9.30am – 10.30am
10.30am – 11.00am
Expo Inauguration & Opening Ceremony
11.00am – 11.15am
Inaugural Session
Domnic Romell, CREDAI MCHI President, Managing Director, Romell Group
11.15am – 11.30am
Keynote Session
The Evolution of Smart Panels and Switches: Empowering Homes with Intelligent Controls
Sumant Bhatia, General Manager (Havells EWA – Automation Business), Havells India
11.30am – 12.15pm
Panel Discussion
Homes of 2035: What Will Smart Living Look Like in a Decade
Rati Chaudhary – Editor, The Ideal Home and Garden (Moderator)
Maulik Unadkat – Founder, Beyond Alliance
Dipttii Khanna – Founder and Principal Designer, Dipttii Khanna Designs
Shreyans Chowdhary – Director, Smato Technologies
12.15pm – 12.55pm
Panel Discussion
The Great Indian Smart Home: What Works and What Are the Challenges?
Vineet Mehta – Director – Business Development, Vinshek (Moderator)
Madhav Kohli – Founder, AudioSphere
Mansi Pandey – Principal Designer, The Design House Company
Neha Garg – Founder & Principal Designer, Studio Jane Designs
Ar. Krishna Murthy – Principal Architect – Folds Design Studio
01.00pm – 02.00pm
Lunch Break
02.00pm – 02.15pm
Talk On
Insights from CEDIA, The Global Smart Homes Industry Association
Daryl Friedman, Global President and CEO, CEDIA
02.15pm – 03.00pm
Panel Discussion
Wired or Wireless: Choosing the Right Ecosystem for Indian Homes
Aditya Khambhati – Managing Partner, Trinity Synergy (Moderator)
Sameer Dass – Associate Vice President – Havells India
Marcel Gramann – Executive Board (Global Sales), MDT Technologies
Vikas Gowrisetty – Founder , Awicon Technologies LLP
Sreejith Nair – Consultant & Director (Automation & AV), Gadgeon Lifestyle
Jayaprakash Chinnamuthu – Director – Residential & Lighting, Crestron India
03.00pm – 03.10pm
Talk On
IoT Devices vs Professional Smart Home
Adam Merlino, VP & GM – Asia Pacific, ADI Global | Snap One
03.10pm – 03.50pm
Panel Discussion
Personalization at Scale: Meeting Diverse Indian Consumer Needs
Prashant Chauhan – Creative Director, ZERO9 (Moderator)
Khwahish Paun – Managing Director, Callistus Blinds Middle East
Sawan Nichani – Founder, MACBEE
Suhani Lal Sanghra – Principal Architect, Sparc Design
Anil Salian – Principal Architect, Anil Salian & Associates
Muskan Salgia – Vice President, CasaDigi
03.50pm – 04.00pm
Talk On
Sustainability Through Smart Living: Building a Greener Tomorrow
Sumati Sahgal, VP Home and Distribution, Schneider Electric, Greater India
04.00pm – 04.45pm
Exclusive Session by KNX India
ETS6 RoadShow
Karthik Kumarababu, Director, Ocher LV Solutions Pvt Ltd
Casto Canavate, Marketing Team Leader, KNX Association
05.00pm – 06.00pm
Smart Space Awards
Jury:
Wendy Griffith, Sr. Vice President of Global Development & Membership, CEDIA
Ar. Qutub Mandviwala, Principal Architect, Mandviwala Qutub & Associates
Ar. Shilpa Jain Balvally, Principal Architect, Studio Osmosis
Nimish Ajmera, Director, Ajmera Realty & Infra India Limited
Nilesh Puranik, Director, Puranik Builders
Ar. Anil Chavda, Principal Architect, Anil Chavda & Associates
11.00am – 11.15am
Talk On
The Role of Acoustics in Smart Home AV Design
Speaker To Be Announced
11.15am – 12.00pm
Immersive Living: How Audio-Visual Tech Enhances Everyday Experiences
Arjun Agarwal – CEO, Cinebels (Moderator)
Nick Fichte – Business Development Director – Home & Yacht (Global), L-Acoustics
Ajay Kamath – Founder, Sounds Good
Mehmet Kaya – Vice President, Barco Home
Manmohan Ganesh – Founder & Managing Director, PRO FX Tech
Limited
12.00pm – 12.10pm
Talk On
The Art of North American Sound: Klipsch & Bryston
Yusuf Haider – National Manager – Premium Audio, Cinebels
12.10pm – 12.50pm
Panel Discussion
Decoding Indian Needs: Designing Smart Security Solutions for a Diverse Market
Harsh Mehta – Managing Partner, Future Automation Solutions (Moderator)
Nitin Dua – Co-Founder & COO – Qubo – A Hero Group Venture
Anup Nair – President – Sales, CP Plus
Anisha Katarki – Managing Director – StileDiVita India Pvt Ltd
Vinay Varma – Country Manager, Ajax India
01.00pm – 02.00pm
02.00pm – 02.10pm
IALD Opening Curatorial Comments
Dr. Amardeep Dugar – Founding Principal, Lighting Research &
Design
02.10pm – 02.30pm
Presentation
The Role of Lighting Controls in Lighting Design – An Overview
Harmeet Singh Issar, Founding Partner, Design Matrix
02.30pm – 02.50pm
Presentation
Wired or Wireless…Bluetooth or DALI…Deciphering the Lighting Controls Jargon
Ifthikhar Ilyas, Director & Principal Designer, Litelab Design Consultants LLP
02.50pm – 03.10pm
Presentation
The Good, the Bad, & the Complexities of Automation in Lighting Design
Kirtee Siingh, Design Principal, Kirtee and Assoc.
