Z-Wave Alliance Summit & Unplug Fest EMEA 2025
February 7, 2025 - February 8, 2025
The Z-Wave Alliance Summit & Unplug Fest EMEA 2025 will take place Feb 7-8, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain at the El Avenida Palace Hotel and is open to both members and non-members. These events provide time to collaborate with other members, demo products to a targeted audience, join technical and/or marketing tracks, participate in speaking panels, increase brand awareness and visibility, and enjoy fun networking events with all attendees.
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Agenda
*Agenda is tentative and subject to change. Stay tuned and check back for details as we approach the event.
Friday, February 7, 2025
*1:00 PM CET – 5:00 PM CET – Unplug Fest
*Unplug Fest is open to Z-Wave Alliance members only.
The Unplug Fest is where Z-Wave Alliance members can engage in unofficial device-to-device interoperability for Z-Wave and Z-Wave Long Range products. Take advantage of an invaluable opportunity to collaborate, exchange knowledge, and uncover new possibilities for seamless integration with the Z-Wave ecosystem.
5:00 PM CET – 6:00 PM CET – Keynote Address – State of Z-Wave Chips
Presenter: Silicon Labs & Trident IoT
Silicon Labs and Trident IoT are both direct providers of Z-Wave chips and modules that support the latest advancements in Z-Wave Technology including Z-Wave Plus, Z-Wave Plus v.2 and Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR), which supports the development of edge-of-property devices. Z-Wave was a proprietary platform but in 2020, the Alliance became an SDO talking over full technical development and certification requirements for Z-Wave devices. Explain how this works to open Z-Wave to new applications, market Z-Wave to end-users, and develop new technical functionality and opportunities for Z-Wave, especially within the EMEA region.
6:00 PM CET – 8:00 PM CET – Welcome Reception
Saturday, February 8, 2025
8:00 AM CET – Registration Check-in (Breakfast refreshments available)
9:00 AM CET – Welcome Remarks
9:15 AM CET – Why Open Source: A Discussion with Z-Wave and Home Assistant and the Global Opportunity of Smart Home
Presenter: Paulus Schoutsen, Founder, Home Assistant & Nabu Casa
Z-Wave’s established infrastructure offers reliability, security, and interoperability, while the open-source nature of Home Assistant fosters a community-driven approach to customization and integration. This combination provides installers, developers, and manufacturers with a flexible and scalable framework, enabling greater control and innovation in the deployment of smart home technologies. Open-source platforms are key to unlocking this potential, allowing for rapid deployment, adaptation to regional needs, and support for a vast range of devices. This discussion highlights the importance of open-source in democratizing smart home technology and examines how the collaboration between Z-Wave and Home Assistant can accelerate global adoption while addressing interoperability challenges in diverse markets.
10:15 AM CET – Break
10:30 AM CET – Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR) – The Path to Seamless Expansion
Presenter: Serguei Poltorak, Trident IoT
Learn about the recent advancements made to ZWLR including availability of the spec as well as testing requirements to certify devices and bring ZWLR into the EU market. This session will outline how to easily update existing devices to ZWLR with minimal resources, and why ZWLR is essential for expanding your product reach and enhancing user experiences across larger spaces.
11:00 AM CET – Panel: Lessons Learned from the EUs Top Installers
Join a panel of experienced installers as they share insights into the practical advantages of Z-Wave technology. Hear firsthand how Z-Wave has helped these experts simplify installations, increase efficiency, and open up new business opportunities in the European market. Explore projects, technical snafus, problem solving and more in this including project work and use cases. Gain valuable insights directly from installers about their needs, wants, and how Z-Wave supports their business efforts.
12:00 PM CET – Lunch
1:30 PM CET – What’s Missing? Bridging Gaps in Z-Wave Technology
This session dives into the missing features and technology gaps in the current Z-Wave ecosystem. Since becoming open-source in 2021, Z-Wave technology has strengthened its position as a leading wireless communication protocol for smart home automation, offering enhanced security, reliability, and low power consumption. Despite the shift to open-source, which has encouraged wider community participation and innovation, certain gaps still exist that could limit its full potential in the rapidly evolving smart home market. We’ll explore opportunities for development to ensure Z-Wave continues to lead the smart home space.
2:15 PM CET – Are You Ready for AI? The Next Frontier in Smart Homes
As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated with smart home systems, is your business prepared? This session will examine how AI can work alongside Z-Wave technology to offer intelligent automation and predictive home management.
3:15 PM CET – Roadmapping for EMEA – The Future of Z-Wave in Europe
Presenter: Avi Rosenthal, Chairman of the Board, Z-Wave Alliance
A look at the roadmap for Z-Wave’s growth in the EMEA region, with key insights on market trends, regulatory updates, and upcoming technological advancements that will shape the future of smart home solutions in Europe. Learn how current and prospective Z-Wave Alliance members can capitalize on emerging opportunities in the European market. This discussion will explore key business opportunities, growth areas, and the future of smart home technology in the region.
4:00 PM CET – Closing Remarks & Networking
Presenter: Avi Rosenthal, Chairman of the Board, Z-Wave Alliance
Sponsorship
We encourage members to get involved by choosing from one of the sponsorship opportunities below, which include complimentary passes, on-site branding, marketing, special recognition during the event and more.
Contact Jen Ferency at jenf@z-wavealliance.org if you have additional questions about participating.
