CxEnergy 2019 Plenary to Explore Impact of 5G Technology on Industry

The sixth annual CxEnergy Conference & Expo will begin with a look into the future. The advent of 5G-enabled technologies will vastly disrupt many industries and CxEnergy has invited Steve Schmerber, director of field application engineering, CommScope, to speak at the Opening Plenary session about how it may impact the professions of energy management and commissioning. CxEnergy 2019 is being held April 15-18 in Orlando, Florida.

5G is the fifth generation of cellular mobile communications. It will enable exponentially higher data transmission rates, advance efficiency and allow for massive device connectivity. Schmerber is an expert in the field and will discuss 5G’s implications for topics ranging from the Internet of Things, data centers and data analytics.

The 5G presentation is one of many examples of education and training opportunities provided by CxEnergy. Attendees will earn AIA and other industry certification continuing education credits for presentations that include case studies and topics in building envelope/enclosure commissioning, technology & innovation, energy management, commissioning specialty systems, policy & financial issues, lighting, water management, data centers, microgrids, energy storage, demand response programs, infrared technology and more.

The 30+ speakers are well-known industry experts across all building science disciplines. See CxEnergy 2019 Preliminary Technical Program here.

The expo hall showcases a wide variety of products including controls, software, instruments, metering devices and services targeted specifically to commissioning, energy management, engineering and testing firms. The CxEnergy Exhibitor Prospectus is available here. Event information and the latest updates and online registration are available at https://www.CxEnergy.com/

CxEnergy offers pre-conference certification workshops and seminars for Certified Commissioning Authority and Energy Management Professional, plus a seminar devoted to testing and balancing topics. The event also features several networking events that connect commissioning providers, energy managers, MEP engineers, lighting & control technologists and HVAC testing professionals with manufacturers and energy services providers.