7 Sep 2026 – 12:10 – 30 min
Location: Dream Stage (Hall 25)

Design for a Human-Centered Smart Home

As technology becomes ever more integrated into everyday life, designing smart homes that people genuinely trust is becoming just as important as the technology itself. Designers, UX leaders and industry experts explore how to create intuitive, sustainable and human centered experiences, examining the balance between convenience, transparency and user control. From connected appliances to ambient intelligence, this panel discusses what it takes to build smart living solutions that feel empowering rather than intrusive.

Presented by
Speakers
Jonathan Blutinger
Senior Design Engineer, Smart Design
Niels Munksgaard
Global Head of Consumer Experience & Innovation, Kitchen appliances, Electrolux Group
Surj Patel
Technologist, The Spoon
Jay Lee
Founder / CEO, Springhouse Technologies Inc.
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Language: English
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Design for a Human-Centered Smart Home