Smart Buildings & Infrastructure: Panel Discussion [Digital 360 Summit]

The Digital 360 Summit hosted a panel discussion on Smart Building & Infrastructure, featuring industry leaders who shared insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the built environment. Among the esteemed panelists was Edi Demaj, Co-Founder of KODE Labs, who emphasized the critical role of data normalization and open platforms in enabling smarter, more sustainable building operations. The discussion highlighted emerging trends, innovative technologies, and actionable strategies to transform how buildings are designed, constructed, and managed.

Highlights:

• Smart buildings play a critical role in the broader context of smart cities and infrastructure modernization
• Edi Demaj’s perspective
• Panelists’ observations
• Key trends shaping the future
• Examples: RiverSouth, Austin
• Audience questions & discussion

Key takeaways:

• The smart building space is ripe for innovation, with untapped potential in sustainability, energy optimization, and user experience.
• Legacy systems, regulatory barriers, and fragmented supply chains slow down the adoption of smart building technologies.
• By integrating advanced materials, AI, and data-driven platforms like KODE OS, buildings can become essential components of sustainable, smart cities.

Panelists:

• Andres Carvallo, CMG (Moderator)
• Curtis Rodgers, Brick & Mortar
• Pat Meagher, CMG
• Alper Uzmezler, Anka Labs
• Edi Demaj, KODE Labs
• John Dwyer, Tynt Technologies

Panel discussion recorded during Digital 360 Summit 2021

Produced by:
Digital 360 Summit

Channel:
Digital 360 Summit

Date:
March 27, 2022