Connect 2026 - San Antonio
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November 2–4, 2026
JW Marriott Hill Country Resort & Spa • San Antonio, Texas

The premier partner experience for the
Distech Controls ecosystem.

It all starts in...

Join 700+ system integrators, contractors, distributors, OEMs, and Distech Controls leaders from across the Americas to learn, connect, and grow together.

Ready to connect with what's next? Register today and join us in San Antonio, TX.

Secure your Connect26 pass for USD 1,299.

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Three Days. Built for Connection. 

 For three days, Connect26 brings the Distech Controls partner ecosystem together to connect people, customers, devices, data, and buildings for a new era of intelligent spaces—all in one destination. 

Connect the Ecosystem

Meet 700+ members of the Distech Controls ecosystem from across the Americas, including partners, industry leaders, technical experts, and the Distech Controls team.

Connect the Building 

Explore the technologies, solutions, and innovations powering a new era of smarter, safer, and greener spaces.

Connect the Future

Stay ahead of what's next. Leave inspired, informed, and confident to deliver even greater value to your customer. 

There's a Place for You at Connect26

Tailored experiences for every role across the Distech Controls partner ecosystem.

Technical & Field Implementation

Hands-on learning, technical deep dives, product previews, and practical expertise for the field.

Sales & Business Development

New sales strategies, customer success stories, competitive insights, and opportunities to grow your business.

Owners & Business Leaders

Executive insights, strategic discussions, industry trends, and peer networking to help shape what's next.

For Everyone


Networking, celebrations, and optional activities that bring our partner ecosystem together.
 

Your Connect26 Agenda

General Sessions
Think Bigger

Hear visionary keynotes and leadership perspectives that explore big industry trends, strategic priorities, and what's next for smart buildings. 

Breakout Sessions
Your Focus 

Tailor your experience by choosing from business-focused or product-focused sessions featuring expert insights and real-world customer stories.

Advanced Technical Workshop
Get Hands-On

Build your skills through live demonstrations, interactive workshops, and technical deep dives.

  • Monday, November 2, 2026
  • Tuesday, November 3, 2026
  • Wednesday, November 4, 2026
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Advanced Technical Workshop
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Optional: Golf Outing
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Conference Registration
11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
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3:30 PM - 5:15 PM
Welcome General Session
3:30 PM - 5:15 PM
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Welcome Vendor Reception
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Welcome Dinner
6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Breakfast and Tradeshow
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
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8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
General Session
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Break
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
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10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Explore What’s New in Distech
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
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Modernize Existing Buildings with T1L
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
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Simplify Deployment & Building Management
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
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Drive More Value per Deal
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
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Retrofit Playbook: Win More in Existing Buildings
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
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Activate AI in Sales Today
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
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11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Lunch and Tradeshow
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Explore What’s New in Distech
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Drive More Value per Deal
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Simplify Deployment & Building Management
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Activate AI in Sales Today
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Modernize Existing Buildings with T1L
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Retrofit Playbook: Win More in Existing Buildings
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Break
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
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2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
The Winning Data Center Portfolio
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
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Differentiate with Facilities
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
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EC-Net Facilities – What’s New and What’s Next
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
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Inside the Innovation Hub
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
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Deploy with Speed & Precision
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
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3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Break
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Winning Data Center Portfolio
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Inside the Innovation Hub
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Deploy with Speed & Precision
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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EC-Net Facilities – What’s New and What’s Next
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Differentiate with Facilities
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Control Critical Healthcare Spaces
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Break
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Vendor Reception Cocktail
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Awards Dinner
6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Breakfast and Tradeshow
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
General Session
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Motivational Speaker
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
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11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Distech Controls Closing Remarks
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
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11:30 AM
Event Ends
11:30 AM
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Time Zone: (UTC-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada) [Change Time Zone]

Meet Our Speakers

Our Connect26 speaker lineup will be announced soon. 

Meet Our Sponsors. Join Them at Connect26.

Connect26 is proud to be supported by leading organizations across the building automation industry. Explore our current sponsors below and contact us to learn about the remaining sponsorship opportunities available.

