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At AutomatedBuildings.com, our greatest strength is the collective expertise of our community. As we look ahead to the AHR Expo 2026, we are thrilled to shine a
The smart buildings industry stands at a critical crossroads. After decades of incremental progress within proprietary systems and walled gardens, a powerful new mindset is
Show time is fast approaching! We are on track to deliver the biggest, best, and most impactful series of free education sessions in our 27-year
Follow the Yellow Brick Road to AHR and ASHRAE in Las Vegas Something unusual is happening at AHR + ASHRAE this year: a cluster of
An article posted 10 years ago outlines a clear need for data, analytics, and increasing intelligence within buildings. Seems very similar to the needs of our modern building operations. The way those needs show up today looks very different though with the advancement of AI.
Net-zero-ready buildings: Why design isn’t enough One of the biggest myths in sustainability and green building is that net-zero design and green building certification lock
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,
Monday, Feb. 2 – Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026 | Las Vegas Convention Center | Las Vegas, NV
The building automation industry is in the middle of a real transition—not a theoretical one. Cloud platforms, AI, grid interactivity, cybersecurity, and sustainability requirements are
At AutomatedBuildings.com, our greatest strength is the collective expertise of our community. As we look ahead to the AHR Expo 2026, we are thrilled to shine a
The smart buildings industry stands at a critical crossroads. After decades of incremental progress within proprietary systems and walled gardens, a powerful new mindset is
Show time is fast approaching! We are on track to deliver the biggest, best, and most impactful series of free education sessions in our 27-year
Follow the Yellow Brick Road to AHR and ASHRAE in Las Vegas Something unusual is happening at AHR + ASHRAE this year: a cluster of
An article posted 10 years ago outlines a clear need for data, analytics, and increasing intelligence within buildings. Seems very similar to the needs of our modern building operations. The way those needs show up today looks very different though with the advancement of AI.
Net-zero-ready buildings: Why design isn’t enough One of the biggest myths in sustainability and green building is that net-zero design and green building certification lock
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,
Monday, Feb. 2 – Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026 | Las Vegas Convention Center | Las Vegas, NV
The building automation industry is in the middle of a real transition—not a theoretical one. Cloud platforms, AI, grid interactivity, cybersecurity, and sustainability requirements are
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Wednesday, February 4, 2026 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM (Room S220) Moderated by Brad White, President, SES Consulting, featuring Jacob Fenley, Director of Tech Services, Cochrane Supply
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM (Room S220) Moderated by Brad White, President, SES Consulting featuring Stephanie Poole, Principal, SES Consulting Effective
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Room S220) Moderator – Phil Zito, CEO, Smart Buildings Academy To master today’s complex building systems, professionals
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM (Room S220) Moderator – Phil Zito, CEO, Smart Buildings Academy Join Phil Zito of Smart Buildings to
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Room S220) Moderated by Brad White, President, SES Consulting, featuring Stephanie Poole, Principal, SES Consulting, and
Tuesday, February 2, 2026 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM (Room S220) Moderated by Greg Fitzpatrick, Business Development Leader, Cochrane Supply, featuring Aaron Brondum, Senior Director
Tuesday, February 2, 2026 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM (Room S220) Moderated by Brad White, President, SES Consulting, featuring Dan Gentry, Application Engineer, Trane and
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Room (S220) Moderated by Stephanie Poole, Principal, SES Consulting, with Abby Massey, Principal, Technical Services &
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM -Software Platform Wars (Room S220) Moderated by Scott Cochrane, President & CEO, Cochrane Supply,featuring: Stephen Holicky,
When I started Insights from the World of FM, I wasn’t trying to build a brand. I was trying to build clarity. In facilities and
I didn’t start 2025 expecting the architecture, engineering, construction and operation (AECO) industry to suddenly change direction. It didn’t. What became clear instead was a
Sunday, February 1st, at 6:00 – 7:00 pm at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino to connect and collaborate with members of the BACnet community around the
When Automation, Systems, and Intelligence Could No Longer Stay Separate AI revealed the cost of automation without coordination, systems without connection, and models without agency
Closing out 2025 offers a fitting moment to reflect on the tremendous growth and self-posting from our diverse, expanding family of people and their communities.
50 years of evolution in Building Automation The first computer dedicated to monitoring building systems was installed in 1974 or 1975. In an attempt to
Monday, February 2, 2026 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM – AHR Exhibitor Controller Showdown 4 – Elvis Edition (Room S220) Moderated by Gus Bauder and William Cooper from Cochrane Supply, with
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM (Room S220) Moderated by Brad White, President, SES Consulting, featuring Jacob Fenley, Director of Tech Services, Cochrane Supply
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM (Room S220) Moderated by Brad White, President, SES Consulting featuring Stephanie Poole, Principal, SES Consulting Effective
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Room S220) Moderator – Phil Zito, CEO, Smart Buildings Academy To master today’s complex building systems, professionals
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM (Room S220) Moderator – Phil Zito, CEO, Smart Buildings Academy Join Phil Zito of Smart Buildings to
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Room S220) Moderated by Brad White, President, SES Consulting, featuring Stephanie Poole, Principal, SES Consulting, and
Tuesday, February 2, 2026 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM (Room S220) Moderated by Greg Fitzpatrick, Business Development Leader, Cochrane Supply, featuring Aaron Brondum, Senior Director
Tuesday, February 2, 2026 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM (Room S220) Moderated by Brad White, President, SES Consulting, featuring Dan Gentry, Application Engineer, Trane and
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Room (S220) Moderated by Stephanie Poole, Principal, SES Consulting, with Abby Massey, Principal, Technical Services &
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM -Software Platform Wars (Room S220) Moderated by Scott Cochrane, President & CEO, Cochrane Supply,featuring: Stephen Holicky,
When I started Insights from the World of FM, I wasn’t trying to build a brand. I was trying to build clarity. In facilities and
I didn’t start 2025 expecting the architecture, engineering, construction and operation (AECO) industry to suddenly change direction. It didn’t. What became clear instead was a
Sunday, February 1st, at 6:00 – 7:00 pm at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino to connect and collaborate with members of the BACnet community around the
When Automation, Systems, and Intelligence Could No Longer Stay Separate AI revealed the cost of automation without coordination, systems without connection, and models without agency
Closing out 2025 offers a fitting moment to reflect on the tremendous growth and self-posting from our diverse, expanding family of people and their communities.
50 years of evolution in Building Automation The first computer dedicated to monitoring building systems was installed in 1974 or 1975. In an attempt to
Monday, February 2, 2026 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM – AHR Exhibitor Controller Showdown 4 – Elvis Edition (Room S220) Moderated by Gus Bauder and William Cooper from Cochrane Supply, with