03.10pm – 03.30pm
Presentation
Perceptual Transformations Through Lighting Control Design and the Process & Tools Behind it
Kunal Shah, Principal Lighting Designer, SPK Valo
03.30pm – 04.10pm
Panel Discussion
Workshop-Style Discussion with Speakers and Audience on Lighting Controls
Dr. Amardeep Dugar – Founding Principal, Lighting Research & Design (Moderator)
Harmeet Singh Issar – Founding Partner, Design Matrix
Ifthikhar Ilyas – Director & Principal Designer, Litelab Design Consultants LLP
Kirtee Siingh – Design Principal, Kirtee and Assoc.
Kunal Shah – Principal Lighting Designer, SPK Valo
04.10pm – 04.20pm
Talk On
The Power of Shades & Lights: Designing Window Ambience through Smart Automation
Ashok Paun – Founder & Managing Director, Marvel Decor Ltd
04.20pm – 04.50pm
Fireside Chat
An insight into the Future of Smart Lighting in Real Estate
Ar. Surbhi Jindal – Founder & CEO Da Light Hub , Women In Lighting India Ambassador (Moderator)
Ujjwala Haware – Chairperson and Managing Director, Haware Engineers & Builders Pvt. Ltd.
05.00pm – 05.45pm
Panel Discussion
Smart Lighting, Smarter Spaces: A debate on the Impact and Influence of Automation in Lighting Design by Women in lighting India
Baanumathi I – Proprietor, BALIKA (Moderator)
Shubhada Mundle – Founder & Principal Lighting Designer, Gaush Lighting Design Consultants
Ar. Rahul Mistri – Founder & Principal Designer, Open Atelier Mumbai
Akshara Vyas – Lighting Designer, Nulty+
Joan Pascual – Global Sales Manager, ProtoPixel
Anupam Srivastava – General Manager – Offer Marketing, Schneider Electric, Greater India
9.30am – 10.30am
10.30am – 10.45am
Opening Keynote Session
The Next Frontier: Autonomous Buildings That Run Themselves
Speaker To Be Announced
10.45am – 11.25am
Panel Discussion
The Smart Retrofit: Breathing New Life into Old Structures
Dr. Mala Singh – Founder & Director, PEC Greening India (Moderator)
Ar. Gaurav Sanghavi – Principal Architect, Pentaspace Design Studio
Ar. Praveen Soma – Principal Counsellor, CII – Indian Green Building Council (IGBC)
Er. Sonali Nasikkar – Corporate Quality Head – The House of Abhinandan Lodha
Ar. Alpa Shikre – Principal – Sandeep Shikre & Associates
11.25am – 11.30am
Talk On
The Role of BMS in Enabling Net-Zero Energy Buildings
Umapathi. J – Solution Specialist – APAC Region , ABB India Limited
11.30am – 11.35am
Session Keynote
The Role of BMS in Enabling Net-Zero Energy Buildings
Sakhee Chandrayan – Founder & President, Integrated Building Automation Association (INBAC)
11.35am – 12.15pm
Panel Discussion
From Data to Decisions: Leveraging Predictive Analytics for Smarter Operations
Rakesh Bhatia – Senior Vice President – Ecofirst Services Limited (Moderator)
Aditi Kulkarni – Associate Director – Sustainability – Buro Happold Engineers India
Farook Merchant – Chairman & Managing Director – Messung Group
Vishal Thakkar – Partner, Prem Group & Joint Secretary, NAREDCO Maharashtra
Vikas Gandhi – Director – Techbean Systems Pvt Ltd
12.15pm – 01.00pm
The Digital Twin Revolution: Building Virtual Cities Before the Real Ones
Amal Sengupta – Secretary General, Elcoma
Neha Agarwal – Joint Director, Bureau of Indian Standards
01.00pm – 01.15pm
Honorary Awards
01.15pm – 04.00pm
Expo Tour
"It's fantastic to have such a tech-focused event happening right here in India. This presents a significant opportunity for architects, interior designers, and homeowners to stay updated on the latest trends and innovations. Smart Home Expo provides an invaluable platform to explore the world of home automation."
