Jennifer Kent, Vice President, Research, will be presenting at "Z-Wave Alliance: Lunch & Learn with Parks Associates" at 1 PM on Thursday, January 9th in Titian Ballroom 2202 at CES 2025.

Jennifer Kent will be presenting on advances in connected devices and seamless integration, consumer adoption drivers and inhibitors for smart home systems, and market opportunities spanning multifamily and single-family homes.

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.

Elizabeth Parks, President and CMO, Parks Associates, will be attending the OTT.X Members Breakfast at the Stirling Club in Las Vegas Nevada on January 7th, 2025, with a presentation on "State of Streaming: Path to Profitability" between 8:15 - 8:30 AM PT. 

The streaming industry continues to grow, with 89% of all US households subscribing to a streaming service according to Parks Associates research. But with increased competition, shifting consumer expectations, and rising costs, the journey toward sustainable profitability is a critical focus. This presentation highlights the latest research and key trends along with insights on the current landscape of streaming services. 

The event will include research insights to set the stage for the industry in 2025 and a live OTT.X BUZZ session where industry experts will discuss the latest issues, trends and developments in the streaming landscape as we start off the new year.

This event is intended for channels, networks platforms, digital retailers, content providers, producers, aggregators, service providers, digital technology companies, advertisers and all those involved in the business of streaming and OTT.

The future of modern living is a seamlessly connected world. This session highlights how connected devices are changing how consumers interact at home and an outlook for the smart home solutions market for 2024. Speakers share a vision of the future, built on interoperability and the meshing of traditionally separate ecosystems to provide new value for consumers.

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.

Jennifer Kent, Vice President, Research, Parks Associates, will be speaking on the panel "Engage and Grow: How to Succeed With Interactive Live Streaming" at the Streaming Media Connect virtual event on Tuesday, November 12 between 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (ET).

The growth of highly interactive streaming genres such as gaming, auctions, and sports betting has put pressure on networks while increasing the need to integrate interactivity and heightened engagement into more traditional methods of content delivery. With the challenges organizations face to ensure that their users have the smoothest and most dynamic interactive streaming experiences, and the additional investment in delivery infrastructure required as those experiences scale, how can streamers deliver ROI from interactive streaming every time?

Elizabeth Parks, President and CMO, Parks Associates, will be speaking on the "Multi-Family Security" webinar on November 7, 2024 at 1:00 pm CT.

From upgrading mechanical locks to adding electronic access control options, the multi-family (MTF)/multi-housing (MTH) sector continues to offer opportunities to both locksmiths and security manufacturers. In this discussion, the panel will look at trends they are seeing in this area, including:

• The latest in locking and smart locking products and systems.  
• Ways locksmiths are upgrading customers from mechanical to electronic access control solutions.  
• The rise of mobile access and credentials. 
• Cloud-based access control systems. 
• Installation techniques, from new construction to retrofits. 

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.

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.

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.

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.