Building Tech Day 26 – What’s on…
Thursday 18th June 2026 10.00 – 4.00
SAMA Bankside, 3 Robinson Rd, London SE1 8BU

Professional Development Day
See what’s on & plan your visit

Installers, Systems Integrators & Controls Specialists

10.00 am – 13.30 pm – Itinerary, workshops & availability

Items will be greyed out once all sessions are full.

Occupancy detection, programming, and testing PIR sensors – what you should teach your client to look for in an occupancy sensor and why choosing the right sensor is vital to your projects and reputation –  practical session with B.E.G. Luxomat

Join Bemco for a practical demonstration of building a KNX panel from scratch. Improve your technical know-how and learn about the essential kit required to make the job easier.

Round table discussion with Ivory Egg – understand how structured KNX training and early-stage technical support can improve project quality, reduce installation errors and support more reliable building automation delivery. The session will cover practical KNX design considerations, product selection, ETS workflow, common commissioning issues.

JUNG UK & Silent Gliss have teamed up to provide a live demo smart blind control with programming tips and tricks and best use advice.

My KNX will highlight areas of importance in more advanced installs, that are often overlooked and provide a roadmap to better planning and understanding, to avoid common pitfalls.

KNX IP Door Comms: 106 Setup & Programming/Mastering 106 IP Door Comms – practical session and advice from Wandsworth – the home GIRA in the UK.

The session will explore simple application ideas for DALI in KNX homes. Including Theben products that make DALI integration straight forward. DM4 – D1 Dali & D1 RF – Devices tick the boxes for simple resi installs.

See the latest updates and features of ETS6.3  – practical demo and discussions, tips, tricks and advice for improving your workflow and delivering better projects.

From First Project to Thriving Business – tips, tricks and advice for new and established integrators on how to run a business based around KNX technology. – with Nick Laing from Function Control – sharing insight and experience from his journey building a successful KNX business from scratch.

Join ABB and learn about their new multiprotocol interface – Building Pro. Want to bring together KNX, Modbus, BACnet, MQTT and more? Introduction and technical demonstration for Integrators, installers and controls specialists.

MEP’s & Consultants, Architects, Designers & Developers

12.00 pm – 15.30 pm – Itinerary, workshops & availability

Items will be greyed out once all sessions are full.

Occupancy detection, understanding how PIR occupancy sensors perform across various scenarios, their functions and how to specify the correct type—ensures the lighting control system delivers optimal performance and user benefit – rund table discussion with with B.E.G. Luxomat

Understanding the technical elements of a successful smart building system and managing all the project components through to delivery can be a real challenge! Join the team from Bemco as they share their experience on a wide range of Residential and Commercial projects and how to avoid the common pitfalls.

Round table discussion with Ivory Egg – This session focuses on the role of technical support in successful smart building projects, particularly where KNX needs to integrate with HVAC, lighting, shading, BMS, BACnet, Modbus, DALI and manufacturer gateways. It will include practical examples of troubleshooting, integration challenges, commissioning support and how Ivory Egg helps professionals deliver robust and maintainable smart building systems.

JUNG UK & Silent Gliss have teamed up to provide live demos including graphic tools and image configuration to make your projects memorable and occupier focused.

My KNX presents the case for Building intelligence without design compromise.
Why open protocol is the perfect choice for designers, both functionally and aesthetically. Round table discussion for real solutions to current project challenges.

Combining the latest tech with traditional style a round table discussion and demonstration, with Wandsworth the home of GIRA in the UK.

A practical look at how DALI can support flexible, future-ready lighting strategies within commercial and mixed-use developments. This session will explore real-world application approaches, integration opportunities and how selected DALI/KNX solutions can help deliver scalable, energy-efficient and user-focused lighting control, with Theben UK.

Highlights from the RIBA-accredited CPD on the performance benefits of effective automated solar shading, and Q and A session with Waverley.

Understanding the implications of single vendor systems vs open technology – round table discussion with MDT.

Want to bring together KNX, Modbus, BACnet, MQTT and more? Join ABB for an introduction and demonstration of Building Pro. Our cybersecure integration platform that connects and manages building systems.

Complimentary morning and afternoon refreshments – lunch 12.30 the event closes at 4.00.

Morning session 10.00 – 13.30 and afternoon session 12.00 – 15.30

NB: the venue is in a narrow cobbled street surrounded by high rise buildings follow location link for more detail: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zaLJgHqjy7PwxJn57

Public transport – please see location link above to navigate from either Blackfriars Overground or Southwark Tube Station

Access by car is via Southwark Street A3200, then left and immediately left up the cobbled road – drop off and pick up there is no long term parking, but there are car parks nearby.

The nearest NCP car park to 3 Robinson Rd, London SE1 8BU is London Bridge, located at Kipling Street, London SE1 3RU. This car park offers 478 spaces. Another option is the London Vintry Thames Car Park, which has 215 spaces. Or you could try this link for alternatives.