Latin America. On October 8th, the Novotel Hotel in Buenos Aires was the setting for the Building Automation Days by KNX LATAM, Argentina 2025 Edition.
This was a day that brought together more than 60 professionals from the sector, including integrators, architects, engineers and specialists in home automation, to reflect on the advances, challenges and opportunities that will mark the future of building automation in the region.
During the event, keynote speeches, technical workshops, product exhibitions, and networking spaces were held that fostered the exchange of ideas and collaboration between key players in the technology ecosystem. Among the outstanding speakers were the following:
● Sebastián Casón, president of the Argentine Chamber of Electronic Security (CASEL), who presented the paper: Convergence between security and automation, underlining the importance of a comprehensive vision of security as part of an intelligent ecosystem.
● Leandro Levint and Federico Giana from Levint Partners presented Full Automation in the Office market with KNX
● Daniel Gómez from JUNG presented the conference, Integrating IoT into KNX Projects: Objectives, Uses and Practical Cases
● Nicolas Vignaroli from Estudio MVSA, shared; From theory to practice: success stories with KNX in integrated systems
● ABB's Franco Lasota explained, KNX + IoT = Efficiency in Automation
● Javier Alejandro Benolol from Schneider Electric explained, Connected Efficiency: How IoT and KNX Transform Spaces
● Fernando Salonia from the FERMAG Group presented: KNX at the service of Hospital Intelligence
● Jonathan Gonzalez from FINDER shared: Increased interoperability in KNX: Integrating IoT for a connected future
● Alejandro Sayegh de Zennio closed the day with; KNX applied to smart buildings: energy efficiency and comfort
KNX LATAM extends its sincere thanks to the brands that support the activities in the country, to MDT and THI for having participated in the exhibition area and to all the strategic allies that made this edition possible, especially to CASEL and KNX National Group Argentina, for their commitment to innovation and development of the sector.
Meeting in Mexico
From 14 to 16 October, KNX Mexico successfully participated in Obra Blanca 2025, one of the most important design, architecture and construction events in Latin America.
The stand was a meeting point for professionals, brands and building automation enthusiasts, consolidating KNX's role as a benchmark in innovation and sustainable technology.
More than 200 attendees visited the Agora conference room, where solutions, trends and success stories in home automation and automation were presented. Thanks to the support of 6 sponsors committed to the development of the sector, it was possible to offer an enriching experience, with demonstrations, talks and networking spaces that promoted new collaborations.
The speakers who presented themselves at this conference were:
● Casto Cañavate from KNX Association spoke about the global impact of the KNX standard and its evolution in Latin America.
● Juan Lázaro Kaye from the Mexican Association of Urban Planners presented The Processes of Architecture Automation from an Urban Perspective
● Pedro Garza for ESTÉVEZ Mexico addressed Technology in architecture: generating synergy
● Jahaziel Zaid Marquez Hernandez from ABB Building Automation & Controls shared Beyond Comfort: Architecture and Technology for Energy Efficiency
● Maribel Pacheco Ramos from TROnik Smart Buildings and Homes highlighted Guide for the design of a smart house or building with KNX
● Rimack Quiñones from INTERRA explored Spaces that excite: KNX as an ally of comfort and user experience
● Omar Chavez Bravo from Nubecom spoke about Automation in hospitality, designing technological rooms for the future
● Efrain Robles Avila from Siemens presented Siemens KNX Solutions for Lighting Control: Total Flexibility for Any Building
Maribel Pacheco, secretary of KNX Grupo Nacional Mexico, said: "We are deeply grateful to everyone who made this participation possible: sponsors, allies, visitors and organizers. Their enthusiasm and confidence motivate us to continue growing and opening doors for those who want to join."
Thanks to the sponsors: ABB, Interra, Siemens, Tronik, Nubecom and Estevez.
And this is just the beginning! In 2026, it returns with more surprises, more sponsorships, new activities and a spectacular showroom that will elevate the visitor experience. KNX Latin America continues to evolve.
