Most Buildings Are Not Operated - How AI Is Changing That

“Most commercial buildings are not truly operated.”

Despite increasing investments in smart building technology, organizations still struggle to manage portfolios at scale due to fragmented systems, outdated BMS, and lack of operational capacity.

This session introduces a practical approach to autonomous building operations using hybrid AI models, combining real-time data, domain knowledge, and scalable infrastructure.

Drawing on real-world deployments, the talk demonstrates how buildings can be transformed from passive assets into self-optimizing systems—without costly renovations.

Key insights include:
• achieving 20–30% energy savings without upfront capex
• reducing onboarding from weeks/months to a single day
• scaling optimization across hundreds of sites and thousands of buildings

The session moves beyond dashboards and analytics to show how buildings can actively optimize themselves through AI-driven control and anomaly detection.
Attendees will gain a framework for transitioning from “smart” to truly autonomous infrastructure.