, direct questions, and candid exchanges across the owner, platform, and integrator perspectives. We’ll emphasize outcomes, risk, and adoption—not acronyms.
What we’ll cover…at the right altitude
Rather than pre-judging the conversation, we’re keeping the scope wide enough to meet the audience where they are. Expect a pragmatic look at:
- How to recognize progress toward autonomy without getting trapped in buzzwords.
- What commonly prevents pilots from scaling—and how teams are getting past it.
- How leaders are balancing technology choices with resiliency, safety, and ROI.
- Where human expertise remains essential as workflows evolve.
The aim is to share real experiences and credible playbooks while leaving room for the audience to steer into the issues that matter most to them.
Who should join
- Owners and asset leaders deciding where to focus capital and attention.
- Operators and facility teams seeking practical wins that reduce toil and improve outcomes.
- Integrators and advisors turning one-off successes into repeatable portfolio results.
- Technology leaders aligning strategy with measurable building performance.
What you can expect to take away
- A clearer, defensible way to talk about “autonomy” with stakeholders.
- Practical ideas to move beyond pilots and de-risk scale.
- Examples of ROI patterns that earn approvals.
- A short list of governance considerations to accelerate adoption responsibly.
Session logistics
- When: 10:00 AM
- Where: Room S220, Level 2
- Format: Moderator-led discussion, no slide decks from panelists, extended audience Q&A
- Seats: 400
If your goal is to turn intent into portfolio-grade execution, join us for a direct, useful conversation.
See you at 10:00 AM in S220 (Level 2)!
