Ken Sinclair

For decades, I have been your guide through the industry’s most profound shifts. I have chronicled and facilitated our collective evolution from the early days of pneumatic and analog control, through the DDC revolution, the rise of networking and the internet, the integration of IT and OT, the migration to the cloud, and now into the transformative age of AI, machine learning, and generative AI. My mission remains what it has always been: to be a catalyst for connections and a curator of the conversations that move us forward. As I have for over five decades, I continue to foster the relationships that transform technological complexity into escalating opportunity. The next chapter of this story is yet to be written. I would like to invite you to join me in shaping it. Ken Sinclair, a captivating storyteller at heart, envisions a future shaped by intelligent, self-learning building automation systems. These systems will be cutting-edge, innovative, and highly sophisticated. To create, manage, and continuously improve these systems, the industry needs to invest in its most valuable asset: its young talent. Ken believes our industry can attract the next generation by showcasing the dynamic, vital, and rewarding career paths available. By sharing compelling stories, we can inspire young minds to join us in building the future of smart and sustainable buildings. Follow Ken Sinclair on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-sinclair-8246965/

Identity Over Integration

The industry has spent decades arguing over which single standard should dominate. This recent update from Kimon Onuma FAIA proves we’ve been asking the wrong

AI’s Power: Databases as Memory

As we attempt to better understand AI, I feel that sharing my discussions with Gemini is valuable. I suspect you are trying to learn some

History Lesson: The Core Mission of oBIX

In your long-standing journey through the evolution of controls, oBIX (Open Building Information Exchange) represents a pivotal “bridge” moment. It was the industry’s first major

Internet of Agents: A Paradigm Shift

This discussion, moderated by Rob van Kranenburg and Gaelle Le Gars, explores the transition from the Internet of Things (IoT) to an “Internet of Agents”

Convergence on AutomatedBuildings.com

The history of convergence on AutomatedBuildings.com chronicles the shift from isolated mechanical systems to the integrated, AI-driven digital ecosystems of today. As the founder and

We now have a “Thought Leadership Liaison”

A Thought Leadership Liaison is a strategic bridge-builder. In the context of our work at AutomatedBuildings.com, this role acts as the “connective tissue” between high-level

Identity Over Integration

The industry has spent decades arguing over which single standard should dominate. This recent update from Kimon Onuma FAIA proves we’ve been asking the wrong

AI’s Power: Databases as Memory

As we attempt to better understand AI, I feel that sharing my discussions with Gemini is valuable. I suspect you are trying to learn some

History Lesson: The Core Mission of oBIX

In your long-standing journey through the evolution of controls, oBIX (Open Building Information Exchange) represents a pivotal “bridge” moment. It was the industry’s first major

Internet of Agents: A Paradigm Shift

This discussion, moderated by Rob van Kranenburg and Gaelle Le Gars, explores the transition from the Internet of Things (IoT) to an “Internet of Agents”

Convergence on AutomatedBuildings.com

The history of convergence on AutomatedBuildings.com chronicles the shift from isolated mechanical systems to the integrated, AI-driven digital ecosystems of today. As the founder and

We now have a “Thought Leadership Liaison”

A Thought Leadership Liaison is a strategic bridge-builder. In the context of our work at AutomatedBuildings.com, this role acts as the “connective tissue” between high-level