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Parks Associates Announces 2025 Executive Events

International market research firm Parks Associates has exciting announcements for 2025, revealing the 16th annual Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer and the 29th annual CONNECTIONS™: The Premier Connected Home Conference. These influential events will be co-located this year in Dallas, Texas, with dates scheduled for March 25-26 for the Smart Energy Summit and May 13-15 for the CONNECTIONS conference.

Focus on Consumer and Energy Management

These events aim to foster critical discussions around consumers' engagement with energy management and the connected home ecosystem. They will feature key insights and new business models for industry stakeholders including utilities, energy suppliers, device manufacturers, software developers, and insurance companies.
According to recent data, 55% of US internet households see the value in receiving disaggregated energy insights, highlighting consumers' growing demand for enhanced energy efficiency in their homes.

Understanding Consumer Preferences

Research reveals that energy efficiency is the primary motive for consumers integrating smart devices into their homes. While 56% of consumers receive energy consumption information from their providers, its infrequent review remains a concern. Parks Associates emphasizes that energy provider apps and web portals are underutilized, with only about one-third of users engaging with them. This trend presents a significant opportunity for utilities and energy providers to strengthen their offerings, particularly through the integration of smart thermostats, connected lighting, and energy monitoring systems.
According to Daniel Holcomb, Senior Research Analyst at Parks Associates, “We are thrilled to share our extensive findings and technical insights at our upcoming events in Dallas, paving the way for improved consumer engagement with energy management.”

Keynote Speakers and Sponsorship

The Smart Energy Summit will feature industry leaders in the keynote sessions. Notable speakers include William Dillon from Savant Systems, Jeff Gleeson from Renew Home, and Robin Lanier from the Southern Company. Sponsorship for the event includes major brands such as SkyBell, Universal Electronics, and NRG.
The CONNECTIONS conference is also poised to bring together significant players in the connected home arena, featuring companies like Cardinal Peak and Cox Communities among its sponsors. Notable keynote speaker for this event is Dave Kranzler, GM of IoT Services at Amazon Web Services.

Building Connections in the Industry

Both events will allow for enhanced networking opportunities, where participants can exchange valuable contacts and ideas that propel innovation in the connected home and consumer energy sectors. In addition to the in-person components, Parks Associates will host quarterly virtual sessions throughout the year providing continual insights and updates about industry trends and consumer engagement strategies.

For those interested in attending, participating, or sponsoring, further details about these events can be found on the Parks Associates website or by contacting Mindi Sue Sternblitz-Rubenstein directly.
Since its inception in 1986, Parks Associates has been at the forefront of market research in emerging consumer technology, integrating sophisticated methodologies and comprehensive analysis to provide unmatched intelligence for a diverse range of industries, including home security, streaming media, and energy management.

As we approach these anticipated gatherings, both the Smart Energy Summit and CONNECTIONS promise to usher in a new era of understanding and innovation in consumer energy management and connected home technologies.