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Research | IoT Solutions Development
Cardinal Peak
Cardinal Peak develops and operates IoT products on behalf of our clients. From initial minimum viable product design through continuous feature innovation, we help clients with all their IoT product needs so their devices stand out in the market. As a wholly owned subsidiary of the leading global technology and IT services provider FPT Software, we have the talent your unique product requires — more than 100 engineers in Colorado and 30,000 employees worldwide — with proven expertise in smart home, automotive and health care.
The Connectivity Standards Alliance is the foundation and future of the Internet of Things (IoT). Established in 2002, its wide-ranging global membership collaborates to create and evolve universal open standards for the products transforming the way we live, work and play. With its Members’ deep and diverse expertise, robust certification programs, and a full suite of open IoT solutions the Alliance is leading the movement toward a more intuitive, imaginative, and useful world.
Cox Communities, a division of Cox Communications, delivers solutions, value and trust for MDU owners, managers and developers, SFU developers, and the residents and owners within their communities. The Cox Communities team acts as their client’s trusted advisor by supporting them in reaching their business goals of optimizing rents, occupancy and making their properties future ready.
Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) is the leading innovator in low-power wireless connectivity, building embedded technology that connects devices and improves lives. Merging cutting-edge technology into the world's most highly integrated SoCs, Silicon Labs provides device makers with the solutions, support, and ecosystems needed to create advanced edge connectivity applications. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Silicon Labs has operations in over 16 countries and is the trusted partner for innovative solutions in the smart home, industrial IoT, and smart cities markets. Learn more at www.silabs.com.
Ubiety develops solutions that enable situational awareness for residential, commercial, and government security applications. Ubiety can sense, categorize, and identify people and their presence in a location using the devices they are carrying. Ubiety's proprietary AI engine ingests high-velocity radio frequency data and generates real-time inferences about a person's identity using only passive RF signaling (wifi, Bluetooth, and cellular). This unique dataset can significantly reduce false alarm rates by providing the context necessary to augment alarm monitoring providers' confirmation, verification, and notification procedures. Learn more: www.ubiety.io.
Vivint, an NRG company, is the smart home provider that brings security, energy management, and automation together in a single, integrated system—all controlled from one app.
From smart cameras and sensors to thermostats, lighting, and more, Vivint delivers a fully connected experience that gives customers greater control of their smart homes, anytime, from anywhere. Every system includes professional installation and personalized setup from Vivint home experts, plus award-winning 24/7 customer support and monitoring.
With a focus on innovation, customer experience, and sustainable energy use, Vivint helps over two million customers manage their homes simply, securely, and efficiently. As part of NRG, Vivint also supports renewable energy solutions for a more sustainable future.
Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and multi-industrial leader serving a wide range of customers in more than 150 countries. Our Security Products team focuses on security for homes and businesses and enables smart home connectivity through the use of our secure PowerG technology. We help our customers have a smart space, but more importantly a space that is safe and secure, providing the comfort, convenience and possibilities expected today. For additional information, please follow us @johnsoncontrols on Twitter.
Alarm.com is the leading platform for the intelligently connected property. Millions of consumers and businesses depend on Alarm.com's technology to manage and control their property from anywhere. Our platform integrates with a growing variety of Internet of Things (IoT) devices through our apps and interfaces. Our security, video, access control, intelligent automation, energy management, and wellness solutions are available through our network of thousands of professional service providers in North America and around the globe. Alarm.com’s common stock is traded on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol ALRM.
Origin is transforming home security with TruShield℠ Security, a router-based solution enhanced by our exclusive AI-Sensing℠ technology. TruShield not only detects motion but also delivers Verified Human Presence℠. It's capable of advanced motion classification that distinguishes between human and non-human activity, all while integrating seamlessly with the home's WiFi network and connected devices. This eliminates false alarms and boosts security.
