Virtual Event
Smart Buildings: Now & Tomorrow
June 23, 2022 at 1:00pm ET

1:35pm to 2:25pm
Panel Discussion: What the Future Holds for Smart Buildings

Speakers:

Henry Franc, technology solutions architect, Belden
Vishal Bhana, associate, Integral Group

With the Internet of Things (IoT), a dizzying array of connected devices and systems in today’s market can make many aspects of a building ‘smart,’ from physical security and life safety to energy efficiency and occupant comfort, but which approaches make the most sense? Our panel of experts will discuss how this technology has evolved so far, how its infrastructure fits into larger telecommunications electrical, architectural and mechanical (TEAM) systems and how specialized professionals can collaborate to achieve optimal results.

Henry Franc
Henry Franc is a technology solutions architect for Belden Canada and an advisor to end users, as well as the professional community. He provides technical, operational, planning and design support across verticals and geographies, with a particular emphasis on smart buildings. He also contributes to international standards for intelligent building systems, telecommunications cabling systems, health-care facilities, education, commercial and data centres.

Vishal Bhana
Vishal Bhana, P.Eng., is an associate in the technology team at Integral Group and specializes in smart buildings, communications, audiovisual (A/V) and building systems integration design. He has a decade of consulting engineering experience for science and tech, data centre, education, commercial, hospitality and leisure projects. His design approach aims to meet the operational and budget needs of his clients, while still driving innovation in the technology sector.