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BACnet Interest Group Europe News

BIG-EU Makes a Strong Showing

at the Smart Buildings Show 2025

BIG-EU mit starkem Auftritt auf

der Smart Buildings Show 2025

The BACnet Interest Group Europe (BIG-EU) how open protocols such as BACnet, KNX, and With strong visitor interest, valuable new
looks back on a successful participation EnOcean complement each other to create contacts, and high visibility for the BACnet
in this year’s Smart Buildings Show 2025, flexible, energy-efficient systems that evolve standard, the Smart Buildings Show 2025
which took place in London from October with technological and regulatory changes. once again proved to be an excellent platform
15 to 16, 2025. Preparations are currently for promoting interoperability and innovation in
underway for BIG-EU and its members to A particular highlight was a panel discussion building automation.
participate in the 2026 show. entitled “Open Protocols – the Key to
Die BACnet Interest Group Europe (BIG-EU) Sustainability” with Iain Gordon (President BIG-EU looks forward to continuing the dialogue
blickt auf eine erfolgreiche Teilnahme an der KNX UK), Graham Martin (Chairman EnOcean at future events.
diesjährigen Smart Buildings Show 2025 Alliance) and Thomas Kurowski (President
zurück, die vom 15. bis 16. Oktober 2025 BACnet Interest Group Europe).
in London stattfand. Aktuell laufen die Vor-
bereitungen zur Beteiligung der BIG-EU und The discussion moderated in the Controls &
ihrer Mitglieder an der Show 2026. Networks Theater addressed the question of
how open communication standards can work
Together with the organizations KNX UK and together seamlessly to deliver future-proof,
the EnOcean Alliance, BIG-EU co-hosted the interoperable building solutions that enable Smart Building Show 2026 –
Building Automation Pavilion at the Smart energy savings and long-term adaptability, rather Call for interest
Buildings Show. The pavilion was a central than requiring costly system replacements.
meeting place for visitors looking for practical The BACnet Interest Group Europe is currently
solutions and open, interoperable technologies The high level of audience interest in this collecting expressions of interest from members
for smart and sustainable buildings. exchange demonstrated the clear need within regarding activities related to the Smart Building
the industry for open, vendor-neutral systems. Show 2026, which will take place in London
Throughout the event, the offerings in the The joint presentation by BIG-EU, KNX UK, from October 14 to 15, 2026.
pavilion attracted considerable interest. A and the EnOcean Alliance underscored the
combination of live demonstrations, expert importance of collaboration in realizing smarter, The current focus is on gauging members’
discussions, and joint presentations highlighted more sustainable buildings. interest and potential involvement – for example,
in terms of content contributions, initiatives to
increase visibility, or general participation in the
event. This feedback is crucial for shaping the
next steps and overall planning for BIG-EU.

If your company is interested in participating
in activities related to the Smart Building Show
2026, please inform the BIG-EU office.

A short message is sufficient. Please contact:
info@big-eu.org
We look forward to your feedback and to further
strengthening BACnet’s presence in the smart
building community. 

Panel discussion on the topic of “Open Protocols – The Key to Sustainability” with Thomas Kurowski
(BIG-EU), Iain Gordon (KNX UK), and Graham Martin (EnOcean Alliance).
Podiumsdiskussion zum Thema „Offene Protokolle – Der Schlüssel zur Nachhaltigkeit“ mit Thomas
Kurowski (BIG-EU), Iain Gordon (KNX UK) und Graham Martin (EnOcean Alliance). © TEMA AG

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