Research firm announces topics focused on smart home solutions, security monitoring and DIY solutions, data and consumer privacy, and AI and voice innovations
DALLAS, March 04, 2020 - Parks Associates today announced the topics and first confirmed keynote speakers for the 15th annual CONNECTIONS™ Europe: Strategies for Security and Smart Home, 10-11 November at the Amsterdam Marriott Hotel. KPN Ventures and Alarm.com will keynote the event, providing insight into the growing opportunities and challenges in the smart home, security, and controls market.
CONNECTIONS™ Europe hosts executives from the top European and international companies in the connected home ecosystems, focusing on new business models, distribution channels, industry partnerships, and technology advancements for smart home solutions, cloud services, and value-added services. Alarm.com is an early sponsor of the event.
“Video and interactive services have boosted ARPU for monitored security services in Europe to nearly 6%, even though the growth rate of subscribers is much slower,” said Elizabeth Parks, President, Parks Associates. “Smart home products, innovations in DIY and cloud services, and developments in AI are creating new service opportunities, and new sources of revenue, for traditional players and new entrants in the connected home space. We are excited to have Alarm.com back on stage and welcome KPN Ventures to keynote this year’s conference.”
Keynote speakers:
Samir Ahmad, Investment Manager, KPN Ventures
Anne Ferguson, VP, Marketing, Alarm.com
Topics
Marketing and Business Models
Smart Home Solutions: Channel Expansion
Business Models: A Service Driven Market
Independent Living: Serving Seniors and Chronically Ill
Monitoring: Expanding Beyond Security
Voice and User Interfaces: Integration and Control
Data Sharing: Trust-Based Models and Best Practices
Technology and Market Growth
AI and the Connected Home: Proactive and Predictive Intelligence
DIY and DIFM: Impact on Smart Home and Security
Interoperability: Expanding the Smart Home
Home Network and Wi-Fi: Connectivity Driving the Experience
Support: Onboarding and Ongoing Services
Privacy and Security: Getting it Right for Consumers
About CONNECTIONS™ Europe
CONNECTIONS™ Europe is an executive conference focused on innovative business models, industry partnerships, and technology advancements for smart home solutions, cloud services, and value-added services, including energy management and connected health services. The conference combines networking opportunities with visionary keynotes and conference sessions focused on technology adoption and trends, consumer research, and new business strategies. www.connectionseurope.com
Rosimely Ulpino
Parks Associates
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rosey@parksassociates.com
