The event caters to building executives and hardware, middleware, and software providers enabling the next generation of consumer and property manager experiences in the multi-dwelling and hospitality environments.

Discover how smart home platforms are revolutionizing energy efficiency in residential settings. Explore the integration of energy management features into platform technologies, enabling homeowners to monitor and optimize energy usage across connected devices. Learn about real-time energy insights, smart scheduling, and automation capabilities that empower users to reduce their carbon footprint and lower energy costs.

As our understanding of health and wellness continues to evolve, so does the way we design, build, and equip our homes. In today's modern lifestyle, there's a growing emphasis on creating living spaces that foster well-being, and this has led to collaborations between builders, appliance companies, and technology solutions that promote a healthier, safer, and more sustainable way of life. This session addresses how appliance manufacturers, builders, and other home solution providers are focused on the residents' health and well-being, including elements like clean air, natural lighting, energy efficiency, and predictive and proactive safety measures. Speakers address how the integration of health-conscious design, innovative appliances, lighting solutions, and safety features in modern homes is shaping a new era of living.

Future of Video brings together industry leaders to share insights on the business of streaming services and the monetization strategies emerging as a result of new business models, bundles, connected video devices and shifting video viewing habits.

Elizabeth Parks, President and CMO, Parks Associates, will be speaking in the session “How smart home technology is changing the home improvement landscape,” at the 2024 HIRI Insights Summit on September 19th at 10:40 AM in Chicago.

HIRI's Summit gives free access to the leading home improvement experts who offer advice and knowledge on all things in the industry. The HIRI Summit is a one-stop-shop for getting a comprehensive understanding of what your company should do to stay ahead of the changes impacting home improvement.

The average US home has more than 16 connected devices today. Discover state-of-the-art energy-efficient technologies and practices in smart homes. Explore strategies to meet consumer and grid demands for reducing energy consumption, optimizing home energy systems, and integrating renewable energy sources. Explore real-time energy monitoring, load control, and consumer engagement strategies to optimize energy usage.