Cochrane Supply & Engineering has annouced the highly-anticipated return of Controls-Con — not just a Smart Building Controls Conference, but also the the fiirst Master Systems Integrator (MSI) Conference. New for Controls-Con 2021 is not only enhanced offerings through a conversion to a hybrid event (MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit, Michigan combined with a robust virtual platform), but also through the added value of a pre-conference education day.

Controls-Con is a biennial, idea-packed conference that brings together hundreds of systems integrators, HVAC, mechanical and controls contractors, service technicians, facility managers, engineers and more. Through a variety of panels and sessions focused on both business and technology, the speakers and audience will explore the latest technologies and possibilities of Building Automation, Building Controls and Operational Technology. This highly-engaged forum brings invaluable networking opportunities, cutting-edge educational content and direct access to the industry's top vendors through a virtual Expo Hall.

"A core part of the attendee experience is exposing them to the newest products and services in the industry and giving professionals and owners the tools they need to make our buildings smarter," said Scott Cochrane, president and CEO of Cochrane Supply & Engineering as well as president of Canada Controls. "Our speaker lineup is headlined by 30+ industry experts with various specialties, coming together to convey current trends, recommended strategies and future outlooks on where the industry is headed."

Featured Controls-Con speakers will include the following: Ken Sinclair, editor, owner and founder of AutomatedBuildings.com; Jim Young, founder and CEO of Realcomm Conference Group; Martin Villeneuve, senior vice president of Distributed Building Technology at Acuity Brands and president of Distech Controls; Terrill Laughton, vice president and general manager for Energy Optimization and Connected Offerings at Johnson Controls; Pat Tessier, senior director of Global Product Management for Building Management Systems at Honeywell; and Ken Schmidt, managing sirector at Tridium Global.

Learn more about Controls-Con 2021 and register today at www.controlscon.com — Early Bird pricing through March 1.