Agenda

Parks Associates will host a full day of sessions at CES 2025, with a networking reception in the evening.

07
Jan
2025

CONNECTIONS Summit 2025

In-Person at CES

Jan 7th | 2025

CONNECTIONS Summit 2025

In-Person at CES
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CONNECTIONS Summit™ takes place at the Venetian, Level 4, Lando 4304. This event for all consumer technology players provides a jump start to understanding the opportunities in the connected home market, with research highlights from research leader Parks Associates. Throughout the event, industry players address product growth, business strategy, the impact of AI, interoperability and integration efforts, and the next generation of connected products in the home.

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

08:30 AM PT

Coffee, Conversations and CONNECTIONS

09:00 AM PT

AI in the Smart Home: Applications and Ethics

Moderator

Jennifer Kent
Vice President, Research

Parks Associates

Arsham Hatambeiki
SVP Product & Technology

Universal Electronics Inc.

Amalia Katz-Doron
Head of Strategic Marketing

Intuition Robotics

Casey Levy-Tulloch
Director of Business Development

Josh.ai

Paulus Schoutsen
President

Open Home Foundation

Paul Williams
Global Managing Director for Home Management Business Unit

Nice Group

This session covers the practical applications of AI in enhancing home automation, improving energy efficiency, and providing personalized user experiences. Speakers address ethical considerations and privacy concerns associated with AI in the home.

09:40 AM PT

Networking Break

Johnson ControlsSponsored by Johnson Controls

10:00 AM PT

Profitability in the Connected Home

Moderator

Elizabeth Parks
President & CMO

Parks Associates

Jacob Alamat
Senior Vice President, Home and Life Business Unit

Silicon Labs, Inc.

Melissa Andresko
Chief Corporate Brand Ambassador

Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.

Travis Hockersmith
Group Vice President, Platform+

VIZIO

Agnes Lorenz
VP

Zooz

Laura Mitchell
CEO

GrandCare Systems

This session addresses the business models and revenue streams driving profitability in the connected home market. This session delves into consumer trends, subscription services, and monetization strategies.

10:40 AM PT

Networking Break

11:00 AM PT

Smart Home Standards & Platforms: Who’s Winning

Moderator

Jennifer Kent
Vice President, Research

Parks Associates

Yoon Ho Choi
President

Home Connectivity Alliance (HCA)

Nick Millette
Product Development Merchant - Smart Home

The Home Depot

Michelle Mindala-Freeman
Chief Operating Officer

Connectivity Standards Alliance

Avi Rosenthal
Managing Partner | Chairman

BlueConnect Partners | Z-Wave Alliance

Stefan Witkamp
CEO

Homey, part of LG Electronics

This session addresses the battle to dominate in the smart home, with a focus on the innovative platforms attracting the next gen buyer. It also addresses the continued effort for collaboration through standards efforts.

12:00 PM PT

Lunch

ADTSponsored by ADT

01:00 PM PT

Demand for Energy Management at Home

Moderator

Daniel Holcomb
Senior Analyst, Smart Home Research

Parks Associates

Lon Huber
Senior Vice President, Pricing and Customer Solutions

Duke Energy Corporation

Wolfgang Kirsch
CEO

Shelly Group

Meghan McConomy
Senior Director, Consumer Brand Strategy

NRG

Poonam Narang
Vice President - Product Management

Schneider Electric

Michael Siemann, PhD
Distinguished Engineer

Resideo

Schnieder ElectricThis session highlights the latest innovations in energy-efficient technologies and smart devices that help homeowners monitor and reduce their energy consumption. Experts discuss trends, consumer behavior, and the business potential of home energy management.

01:40 PM PT

Networking Break

Sponsored by ADT Multifamily

02:00 PM PT

Navigating the Multifamily IoT Markets

Moderator

Kristen Hanich
Director of Research

Parks Associates

John Butrim
Vice President, Multifamily

ADT Multifamily

Eric Harnischfeger
Senior Product Manager, Multifamily Electronics

Kwikset / ASSA ABLOY

Hagan Kappler
Co-Founder and CEO

Daisy

Greg Mora
Executive Director, Business Development

Johnson Controls

Braeden Scheer
Vice President of Product Management

SmartRent

SmartRentThis session examines how smart home technologies can be tailored to meet the needs of apartment buildings and other multifamily properties. Experts share strategies for deploying connected solutions, discuss the regulatory landscape and infrastructure considerations, as well as enhancing resident value and property management efficiency.

02:40 PM PT

Networking Break

EufySponsored by Eufy

03:00 PM PT

Home Security: Trends and Transformations

Moderator

Elizabeth Parks
President & CMO

Parks Associates

Tim Eskew
Director, Residential Electronic Products, Software, and Partnerships

Allegion

Abe Kinney
Senior Director, Product Management

Alarm.com

Keith Puckett
Founder and CEO

Ubiety Technologies

Eric Villines
Global Head of Communications

eufy Security / Anker Innovations

This session explores how sensors, surveillance systems, low power and AI-driven analytics innovations are enhancing safety and peace of mind. Speakers highlight consumer expectations, market trends, and strategies for developing comprehensive, user-friendly security solutions.

06:00 PM PT

Networking Reception