IoT and BMS – Friends or Foes?
In this session, we’ll explore whether IoT solutions enhance or challenge traditional Building Management Systems (BMS). We'll dive into a real-world project to examine how IoT either integrated seamlessly with BMS or where it fell short. We'll also highlight key benefits or major pain points that often emerge in such integrations.
Session Speakers
Violeta Mitsova is a former investment banker turned IoT entrepreneur, bringing over 12 years of experience in mergers & acquisitions, strategic advisory, and restructuring. She previously worked with Lazard, Blackstone, and PJT Partners in London, advising on transactions across Europe and the Middle East totaling over USD 25 billion.
Her deep expertise in creating stakeholder value across complex financial deals paved the way for her transition into the dynamic world of technology and innovation. Today, she is Co-Founder and CSO of MClimate, where she leads efforts to deliver scalable, energy-efficient IoT solutions to corporates, multinationals, and governments, with a strong focus on ESG objectives.
Violeta is passionate about the power of IoT to drive sustainable transformation at scale—socially, environmentally, and economically—and actively supports initiatives promoting women in technology and sustainability worldwide.
Over 10 years experience within the electrical and smart buildings industry, now focusing on the UK market with Wattsense, Helping organisations unlock their buildings potentials without the costly infrastructure of a BMS.
Main roles include managing national key accounts, working alongside leading IoT developers and growing partnerships.
Senior Global Product Manager with 25 years of experience in building automation and digitalization, specializing in hybrid cloud smart building architecture leveraging edge technology. Passionate about innovation, Serge leads the openBOS digital platform, driving advancements in BMS and IoT solutions. Founder of a successful software company acquired by ABB, he has also held leadership roles as president of multiple smart building associations across Europe. Recognized for his expertise both in Europe, he is committed to shaping the future of smart building technology through visionary product management and collaborative industry leadership.
