Speaking Engagements

January 25 - 27, 2010

Parks Associates - Smart Energy Summit
Austin, Texas
Smart Energy Summit

Partners in Progress: The View from Diverse Ecosystem Players

Moderated by Stuart Sikes, President, Parks Associates, POCO Labs representatives along with key industry executives from Best Buy, Direct Energy and the Wi-Fi Alliance will address key issues facing the industry regarding the Smart Grid and beyond:

• Service opportunities available prior to Smart Grid deployments
• Drivers and inhibitors in current government regulations
• Who controls the Home Area Network?
• Role of HAN solution and component providers
• Role of metering solution providers in enabling Smart Grid capabilities

Spring 2009

Smart + Design Conference & Expo
Atlanta, GA
generational expectations™ Perspective: Eating vs. Cooking

The world we live in is changing, and so is the way we live. The population is aging and demanding the opportunity to stay in their home even as their physical needs change. Home automation improves our standard of living and keeps a home comfortable and efficient. And, we're finding new ways to lessen our impact on the environment without sacrificing beauty, comfort and utility. Smart + Design is the convergence of three of the most powerful and important trends in contemporary residential design today: universal access, sustainable design and the digital lifestyle. Smart + Design is the first conference and expo specifically focused on the evolution of residential design.
www.smartdesignexpo.com

March 22, 2009

International Home + Housewares Show
Chicago, IL
generational expectations™ - Forecasting Consumer Needs for Shopping and Eating versus Cooking

Over the past decade, home cooking has become less of an American Institution than ever.  For a variety of reasons, the product and service expectations of different generations are changing with increasing speed.  For the housewares industry, it’s important to understand that an entire generation of young adult has little experience with or appreciation for the ‘traditional’ home cooked meal, but also possesses extensive knowledge and familiarity with increasingly high-quality ways to eat without having to cook. During our presentation, we’ll share how our insights into “Eating versus Cooking” foster new opportunities for kitchen design, the retail experience, social dining, and the “Island of Misfit Toys” the kitchen drawer that’s filled with products that nobody will ever use again.
www.housewares.org

Winter 2008

EH Publishing
Consumer Health Tech Summit
Pittsburgh, PA
Online & e-Health Services: Consumer's Appeal of an
Intuitive Health & Wellness Portal Solution
www.chtsummit.com

August 11, 2008

Center for Automotive Research (CAR)
Management Briefing Seminars
Traverse City, MI
Innovate, Collaborate & Thrive

The international automotive industry is changing faster than ever before. The Center for Automotive Research, with its vast experience and expertise focusing on this industry, will bring attendees of the 2008 Management Briefing Seminars up to speed on what they need to know now to be ready for the competitive automotive industry of tomorrow. The Management Briefing Seminars is an annual gathering of more than 1,200 auto industry, academic and government leaders addressing critical issues and emerging trends in an atmosphere designed to build relationships. The conference includes targeted workshops focusing on topics ranging from the future of automotive leadership to innovation and collaboration to thrive; as well as automotive strategy sessions that will address, Transcending Turbulence: A New Beginning?
mbs.cargroup.org

June 19, 2008

Digital Home Ecosystem Forum
Cupertino, CA
Going Green - Energy Efficiency Study

The Digital Home Ecosystem Forum, hosted by Hewlett-Packard will bring together leading companies dealing with integration of consumer electronics and other cutting-edge technology throughout the home. Attendees will learn about current trends in the digital and connected home from a wide range of companies working in this space and explore future research opportunities.
www.caba.org

February 20 - 22, 2008

2008 Consumer Trends Forum
Royal Sonesta Hotel
Boston, MA
Targeting the Future
Discovering Trends. Creating Solutions. Inspiring Business Growth.

The two-day event is packed with presentations by internationally recognized experts, networking opportunities with marketing, product development and research professionals, plus exciting, informative and hands-on tours.
www.consumerexpert.org

November 12, 2007

Future Trends Conference: What Matters
Key Biscayne, Miami
From the Underground Up....Building a Green Enabled Future!
www.iirusa.com

September 13, 2007

Copper Development Association
Global Trends Market Conference
Oak Brook, IL
CDA Opportunity Roadmap: Evolving Business Opportunities in a Connected Future
www.copper.org

May 10, 2007

Kitchen & Bath Association
Kitchen & Bath Industry Show
Las Vegas, NV
Center Stage; The NextGen "Market Trends" Homes Experience
www.kbis.com