SCHNEIDER Electric, a global specialist in energy management hosted the Innovation Summit – Buildings of the Future, at Al Khozama Conference and Exhibition Centre, Riyadh, on Tuesday.

The event was attended by decision makers and influencers from the private and public sectors including Ministry of Housing, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Interior, SEC, SABIC, Dur Hospitality, private hospitals and the French Trade Attaché, in addition to many other private sectors.

“At the summit we launched our EcoStruxure solutions for buildings of the future, along with three other new products, showcasing Schneider Electric’s leadership in energy management and our commitment to innovation at every level,” said Najib Al-Naeem, country president of Schneider Electric. “We have developed EcoStruxure as the go to solution for the future of the Internet of Things (IoT) and to meet the needs of the Kingdom’s smart cities that are a key part of Vision 2030.”

In addition to the product launches, the summit included an exhibition area, a presentation presented by SABIC on smart buildings and it’s relation to vision 2030.

“We are very pleased with the success of the summit,” said Mohammad Faraj, eco-building vice-president at Schneider Electric. “As a result, we are delighted to welcome more partners and developers to join the EcoStruxure success stories and share our commitment to Innovation, Diversity and Sustainability that ensures that Life Is On everywhere, for everyone and at every moment, enabling consumers to enjoy an efficient, reliable and secure way of life.”

With global presence in over 100 countries, Schneider is the undisputable leader in Power Management — Medium Voltage, Low Voltage and Secure Power, and in Automation Systems, providing integrated efficiency solutions, combining energy, automation and software. — SG