not going to replace the infrastructure,” Daniels emphasizes. “They’re redefining it. The future really depends on how well we build the physical layer beneath this digital innovation.” BICSI’s standards are deliberately oriented to this reality: helping ensure designs are AI-ready, resilient under stress, and mindful of sustainability and total cost of ownership over time. The goal, as Daniels summarizes it,“is really simple—build infrastructure that performs today and adapts tomorrow.” CONFERENCES, NETWORKING, AND A REIMAGINED LEARNING ECOSYSTEM While standards form the backbone, BICSI’s impact is felt most directly through education, credentialing, and networking. “Our priority right now is building the workforce that can deliver converged infrastructure,” Daniels says. “Workforce development has been a challenge across many industries, not just ours, and we’re organizing our conferences and education to meet that need.” The flagship example is BICSI Beyond,the association’s reimagined global conference. BICSI Beyond brings together design, installation, data center, audiovisual, security, electrical, and digital building professionals around one central theme: convergence. It’s where practitioners align on standards, see what’s working in the field, and connect with peers and adjacent trades. Networking is intentionally built into every event. In addition to BICSI Beyond, the association hosts C M Y CM MY CY CMY K BICSI Beyond 2026 CFP Ad for Business View.pdf 1 12/4/2025 10:46:28 AM 151 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 12 BUILDING INDUSTRY CONSULTING SERVICE INTERNATIONAL
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