Designed for ISPs and security providers, TruShield opens up new revenue opportunities, reduces churn, and scales effortlessly. Thanks to its patented, award-winning technology, Origin is redefining intelligent, whole-home security—offering genuine protection without the need for additional hardware. Learn more at originwirelessai.com.
Rapid Response Monitoring is the leading provider of critical event response, protecting customers 24/7, 365. Within the walls of fully secure and redundant bi-coastal command and data centers, our Specialists provide the high-quality service that customers deserve. Cutting-edge technology paired with the expertise of an on-staff Software Development team ensures innovation at every turn. With the launch of Triangulum AI, our propriety monitoring platform, Rapid Response remains agile. Seamlessly adapting to the ever-shifting needs of your business with customized solutions to help you grow. When it comes to protecting life and property, every choice counts. Choose a professional monitoring partner you can trust to propel your business forward.
For over a century, Schlage has provided peace of mind to millions of homes and businesses around the globe with our secure and innovative door hardware and access solutions. Through purposeful design, industry-leading innovation, and trusted integrations, we deliver intuitive seamless access focused on enhancing everyday life and protecting what matters most.
SkyBell Technologies Inc., headquartered in Irvine, California, has been on a mission since 2013 to transform your everyday life through the power of smart home technology, starting right at your front door. Our journey began in 2013 with a successful crowdfunding campaign, leading to the creation of the smart video doorbell - a truly revolutionary invention that has forever changed the landscape of home security. This commitment to innovation positions SkyBell as a forerunner in the ever-evolving smart home industry - all backed by our industry leading IP portfolio.
Our professional grade video doorbells stand testament to our commitment to your safety and convenience. With the ability to answer your door from anywhere using your smartphone, we’ve brought a sense of Safety, Security and Trust to over 2.5 million homes. These connected devices, equipped with high-definition video cameras and a suite of advanced features like live video feed, motion sensor alerts, and night vision capabilities, are much more than just doorbells. They’re your eyes and ears, keeping your home safe, day and night. With our validated technology, SkyBell is proud to continue to lead the way in shaping Safety, Security, and Trust in homes across the globe.
Shelly Group AD is a technology holding company that stands for innovation through the development, manufacture, and distribution of high-quality IoT products. End users and their needs are always at the heart of development. Shelly Group was founded in Bulgaria and works with a team of young, talented developers who are dedicated to producing competitive and user-friendly products. The Group consists of 6 subsidiary companies and has offices in Bulgaria, Germany, and Slovenia as well as in China and USA. Shelly Group’s products have already conquered over 100 markets. Shelly Group AD has been listed on the Bulgarian Stock Exchange since December 2016 and on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange as of November 2021 where its shares are traded under GSIN A2DGX9, ISIN BG1100003166, ticker SLYG.
Kwikset is the leading residential lock manufacturer, making homeowners feel safe since 1946. Kwikset works hard to understand the world you live in, so that we can do everything we can to protect it. The company’s unwavering commitment to meeting homeowners’ needs has inspired its innovative lock portfolio that includes patented SmartKey Security® deadbolts, keyless entry combination locks, connected home technology, Bluetooth-enabled Aura™, Wi-Fi and Matter enabled Halo™, door hardware with Microban® antimicrobial product protection and a wide variety of styles and finishes.
Our interior and exterior door products provide customers with the quality, technology, durability and style they want while guaranteeing the highest level of security. Headquartered in Orange County, Calif., Kwikset is part of ASSA ABLOY Americas Residential, an ASSA ABLOY Group Company. Kwikset products are sold online and through retailers and distributors throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Australia. Visit us at www.kwikset.com.
Becklar is the SMART Critical Event Monitoring Company, with AI-supported responsive and proactive solutions where every sensor, signal and system works together to safeguard people, property and workers. Becklar Personal Health & Safety Solutions provide a full suite of connected devices, innovative applications, engagement technologies, and professional monitoring services. Becklar bundled wholesale services, available through its broad and valued dealer network, offer life and safety protection to individuals of all ages, to fit their lifestyles, create meaningful moments of engagement, and help promote healthier living.
