Event Summary
In 2026, the Internet of Things (IoT) has moved beyond the world of "connected gadgets" to become the invisible nervous system of our physical world. From high-end residential automation to high-density professional workspaces, the challenge is no longer just connecting a device—it’s the development, deployment, and ongoing operation of these systems at scale.
Join the Austin Forum as we welcome Lionel Felix, Founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Felix Media Solutions and Founder of StructureSense.AI--and one of the city's foremost experts in smart infrastructure--for an overview of the current landscape of IoT technologies and implementation considerations. Drawing on his experience managing complex, mission-critical AV and automation environments, Lionel will share the latest best practices for building systems that are resilient, secure, and—most importantly—functional.
Key discussion points include:
The Full Lifecycle: Moving from the "Develop" phase (protocols like Matter/Thread and Edge AI) to "Deploy" (automated provisioning) and "Operate" (unified observability and predictive maintenance).
Intelligent Homes: How luxury residential IoT is shifting from simple automation to "ambient intelligence" that anticipates human needs.
Professional Spaces: Strategies for deploying enterprise-grade IoT in workspaces to drive energy efficiency, occupancy optimization, and high availability.
Security & Longevity: Navigating the critical challenges of firmware lifecycle management, silicon-level security, and privacy-first design.
Whether you are a developer, an operations professional, or an architect of intelligent spaces, come learn the "from-the-trenches" strategies needed to scale the smart world effectively in 2026.
Attendance Instructions
Online via Google Meet
Once you register via Eventbrite, you will receive the direct link one day before the event.
Space is limited, so please register only if you’re confident you can attend—and kindly cancel your registration if your plans change so we can open your spot to another participant.