Smarter by Design: How AI is Transforming Building Automation
In this session, we’ll explore how Artificial Intelligence—particularly generative AI and large language models (LLMs)—is revolutionising the building automation landscape.
From reducing engineering time through intelligent data insights to enabling real-time energy optimisation and intuitive human-machine interaction, AI is unlocking new levels of efficiency, sustainability, and user empowerment. We’ll examine real-world applications where AI is delivering measurable impact—cutting energy use, simplifying complex system management, and enabling faster, more informed decision-making.
What You’ll Learn:
- The evolving role of AI in building automation and energy management
- How LLMs are enabling natural language interfaces for complex systems
- Practical use cases of AI-driven optimisation and diagnostics
- Strategies for integrating AI into your smart building roadmap.
This session is designed for system integrators, OEMs, and building automation leaders who want to stay ahead of the curve and harness AI to deliver smarter, more adaptive environments.
Session Speaker
Matteo Pierone is a dynamic global leader in smart building technologies and digital transformation, currently serving as the Managing Director at J2 Innovations, a Siemens company. With over two decades of international experience spanning strategy, sales, and innovation, Matteo is recognized for his ability to bridge complex technical ecosystems with real-world business outcomes.
A passionate advocate for open platforms and interoperability in the built environment, Matteo has played a pivotal role in shaping the future of smart infrastructure. His leadership has driven the global expansion of J2 Innovations’ FIN Framework, empowering OEMs and system integrators to deliver scalable, future-ready solutions across HVAC, lighting, energy, and beyond.
In 2025, Matteo was a featured speaker at the AHR Expo in Orlando, where he delivered a session titled “Introducing the new era of intelligent buildings”, highlighting the critical role of AI-driven platforms in achieving sustainability and operational efficiency.
Matteo’s keynote style is both visionary and grounded, offering audiences a compelling blend of strategic foresight and actionable insights. Whether addressing C-suite executives, engineers, or digital transformation leaders, he brings clarity to complexity and inspires innovation at every level.
