We’re halfway through 2025 and it has already been an exciting and event-filled year for the J2 Innovations team. We’ve been traveling the globe, connecting with industry professionals, showcasing the power of the FIN Framework, and sharing our passion for smart buildings, sustainability, and next-generation automation.
Here’s a look back at some of the major events we've attended and milestones we’ve celebrated over the past six months.
We kicked off the year strong at AHR 2025 in Orlando, Florida. It was an energizing start as we unveiled FIN Intelligence, our new AI-powered innovation designed to enhance usability across all FIN-based solutions.
Our booth was filled with great conversations, exciting demos, and enthusiastic attendees eager to learn how FIN Framework powers smarter buildings, smarter equipment, and IoT systems. We were thrilled to meet with customers, new prospects, and longtime industry colleagues.
We had a fantastic week at ISH Frankfurt, where we connected with industry leaders, partners, and innovators at the Siemens booth. We were thrilled to showcase Desigo Optic, a solution powered by FIN Framework. We also unveiled our latest feature—FIN Intelligence, which brings AI to all FIN-based products, enabling smarter automation, enhanced data visualization, and real-time decision-making for building management systems. A big thank you to everyone who stopped by to learn more.
We joined our parent company Siemens at China Refrigeration in the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. Together, we showcased how J2 Innovations' FIN Framework and Siemens' product Desigo Optic can significantly improve a building’s energy profile, reduce service costs, and future-proof equipment for the IoT era. It was a great opportunity to connect with our Chinese partners and customers and demonstrate our shared commitment to sustainability and innovation.
It was great to return to the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) for the annual Members Conference. The event offered outstanding networking opportunities and valuable insights into the direction of the industry.
We also had the pleasure of engaging with the BCIA Young Engineers Network (YEN) and celebrating an incredible evening at the BCIA Awards.
We were especially proud to be named finalists in two prestigious award categories:
Technical Innovation of the Year – Products: FIN Intelligence
Technical Innovation of the Year – Projects: Our collaboration with Innon Energy LTD on a Link Edge installation at Total Control HQ, completed in just one day by a 15-year-old apprentice – a powerful testament to FIN’s ease of deployment and the next generation of engineering talent.
At Haystack Connect 2025, J2 Innovations played a leading role as both sponsor and contributor. As a founding member of Project Haystack, we’re committed to advancing data interoperability and smarter building solutions.
Julio Londono led the Business Track, highlighting real-world FIN Framework deployments across OEMs and sectors like energy, IoT, and building automation. Scott Muench hosted a panel discussing how Haystack tagging streamlines data integration, supports digital twins, and improves system-wide analytics.
Matteo Pierone presented FIN Intelligence during Pitchfest, showing how intelligent tagging, AI-powered assistants, and optimization tools can transform the user experience. In the Technical Track, Gerard Huff shared best practices for consistent tagging and introduced tools like DB Builder, Protos, and Xeto that simplify implementation.
Our involvement showcased how FIN and Haystack together are enabling AI-ready, scalable solutions—fueling the future of smart, sustainable buildings. Read the full recap here.
We had an amazing time at IBcon, where we connected with the commercial real estate sector to discuss the future of intelligent buildings. We were honored to be a finalist for the Digie Award in the "Best AI Tech Innovation in Intelligent Buildings" category for FIN Intelligence. While we didn’t take home the trophy, we left feeling like winners with so many meaningful conversations and new connections.
Special thanks to everyone who visited our booth and joined our VP of Knowledge Excellence, Scott Muench, during his panel on data standards. It was a fantastic discussion on the importance of interoperability and the role of Project Haystack.
We were proud to be a Silver Sponsor of the BCS Tradeshow, hosted by our distributor partner Building Controls & Solutions. We showcased FIN's capabilities—fast to engineer, simple to install, and effortless to commission—and spent time with a vibrant community of HVAC professionals. From tech demos to the golf tournament, it was a fantastic event!
We’re thrilled to welcome several new OEM partners to the J2 Innovations ecosystem this year, including EllisDon, Zamil AC, Prosegur, DNAKE, Innon + Milesight, and Beijing Comfort Technologies.
Each of these partnerships represents a commitment to delivering smart, scalable solutions to market faster using the power of the FIN Framework.
As we look ahead to the second half of the year, we’re energized by the momentum, the partnerships, and the opportunities to continue leading the charge in smart building innovation.
Stay tuned—there’s more to come! Check out our events calendar to see where we are headed next!