CONNECT - Experience innovation that connects

On November 13, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., FKR and MBS invite you to another customer day in Krefeld - the second event in this series after the successful kick-off in spring. The target group includes system integrators, planners and building automation specialists.

Under the motto CONNECT, you can expect a day with practical insights, in-depth specialist presentations and plenty of room for personal networking. Together we will shape the future of building automation.

Venue:

MBS GmbH - Römerstraße 15, 47809 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)

Into the future with security
NIS2, the Cyber Resilience Act and BACnet/SC as the key to resilience. Security is the basis. We show what regulation means - and how BACnet/SC makes buildings fit for the future.

Speakers: Helen Hentschel (Project Manager | MBS) and Alexandra Henczka (Head of Testing Laboratory | 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)

When buildings talk
What modern protocols have to achieve - from standards to the future. Security alone is not enough. Systems need to talk to each other. Which protocols count - today and tomorrow.

Speaker: Tobias Plath (Head of Global Business Development and Sales)

12:00 - 13:00: 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)

13:00 - 14:45: Third presentation (1 hour 45 minutes)
Two parallel sessions - you choose what is most relevant for you.

"Commissioning a Danfos frequency inverter"
In this session, we show in detail how to integrate a Danfos frequency inverter. 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.

Protocols in action.
From BACnet to DALI - practical examples of modern building automation
From theory to application. This is how standards work in everyday life - concrete, tangible, practical. Bring your notebook - we'll go through the practice together.

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