Parks Associates has hosted this leading energy conference for 15 years. In 2025, we are collocating with DISTRIBUTECH for the second year in a row, March 25-26, at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center, Dallas, Texas.

Smart Energy addresses the evolution of the consumer energy markets and new opportunities to drive engagement in utility-sponsored programs, with panels and networking sessions discussing strategies for utilities, service providers, retailers, software providers, and manufacturers to expand and monetize energy management and other energy-focused offerings.

Elizabeth Parks, President and CMO, Parks Associates, will be speaking at SECC’s 2025 Consumer Symposium in the session "Serving Small Businesses" on March 24, 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm.

Small and medium-sized businesses are often overlooked due to their unique challenges when trying to engage with them on new energy opportunities. Featuring insights from the “Understanding the SMB Landscape: New Need and Concerns” report, this session highlights programs, services and/or technologies that have successfully engaged SMB customers to help them achieve their organizations’ energy goals.

Through engaging sessions with industry thought leaders, Consumer Symposium attendees will gain actionable insights for developing innovative solutions to engage consumers in smart energy in 2025 and beyond.

Parks Associates is supporting the DISTRIBUTECH International® 2025.

DISTRIBUTECH International® is the leading annual transmission and distribution event that addresses technologies used to move electricity from the power plant through the transmission and distribution systems to the meter and inside the home.

Jennifer Kent, Vice President, Research, will be speaking at the 2025 CSA Member Meeting at the Loews Chicago Hotel on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 from 8 am to 9 am CST.

The Connectivity Standards Alliance's mission is to ignite creativity and collaboration in the Internet of Things by developing, evolving, and promoting universal open standards that enable all objects to securely connect and interact.

The entertainment industry is amid significant transformation.  This session examines the latest advancements in streaming technology, immersive content, and interactive platforms, with a focus on how these trends will influence the market in 2025. Gain insights into revenue projections and strategic opportunities for companies to navigate this dynamic landscape.

The multifamily tech market is poised for significant growth, driven by innovations in smart building solutions and tenant experience enhancements. This session delves into the latest advancements in property management technologies, energy efficiency, connectivity, and access control. Market analysts provide growth forecasts and identify key opportunities for businesses to innovate and expand in this sector.

Jennifer Kent, Vice President, Research, will be presenting on "The Smart Home in 2025: Outlook and Opportunities" at the Fiber Broadband Association's Fiber for Breakfast podcast at 10:00 am ET on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.

Parks Associates presentation explores the latest trends and innovations driving the smart home market. Learn about emerging trends, the competitive landscape, and how advancements in smart home technology intersect with high-speed connectivity to shape consumer demand. Gain valuable insights into opportunities for collaboration and growth as fiber networks become the backbone of next-generation smart home ecosystems.

Fiber for Breakfast is a weekly 30-minute live video discussion hosted by our President and CEO, Gary Bolton, and featuring industry thought leaders on current topics that explore fiber as the critical infrastructure for 21st century communications as well as other connectivity and workplace issues presented during these challenging times.

Join us to explore the latest smart home innovations introduced at CES 2025 that are set to reshape the market by 2025. This session covers advancements in AI integration, energy management, and home automation, providing a detailed analysis of market trends and revenue forecasts. Learn how these developments will create new business opportunities and influence consumer behaviors in the smart home sector.

From advancements in renewable energy integration to the latest in grid modernization, this session highlights the emerging trends driving the future of energy. Panelists share insights on key topics to be discussed at DISTRIBUTECH in 2025, including the rise of electric vehicles (EVs) and solar storage and the shift from one-directional to bidirectional energy flow, which allows consumers to consume and generate and store energy. This bidirectional flow, enabled by technologies like vehicle-to-grid (V2G) systems and smart inverters, is transforming energy distribution and empowering consumers to take a more active role in energy management.

Elizabeth Parks, President and CMO, Parks Associates, will be speaking in the Scylla Webinar "The Mega Trend Webinar 2025: Addressing Active Shooter Risks" on January 23, 2025, at 1 PM EST.

This webinar explores the significance of gun detection technology in schools and hospitals. Discover how it's safeguarding lives, fostering peace of mind, and shaping the future of security with the latest trends and innovations.

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.