Innovative communications service providers rely on Calix platforms to help them master and monetize the complex infrastructure between their subscribers and the cloud. Calix is the leading global provider of the cloud and software platforms, systems, and services required to deliver the unified access network and smart premises of tomorrow. Our platforms and services help our customers build next generation networks by embracing a DevOps operating model, optimize the subscriber experience by leveraging big data analytics and turn the complexity of the smart home and business into new revenue streams.
The ADT Corporation (NYSE: ADT) is a leading provider of electronic security, interactive home and business automation and monitoring services for residences and small businesses in the United States and Canada. ADT's broad and pioneering set of products and services, including ADT Pulse® interactive home and business solutions, and health services, meet a range of customer needs for today’s active and increasingly mobile lifestyles. Headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, ADT helps provide peace of mind to more than six million customers, and it employs approximately 16,500 people at more than 200 locations. More information is available at www.adt.com.
Affiliated Monitoring is the premier provider of live agent life safety monitoring services in the US & Canada. With 45 years of experience and two world class redundant monitoring centers, no other monitoring provider can match our combination of technology, innovation, reliability, and incredible value. Affiliated provides monitoring services for a wide variety of products and services, including IoT devices, intrusion & fire alarms, medical alert systems (mPERS), Video, telematics, crash detection, and more. For more information about Affiliated, visit https://www.affiliated.com
Cognitive Systems Corp. is redefining aging in place and home monitoring with WiFi Motion™, a cutting-edge Wi-Fi Sensing software platform that leverages artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to identify and localize motion—without cameras or wearables. Designed for privacy-first wellness monitoring, its eldercare solution, WiFi Motion for Caregiving transforms existing Wi-Fi networks and smart plugs into a discreet, always-on system that tracks key health indicators like activity levels, sleep patterns, and routine changes. This affordable, easy-to-install solution empowers caregivers, families, and health tech providers with real-time insights, enabling timely intervention while preserving seniors’ independence. Beyond caregiving, Cognitive Systems continues to unlock the full potential of wireless signals, enhancing safety, awareness, and smart living across multiple industries.
Ivani is a technology and intellectual property development company offering the world's most scalable and reliable Wireless Network Sensing system. Our flagship product, sensify®, is a patented suite of custom firmware that transforms wireless communication systems found in common IoT devices like connected light bulbs, switches, outlets, and appliances into advanced occupancy sensing systems through a simple over-the-air update. No new hardware is required allowing OEMs to offer new experiences and features to their customers using both new and legacy products.
The technology produces multiple simultaneous outputs, including convenience triggers (often used for lighting control) and security (used for soft and monitored security). Designed to be protocol agnostic, sensify integrates seamlessly with nearly any powered Zigbee, Thread, Wi-Fi, or BLE system providing a versatile solution for a wide range of smart environments.
The Z-Wave Alliance is a standards development organization dedicated to developing and advancing Z-Wave® technology as an open and internationally recognized ITU standard (G.9959) for smart home and IoT solutions. Alliance members continue to shape and drive the future of Z-Wave through open development in the Alliance OS Work Group. With over 4,500 certified wireless, interoperable devices, Z-Wave Alliance member companies provide leading-edge products and systems that deliver increased comfort, convenience, energy conservation, safety, security, and more. The Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR) specification uniquely enables IoT applications beyond the home. With a range of up to 1.5 miles, ZWLR delivers the performance and scalability required in MDU & hospitality deployments, and more. Learn more at www.zwavealliance.org.
The Z-Wave Alliance Board of Directors is comprised of executives from ADT, Alarm.com, Amazon Ring, Assa Abloy, BlueConnect Partners, Fortune Brands, Johnson Controls Inc., Nabu Casa, Silicon Labs, Trident IoT, and Vivint.
