Smart Buildings Show

Smart Buildings Show - the UK’s only dedicated commercial smart buildings conference and exhibition

Event Director Ian Garmeson looks ahead to Smart Buildings Show 2025 and explains why it’s a must attend event for anyone working in the construction sector for local or central government.

Smart Buildings Show returns to ExCeL London on 15th-16th October 2025. The UK’s longest running event dedicated to smart buildings has grown every year since its inception and welcomed more than 3,500 attendees in 2024.

This year’s Show will see over 100 exhibitors gathered together under one roof, showcasing the hottest new trends in the industry. What’s more, the dedicated conference programme will feature over 120 speakers in four separate theatres.

Why attend?

As we look for ways to reduce our environmental impact, we need to start with the buildings we live and work in. Smart buildings are redefining how we think about sustainability, energy use and everyday living. By using data and automation, they can adapt in real time to reduce waste and improve efficiency.

Smart controls offer building operators and facilities managers several key benefits. They enable real-time monitoring and automation of building systems, improve energy efficiency and reduce operating costs. By optimising lighting, HVAC and security based on occupancy and usage patterns, occupants can enjoy greater comfort and benefit from lower resource consumption. Additionally, predictive maintenance features help identify potential equipment issues before failures occur, minimising downtime and repair costs. Overall, smart buildings provide better data, improved operational control and enhanced sustainability for facilities management.

The AI revolution

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is driving the next wave of smart building innovation by pushing building performance, sustainability and efficiency.

AI is helping facilities managers in several impactful ways, making building operations more efficient, cost-effective and sustainable:

Predictive Maintenance

AI analyses data from sensors (IoT devices) to predict when equipment like HVAC systems, elevators or lighting will need maintenance - before they fail. This reduces downtime, lowers maintenance costs and extends asset life.

Energy Management and Optimisation

AI platforms continuously analyse energy usage patterns to optimise consumption. They automatically adjust lighting, HVAC and other systems based on occupancy, weather or time of day.

Space Utilisation

By analysing data from motion sensors, badge systems or cameras, AI helps managers understand how spaces are actually used. This supports better planning, space allocation and even downsizing decisions.

Security and Access Control

AI enhances building security by using facial recognition, anomaly detection and real-time video analytics. It can identify suspicious behaviour or alert managers of unauthorised access.

The Conference

Smart Buildings Show gives visitors free access to the best speakers from across the sector. In 2025 we will welcome more than 120 speakers across four theatres:

Energy Management Theatre
Operational efficiency and cost reduction have never been more important, making visibility into energy usage, and the ability to proactively manage energy, essential. The more you know about your energy, the better you can manage it.

Controls & Network Theatre
This theatre will look at the physical devices in smart buildings including building controls, energy efficiency, BEMS, sensors, shading and lighting.

IT & Digital Infrastructure Theatre 
Smart infrastructure is the result of combining physical infrastructure with digital infrastructure, providing improved information to enable better decision making, faster and cheaper. Without a smart infrastructure there are no smart buildings.

Management & Proptech Theatre
This theatre will look at how a smart building is managed and operated, including facility management, workplace software, advanced security solutions, sector analysis and market information, system integration, data aggregation and analytics, and services management.

See you there!

Smart Buildings Show links attendees to the newest innovations and insights in the smart buildings sector. It provides the knowledge needed to help you make informed decisions on how to create buildings that are more cost-effective for owners and more efficient and comfortable for occupants. Join us at ExCeL London on 15th-16th October to meet with industry-leading exhibitors and hear from those who are at the forefront of driving forward the future of smart, efficient spaces. 

BOX OUT

Why is Smart Buildings Show the first show you should visit if you want to find out about smart buildings?

• More than 100 exhibitors with expertise and influence in smart buildings
• See what’s new in the industry and keep up to date with latest innovations and technologies
• Find new partners and business opportunities
• Four conference theatres offering expert analysis from more than 120 speakers
• Catch up with your current suppliers and network with your industry peers
• Learn from case studies in similar situations and organisations to yours
   

For further information and free registration visit: www.smartbuildingsshow.com