CONNECT - Experience innovation that connects

Tuesday, May 27, 2025
9:00 AM 3:00 PM 09:00 15:00

MBS GmbH Römerstrasse 15 Krefeld, NRW, 47809 Germany (map)

Google Calendar ICS

CONNECT - Experience innovation that connects

On May 27, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., FKR and MBS invite you to a customer day in Krefeld - a day aimed at system integrators, planners and all building automation professionals. Discover new perspectives in building automation. Under the motto CONNECT, FKR and MBS are offering a day that combines practical insights, networking and in-depth specialist presentations. Join us and shape the future of building automation together with us.

Venue:

FKR Krefeld Regeltechnik KG - Adolf-Dembach-Str. 11, 47829 Krefeld

Parking facilities: Please note the designated parking areas at the venue.
Public transportation: Krefeld is well connected to the public transportation network. Further information can be found on the website of the local public transport company.

Program highlights:

09:00 - 09:30: Reception, registration & networking

Guests arrive, check in and receive name badges and a welcome package
Coffee, tea and snack station for a relaxed start
Informal exchange and initial contacts

09:30 - 09:45: Official opening

Welcome by FKR and MBS
Brief introduction of both companies and introduction to the goals and schedule of the day

09:45 - 10:45 a.m.: First specialist lecture (60 minutes)

Topic:

Into the future with security: NIS2, the Cyber Resilience Act and BACnet/SC as the key to resilience
Speakers: Helen Hentschel (Project Manager | MBS) and Alexandra Henczka (Head of Test Lab | MBS)

10:45 - 11:00 a.m.: Short break

Opportunity to exchange ideas and enjoy some refreshments

11:00 - 12:00 a.m.: Second specialist lecture (60 minutes)

Topic:

"Classic building automation, smart home and Matter - an introduction and comparison"

Speaker: Nils-Gunnar Fritz (Managing Director | MBS)

12:00 - 12:45 p.m.: Lunch together

Informal exchange and opportunity to process the previous content
Catering: Lunch will be provided. Please indicate when registering if you have any special dietary requirements (e.g. vegetarian or vegan)

12:45 - 13:00: Compact FKR warehouse tour (15 minutes)

Short tour of the FKR warehouse

13:00 - 14:45: Third specialist lecture (1 hour 45 minutes)

Topic:

"Commissioning a Danfos frequency inverter"

In this session, we will demonstrate the integration of a Danfos frequency inverter in detail. At the end, we illustrate the gateway integration according to BACnet/SC and also present an exemplary cloud connection via MQTT. Devices from MBS are used, including a gateway and a router. This solution offers a practical insight into a market requirement that is currently in high demand and ties in seamlessly with the security aspects of the morning presentations.

14:45 - 15:00: Summary & Official Closing