Explore Sponsorship Packages
Belimo
Signature Sponsor
Belimo
Belimo is the global market leader in the development, production, and sales of field devices for the energy-efficient control of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems. Our core business focus is on damper actuators, control valves, sensors and meters. Founded in 1975, the company employs over 2,300 people.
https://www.belimo.com/ca/en_US/

Greystone Energy
Premier Sponsor
Greystone Energy
Greystone is internationally recognized as leading manufacturer of HVAC sensors and transmitters for building and energy management systems. Proudly Canadian, with over 12 locations globally and over 40 years, our expertise and custom design engineering has complimented many OEM’s for building automation. Since 2021, Greystone became part of Bemsiq group.
https://greystoneenergy.com/

Tridium
Premier Sponsor
Tridium
Tridium is a world leader in business application frameworks — advancing truly open environments that harness the power of the Internet of Things. Our products allow diverse monitoring, control and automation systems to communicate and collaborate in buildings, data centers, manufacturing systems, smart cities and more. We create smarter, safer and more efficient enterprises and communities — bringing intelligence and connectivity to the network edge and back.
https://www.tridium.com/

BidTracer
Core Sponsor
BidTracer
Bidtracer’s Control Estimating & Engineering Tools are live with Distech pricing and comes with integrated Bid, Invite, Document and Project Management. Estimate accurately with Engineering behind your products/kits to quickly generate Flow, Wiring, Panel and Network Diagrams while pulling live data sheets that automatically highlight the appropriate part numbers.
https://www.bidtracer.com/

CB Energy Business Consulting
Core Sponsor
CB Energy Business Consulting
CB Energy Business Consulting is a business advisory firm for companies in the built environment, including building automation, HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and energy services. Our team of former operators supports owners across North America with growth strategy, raising enterprise value, and exit planning, whether they are building for the long term or preparing for what’s next.
https://www.cbenergyconsultant.com/

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Your Connect26 Destination

JW Marriott 

San Antonio

Hill Country

Resort & Spa

Nestled in the scenic Texas Hill Country, the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa provides a luxury retreat where business and hospitality come together.

Enjoy world-class amenities, multiple dining options, resort pools and a lazy river, a full-service spa, and seamless access to every Connect26 experience—all in one location.

Complete your Connect26 experience with an optional Championship Golf Experience on the award-winning Canyons Course. Available during registration.

Plan Your Visit

Getting There

📍 JW Marriott Hill Country Resort & Spa
San Antonio, Texas

20–25 minutes from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) • 15 miles (24 km)

Exclusive Hotel Rate & Booking

Enjoy an exclusive attendee rate of
USD 310 per night for a Standard Guest Room, plus applicable taxes.

Book early to take advantage of preferred pricing while rooms remain available.

Your exclusive hotel booking link will be included in your registration confirmation email.

On-Site Parking

On-site parking is available for all Connect26 attendees and resort guests.

Self-Parking: USD $29 per night, plus applicable taxes
Valet Parking: USD $45 per night, plus applicable taxes

Ready to Join Us? 

Join us in San Antonio and be a part of the ideas, connections, and innovations shaping the future of intelligent buildings. We can't wait to welcome you to Connect26. 

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See Connect in Action

FAQs

Who will I connect with at Connect26? 

Meet the people driving the future of smart buildings. Connect with system integrators, contractors, distributors, Distech Controls leadership, our product and technical experts, and industry peers from across North America. Whether you're exchanging ideas, exploring new opportunities, or strengthening existing partnerships, Connect26 is designed to bring the right people together. 

How do I select my breakout sessions? 

Attendees can select their breakout sessions during registration or through the attendee portal before the event. Only one breakout session may be selected per time slot. Some sessions have limited capacity and are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage you to reserve your preferred sessions as early as possible. 

What is the recommended dress code? 

Business casual is recommended throughout the event. If you're participating in the championship golf event, please wear appropriate golf attire that complies with the course dress code. For the Awards Dinner, business professional attire is recommended. Meeting rooms can be cool, so we suggest bringing a light sweater or jacket. 

When does Connect26 begin and end? 

Connect26 takes place Monday, November 2 – Wednesday, November 4, 2026. While the Awards Dinner is held on Tuesday evening, the conference continues through Wednesday, concluding after a special guest speaker and closing session. We encourage attendees to plan their travel accordingly to experience the full event. Please refer to the Agenda for the complete event schedule, including daily start and end times. 

Where can I find hotel, parking, and travel information? 

Visit the Plan Your Visit section for details on the host resort, exclusive hotel rates, parking, and travel information, including the nearest airport and directions to the venue. 

What is the registration and cancellation policy? 

Registration details, cancellation deadlines, substitution policies, and any applicable fees will be provided during the registration process. If you are no longer able to attend after registering, please contact the event team as soon as possible for assistance. 

About Distech Controls

About Distech Controls
Distech Controls connects people with intelligent building solutions through our disruptive Building Management Systems (BMS) and refrigeration controls, sensors, and software. For over 30 years, our open technology has made spaces smarter, safer and greener by focusing on end user outcomes. Distech Controls is part of Acuity. Visit us at www.distech-controls.com. 

About Acuity Inc. 
Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.  

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals. 

Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com.  

Since our inception, developing innovative solutions for greener buildings has been a core focus of Distech Controls. ​Our mission is connecting people with intelligent building solutions for better health, better spaces, better efficiencies.

Martin Villeneuve​, President of Distech Controls​

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