The BICSI MEA Conference & Exhibition will be held 19-20 April to discuss the importance of ICT infrastructure in the emergence of 'Smart City' and 'Smart Building' revolution
Dubai, UAE — Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI), the association advancing the information and communications technology (ICT) community, will host its 2017 BICSI Middle East & Africa Conference and Exhibition in Dubai from 19-20 April. The MEA conference will be held under the theme, ‘Internet of Things—Infrastructures, Data Centres, Wireless and More.’
The conference will feature leading international and regional experts on topics including ‘Latest Wireless Deployment Trends for Smart Cities’; ‘The Internet of Things and its Impact on the Physical Layer’; ‘Electronic Security in Airports’; and ‘Best Practices in Data Center Design and Operations’; amongst others.
According to the latest report published by Persistence Market Research, the global Smart Cities market is valued at US$622 billion and could be worth US$3.5 trillion by 2026. Owing to growing inclination toward eco-friendly construction technology, smart building alone is estimated to register over a 15% market value share in 2026, crossing US$520 billion.
“The emergence of the 'Smart Building' and 'Smart City' revolution is rapidly moving all building services into the digital world. This is making ICT infrastructure increasingly important for connectivity, deployability, functionality and resilience, as well as the cost of all these services,” said BICSI President Brian Ensign, RCDD, NTS, OSP, RTPM, CSI. “If you are involved in smart buildings, smart cities, the Internet of Things, data centres, wireless, infrastructure, building services, telecommunications or IT, this conference offers the perfect opportunity to gain insight from experts and connect with peers.”
Maurice Zetena, Vice President Data Center Technology, at Leviton Network Solutions, who is one of the experts speaking at the conference, said, “The Internet of Things and the subsequent Internet of Everything are terms and concepts that are dominating conversations and are paramount to evolving corporate strategies and product development efforts. As with any new technology, much of what was considered state-of-the-art just a few years ago need to be re-assessed and adapted to meet the challenges presented by these emerging technologies. These challenges will include the issues of mobility, low-speed and high-speed network integration and the development and standardization of a common communication language.”
BICSI membership in the MEA District has been steadily climbing and is nearing 400 members. The conference, which will be held at Al Multaqua Ballroom, Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), will hold one-day pre-conference workshops on 18 April, followed by the two-day conference and exhibition 19-20 April. Registration for the conference is now open at www.bicsimea.org.
For more information, email bicsimea@bicsi.org.
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BICSI is a professional association advancing the information and communications technology (ICT) community. ICT covers the spectrum of voice, data, electronic safety & security, project management and audio & video technologies. It encompasses the design, integration and installation of pathways, spaces, optical fiber- and copper-based distribution systems, wireless-based systems and infrastructure that supports the transportation of information and associated signaling between and among communications and information gathering devices.
BICSI provides information, education and knowledge assessment for individuals and companies in the ICT industry. We serve more than 23,000 ICT professionals, including designers, installers and technicians. These individuals provide the fundamental infrastructure for telecommunications, audio/video, life safety and automation systems. Through courses, conferences, publications and professional registration programs, BICSI staff and volunteers assist ICT professionals in delivering critical products and services, and offer opportunities for continual improvement and enhanced professional stature.
Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, USA, BICSI membership spans nearly 100 countries.
Contact: Amy Morrison, amorrison@bicsi.org,
or
John Bechtold, jbechtold@bicsi.org, +1 813.979.1991
BICSI Middle East & Africa District Office
Level 7, Office Suite no. ESO 12, Sheikh Rashid Tower
Dubai World Trade Centre
P.O. Box: 9667
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Email: bicsimea@bicsi.org
Phone: +971 (4) 3097070 / Fax: +971 (4) 3097072
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