“Attending Smart Home Expo 2024 has been an absolute delight, as I find myself surrounded by an extensive array of brands showcasing their innovations. The diversity in the products and solutions presented here is truly remarkable, showcasing the evolution of the smart home industry and clearly indicating the industry’s rapid expansion.”
"It is truly exhilarating to attend the Smart Home Expo. I've witnessed the remarkable growth of the expo over the past five years, now reaching international standards. With 350 plus brands showcasing this year, the expo stands proudly on par with global benchmarks."
“Smart Home Expo perfectly reflects how our country has progressed. Home automation is gaining prominence, as clients are increasingly demanding smart home automation in their projects. I want to congratulate the entire team for putting up such a wonderful show.”
“Smart Home Expo is an amazing platform for sourcing smart technology products. All the renowned brands under one roof, which immensely helps professionals and end-users better understand smart automation. I foresee a bright future for smart home automation in India”
“Smart Home Expo with so many brands participating and showcasing the latest smart automation technology, perfectly forecasts how this industry will progress in the coming five years.”
“Smart Home Expo is a very well-organised expo and an excellent initiative to bring designers, system integrators, manufacturers, brands, and end-users together to collaborate in a single place and witness the latest developments in technology.”
“I have been regularly visiting the Smart Home Expo for many years, but every year, the show gets bigger. They are the industry specialist organisation for the Smart Automation Technology Show.”
“To sum up, Smart Home Expo is a great initiative to showcase smart lighting and create awareness. It is crucial these days to integrate smart lighting solutions for energy efficiency”
“The Smart Home Expo is a brilliant knowledge-sharing platform and also helps lighting consultants meet manufacturers and brands, and see their latest product lines.”
The Smart Home Expo is a perfect example of how our country has progressed in terms of smart home technology. I am very impressed to see technology at our fingertips. I believe that smart technology is not just for the higher segment; today, it's time for the masses to also start adapting smart technology for the ease and convenience it offers.
“It is impressive to see so many brands and companies showcasing their innovative smart products at Smart Home Expo. From home automation to smart lighting, the range is extensive and diverse. In our projects, we integrate smart solutions like home automation, lighting control, and AV solutions. Attending expos like these is crucial for staying updated on the latest trends and offerings in the industry.”
"I am impressed by the magnitude and diversity of products showcased at Smart Home Expo. The scale of innovation and ingenuity on display is truly remarkable. I firmly believe that this expo is an indispensable experience for all professionals in the industry. It offers invaluable insights and opportunities to explore the latest advancements in smart home technology."
"Visiting the Smart Home Expo is always a fascinating experience. I've come across some truly amazing smart products at various stalls, which serves as a clear indication of the remarkable growth and future potential of this segment."
“It's been five years since I started attending the Smart Home Expo, and witnessing its growth to a bigger and better show each year. I'm thrilled to be here once again, as there's always something exciting to anticipate. Smart technology plays a significant role in our projects, and I'm delighted to explore the latest innovations in this field."
“Firstly, I extend my gratitude to Smart Home Expo for partnering with IIID Mumbai. This collaboration provides an excellent learning platform for architects and interior designers. I encourage all professionals to visit and experience the innovative solutions showcased at the Expo.”
"Events like Smart Home Expo 2024 provide a comprehensive solution under one roof, thanks to collaboration with organisations like CEDIA, which bring structure to the industry. Education has been instrumental for integrators, paving the way for technological integration in the future.”
“India is a key market for KNX, and the response at Smart Home Expo 2024 has been overwhelmingly positive. The strong interest from attendees highlights the growing demand for advanced automation solutions. We are excited to be part of this event and look forward to advancing smart technology in India.”
“It’s a pleasure to visit Smart Home Expo 2024 and see top experts gathered in one place. It’s a great opportunity for architects, designers, integrators and their clients to explore and understand the latest technology and solutions under one roof.”
"Smart Home Expo showcases many brands, and its scale and organisation are remarkable. It’s heartening to have such a significant event in India. As a frequent attendee, I value the importance of having a local platform to meet our needs.”
28-29-30 April, 2026
Jio World Centre – Mumbai
“Smart Home Expo has established itself as a one-stop location for the newest technological advancements, attracting over 12,000 visitors from India and neighboring countries.
The expo is known for drawing repeat participation from its prior exhibitors and sponsors. To engage and promote smart technology, it features an exhibition, a tech conference, and the Smart Space Awards.
India’s Smart Home market is expanding significantly each year, and the Smart Home Expo will continue to showcase the most cutting-edge innovation companies.
See you all in 2026 at the 7th edition in Mumbai, set to take place from April 28th to 30th, 2026, at the prestigious Jio World Convention Centre.
