Industry events can, at times, be predictable. Same speakers, same topics, same format. And while presenters are grasping for an opportunity to create an atmosphere of authenticity in their presentation, there’s rarely enough time left for a good discussion afterwards.
Last year’s conference in Atlanta not only offered PechaKucha, but also the first EEBA Innovation Summit. Assembling a panel packed with diverse backgrounds and expertise, Colby Swanson and Calvin Trumbo of Momentum Innovation Group, joined forces with Mike Hess of Panasonic CityNow, and Aaron Holm of Blokable to give attendees a taste of project and product innovation happening within the industry.
Hess explained how Panasonic is utilizing technology to build the smart city of tomorrow. Holm, an ex-Amazon exec, described the housing issues they are trying to help solve at Blokable, and Swanson and Trumbo went into detail about areas inside and outside the industry that are pushing the boundaries of innovation.
The second hour of the two-part session found Holm and Swanson sitting on the floor with attendees circled around them as the panel opened it up for questions and an open discussion. “Once you put down the PowerPoint and get off the stage, more engaging dialogue can happen,” says Swanson.
Look for the 2018 EEBA High Performance Home Summit to offer more interesting presentations and styles like this. Register today and join us in San Diego.