Buildings are waking up: From passive shells to "Power Players" in the power grid
An office building that doesn't just save electricity, but actively learns, breathes, and interacts with the power grid. For Siemens, this isn't a distant vision – it's a technological reality now being rolled out at scale.
When Oslo Proptech Summit 2026 takes place at Construction City on October 21, Siemens is on board as main partner. But they're not coming to talk about traditional property technology. They're coming to redefine the building's role in society.
From ambition to autonomy
Through the Building X platform, Siemens has created what Klippenberg describes as the building's "operating system." It's this layer of intelligence that allows buildings to move from being passive energy sinks to active participants – so-called Power Players – in an increasingly strained energy system.
From passive shells to "Power Players" in the power grid
For Klippenberg, the summit is an arena for challenging the industry's established truths. He believes the property sector must stop seeing itself as an isolated island.
"Our buildings need to become an integrated part of the infrastructure. That gives a better experience for the people who use them, but it's also the only way owners can secure future value in a market with extreme energy demands," he explains.
Data is the new foundation
This year's theme, "Resilient by Design: The Data Layer," goes to the heart of Siemens' strategy. Drawing on experience from everything from complex data centers and airports to modern office buildings, the message to the property industry is clear: without an open and intelligent data layer, the green transition stalls.
"For us, AI isn't an experiment or a buzzword; it's a tool for round-the-clock, autonomous optimization. We're now challenging the industry to think across sectors. Collaboration and open ecosystems are a far greater competitive advantage than the technology itself," Klippenberg concludes.
