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Please join CABA and the NextGen Home Experience at the NextGen Companion Home Media & VIP function hosted by the Continental Automated Buildings Assocation on February 9 from 5 to 6 pm in the outdoor exhibit area at West Lot 1, Booth P2 at the International Builders Show in Orlando, FL. Please click here to see the invitation, and feel free to forward the link on to your press and industry contacts.

Ron Zimmer, CABA President & CEO will be speaking at M2M Evolution, which is taking place February 1-2, 2011 in  Miami, FL. Mr. Zimmer will be talking about the organization's research focused on smarter solutions for the smart grid. Learn more about the event. If you are in Miami or planning to attend the conference, and would like to meet with Mr. Zimmer, please e-mail him directly at zimmer@caba.org. After the completion of the event, Mr. Zimmer's presentations will be posted on the CABA Web site in the presentation section. 

The Continental Automated Buildings Association has completed a research study that identifies connected home product, service and business opportunities based on the needs and expectations of North American seniors.  Learn more.

CABA’s Integrated & Intelligent Buildings Council (IIBC) will be presenting the first annual Building Intelligence Quotient (BiQ) Awards. CABA hopes you will join us at the IIBC meeting and reception, Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place for the presentation of these prestigious awards. For more information on the BiQ go to: www.caba.org/biq. If you would like to attend the Awards presentation, please contact disipio@caba.org as space is limited. The meeting, sponsored by Johnson Controls and Siemens, will be held at 3:30 pm and the reception will follow immediately afterwards at 5:30 pm with drinks and appetizers. And don’t forget to visit the CABA exhibit at the AHR Expo in the South Hall at booth #3642.

Your invited to attend CABA’s Integrated & Intelligent Buildings Council (IIBC) meeting and reception on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place.  The meeting, sponsored by Johnson Controls and Siemens, will be held at 3:30 pm and the reception will follow immediately afterwards at 5:30 pm. Attend the meeting to learn more about CABA's large building initiatives and research opportunities and to watch CABA present its first annual Building Intelligence Quotient (BiQ) Awards. If you would like to attend the meeting and reception, please contact disipio@caba.org immediately as space is limited and indicate how many people from your organization will attend. And don’t forget to visit the CABA exhibit at the AHR Expo in the South Hall at booth #3642.

IBM would like to extend an invitation to join them in their suite at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. While at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show, IBM would be pleased if you would join them in the IBM suite for a discussion on innovation and future trends with leaders in the industry on January 11, 2012 at 5:30 pm at the LVCC, North Hall, IBM Suite N236. For the latest information on IBM at the 2012 CES, visit: ibm.com/events/CES2012. For more information go to: ibm.co/rN8NH0. Also stop by to pick up information about CABA's research opportunities and meet CABA representatives who will be in attendance.

Ron Zimmer, CABA President & CEO will be speaking at Conferences Connect's 4th Annual Conference on Smart Grid, Demand Response & Home Area Networks, which is taking place December 12-13, 2011 in Chicago, IL. Zimmer will be talking about the organization's ongoing landmark research project focused on the state of the connected home market and the energy ecosystem. During his session, Zimmer will share research on consumer behavior and views related to energy devices, building and conservation programs. Learn more about this event. If you are planning to attend the conference, and would like to meet with Mr. Zimmer, please e-mail him directly at zimmer@caba.org. 

CABA's Digital Home Forum event, to be hosted by Verizon Wireless at its Verizon Center in Basking Ridge, NJ on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 will bring together leading companies involved in the integration of consumer electronics and other cutting-edge technology throughout the home. Register prior to Friday, January 20, 2012 and receive 15% OFF your registration. Register now. CABA invites organizations to use the event as an opportunity to learn about current trends in the digital and connected home from a wide range of companies working in this space and explore future research opportunities. Also the next CABA Connected Home Council (CHC) meeting will be held Thursday, March 1, 2012 and all Digital Home Forum attendees will be invited to attend this complimentary meeting chaired by Michael Clay of Verizon Wireless. The face-to face meeting is scheduled from 9 am to 11 am ET at the Verizon Center in Basking Ridge, NJ for attendees, and by conference call for non-attendees. Seating is limited so please confirm your attendance for both the Forum and CHC meeting with Tony Disipio at 613.686.1814 x228 or disipio@caba.org.