For many years researchers have been working to create a smart home. Initially researchers have focused on developing a technical infrastructure and explored issues around user input. However, more recently people have begun exploring how technical augmentation of the home can improve the quality of people’s lives. In the home of the future, Home automation technology is becoming as synonymous with sustainability as it is with convenience. Incorporating smart home technology into a new or existing structure makes it easier to reduce energy consumption and the carbon footprint a home or business creates. People could enjoy save energy and green their home using home automation. The purpose of U-Homes-2012 is to provide a world-class meeting place for information exchanges and trade fair for promoting Smart home novel technologies.

Highlights of the Conference

• Jointly with five parallel conferences specializing significant contributions in the areas of smart devices, information technology, Internet of Things
• Hear from high level speakers offering cutting edge technology and expertise in the smart home
• Networking with the key decision-makers who can share their views and provide deployable solutions
• Connect with smart home market players and explore the connections through demonstrations and technical exhibits
• Getting first hand exciting projects cover comprehensive area from getting started to implemented projects

Renowned Speakers

Dr. Bob Heile, Chairman, ZigBee Alliance, USA Dr. Naser Karmi, Managing Director, Middle East Digital Communications, USA Dr. Mike Woodhall, Managing Director, Chameleon Technology, UK Dr. Will West, CEO, Control4, USA Dr. Dan Caprio, Managing Director, McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP, USA Dr. Mary Rich, Manager, CenterPoint Energy, USA Dr. Richard Nesin, Executive Director, HomePNA Alliance, USA Dr. Rahul Reddy, CEO, Apollo Health Resources, Inc, USA Dr. Eugene Shum, Director, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Singapore Dr. Adesina Iluyemi, Director, Modise, UK Dr. Ofer Atzmon, Vice President Business Development, Aerotel Medical Systems (1998) Ltd., Israel Dr. Rifat Latifi, Director, International Virtual e-Hospital, USA

Scientific Program at a glance

• Track 1: Smart Home Technology
• Track 2: Smart Home Network and Multimedia Systems
• Track 3: Smart Electronic Appliance, Utilities and Furniture
• Track 4: Smart Home Security Systems
• Track 5: Smart Home Life Style and Health Telematics
• Track 6: Smart Property Management and Mobile Home Office
• Track 7: Smart Environment and Home Energy Control
• Track 8: Smart Home Standard, Marketing, and Business Development