The first edition of FIN Connect brought together a diverse and highly engaged audience, creating a dynamic environment driven by collaboration, openness, and shared ambition.
Throughout the day, attendees experienced a programme that combined strategic vision with hands-on insight. Presentations covered key industry topics, including the evolution of intelligent buildings, open and interoperable platforms, AI-driven automation, data semantics, regulatory developments such as EPBD, cybersecurity requirements, and real-world applications across multi-site and energy-efficient environments. The agenda balanced technical depth with business relevance, supported by practical use cases and live examples demonstrating how innovation is being implemented today.
In parallel with the main stage programme, dedicated networking breaks gave attendees the opportunity to visit the exhibition space, where partners showcased their solutions. These moments enabled deeper conversations, live demonstrations, and valuable connections across the ecosystem.
Overall feedback from participants has been overwhelmingly positive, with the majority confirming that the event met or exceeded expectations. The combination of forward-looking innovation and practical relevance proved especially impactful.
Attendees highlighted the event’s ability to connect strategic vision with real-world application, with a strong emphasis on practical use cases delivering tangible value.
Matteo Pierone, CEO of J2 Innovations, commented: “FIN Connect was created to bring the ecosystem together in a meaningful, practical way—connecting innovation with real-world application. Seeing the level of engagement and energy at this first edition confirms that there is a strong need for collaboration. This is just the beginning for our industry.”