What’s Next for the MSI?
With the digital building market maturing, both in terms of client understanding and technological standardisation, are we reaching the point where MSI’s, at least in their traditional sense, are reaching their sell by date? With their seemingly built in obsolescence, we ask what’s next for MSIs?
Our cross-industry panel will attempt to answer this question by discussing:
- Have we already reached a point where smart building technology can be regarded as plug and play?
- What are the staging posts on the timeline to likely MSI obsolescence?
- How can MSI’s continue to add value (and avoid obsolescence) in this future ’standardised’ world?
Session Speakers
With more than 30 years’ experience in designing, installing and managing enterprise infrastructure solutions, Mike specialises in developing intelligent building solutions that convert technological innovation into valuable business outcomes. He joined LMG in 2007 when it acquired 2iServices, a company he founded and the world’s first organisation dedicated to creating automated infrastructure management solutions.
Dan is an industry renowned Consultant and Technologist within Smart Buildings and Workplace Technology sectors. With an impressive career spanning 15 years in consultancy, Dan has recently assumed the esteemed role of UK Director at Hereworks, the leading agnostic full stack master systems integrator.
As a sought-after speaker and contributor to multiple industry publications, Dan has consistently demonstrated his ability to empower businesses to realise their aspirations through ground-breaking technology projects and programmes. His claim to fame lies in his ability to spearhead ground-breaking real estate technology projects that have consistently empowered businesses to reach their objectives.
At the core of Dan's approach is his dedication to empowering users, delivering exceptional Return on Investment (ROI) and service excellence. He prides himself on offering clients seamless and inclusive user experiences, redefining the way businesses interact with technology in their workspaces.
With an unwavering commitment to innovation and transformation, Dan continues to set new standards in the industry, propelling Smart Buildings and Workplace Technology to new heights.
Commercial Director at Simmtronic, Jess is responsible for all commercial strategy, revenue streams and commercial decision making across the business. An avid data enthusiast, she enjoys bringing customers closer to actionable insights for their projects, challenging assumptions about what good looks like and focusing on automations and integrations that reduce energy consumption and optimise performance for real world Return on Investment (ROI).
As Chairperson of the Digital Buildings Council (DBC), she works collaboratively with the incredible member companies of the DBC to drive meaningful change in the built environment.
Jess views encouraging diversity and inclusion as a key part of the group's work, and is dedicated to helping young professionals discover the fascinating opportunities within this space.
Matthew is at the forefront of the transformative impact of Agentic AI on the workplace. As AI evolves from a passive tool into an active, goal-driven collaborator, Matt's work with institutions to reimagine how work is structured, decisions are made, and environments adapt to human needs is driving the evolution of Digital Buildings. Drawing on real-world insights and emerging use cases, Matt has led Smart Building projects to deliver intelligent automation, proactive space optimisation, and predictive decision support—empowering employees, enhancing productivity, and reshaping office design.
Specialized in enabling smart buildings for Mechanical, Electrical, and Public Health systems across commercial, residential, and logistic building types. My primary focus is on developing asset modeling and data extraction techniques. We create comprehensive Design and Modeling Guides for all asset types, detailing the necessary data for performance, lifecycle management, and the automation of asset onboarding to the cloud.
