Smart HVAC & Building Automation
01 Dec 2026 - 02 Dec 2026
online
Intelligent, efficient and connected solutions for next-generation HVAC systems
HVAC systems are changing fast. Rising energy costs, stricter efficiency rules and growing demand for comfort and cooling, from homes to AI data centres, are pushing the industry from reactive systems towards intelligent, connected and highly efficient infrastructure.
Join Avnet Silica and our leading technology partners Avnet Displays, Diodes Incorporated, MaxLinear, NXP, onsemi, Renesas, STMicroelectronics and Tria for two days of expert-led webinars on the technologies behind modern HVAC and building automation. The sessions cover edge AI and system architecture, motor control, power and analog design, silicon carbide (SiC), building connectivity, Computer-on-Modules and display integration. You'll also hear practical ideas for improving efficiency, reducing development effort and getting to market faster.
Whether you're designing heat pumps, smart HVAC controllers or building management systems, this series gives you practical insights and solutions to build smarter, more sustainable systems. Join the sessions that interest you most or attend the full series.
Date and Time
1st - 2nd December 2026 - 10 am CET
Agenda
Day 1: Tuesday, 1st December
- Next-Generation Smart HVAC & Building Control - The Role of AI in Modern Infrastructure (NXP)
- The Connected Building: Ethernet over Any Wire (G.hn), Ethernet & Isolated RS485 (MaxLinear)
- Power and Analog Solutions for Next Generation Intelligent HVAC (Diodes Inc.)
- Enabling Next-Generation Smart HVAC & Building Automation with AI-Powered COM Modules and System Integration Expertise (Tria)
Day 2: Wednesday, 2nd December
- ST’s HVAC vision: driving sustainability and performance in a rapidly growing segment (STMicroelectronics)
- Smart HVAC System Architecture: From Sensing to Intelligent Motor Control (Renesas)
- Increasing HVAC efficiency using SiC molded modules (onsemi)
- From the Standardised to customised; LCD modules + Touch sensor + coverlens + integration (Avnet Displays)
Partners
Topics
Next-Generation Smart HVAC and Building Control: The Role of AI in Modern Infrastructure (NXP)
December 1st, 2026 - 10:00 CET
Presenters: Bhavesh Gupta & Vikram Sehmi
Buildings and HVAC systems account for nearly 30% of global energy consumption, driving a shift from reactive systems to intelligent, autonomous infrastructure powered by AI at the edge. This session explores how embedded AI/ML, spatial awareness, secure connectivity and intelligent automation enable one-tap commissioning, predictive maintenance and demand response. Discover how NXP's processing, motor control, connectivity and security solutions accelerate the development of intelligent HVAC and building automation systems.
The Connected Building: Ethernet over Any Wire (G.hn), Ethernet and Isolated RS-485 (MaxLinear)
December 1st, 2026 - 11:00 CET
Presenter: Livia Rosu
HVAC and building automation systems are becoming increasingly connected, while reusing existing wiring infrastructure is key to reducing installation costs. This session explores how modern connectivity can be deployed across a wider range of buildings, from new installations to retrofits. Discover MaxLinear's portfolio of Ethernet over Any Wire (G.hn), Ethernet PHYs, Ethernet switches and isolated RS-485 transceivers for reliable, cost-effective building connectivity.
Power and Analog Solutions for Next-Generation Intelligent HVAC (Diodes Inc.)
December 1st, 2026 - 14:00 CET
Presenter: Dean Sullivan
Next-generation HVAC systems are moving towards electronic fan control, intelligent zoning and connected diagnostics. This session examines the electronic systems behind advanced heat pumps and smart HVAC controllers, focusing on the key design challenges of efficiency, thermal management, EMI and system cost. Discover how Diodes Incorporated's broad and growing power and analog portfolio helps engineers build effective, high-performance system solutions.
Enabling Smart HVAC and Building Automation with AI-Powered COM Modules (Tria)
December 1st, 2026 - 15:00 CET
Presenter: Markus Mahl
The future of smart HVAC and building automation lies at the intersection of edge AI, open hardware standards and rapid system integration. This session shows how Tria Technologies' broad range of Computer-on-Modules, especially its AI-enabled OSM modules, provides a compact and scalable hardware foundation. Learn how ready-made hardware and software building blocks, combined with system integration expertise, reduce development effort and shorten time-to-market.
ST's HVAC Vision: Driving Sustainability and Performance in a Rapidly Growing Segment (STMicroelectronics)
December 2nd, 2026 - 10:00 CET
Presenters: Dino Costanzo & Domenico Massimo Porto
As climate change and energy consumption become critical concerns, HVAC systems face growing demands for efficiency, predictive maintenance and IoT integration. This session presents ST's solutions for commercial and residential HVAC systems and heat pumps, as well as industrial and AI data centre applications. Discover how integrated multi-motor FOC and three-phase digital PFC architectures, combined with ST's leading SiC technology, enhance energy efficiency and robustness.
Smart HVAC System Architecture: From Sensing to Intelligent Motor Control (Renesas)
December 2nd, 2026 - 11:00 CET
Presenter: Levan Bidzishvili
Modern HVAC systems must integrate environmental sensing, efficient motor and compressor control, real-time processing, connectivity and power management into a reliable, scalable architecture. This session provides a technical overview of smart HVAC design, showing how the key functional blocks work together, from embedded control to variable-speed motor drives. Discover Renesas' approaches to energy optimisation, predictive maintenance and integration with building management systems.
Increasing HVAC Efficiency with SiC Molded Modules (onsemi)
December 2nd, 2026 - 14:00 CET
Presenter: Paul Klausner
Global warming and the rapid growth of AI are increasing the importance of air conditioning systems, both for human comfort and data centre applications. This session shows how silicon carbide (SiC) molded modules can significantly improve the efficiency of high-voltage HVAC systems. Although SiC devices cost more than standard silicon IGBTs, discover the system-level advantages they deliver and the potential return on investment for the end user.
From Standardised to Customised: LCD Modules, Touch Sensors, Cover Lenses and Integration (Avnet Displays)
December 2nd, 2026 - 15:00 CET
Presenters: Andrew Tolputt, Frank Ploenissen & Stefano Rosato
With ever-increasing choices, design options and ecosystems, selecting the right display solution means balancing quality, stability, cost and creative design flexibility. This session explores the journey from standard LCD modules to fully customised display stacks, including touch sensors, cover lenses and system integration. Gain practical insights from Avnet Displays' experts on making the right design decisions to get ahead and stay ahead.