EMAIL INTERVIEW  BACnet International & Ken Sinclair

BACnet International Conference and Expo

This year’s conference still features our successful exhibition with industry companies, as well as expanded content to include information on BACnet (ASHRAE standard 135-2004) – a Data Communication Protocol for Building Automation and Control Networks, cutting-edge work for open systems and next generation lighting, as well as the latest in intelligent buildings.

Sinclair: I see the BACnet International Conference and Expo has been rescheduled to join forces with Engineered Systems magazine to produce the Building Automation & Sustainability Conference. Could you share the reasons behind this decision?

BACnet International: We are excited about the partnership between BNP Media (Engineered Systems magazine) and BACnet International. The partnership allows us to pool our resources to offer attendees the most education, networking and value for their attendee dollar. This year’s conference still features our successful exhibition with industry companies, as well as expanded content to include information on BACnet (ASHRAE standard 135-2004) – a Data Communication Protocol for Building Automation and Control Networks, cutting-edge work for open systems and next generation lighting, as well as the latest in intelligent buildings.

Sinclair: Who should attend this conference?

BACnet International: End users, such as building owners, engineers, developers, facility managers, building managers, commercial engineers, government representatives, education professionals and IT professionals.

Sinclair: What are some of the BACnet related topics being covered?

BACnet International:

• Campus Application of BACnet

• Government Buildings Benefit from BACnet

• Retail Store Energy and Operating Cost Reductions -- Powered by BACnet

• Healthcare Organizations Optimize with BACnet

• A Simple Way to Specify BACnet

• BTL: Testing and Lab Services

• BACnet Web Services

• Wireless BACnet on Zigbee

• Effectively Specifying Interoperability (to Minimize Change Orders)

• Mining BACnet Data – More than Just Energy Optimization

• Access, Security & Fire: BACnet Products & Recent Standards Enhancements

Sinclair: Who are some of the companies participating in the exposition?

BACnet International:

• Honeywell

• Alerton

• ABB

• Tridium

• Reliable Controls

• Field Server

• Delta Controls

• Automated Logic

• KMC

• Siemens

• Lumisys

• Viconics

• Contemporary Controls

• Johnson Controls

Sinclair:  What can attendees expect to learn from this conference?

BACnet International: BAC affords attendees the opportunity to discover innovative ways to design and operate efficient and intelligent buildings.

Attendees will learn how to save money with the latest intelligent building strategies and equipment for retrofits and new construction. In addition, attendees will find out about BACnet (ASHRAE standard 135-2004) - A Data Communication Protocol for Building Automation and Control Networks. Additional sessions focus on cutting-edge work for open systems and next generation lighting.

To view the conference schedule see website http://bnpevents.com/ES/BAC/Schedule.htm

Sinclair: Who can folks contact for more information on the conference & expo?

BACnet International: Information on the conference can be found at www.bacnetconference.org.

Specific questions can be directed to our association manager, Natalie Nardone, at natalie@bacnetinternational.org or 678-582-2961.

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