As one of the largest providers of product protection services in the industry, AIG Service Programs deliver customers and clients worldwide with innovative programs backed by the stability of AIG’s global underwriting capabilities. Many of the most respected manufacturers and retailers choose us because they know they have a business partner dedicated to the unique features of their products and customers. You can leverage AIG’s financial strength, compliance expertise, actuarial understanding, global platform, local knowledge and 30+ years of warranty industry experience to work for you. AIG offers one partnership for all your multinational warranty market needs — providing quick and easy access to any market in the world.
As a leader in water experiences in the home, Moen offers a vast array of stylish and innovative kitchen and bath faucets, showerheads, accessories, bath safety products, kitchen sinks, garbage disposals, leak detection products and connected home offerings for residential applications that give consumers more power than ever before to understand and control the water that flows through their homes. These thoughtful designs deliver an exceptional user experience and elevate how people interact with water daily.
Moen is part of Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. (NYSE: FBIN), a brand, innovation, and channel leader focused on exciting, supercharged categories in the home products, security, and commercial building markets. Moen anchors Water Innovations (WINN), which also includes several brands under the House of Rohl® including Emtek®, Perrin & Rowe®, ROHL®, Riobel®, Shaws® and Victoria + Albert®. Fortune Brands’ other brands include Fiberon® composite decking and railing products; Master Lock®, Yale® residential, August® and Sentry® Safe security products; LARSON® storm doors and Therma-Tru® entry door systems. For more information, please visit www.FBIN.com.
Founded in 2002, Grid Connect is dedicated to solving problems with connected hardware. For Grid Connect, providing the best networking and IoT solutions has always started with offering the best products on the market - whether from distribution brands or their own products - and backing them up with unmatched technical support. They’ve worked tirelessly to find the right partners worldwide to meet their standards and build an engineering team with the qualifications to match. Grid Connect enjoys taking on new challenges and has worked with companies large and small to find custom solutions to their needs. From preloading existing products with custom firmware to designing and building unique IoT-powered products, Grid Connect is the source for all your networking and IoT hardware needs. For more informati
Italian multinational company based in Oderzo (TV) with a strong international vocation, Nice is an international leader in Home Automation, Smart Home and Home Security with the aim of combining functionality and design to simplify people's daily gestures. Nice is synonymous with technology and excellence: its solutions are used worldwide and applied in public and private spaces, such as airports and prestigious locations. Thanks to its founder and current Chairman, Lauro Buoro, and the 2.300 professionals who work every day to achieve the company's objectives, the Nice group distributes its products in over 100 countries around the world, with 24 branches on 5 continents, 14 production units and 13 research and development centres.
SVP, Product and Technology Hotwire Communications
Chris A. Cholas
SVP, Product and Technology | Hotwire Communications
Chris A Cholas serves as the Senior Vice President of Product and Technology at Hotwire Communications Ltd. In this pivotal role, he drives innovation and strategic development across Hotwire's product offerings and technological infrastructure.
A distinguished leader in the telecommunications and technology sectors, Chris's career is marked by significant contributions, including multiple patents that underscore his innovative spirit. His pioneering work has also been recognized with Technical Emmy Awards, a testament to his impact on the industry.
Chris brings a wealth of experience from his extensive work history, including a notable background in operator executive roles. This experience provides him with a unique perspective on the operational and strategic challenges and opportunities within the industry. He is an alumnus of Metropolitan State College of Denver, where he built a strong foundation for his distinguished career.
With a deep understanding of industry trends, a proven track record of innovation, and a commitment to advancing product and technology solutions, Chris is a recognized and influential figure in his field.
Reynolds F. (RF) Barnes
Senior Director - Connectivity Business Development and Strategic Initiatives Intel Corporation
Reynolds F. (RF) Barnes
Senior Director - Connectivity Business Development and Strategic Initiatives | Intel Corporation
Reynolds F. (RF) Barnes, Senior Director in the Client Computing Group at Intel, is a industry veteran with over 25 years of wireless experience. Currently, RF leads Business Development and Strategic Initiatives where he drives global engagements to identify collaboration opportunities that help Intel and the broader ecosystem deliver leading wireless technologies and products, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and other related solutions for PC and IoT platforms.
