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Step into the Work Spaces of the Future at Shanghai Smart Office Technology

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Taking place from 3 – 5 September 2024 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Shanghai Smart Office Technology (SSOT) will reflect the changing nature of work and the workplace, striving to create intelligent office spaces that enhance working environments, work efficiency, employee health and satisfaction.

 

Shanghai Smart Office Technology (SSOT) aims to promote intelligent office environments and spaces that enhance working environments, as well as employee health and satisfaction, work efficiency and effectiveness. The work landscape has changed dramatically worldwide, with normalisation of remote and hybrid work models, as well as the digital transformation which has led to greater demand for smart office products. The smart office industry has developed particularly rapidly in China, with year-on-year growth of 25.8% and is expected exceed CNY 30 billion (USD 4.1 billion) by 2025.

 

Ms Lucia Wong, General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd commented on the evolution of the smart office industry and the role of SSOT: “SSOT was set up five years ago as a product zone to meet the demand of an up-and-coming industry and has been positively received. Keeping a close eye on the development of the industry and feedback from participants, SSOT has evolved from office automation to the digital office and smart office, becoming an essential fair for the industry. It will continue to serve as a comprehensive industry platform for smart office technologies and solutions in China.”

 

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SSOT will showcase digitalised commercial offices, remote work technologies and solutions, hybrid smart office systems and more. This includes various domains such as smart software and hardware, enterprise real estate technology and facility management, property management and logistics, corporate culture and welfare, office space design, among others. Individual products range from intelligent environmental control systems such as smart lighting fixtures, HVAC and energy management systems to smart security systems, collaborative work systems, HR management platforms, smart office equipment and furniture, video conferences, intelligent commercial real estate and much more.

 

The fair serves as a bridge, bringing together commercial real estate developers, large and medium-sized enterprises, system integrators, interior designers, co-working space operators, and end users to share expertise and seize business opportunities. As such, SSOT organises a range of activities, including the annual OffiSmart Summit and OffiSmart Salon, which are a frequent draw for attendees and have received much positive feedback for their engaging sessions and valuable networking opportunities.

 

Internationally acclaimed experts from industry, research institutes, and academia are invited annually to share their insights, interpret the latest market developments, and explore the opportunities and challenges they present. Topics cover various areas, including intelligent environmental control systems, smart workplace management systems, smart office access and security, smart conferencing and meeting room solutions, and co-working space solutions.

 

Images courtesy of www.smartofficechina.com

 

 

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​​SIBT & SSHT Return in August 2023 to Promote Smart Industry Exchange

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Shanghai Intelligent Building Technology (SIBT), Shanghai Smart Home Technology (SSHT) and the Shanghai Smart Office Technology (SSOT) zone will take place from 29 – 31 August 2023 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.

 

SIBT and SSHT will be run under the themes of “Smart connection” and “Smart frontier”, and will aim to promote synergy and cooperation between smart industries and ultimately push the boundaries of what is possible with smart technology. The fairs will integrate different sectors including smart real estate, smart facility management, smart communities, smart hotels and smart campuses, and facilitate a wide range of business opportunities.

 

China’s “14th Five-Year Plan” promotes the use of networked technologies, encouraging the development of smart cities and related infrastructure. For example, the country launched a pilot program in 19 regions to accelerate the use of the next generation of information technology. These include the Internet of Things (IoT), big data and artificial intelligence (AI) for security monitoring, community services and elderly care. To enhance the residential experience, the program also supports the integration of smart home systems that connect with ancillary building facilities, property management services, community information systems and social services.

 

Lucia Wong, General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd said: “The building industry is now deeply integrated with the new generation of information technology, connecting all corners of the industry. This can enhance the quality and efficiency of its development as well as achieve green and low-carbon transformation. SIBT and SSHT will therefore continue to provide an open business platform as cross-industry cooperation emerges as a major trend for the future landscape of intelligent buildings.”

 

In line with market development, SIBT and SSHT will create synergies and encourage exchange between smart industries. At the same time, different forums and seminars will be offered to explore industry trends in various sectors such smart communities, smart facility management, intelligent buildings, smart homes and more. Highlights include:

 

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  • SIBT will partner with Meadin, a media platform specialised in space utilisation within commercial areas to hold the Meadin Smart Hotel Development Forum, which will discuss the Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) as well as smart development and its applications within hotels. Topics include: “Empowering Hotel Digitalisation with AIoT for Cost Efficiencies” and “Analysis of Smart Hotel Trends”.
  • The “14th Five-Year Plan” aims for greater technological adoption in teaching environments including the construction of smart campuses, which will introduce additional opportunities within the educational sector. SIBT will invite experts to share related experiences in a smart campus-themed forum, such as the integration of information technology and education as well as trends in building smart campuses.
  • Organised by China Smart Home Industry Alliance (CSHIA), the CSHIA East China Summit – Smart Home Integration Innovation Forum 2023 will cooperate with leading smart home companies to explore the current trends about the integration of smart technologies across various contexts.
  • With the rise of living standards across China, the home theatre market is expanding with the introduction of many new technologies for interconnected smart home devices. The SSHT Home Audio-Visual Entertainment Innovative Integration Forum will highlight the future trends in home theatre consumption, as well as installation solutions for home audio-visual entertainment.
  • The OffiSmart Summit will explore multiple topics including digitalisation, workplace flexibility, Generation Z office habits, environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) and virtual offices in the Metaverse. The summit aims to uncover new business opportunities and discuss smart office solutions that meet changing workplace demands. In cooperation with Tongji University and DISCIEN, the event will also cover facility management in properties and commercial spaces, cloud-based meetings and other hot issues.
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  • Parking China will once again be held concurrently with SIBT, SSHT and the SSOT zone. Teaming up with the China Urban Parking Industry Association, the fair will organise the China Urban Industry Integration Development Summit. The programme plans to gather industry experts, supervisors and leading company representatives to exchange ideas about the latest parking policies as well as urban parking planning and construction. To keep up with the rapid development of new energy and connected vehicles, the event will also explore a selection of battery charging and swapping technologies, and present insights on these topics from leading academics and government representatives.