SAVANT & VOLTIMUM TAKE CENTRE STAGE AT SMART BUILDINGS 2016 The UK’s only dedicated event to integrated building technology, Smart Buildings 2016, is back for another year and is set to be bigger and more electrifying than ever. Taking place on 18 – 20 October at the Birmingham NEC, the show will once again form part of the unique and all encompassing line up at UK Construction Week. very excited to be working with Smart Buildings 2016, as part of the wider UK Construction Week. The show will be of huge benefit to our users, who will be able to visit the show and get exclusive insights through Voltimum, and to our manufacturer partners who will be showcasing the latest technologies at the event.” Showcasing the latest innovations in smart building technology, the event will cater for professionals across the full spectrum of the sector from home automation to climate control, lighting, access and security, workplace technology, entertainment systems and the Internet of Things. As a recognised leader in the field of home control and automation, Savant will exhibit its range of connected home technology at Smart Buildings 2016 and launch its new Savant Pro app and Savant Remote. From adjusting lighting to controlling entertainment, Savant aims to change the way we enjoy homes and create a more interconnected, responsive environment. As well as exhibiting, Voltimum, the leading portal for the electrical industry, will provide support at this year’s event. It will use Smart Buildings 2016 to promote intelligent connected technologies that can be integrated into the Internet of Things. Voltimum will focus on how the market can be more prepared for the widespread adoption of the Internet of Things and other smart solutions. What’s more, as part of a broader educational programme it will host live debates from some of its leading partners. Nathan Garnett, Show Director at Media 10 commented: “We’re delighted to have attracted so many exciting and innovative companies to Smart Buildings 2016. This event will give attendees and exhibitors alike a real sense of how the technologies that surround us are evolving. Registration is open for visitors now and we still have some space left for exhibitors so don’t miss out and get in touch soon to avoid being disappointed.” Central to the 1,000 square metres plus of floor space will be the Smart Buildings Hub. Playing host to pioneering seminars, CPDs, debates and workshops, the Hub will also be an exemplar building structure exhibiting the latest smart products and technologies. With help from the groundbreaking studio Wiki House, the Smart Buildings Hub will provide a glimpse into the future of offsite construction and its facilitation with smart technology. New for 2016, the show will also stage a dedicated Workplace Zone. This space allows companies like Framery, who cater specifically for the smart technology market in commercial applications, to showcase products like connected furniture, AV systems, conference technology and virtual workplaces. Commenting on its collaboration with Smart Buildings 2016, Voltimum Managing Director, Eddie Embleton said: “We’re Get your free ticket at www.smartbuildingslive.co.uk and follow @sbshowUK on Twitter. ■ 42 Smart Electrician ISSUE 03 | 2016
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