EVENTS

December 17, 2025 11:30 am

Smart home tech isn’t just a trend, it’s a game-changer that adds value, comfort, and efficiency to every project. This session will show you how to seamlessly integrate innovations like automated lighting, climate control, and entertainment systems into your designs. Learn to elevate both form and function while meeting the evolving expectations of today’s clients. Whether you’re working with tech enthusiasts or first-timers, you’ll gain practical strategies and the confidence to design spaces that are intuitive, stylish, and future-ready. Stay ahead of the curve and walk away with tools to create interiors that truly think for themselves.

Bryan is the President of Mills Technologies, a third-generation Chicago-based firm specializing in the integration of premium technology into homes and businesses. Since joining in 2009, he has more than tripled the company’s size, strengthening relationships with Interior Designers, Architects, and Lighting Designers. With a background in product design, Fortune 500 operations, and small business consulting, Bryan brings a unique perspective to the thoughtful aesthetic integration of technology. He has spoken at regional and national AIA events and served on multiple industry advisory boards. Bryan holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from Northwestern and lives in suburban Chicago with his wife and four children.