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Parks Associates Announces Agenda and Speakers for Fourth Annual Smart Spaces on September 15-16 in Plano, TexasSmart smoke detectors lead as highest property-provided device with 9% adoption among multidwelling residents PLANO, Texas, June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Parks Associates will bring together multifamily property owners, operators, technology providers, and industry leaders at the fourth annual Smart Spaces on September 15-16 at the Hilton Dallas/Plano Granite Park. The executive event will host industry tech players and multifamily owners/operators and focuses on how connected technologies are improving resident experiences, operations, and property values. MDUs have deployed a variety of smart products into their portfolios, with connected smoke or CO detectors leading the way. Parks Associates' latest research Multifamily Technologies Dashboard shows the top 10 property-provided smart home device categories are still under 10% adoption. Smart smoke detectors lead at 9% of US internet households in multidwelling units or single-family rentals, followed by smart thermostats and smart door locks. Smart Spaces sponsors include Calix, Cambium Networks, DOOR, Johnson Controls, Kwikset, RealPage, and SkyBell. Smart Spaces is a two-day executive networking and research event that explores how high-performance broadband, managed Wi-Fi, smart home devices, access control systems, and connected building technologies are enabling new service models and creating more efficient operations. Jackie Ware, CEO of Pegasus Residential, will be a keynote speaker and share the impact of technology from the real estate operator perspective. "Technology is becoming the core of the MDU infrastructure," said Elizabeth Parks, President and CMO, Parks Associates. "Multifamily operations will be depenent on reliable connectivity, integrated device ecosystems, and interoperable platforms that simplify operations while enhancing the resident experience."
Smart Spaces features the Property Innovation Awards, which recognize properties that best leverage proptech and connected solutions to improve resident and guest experiences. Nominations for the Property Innovation Awards are open until July 31. Smart Spaces Advisory Board:
Registration is open. To schedule an interview with an analyst or to request specific data, please contact Mindi Sue Sternblitz-Rubenstein, 972-490-1113. About Smart Spaces Smart Spaces, hosted by Parks Associates, brings together property owners, operators, and technology leaders to explore connected solutions for multifamily and hospitality environments. The event is grounded in Parks Associates' research on broadband, managed Wi-Fi, smart home, and IoT technologies, providing insight into how integrated platforms and connectivity improve operations, reduce costs, and enhance resident experiences. These insights help industry stakeholders identify new revenue opportunities and implement more efficient, data-driven property strategies. Parks Associates hosts Smart Spaces 2026 on September 15-16 at the Hilton Dallas/Plano Granite Park in Plano, Texas. www.smartspacesconference.com Mindi Sue Sternblitz-Rubenstein
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