Prior to his current role as Business Development and Strategic Initiatives, RF held numerous leadership positions across Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Cellular products at Intel driving innovation above and beyond the standards to continuously improve the connectivity experience for anyone using a PC. He joined Intel in 2002 and was part of the team that developed Intel’s first Wi-Fi products enabling the Centrino mobile PC revolution.
RF holds a BS in Computer Engineering and an MBA from The University of Texas as well as a BS in Computer Science from The University of Houston.
Olivier Bernard
Worldwide Go-To-Market Leader, IoT Services Amazon Web Services
Olivier Bernard
Worldwide Go-To-Market Leader, IoT Services | Amazon Web Services
Olivier Bernard is a seasoned technology leader with over 25 years of experience in marketing, strategy, and engineering, specializing in the IoT and M2M industries since 2005. He currently is a Principal IoT Specialist with AWS, where he drives the global go-to-market strategy for consumer products and the Smart Home. Before joining AWS, he was the Director of High-Performance IoT at Arm, where he led business development and corporate initiatives across the IoT value chain, collaborating with OEMs, ODMs, and Silicon Partners. Prior to that, he served as Executive Vice President at Maestro Wireless, where he founded the company’s American subsidiary before its successful acquisition by Lantronix. Olivier holds a diploma of Engineer from ESIEE (France), an MSEE from the University of Southern California, and an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley.
Laura Finson
Director of Product and Product Partnerships Brinks Home
Laura Finson
Director of Product and Product Partnerships | Brinks Home
Laura is an accomplished product and sourcing leader with nearly three decades of experience in product development, merchandising, sourcing, logistics, cost negotiation and collaboration across global markets. As Director of Product and Product Partnerships at Brinks Home, she leads strategic initiatives that drive innovation, efficiency, and growth in the smart home security sector. Prior to Brinks Home, Laura held multiple leadership roles at Payless ShoeSource, where she managed global sourcing and product development, spearheading initiatives across North America, Latin America, Australia, the Middle East and Asia.
Chad Conway
Advisor Pila Energy
Chad Conway
Advisor | Pila Energy
Chad Conway, is Founding Partner of 981, a seed stage firm accelerating impact through supporting visionary founders building amazing hardware products that customers love. Being a former builder and Tesla product leader, he takes a hands-on approach, bringing an exclusive network of experienced operators to help founders build, launch, and scale faster. Pila Energy is one of the companies Chad has been advising. Before 981, Chad built SPAN from a napkin sketch into one of the fastest-growing hardware startups. Chad began his career at Tesla leading Powerwall development.
Petrut Bogdan
Neuromorphic Architect Innatera Nanosystems
Petrut Bogdan
Neuromorphic Architect | Innatera Nanosystems
Dr. Petrut Bogdan is Neuromorphic Architect at Innatera Nanosystems where he focuses on Hardware-Software co-design, product development and system architecture. He currently co-chairs the Neuromorphic Working Group of the EDGE AI Foundation, aiming to address grand challenges within neuromorphic computing by bringing together industrial and academic experts and offering long term support to open developments. Dr. Bogdan holds a BSc and PhD from the Department of Computer Science at the University of Manchester, UK. His research focused on bio-inspired learning and real-time modelling of very large-scale spiking neural networks modelled on the SpiNNaker 1 million ARM core brain-inspired computer.
