Educational Sessions 2025
Speaker: Rich Blomseth, Enocean
Description: Operational data is a key missing link for these advanced AI applications. AI applications rely on detailed real time operational data for all key environmental control systems. This data is often locked into the control systems and not readily available for use by new applications. This session will describe how open standards including BACnet Secure Connect (BACnet/SC) and the LonMark IoT Access Protocol (IAP) can unlock the data while ensuring data integrity and security.
Grid Interactive Buildings via EcoPort®
Speaker: Don Dulchinos
Description: The treatment of electric appliances as grid resources has been accelerated by IT connectivity and the use of standards like EcoPort® and OpenADR. A new trend is the integration and aggregation of HVAC, heat pump water heaters, and other appliances within commercial or multiple dwelling units to create grid interactive buildings.
A New Era of Open, Interoperable Buildings
Speaker: Tracy Markie, Engenuity Systems
Description: LonMark has consistently advocated for and advanced the evolution of connected, networked control systems in the commercial buildings market. A founding principle is to enable smarter buildings by fostering and supporting open systems technologies that facilitate easy and open data sharing across any platform. We believe this nurtures innovation, ultimately unlocking the most valuable asset in real estate: your building data.
Advancing AI-Driven Microcontroller Solutions: Innovations and Applications
Speaker: David Kniepkamp, Smart Controls LLC
Description: Attendees will uncover the challenges and opportunities of implementing AI-driven microcontroller solutions in commercial buildings, supported by real-world case studies showcasing significant energy savings, improved operational efficiency, and enhanced tenant satisfaction. Join us to explore the transformative potential of AI in shaping the next generation of smart, sustainable, and ultra-efficient commercial buildings.
Nessum-Wire: A New State-of-the-Art, IP-Based, High-Speed Communication Standard
Speaker: Michael Navid, ECOLINQX Corporation
Speaker: Nobu Kodama – Nesssum Alliance
Speaker: Mitch Aramaki – Nesssum Alliance
Description: More data, more nodes, bigger packets, and higher security all contribute to the increasing amount of data traffic in industrial networks. System integrators are looking for a standards-based solution that provides higher bandwidth, stronger security, support for more nodes, and robust long-range, IP-based communication to the edge, all while reducing cost and complexity.
LonMark International and Nessum Alliance are introducing a new standards-based solution called Nessum-Wire to meet the new requirements for modern building automation applications. Nessum-Wire is an advanced Communication and Networking technology based on the latest IEEE 1901-2020 (MAC/PHY) and ITU-T G.9905 (Routing) standards approved by ANSI/CTA 709.8.