Creating smart, reliable, and energy efficient buildings is not only about the sustainability of the space but also the well-being, safety and health of the people in the building. The future of smart and healthy buildings puts an emphasis on a people-centric approach, taking into consideration all the of the individuals using a shared space and leveraging digital technologies to offer a better experience for each. During this session, we will explore how various industries can adopt smart building technologies to create more inclusive and flexible environments for their building occupants. For example, as many organizations are exploring new ways to get the most out of their office buildings, we are seeing a shift towards a hybrid work model in order to accommodate the limitations of childcare due to COVID, and the impact it had on parents and their daily work schedule. With the shift to a hybrid work model, more organizations are looking to smart technologies to manage the spaces remotely throughout the day during spikes of occupancy and tenant vacancy to ensure the building is not only serving the needs of the individuals but also remaining efficient and sustainable while doing so. Attendees of this session will walk away with: o Real life examples of how smart building technologies not only increase a building’s energy efficiency but can also help in creating a more inclusive space for all occupants in the building o Understanding of the smart building solutions that are available today to support the creation of a people-centric building environment o How they can implement smart building technology into existing and/or future buildings with an emphasis on creating safe, healthy and comfortable spaces of occupants