Casey Anderson
Senior Director of Software Engineering Lennox International
Casey Anderson
Senior Director of Software Engineering | Lennox International
Casey Anderson is a seasoned software engineering executive with over 25 years of experience driving innovation in smart home connectivity, embedded systems, and IoT solutions. He currently serves as the Senior Director of Controls Software Engineering at Lennox, where he leads the development of next-generation HVAC control systems that integrate seamlessly into connected home ecosystems. Prior to Lennox, Casey led a global team of software engineers at Allegion, the parent company of Schlage Locks, where he directed major initiatives across mobile, IoT, and SaaS platforms. His work was instrumental in delivering a connected lock solution that became foundational to Allegion’s connectivity and IoT strategy. Casey’s passion for home automation was honed during his career at Control4, where was designed and developed the first and second generations of home automation controllers and media distribution devices. At Tendril (now Uplight), he helped pioneer an energy management platform that connected utilities and consumers through intelligent thermostats and residential demand response programs. An advocate for interoperability and open standards, Casey has contributed extensively to the smart home ecosystem through his leadership roles with the Zigbee Alliance—now the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA). He served on the board of directors and held chair and secretary positions in multiple working groups, helping to shape standards that underpin today’s interoperable connected home devices.
Emily O'Donnell
VP, Product and Communications Evolution Digital
Emily O'Donnell
VP, Product and Communications | Evolution Digital
Emily is a product leader with more than 10 years of experience driving innovation and strategy at the intersection of whole-home connectivity. Currently serving as Vice President of Product and Communications at Evolution Digital, Emily leads cross-functional teams to deliver scalable broadband, video and IoT solutions that align global service providers’ business goals with consumer needs.
Prior to joining Evolution Digital, Emily served on Sling TV and DISH Network’s product communications team, providing a foundation for compelling narratives around roadmap conversations, launching new features and driving alignment between product, engineering and executive leadership.
Emily earned her bachelor’s degrees in communications and political science from the University of Michigan, graduating with high honors.
Jeff Barnes
VP, Smart Water Moen
Jeff Barnes
VP, Smart Water | Moen
Jeff Barnes serves as the Vice President of Affinity Partnerships for Moen’s Smart Water division, where he focuses on helping homeowners prevent the disruption, frustration, and expense of in-home flooding through innovative insurance and affinity partnerships.
Before joining Moen at the end of 2023, Jeff led business development and partnerships at ADT Security for over eight years. During his tenure, he established key relationships with major national insurance brands, emphasizing the importance of delivering exceptional customer experiences while generating substantial claims savings for partners.
With over seven years at Florida Power & Light and over 20 years in the service contract industry - Jeff has consistently demonstrated his ability to create new business channels and develop solutions that drive growth, reduce costs, and enhance consumer satisfaction.
Residing in South Florida with his wife, Wendy, and their two poodles, Jeff enjoys spending time with his three adult children and his one remarkable granddaughter.
Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn at www.LinkedIn.com/in/jjeffbarnes and learn more about Moen’s innovative solution for helping prevent in-home flooding at www.Moen.com/Flo.
Tom Reed
Head of Commercial Security Sales RapidSOS
Tom Reed
Head of Commercial Security Sales | RapidSOS
Mr. Reed has over 28 years of experience in consumer technology with a primary focus on security products with professional monitoring services. He is currently the Head of Commercial Security Sales for RapidSOS. Previously, he was the VP of Sales and Operations of CenCom.com, Inc where he was responsible for the sales strategy and execution for a global home security service company. Reed headed sales and operations for both NextAlarm Monitoring Services, Inc and LaserShield Systems where he was responsible for placing the first professionally monitored DIY system into retail distribution. Reed is former President of HomePlug Powerline Alliance.
