Smart building tech conference wins praise from expert

A smart building technology expert has praised Scenariio after it brought companies together for a conference to discuss how innovation, design and data will revolutionise the workplace.

Recently, the smart building tech firm staged the Workplace Technology Conference at its base at the Chocolate Factory, in Derby, to help raise awareness of the work being done to solve one of UK business’s most pressing issues.

The event attracted delegates from more than 100 firms and organisations keen to explore how innovations making the workplace safer and more people- and eco-friendly.

Among the keynote speakers was Matthew Marson, an international speaker at events relating to emerging technology and net-zero design in the built environment.

Matthew, who works with a host of blue-chip clients and was last year crowned the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Young Engineer of the Year, said: “We are struggling to articulate the message when it comes to talking about the benefits of smart building technology so it’s good that Scenariio has brought the industry together to discuss the issues facing companies and what they might be able to do about them.

“Everybody knows about the 2050 net-zero target and there is certainly a will to make a difference.

“However, Covid has badly affected people’s confidence in our ability to achieve it and there is a lot of confusion and uncertainty about whether or not to invest in the technology that can help us do so.

“Conferences like this can certainly help with that and it was refreshing to attend an event held outside London.”

Rob Pritchard, managing director of Scenariio, said: “We’re extremely pleased with how our first-ever Workplace Technology Conference brought together such a diverse range of companies to showcase the very latest innovations and thinking in our industry.

“Although we specialise in installing smart building technology, today is a reminder that we operate in just one corner of a growing and multi-faceted industry which is already having a huge effect on changing the way our workplaces look and function.

“Covid has had a massive effect on employers and employees alike and it was fascinating to learn about the changes it has brought about while showcasing the Chocolate Factory, which is a perfect example of a venue which has benefitted from smart tech.”