February 8-9, 2022 | Orlando
The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) will take place in Orlando, Florida, February 8-10, 2022 at the Orange County Convention Center. All times listed are ET. LG Electronics will feature 45 minute sessions in its booth onsite W2029. Parks Associates will lead discussions with LG and one or two other executives specific to outlined topics. Visit the KBIS site.
Tuesday, February 8
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10:00-10:45 AM ET State of the Smart Home
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2:00-2:45 PM ET MDU Smart Apartment Scaling up
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4:30-5:00 PM ET Meeting Consumer Demand for Energy Efficient Solutions
Wednesday, February 9
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10:00-10:45 AM ET Design for Modern Living: Connectivity Driving New Trends
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2:00-2:45 PM ET Smart Appliances: User Experience and Home Services
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4:30-5:00 PM ET Modern Living: Consumers, Energy, and Sustainability
Agenda
Tuesday, February 8
10-10:45 AM State of the Smart Home
The single-family builder channel has been warming to the installation of smart home technology as standard, in addition to offering options as upgrades. This lively session includes insight into the perceived value of smart home technology, progress towards a whole-home smart living concept, and new use cases as consumers’ changing home lives and work patterns opens them to using new technologies at home.
Carley Knobloch, Digital Lifestyle Expert, CEO & Founder, CarleyK.com
Michael Mendoza, Sr. Director, Platform Business Development, LG Electronics USA
Cory Sorice, SVP, Chief Innovation Officer, Masonite
Madison Saab, Channel Manager, Builder Program, Alarm.com
Moderator: Elizabeth Parks, President & CMO, Parks Associates
2–2:45 PM MDU Smart Apartment Scaling Up
MDU residents, or 34% of US broadband households, are an important and growing market segment for technology products. The high value that MDU residents place on smart home devices puts MDU property managers in a good position to leverage the devices to drive higher occupancy rates and monthly revenue. At the same time, MDU owner and property managers gain operational and energy efficiencies, and see potential insurance savings, from thoughtfully designed smart home technologies. Join this conversation with industry leaders.
Brent Corn, Vice-President of Sales and Alliances, IOTAS
Rod Gower, Senior Regional Manager, Signature Kitchen Suite and LG Builder, LG
Moderator: Dr. Jennifer Kent, VP, Research, Parks Associates
4:30–5:15 PM Meeting Consumer Demand for Energy Efficient Solutions
Energy management applications for the smart home have high appeal among US households because of the cost savings and the growing interest in clean energy or renewable energy resources. Join this interactive conversation about consumer purchase intentions, interest and expectations in energy management solutions and monitoring services in the home.
Brad Grovich, Head of Professional Wholesale Partners, Industry Partnerships, Google
Alisha McFetridge, Founder, RainStick
Bruce Sher, Head of Business Development, LGE Energy Solutions
Moderator: Elizabeth Parks, President & CMO, Parks Associates
Wednesday, February 9
10-10:45 AM Design for Modern Living: Connectivity Driving New Trends
The layout and design of consumers’ homes change with the times, and the pandemic had created new living arrangements with family, blurred lines with work and home environments, resulting in consumers valuing technology 56% more than prior to the pandemic. Join this dynamic interactive discussion about the latest in design, home infrastructure, and electronics in the home.
Peter Furfaro, Senior Director, LG Electronics North America
Mason Hall, Director, Marketing, Smart Water Technology, Moen
Sean Veit, VP of Product Management, GE Lighting, a Savant Company
Moderator: Dr. Jennifer Kent, VP, Research, Parks Associates
2:00 - 2:45 PM Smart Appliances: User Experience and Home Services
Developments in AI and new partnerships are enabling new feature sets in smart appliances to improve convenience, minimize waste, enhance food quality, conserve energy, and improve safety. Join this engaging discussion about the role of tech in the kitchen – including consumer expectations and engagement strategies.
Brandt Varner, VP, Product Management, LG
Heather Sidorowicz, President, Southtown Audio Video
Moderator: Elizabeth Parks, President & CMO, Parks Associates
4:30 - 5:00 PM Modern Living: Consumers, Energy, and Sustainability
New strategies emerging around connected products are turning energy usage into a personal and community experience. Home energy monitoring reporting, connected devices and appliances with new features saving energy, and growing awareness are increasing interest in modern solutions that use clean energy. This session highlights how energy perceptions of energy management are changing and the growing opportunity for energy management solutions.
Patrick Gall, Head of Channel Development, Orro
Bruce Sher, Head of Business Development, LGE Energy Solutions
Moderator: Dr. Jennifer Kent, VP, Research, Parks Associates
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