Bryce Judd
Chief Revenue Officer Savant
Bryce Judd
Chief Revenue Officer | Savant
Bryce has nearly 30 years of experience driving business growth globally with a strong emphasis on technology solutions. Currently the Chief Revenue Officer at Savant, he leads sales strategy, operations, and customer service for both the Savant professional smart home and power business and the GE Lighting, a Savant company retail business, while ensuring that the company continues to launch groundbreaking solutions and partnerships that are revolutionizing the smart home, power, and lighting spaces. Most recently he was President and an Operating Partner of Ascent Ventures where he directed strategic oversight of a dynamic portfolio of SaaS, solar, sales enablement, fintech, consumer and multi-site services, and construction companies. He served as both C-Suite and board member for multiple companies within the portfolio. In the five years prior, he served as Chief Sales Officer and Senior Vice President of Global Sales at Control4, where he led the worldwide sales organization with a focus on strengthening Control4’s channel presence, accelerating the business, and working with the field organization, dealers, and distributors to sell and deliver smart solutions to home and business owners. Previously, Bryce led sales and business operations for Nokia Corporation’s subdivision, Motive Inc., a customer experience management platform for connected devices and mobile services, including home automation and IoT. As Division COO he drove the company’s annual revenue from $50 million to $500 million. Before this he served in various executive level positions across Sales, Operations, Product & Business Development, and Marketing at Sprint-Nextel Corporation, which is now T-Mobile. Bryce is a certified Six Sigma Green Belt, a former Board Member of the Home Technology Association (2017-2021), and currently sits on the CEDIA Government Affairs committee. He has a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of San Francisco and holds an MBA from the University of Virginia.
Greg Rhoades
Director of Marketing, Smart and New Technology Products Leviton Manufacturing
Greg Rhoades
Director of Marketing, Smart and New Technology Products | Leviton Manufacturing
Greg Rhoades is the director of marketing for Leviton residential smart and new technology products including Decora Smart and Leviton Load Center. He is responsible for the marketing and training efforts, educating distributor counterpeople, electrical contractors and homeowners alike. For the past 19 years, Greg has appeared in dozens of TV shows and news articles explaining the benefits of smart home technology including security, energy management, convenience and fun! In his free time, Greg enjoys restoring his 200-year old New Orleans Creole Cottage with his wife, Jessica.
Brad Cook
Head of Product and Integrations Alfred International, Inc.
Brad Cook
Head of Product and Integrations | Alfred International, Inc.
Brad Cook, Head of Product and Integrations, Alfred International, Inc.
Val Kamenski
Co-CEO Klika Tech, Inc.
Val Kamenski
Co-CEO | Klika Tech, Inc.
Val Kamenski is the Co-CEO and COO of Klika Tech, a global technology solutions and consulting company specializing in cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, and embedded systems solutions. With over 15 years of experience delivering successful software projects to global clients, Val co-founded Klika Tech to help companies succeed in the IoT-driven world. Prior to founding Klika Tech, he led diverse engineering teams for clients in the U.S. and Europe, building complex systems for organizations such as IMAX and MTV. Beginning his career as a software developer, Val has maintained a deep-rooted passion for technology, artificial intelligence, and business innovation. He is particularly interested in the application of technology in real-world scenarios, with a focus on property technology (PropTech) where he believes technology can make a significant difference.
Steven Haase
Head of Sales BOXX Insurance Co.
Steven Haase
Head of Sales | BOXX Insurance Co.
Over 30 years in commercial insurance focusing primarily on emerging business risks related to new technologies. Recognized as the inventor of cyber insurance-see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyber_insurance Developed the first cyber insurance underwriting platform and policy in 1997. CEO of INSIREtrust from 1997 until 2020. Developed a number of micro embedded insurance products for the smart home industry. Examples are porch piracy protection for theft of packages being monitored by cameras. Similar coverage for water leaks and theft. Recently released new cyber insurance products for families and indviduals that can be delivered by smart home companies. Former Board Member and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Georgia State University Risk Management Foundation. Early in my career I focused on Fortune 2,000 property risks insured by FM Global.
