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GLOBAL Page 24 The BICSI Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Region held a successful 3rd Annual ACE Summit & Morning Masterclass on 8 October 2019 at the Fairmont Hotel Dubai. Much like previous years, the ACE Summit & Morning Masterclass was scheduled concurrent to GITEX Technology Week, 6-10 October, where BICSI was also exhibiting and conducting four Masterclasses. These Masterclasses were conducted by BICSI subject matter experts and covered important topics for ICT/ELV industry professionals. Morning Masterclass Barry Shambrook, RCDD, MIET, MBCS, Partner for High Tech Project Management at HartDixon, conducted a three-hour Masterclass on "Con- verged Networks – the Future of Intelligent Buildings as Defined by BICSI 007, Information Communication Technology Design and Imple- mentation Practices for Intelligent Buildings and Premises." Barry expressed, "The only way to make a building intelligent is to improve the user experi- ence. The fundamental requirement is to inte- grate building systems, allowing for intersystem connection and coordination that provides an environment that is safer, more comfortable, productive and efficient. For this, the building structure, aesthetics and engineering have to be in alignment and integrated." A buffet lunch followed in the Atrium, giving attendees and sponsors time to network. The event's Headline Sponsor was Mobotix AG. EVENT RECAP ACE Summit / GITEX Technology Week in Dubai The other Summit Sponsors included AT&T Cabling Systems, Avigilon, DME Prolink, Excel, Polymedia and Superior Essex. ACE Summit The ACE Summit that afternoon featured presen- tations from experts on a range of topics includ- ing "Security Through Intelligent Sensors," "Data Center Management in the Age of Accelerat- ing Change" and "Missed AEC Opportunities for Life Cycle Savings in Terms of Digitalization and the Application of Proven Technology, Cou- pled with Common Sense." The closing presentation was a lively panel discussion moderated by Dr. Taseer A. Rangrez, DBA, Ph.D., BICSI EMEA Advisory Committee Chair. It was titled "Bridging the Gap Between Technology and Facilities Management." Three industry experts from different backgrounds sat on the panel giving their insight and opinions. A short Q&A session was also held, followed by the Lucky Draw and Closing Remarks. A networking reception with refreshments then began in the Atrium where attendees mingled with BICSI staff, volunteers and ACE Summit sponsors. Thank you to everyone who attended and to all our sponsors, including Intersec, the Support- ing Organization and the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management, the Supporting Association.

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