Concurrent programme highlights developments in electrical engineering, intelligent building and smart home markets
The 12th edition of Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology will be held from 9 – 12 June in Area A of the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou, China. Recognised as Asia’s premier platform for the electrical engineering, building and home automation markets, the fair is expected to host approximately 300exhibitors and occupy 20,000 sqm of exhibition space.
With less than two months before the show, the fair has attracted numerous industry-leading suppliers who are preparing to showcase their latest innovations. Mr Go Maruyama, General Manager of the Sales and Marketing Department at Murata (China) Investment Co Ltd, shared: “This is our second time at the fair. We aim to promote our latest total solutions for sensors and wireless communication technologies to the China market. Currently, Internet of Things is strongly supported by the Chinese government, and there is a push for the development of intelligent building and smart lighting. This creates great opportunities for us. Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology is a leading platform and its professionalism is highly recognised by industry players. The results we achieved by attending last year were significant and we have high expectations for the upcoming fair.”
Returning exhibitor Z-Wave Alliance shares the same optimism. A representative of the alliance in China, Mr CK Sze, explained: “Z-Wave is a wireless communications protocol designed for home automation. By exhibiting at the fair, we aim to educate the market on the Z-Wave technology and demonstrate how it connects with other products. The fair is an important platform for us to tap the China market and we are looking forward to the 2015 edition.”
ZF Friedrichshafen AG from Germany is a first-time exhibitor. Mr Dietmar Vogts, Event Manager at the company, commented: “Building automation is a growing market within the electronics industry. This is our first time participating in the Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology fair and we will showcase our strong offerings in wireless energy harvesting switch solutions. We not only help design more intelligent and energy-efficient buildings, but also simultaneously help simplify installation and maintenance processes. At the 2015 fair, we look forward to strengthening our ties with local OEMs and system suppliers in the building electronics industry.”
Concurrent programme highlights developments in electrical engineering, intelligent building and smart home markets
To offer attendees with engaging experiences, a comprehensive selection of forums and seminars will be held in conjunction with the Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology fair. The events will gather government officials, professors from leading design institutes and influential industry players in one location. They will share market intelligence, as well as their expectations for the future of building technology and its trends. Some seminars and discussion topics confirmed for this year include:
Summit on Innovative Intelligent Building Technology Driven by Smart Cities
Co-organised with the Intelligent Engineering Branch of China Exploration and Design Association, the summit will focus on the three major themes of “Smart City”, “Smart Transportation “and “Intelligent Building”. Highlighted topics include planning and construction of smart cities, innovative smart city technologies, smart rail transportation, security management systems, applications for energy management, and energy-saving building technologies.
Featured topics:
- Regional Economic Transition and the Reform of Technology Management System
- Intelligent Dispatching Command in Rail Transit
- The Path to Achieve Developing Smart City in New Town
Intelligent Building Standard Forum Series
Formed by reputable industry organisations and associations, the forums are scheduled to provide attendees with the latest information on various international standards and technology applications, as well as the development trends in smart home and building automation technologies. Participating organisations include the Bluetooth Special Interest Group Inc, EnOcean Alliance, KNX Association, LonMark International, ZigBee Alliance and Z-Wave Alliance.
Featured topics:
- Bluetooth Technology: Going Mainstream in the Smart Home
- EnOcean Wireless Batteryless Technology for Intelligent Buildings and Smart Homes
- KNX Technical Seminar
- Smart Systems Using LonMark Solutions for SmartNetworked Buildings and Outdoor Lighting Systems
- ZigBee – Creating a Smart Home
- Z-Wave – More brands, More Products, More Solutions
China Smart Home Industry Alliance Forum (Southern China) – Exploring the Development Trends and Applications for Residential Smart Lighting
To accommodate the growing needs of the energy-saving and smart lighting industry, the forum will cover new applications and development trends in residential smart lighting.
Lecture Course: Standardisation and Safety of Smart Community and Smart Home System
Debut in 2015, the lecture course will gather well-known industry experts to share insights on the standardisation of smart communities and smart cites, and the safety of smart home systems.
Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology is organised by Guangzhou Guangya Messe Frankfurt Co Ltd. The fair is a part of Messe Frankfurt’s building and energy shows, headed by the biennial Light + Building event in Frankfurt, Germany which will take place from 13 – 18 March 2016. The show also follows a series of light and building technology events in China, including:
- Beijing International Building Technology, 13 May 2015
- Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology, 9 – 12 June 2015
- Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibitio, 9 – 12 June 2015
- Shanghai Intelligent Building Technology, 23 – 25 September 2015
- Shanghai International Lighting Fair, 23 – 25 September 201
To find out more about these events, please visit www.building.messefrankfurt.com.cn or email [email protected].