George Hechtman
Principal Hechtman Venture Development
George Hechtman
Principal | Hechtman Venture Development
George Hechtman George’s role as Founding Principal at Hechtman Venture Development is that of a general contractor of sorts: identification of market opportunities, partnerships development, assembling the right “sub-contractors” for the project. Prior to founding HVD, George’s professional career included: · 2003-2007 President of PCI, a 100,000-subscriber cellular provider and mobile products distributor. George founded HVD after the company merged into a publicly held sister company in 2007. · 2000-2003 Head Administrative Officer, Good Guys Inc a $750million consumer electronics retailer, responsible for real estate, MIS, IT and HR. · 1994-1999, Senior Vice President, head of Western Division, OfficeMax Inc. Grew the division from 105 to 350 stores, managed expansion into Mexico. Active Memberships and involvement: Consumer Technology Association (CTA) https://www.cta.tech/ 5G Use Cases working group Winning at Wireless Retail Working Group Wireless Internet Service Provider Association (WISPA) https://www.wispa.org/ Speaker and/or moderator at semi-annual conferences Most recently moderated MDU retrofit panel, spoke on new technologies panel at March WISPAmerica Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) https://wballiance.com/ Currently leading “MDU Centralized Connectivity Management” project group Contributor: Wi-Fi Sensing. OpenRoaming Implementers, Operator Managed IoT and Smart Home, Wi-Fi HaLow project groups Security Industry Association (SIA) https://www.securityindustry.org/ The Marconi Society https://marconisociety.org/ Telecom Infra Project: Open Converged Wi-FI (TIP OpenLAN) TIP OCW, OpenLAN project groups. California Emerging Technology Fund, Board of Expert Advisors.
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
Reviewer, Smart Home The Verge
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
Reviewer, Smart Home | The Verge
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy is a veteran journalist and editor specializing in smart home technology. As the Smart Home Reviewer for The Verge, she covers the rapidly evolving connected home space, reviewing products, reporting on companies, and offering industry analysis.
With over 30 years in journalism and over a decade focused on the smart home, Jennifer has contributed to The New York Times: Wirecutter, Dwell, Wired, The Ambient, BBC Science Focus, U.S. News & World Report, and more. Her work blends technical expertise with a consumer-first approach, making complex topics accessible and engaging.
Jennifer began her career on London’s Fleet Street with The Daily Telegraph after earning a BA in English and American Studies from the University of Exeter. She later spent a decade in local news in Sun Valley, Idaho, before turning her focus to technology. Now based in Charleston, South Carolina, she lives in a semi-smart home with her husband, two children, two cats, a dog, and several chickens.
Rebecca Peterson
Director of Product Solutions - Access Controls - LiftMaster Chamberlain Group
Rebecca Peterson
Director of Product Solutions - Access Controls - LiftMaster | Chamberlain Group
- Over 15 years of experience developing new production solutions with high impact, focusing on addressing customer pain points
- BS in Electrical Engineering
- MBA - emphasis in Marketing
Jay Cahill
CEO Holios
Jay Cahill
CEO | Holios
CEO & Co-founder, Holios Jay Cahill is CEO and co-founder of Holios, a leading analytics platform for smart product companies. Holios helps product, marketing, and operations teams optimize product performance, customer engagement, and market fit using real-time data from connected devices. Prior to launching Holios, Jay co-founded Bluefin Technology Partners, a top provider of cloud and IoT solutions. He brings over two decades of experience driving enterprise growth and innovation across software, SaaS, and smart home technologies. Jay’s work with leading brands has helped reshape how smart product companies align KPIs such as activation, engagement and retention with actual consumer behavior. At the roundtable, he brings a data-centric perspective to bundling strategies, pricing optimization, and performance benchmarking.
Ben Berg
Senior Director Product Management, Video Alarm.com
Ben Berg
Senior Director Product Management, Video | Alarm.com
Ben Berg, Senior Director Product Management, Video, Alarm.com
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May 07, 2025
Parks Associates: 23% of US internet households now own at least one smart appliance, up from 15% in 2020
Research firm brings tech leaders together in Plano, Texas, for 29th annual CONNECTIONS™: The Premier Connected Home Conference
New consumer research from Parks Associates shows that 23% of US inte...
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May 06, 2025
Parks Associates announces advisory board for the eighth annual Future of Video: Business of Streaming, November 18-20, 2025
Executive conference in Marina del Rey addresses distribution of video services featuring new consumer insights and data
Parks Associates today announced the Advisory Board and key topics for its...
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